Jan 31, 2023 · I own both. Both are cool, iconic guns. Both are pretty heavy when fully loaded. I believe the ppsh-41 is a little lighter if you use a stick mag. The Thompson feels better when holding it, but I shoot the ppsh-41 much better. It has a …

Sep 22, 2014 · Both the PPsh-41 and the Thompson M1A1 were both classed as submachine guns, while the M2 Carbine is as the name implies, a carbine, designed to replace service pistols.

Jan 31, 2010 · By comparison, the PPSh is basically a rifle stock with an SMG action on it, which is poorly suited for the kind of combat an SMG is meant for. The PPSh also had a rather higher rate of fire, which I consider a negative- too slow is bad, but too fast and it makes it very easy to put most of your magazine into the ceiling.

Feb 24, 2011 · Neither the M1 or the M1A1 Thompsons accept any type of round drum and it only fired at 750 RPM. Well the Model 1921 had 1000 RPM but came with a forward pistol grip and cutts compensator. The Thompson also was unofficially carried into Vietnam by SVA and US Army troops in small numbers.

Oct 3, 2004 · Depends on how you define 'better'. The Thompson was better made and the .45 bullet had better close-range stopping power. But the PPSh was nearly 3lbs lighter and the high-velocity .30 cal bullet had better range and penetration. Above all, the PPSh was much cheaper to make. Overall, the PPSh was the much better military weapon IMO.

Jul 9, 2007 · I can only go by what I've read, but in combat it'd probably be the PPSh 41. Comfortable to hold and carry, colossal rate of fire with a sensibly-sized magazine, and …

Nov 1, 2009 · In fact, I have had a chance to test all of these guns and based on my own opinions and experiences, here are some pros and cons of each gun: PPSh-41: + good rate of fire + penetration capability of the bullet + ammunition capacity - lack of accuracy to longer range Thompson M1A1: + effective caliber - not very easy to control MP40: + very easy ...

Sep 2, 2008 · 1. The MP40 having a stock more inline with the receiver and with a slower rate of fire was more controllable. 2. In comparing the two weapons it seemed that the looser tolerances in the MP40 may allow it to be more reliable when fouled and dirty similar to the AK vs the M16. 3.

Feb 2, 2023 · Originally Posted By Shung: simple hypothtical question. as a collector, and admitting that they are both in excellent conditions, and from the same year.. would you go for the PPSh or the M1A1 ? all $ considerations are to be excluded from the answer.

Jan 31, 2023 · I own both. Both are cool, iconic guns. Both are pretty heavy when fully loaded. I believe the ppsh-41 is a little lighter if you use a stick mag. The Thompson feels better when holding it, but I shoot the ppsh-41 much better. It has a …