IMI Uzi vs PPSh-41

1954–present

1941–1947

Over 10,000,000 (including variants)

Over 6,000,000

470mm (18.5 in) stock folded, 650mm (25.6 in) extended

843mm (33.2 in)

260mm (10.2 in) full-size, 197mm (7.75 in) Mini

269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined

3.5 kg (7.7 lb) full-size, 2.7 kg (6 lb) Mini

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

25, 32, or 40 rounds (full-size), 20, 25, 32 (Mini)

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

Blowback, open bolt

Blowback, open bolt

Progressive trigger (semi-automatic on partial pull, full-auto on full pull)

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

Hooded front post, adjustable flip aperture rear (100m/200m)

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