PPSh-41 vs SIG MPX

1941–1947

2015–present

Over 6,000,000

Unknown

843mm (33.2 in)

425mm (16.7 in) stock folded, 610mm (24 in) extended

269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined

114-203mm (4.5-8 in) — multiple configurations

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

2.67 kg (5.9 lb) 4.5-inch barrel

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

10, 20, or 30 rounds — translucent polymer

Blowback, open bolt

Gas-operated, short-stroke piston, closed bolt — rifle-derived

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

Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto on military models)

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

Flip-up iron sights, full-length MIL-STD-1913 rail