Anybody own a PPS-43C ?

[ilikegunspdx]

These are so cheap now (like most other guns) thinking about getting one in 9mm to sbr. How hard is it to make folding stock functional again? Is it reliable? Thx!

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[sparky923]

These are so cheap now (like most other guns) thinking about getting one in 9mm to sbr. How hard is it to make folding stock functional again? Is it reliable? Thx!

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Buy a parts kit to get spare parts and it's easy. You CAREFULLY remove the existing hardware holding the stock folded, and replace with the folding mechanism parts from the kit.

 

[raftman]

I had one in 7.62 years ago, not sure if they're better now but it wasn't reliable. As I recall, in order to make a closed-bolt system (original PPS-43 fired from an open bolt), they used some sort of miniaturized version of an AK fire control group, but the execution was lousy and the hammer would routinely just follow the bolt when it closed rather than be reset after each shot. I ended up selling it to someone on this forum (with disclosure of course) and they were able to get it sorted but I don't recall what they had to do.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

I had one in 7.62 years ago, not sure if they're better now but it wasn't reliable. As I recall, in order to make a closed-bolt system (original PPS-43 fired from an open bolt), they used some sort of miniaturized version of an AK fire control group, but the execution was lousy and the hammer would routinely just follow the bolt when it closed rather than be reset after each shot. I ended up selling it to someone on this forum (with disclosure of course) and they were able to get it sorted but I don't recall what they had to do.

Great info thx! I watched a video review of the 9mm and he had a couple times where the trigger didn't reset (but that was in 500 rounds so not horrible). Sounds like it's the same issue.

 

[ilikegunspdx]

Buy a parts kit to get spare parts and it's easy. You CAREFULLY remove the existing hardware holding the stock folded, and replace with the folding mechanism parts from the kit.

Good info thx. I was hoping all one had to do was remove a weld(s). Not worth it to me if have to buy a parts kit etc. Gun + stamp is already $700.

 

[sparky923]

Good info thx. I was hoping all one had to do was remove a weld(s). Not worth it to me if have to buy a parts kit etc. Gun + stamp is already $700.

Fab something up, then. That's part of the fun.

 

[raftman]

Great info thx! I watched a video review of the 9mm and he had a couple times where the trigger didn't reset (but that was in 500 rounds so not horrible). Sounds like it's the same issue.

Sounds like it, but my case was much worse, as I recall it would happen at least a few times per mag.

 

[Aero Denezol]

Those sold out pretty quick. That was a really good price.

I have researched a PPS-43 project for some time but never pulled the trigger on it. The conversion is easy enough if you are mechanically inclined. There is one (1) simple welding op req'd unfortunately. At the end of the day it doesn't pencil out unless you are just a huge WWII buff and you gotta have it.

 

[FireArm]

Pioneer Arms Pps-43c - For Sale - New :: Guns.com

Polish PPS-43C pistol, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famed Radom Plant in Poland, 9mm caliber.

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PIONEER ARMS PPS-43C 7.62X25MM 2 35RD Pistol

<p>The PPS43 (Pistolet-Pulemet Sudaeva, model of 1943 = Sudaev submachine gun) was born as an answer for the need of a weapon that would be more compact and mobile than the PPSh-41, which was in use then by the Soviet Army. The PPSh-41 was somewhat too long to be used by tank crews, mobile recon...

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[Aero Denezol]

Pioneer Arms Pps-43c - For Sale - New :: Guns.com

Polish PPS-43C pistol, semi-automatic, manufactured in the famed Radom Plant in Poland, 9mm caliber.

www.guns.com

PIONEER ARMS PPS-43C 7.62X25MM 2 35RD Pistol

<p>The PPS43 (Pistolet-Pulemet Sudaeva, model of 1943 = Sudaev submachine gun) was born as an answer for the need of a weapon that would be more compact and mobile than the PPSh-41, which was in use then by the Soviet Army. The PPSh-41 was somewhat too long to be used by tank crews, mobile recon...

battlehawkarmory.com

Atlantic had them for $490

 

[FireArm]

Atlantic had them for $490

Battle hawk when added to the cart is cheaper then that $482

 

[ronin223]

mine in 7.62 is reliable shot 1000 rounds no problem but used SMG ammo which is hotter. SBR is super easy. There are videos on youtube.