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PPSh-41 vs Sten Mk II
Side-by-side technical comparison
PPSh-41
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Sten Mk II
Submachine GunsDiscontinued
Overview
Spec
PPSh-41
Sten Mk II
Production
1941–1947
1941–1945
Units produced
Over 6,000,000
Over 4,600,000
Specifications
Spec
PPSh-41
Sten Mk II
Overall length
843mm (33.2 in)
762mm (30 in)
Barrel length
269mm (10.6 in) — chrome lined
197mm (7.75 in)
Weight
3.63 kg (8 lb) empty, 5.45 kg (12 lb) with 71-round drum
2.95 kg (6.5 lb) empty, 3.7 kg (8.2 lb) loaded
Magazine capacity
71-round drum (iconic) or 35-round curved box
32 rounds — side-mounted (MP40-compatible design)
Action type
Blowback, open bolt
Blowback, open bolt
Trigger type
Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto — rare variant) or full auto only (most)
Selective fire (safe, semi, full auto — Mk II) or full auto only (some variants)
Sights
Hooded front post, flip L-shaped rear (100-200m)
Fixed front post, fixed peep rear — crude but functional
Calibers
PPSh-41
Sten Mk II