Pioneer Arms PPS43-C 9mm Semi-Automatic Pistol | Closed-Bolt Radom-Built WWII Classic
This PPS43-C delivers the iconic profile of the Soviet PPS-43 submachine gun in a 9mm, semi-automatic format built by Pioneer Arms on original Radom Plant 11 tooling. Produced in 2023 with MC-prefix serial numbers, it retains the stamped-steel heritage, matte black phosphate finish, and ventilated barrel shroud while operating from a modern closed-bolt, straight-blowback system. A permanently welded folding stock preserves the classic look for collectors while meeting import requirements, and the pistol ships with two 35-round magazines and an installed canvas sling for range-ready utility.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol exhibits only minimal handling marks, and the bore remains bright and clean.
What’s Included
- 2 × 35-round curved steel PPS-43 pattern magazines
- Olive-drab canvas sling with leather keepers (installed)
The PPS43-C is a faithful civilian interpretation of the WWII-era PPS-43, scaled to 9mm Luger for affordable shooting while preserving the original sheet-steel construction. Every major component—from the stamped receiver to the pinned folding stock—comes off Radom’s historic Plant 11 equipment, giving the pistol authentic lineage.
Unlike its open-bolt wartime predecessor, this model fires from a closed bolt for improved accuracy and compliance, driven by a straightforward straight-blowback action. The paddle-style magazine release and trigger-guard safety lever keep controls intuitive and robust—true to the combat-proven design.
A 9.8-inch barrel is housed inside the ventilated shroud, and a flip L-notch rear sight provides 100 and 200 meter settings matched to the hooded front post. Despite its full-size steel build, the pistol weighs a manageable 6.7 pounds, balancing historical heft with shootability.
The original metal stock is factory-welded in the folded position—delivering the signature silhouette without functioning as a shoulder stock. This compliance measure maintains the classic appearance while classifying the firearm legally as a pistol.