SIG MKPS at the Range

Published on April 9, 2022
Duration: 3:41

This review covers the 1930s SIG MKPS, a 9mm blowback submachine gun with an exceptionally high rate of fire (around 1350 rpm). Despite its rapid fire, the design offers manageable recoil. The video demonstrates its unique folding magazine, compatibility with larger SIG MKM magazines, and the difficulty of single shots due to the lack of a semi-auto selector. It's noted as a historical piece with significant mechanical interest.

Quick Summary

The SIG MKPS is a 1930s 9mm simple blowback submachine gun with an extremely high cyclic rate of approximately 1350 rpm. It features a unique folding magazine and manageable recoil despite its rapid fire, though single shots are difficult to achieve.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the SIG MKPS
  2. 00:30Folding Magazine & First Shots
  3. 01:10Rate of Fire & Recoil Analysis
  4. 01:43Magazine Compatibility (MKM)
  5. 02:11Trigger Control & Safety Issues
  6. 03:15Full-Auto Mag Dump Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the SIG MKPS and what caliber does it fire?

The SIG MKPS (Maschinenkarabiner Polizei Short-barrel Side-eject) is a 1930s simple blowback submachine gun. It is chambered in 9mm Parabellum, a common pistol cartridge.

What is the rate of fire for the SIG MKPS?

The SIG MKPS has an exceptionally high cyclic rate of fire, estimated by Ian McCollum to be around 1350 rounds per minute. This makes controlled single shots very difficult.

Does the SIG MKPS have a unique magazine design?

Yes, the SIG MKPS features a distinctive folding magazine mechanism. It can also utilize larger capacity magazines designed for the full-length SIG MKM variant.

Is the SIG MKPS easy to control during full-auto fire?

Despite its very high rate of fire, the SIG MKPS exhibits manageable muzzle climb. This is attributed to its stock design and the overall weight of the firearm.

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