Tag: ppd-40

The history of the first Russian SMG – Degtyaryov PPD-34/38/40

Posted January 31, 2019 in Editorial, Machine Guns by Vladimir Onokoy with No Comments

Everyone knows about the Soviet “burp gun” – PPSh-41. But its predecessor, PPD 34, is much less known, both in Russia and internationally. There are many reasons for that – one of them is the fact that very few of those guns are still existing [Read More…]

Modern Personal Defense Weapon Calibers 007: The 7.62x25mm Tokarev

Posted February 23, 2017 in Ammunition, Daily News, Guns & Gear, Other Gear & Gadgets, Pistols, Rifles by Nathaniel F with 87 Comments

Since we’ve discussed the .30 M1 Carbine caliber, it is probably only a matter of time before someone mentioned another .30 caliber round used by the Allies during the Second World War, that being the 7.62x25mm Tokarev. The round is a turbocharged derivative of [Read More…]