Was the MP-40 prone to jamming?

In short, the MP-40 manages to do many things poorly: ie. it was expensive to manufacture, prone to jamming, and inaccurate – while not being particularly good anything: it’s low rate of fire makes it ineffective for room-clearing, and its high cost meant that it was only issued to elite troops.

When did the Soviets stop using the PPSh-41?

1960s
It became one of the major infantry weapons of the Soviet Armed Forces during World War II, with about six million PPSh-41s manufactured in this period, making it the most-produced submachine gun of the war….

Why did the Sten gun jam?

Jamming—common when the magazine lips were damaged or the weapon was dirty—or firing uncontrollably in full auto when simply bumped or jostled. However, the Sten improved with age, particularly after the British invasion panic subsided and weapons were made with an eye toward better craftsmanship.

How accurate was the Bren gun?

In skilled hands, a Bren was accurate at up to one mile and was capable of firing 500 rounds a minute, making it an immense improvement on its forerunner, the robust but clumsy Vickers.

Is it legal to own a PPSh-41?

Yes it is legal, provided there are no state or local laws in your area banning full auto. You have to buy from a firearms dealer with an ATF Class III license, and you have to pay a $500 ATF tax on the weapon. Assuming you’re willing to do this, it’s perfectly legal.

Is Mac 10 better than PPSH?

For time-to-kill (TTK), the PPSH is slightly better than the MAC-10. They’re roughly the same at close-range, but the PPSH has more range, which gives it the edge. Another interesting stat, the Damage Per Mag, is where the PPSH truly shines against the MAC-10.

What is a Chinese burp gun?

Nicknamed the “burp” gun by Commonwealth troops because of the sound it made when fired, the Type 50 was the most widely used weapon within Chinese infantry units. It fired 7.62 mm calibre ammunition fed from either 35-round box magazines or 71-round drum magazines and had an effective range of 200 metres.

What is the history of the PPSh-41?

The idea for the development of the PPSh-41 came partly from the Winter War against Finland. It was found in this war that submachine guns were good weapons for close-quarters combat. The PPSh-41 was developed in mid-1941.

What was the difference between the PPD 40 and the PPSh-41?

The PPSh-41 officially replaced the PPD-40 in 1941. The PPSh-41 was supposed to be used by conscripted soldiers with very little training. The PPSh-41 got its ammunition from a magazine. It was also a selective fire submachine gun. It was made mostly of stamped steel.

What kind of bullet did the PPSh-41 shoot?

The PPSh-41 fired the 7.62x25mm (Tokarev) bullet. The 7.62x25mm was the main Soviet pistol and submachine gun bullet. The PPSh-41 weighed around 12 pounds (5.45 kg) with a full 71-round magazine. It weighed 9.5 pounds (4.32 kg) with a loaded 35-round magazine.

How many rounds are in a Soviet PPSh?

Though 35-round curved box magazines were available from 1942, the average Soviet infantryman in World War II carried the PPSh with the original 71-round drum magazine. The PPSh drum magazine holds 71 rounds. In practice, misfeeding is likely to occur with more than about 65.