IO Inc. Importing Polish-made PPS-43C
I.O. Inc. is importing the a pistol-variant of the Soviet PPS-43 submachine gun. The PPS was first produced in 1943 by Soviet Union as a cheaper, easier to manufacturer and more compact alternative to the Soviet PPSh-41. It was an influential design that was widely produced . The later Finish M44 Tikkakoski, Spanish DUX Model 1953 and DUX Model 1959 submachine guns were direct descendants.
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In 2010 Polish firm Pioneer Arms, located in the famous weapons producing town of Radom, began producing a semi-automatic version of the PPS with a closed fold. The stock is welded closed and so it is legally a pistol.
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 7.62x25mm Tokarev |
| Muzzle Velocity | Approx. 1,640 fps |
| Capacity | 35 rounds |
| Barrel | 250 mm (9.8″) |
| Stock | None. Fixed closed. |
| Overall Length | 615 mm (24.2 in) |
| Weight | 3.04 kg (6.7 lb) empty / 3.67 kg (8.1 lb) loaded |
| Sights | Flip rear sight, fixed blade front sight |
| MSRP (Price) | $499.95 |
I did find a company called Royal Tiger imports of Indian Trail, NC selling them for $364.95 although they say stock is limited.