PPsh43 Compliance

[Top Shotta HiFi]

Was looking for a method/device for making a bullet buttoned PPsh43 pistol compliant with the new AW law. As I was unable to find anything on this , I decided to cook up my own solution - replace the magazine catch spring with a small piece of 3/16" aluminum tubing which is relatively inexpensive and available at most hardware stores.

This is how it works - there is a contoured channel on the face of the PPsh43 mag release that captures the mag catch spring as well as a small recess opposite it - both of which will accommodate the 3/16" tubing. Remove the existing magazine catch spring with forceps. Cut a length of 3/16" tubing down to approximately 17/64". Gently sand and fit until the length of tubing barely slides down into the contoured channel. Between the channel and hole opposite it, the tubing is held in place so that neither shaking the gun nor tapping or wiggling the mag release dislodges it. With the action opened the device can be removed using forceps for when traveling out of state. Easy peasy.

[omgwtfbbq]

Is featureless not an option here? Pin the folding stock and throw a grip wrap on the PG? Guess it would depend on if the muzzle device is considered a FH or a brake.

[Dynamic]

Best way is have someone out of state turn that pistol into a rifle. Unweld the folding stock and pin it in the open position, add a barrel extension to make it 16+ inches and add a fin grip.

[81turbota]

Is featureless not an option here? Pin the folding stock and throw a grip wrap on the PG? Guess it would depend on if the muzzle device is considered a FH or a brake.

Can't do featureless on a pistol with a magazine outside of the pistol grip.

I agree with the rifle conversion suggestion. Or permanently affix the magazine and load it with the action open. Sucks, I know.

[omgwtfbbq]

Can't do featureless on a pistol with a magazine outside of the pistol grip.

I agree with the rifle conversion suggestion. Or permanently affix the magazine and load it with the action open. Sucks, I know.

Oohhhh. I overlooked the "pistol" part of the OP. Thanks for looking out.

[Top Shotta HiFi]

Got Pics?

Do you happen to have a pic of this mod? I haven't really considered this before. The Ppsh43 is more of a novelty range toy - not sure how much I want to spend on mods especially if the end result features a fin grip.... Other than a tack weld and a cheapo 3/16 tubing mod, how are people permanently affixing the mags to the weapon?

I agree with the rifle conversion suggestion. Or permanently affix the magazine and load it with the action open. Sucks, I know.