MAC-10 vs PPSh-41

1966–Present

1941–1947

~250,000 estimated (including U.S., Brazilian, and Asian licensed production)

Over 6,000,000

254 mm (10.0 in) with stock folded; 330 mm (13.0 in) with stock extended

843mm (33.2 in)

127 mm (5.0 in) for 9 mm version; 127 mm (5.0 in) for .45 ACP version

269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined

2.5 kg (5.5 lb) empty, .45 ACP version; 2.3 kg (5.1 lb) empty, 9 mm version

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

30‑round box magazine standard; 20‑round (compact) and 40‑round (drum) options available

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

Straight‑blowback, open bolt, telescoping bolt with simple recoil spring; selective‑fire (semi‑auto and full‑auto)

Blowback, open bolt

Single‑stage mechanical trigger with manual safety lever; full‑auto fire only when selector set to "auto"

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

Fixed, low‑profile iron sights: simple blade front post and notch rear; optional aftermarket tritium night sights

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