PPS-43 vs PPSh-41

1943–1946

1941–1947

Approximately 2,000,000

Over 6,000,000

820 mm (32.3 in) stock extended

843mm (33.2 in)

254 mm (10.0 in)

269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined

3.04 kg (6.7 lb) unloaded

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

35 rounds

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

Blowback, open bolt, selective fire

Blowback, open bolt

Single-stage

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

Flip aperture rear (100/200 m), post front

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