Heckler & Koch MP7 vs PPSh-41

2001–Present

1941–1947

~50,000 estimated

Over 6,000,000

418 mm (16.5 in) stock retracted, 638 mm (25.1 in) stock extended

843mm (33.2 in)

180 mm (7.1 in)

269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined

1.5 kg (3.3 lb) empty

3.63 kg (8 lb) empty, 5.45 kg (12 lb) with 71-round drum

20, 30, or 40 rounds

71-round drum (iconic) or 35-round curved box

Gas-operated, rotating bolt

Blowback, open bolt

Single-stage

Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto — rare variant) or full auto only (most)

Flip-up iron sights, Picatinny rail for optics

Hooded front post, flip L-shaped rear (100-200m)