

Even though the Papa Shaw (PPSh41 has a wood stock, it is still largely made from stampings. Gen II guns are typified by the STEn, M3 (Grease Gun), PPSh41 and PPS43.

The need for greater numbers, faster production, and lower cost, lead to guns being produced from steel stampings with cruder finish. Gen II–World War Two began with armies carrying Gen I guns, Thompson’s, Lancaster’s, MP28’s Beretta M38’s, etc. They have nicely finished machined steel parts and wood stocks. Generation I guns can be identified by their old world quality. They fire PISTOL cartridges, are FULL AUTO, and have a BUTTSTOCK as part of the original design (not an after thought). In fact that same snail drum was used on the Bergmann MP 18. They were the next step after Stocked Pistols like the Mauser Broomhandle and the Artillery Lugers with snail drum magazines. These guns ran the trenches at the end of World War One.

First let’s start with the different generations of Sub Machine Guns. To fully appreciate the weapon some history is necessary but trust me I won’t make you memorize dates or ancient battles. The MasterPiece Arms Defender Is the latest iteration of the Military Armament Corporation M-10 SMG. Kurtz | J| 1 Comments A brief history of sub machine guns
