PPS-43 grips
PPS-43 grips
The PPS-43 (Pistolet-Pulemyot Sudayeva) stands as one of World War II’s most efficient submachine guns. Designed by Alexei Sudayev in besieged Leningrad in 1942, it was developed from a prototype by Lieutenant I.K. Bezruchko-Vysotsky to meet urgent Red Army needs for a compact, lightweight weapon for reconnaissance units, vehicle crews, and support personnel
Engineered for mass production under extreme wartime conditions, the PPS-43 used stamped sheet steel construction, minimizing machining and skilled labor. It required just 2.7 man-hours and 6.2 kg of raw material per unit — far more economical than the PPSh-41. Chambered in 7.62×25mm Tokarev, with a 35-round box magazine, folding stock, and blowback operation, it delivered reliability, a reduced rate of fire, and effective range up to 200 meters
Mass production began in June 1943 in Leningrad factories and August in Moscow. Approximately 2 million units were manufactured by 1946, proving vital on the Eastern Front. Its simple, robust design influenced post-war copies worldwide
Own a piece of history with this legendary symbol of Soviet resourcefulness and battlefield effectiveness. Perfect for collectors and enthusiasts