The .22 PPSH (PPS-50)

Published on March 23, 2023
Duration: 1:00

This review covers the Pietta PPS-50, a .22 LR rifle styled after the Soviet PPSh-41. It highlights the rifle's wooden stock, perforated barrel shroud, and 50-round drum magazine. The video includes a demonstration of loading the magazine and live fire at an outdoor range, showcasing reliable cycling and accuracy on steel targets.

Quick Summary

The Pietta PPS-50 is a .22 LR rimfire rifle made in Italy, styled after the Soviet PPSh-41. It features a wooden stock, perforated barrel shroud, and a 50-round drum magazine. The rifle demonstrated reliable semi-automatic cycling and accuracy during live fire tests on steel targets.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Pietta PPS-50
  2. 00:06Loading the 50-Round Drum Magazine
  3. 00:17Receiver Markings and Assembly
  4. 00:25Live Fire Demonstration & Accuracy

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Pietta PPS-50?

The Pietta PPS-50 is a .22 Long Rifle (LR) rimfire rifle designed in Italy by F.LLI Pietta. It visually resembles the Soviet PPSh-41 submachine gun, featuring a wooden stock and a perforated barrel shroud, and is often associated with the Bingham Arms import.

What caliber is the Pietta PPS-50?

The Pietta PPS-50 is chambered in .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR). This rimfire cartridge makes it a popular choice for plinking, target shooting, and recreational use, offering lower recoil and ammunition cost compared to centerfire cartridges.

What is the magazine capacity of the Pietta PPS-50?

The Pietta PPS-50 is typically shown with a high-capacity 50-round drum magazine. Loading this magazine involves manually inserting each .22 LR cartridge into the feed lips, a process demonstrated in the video.

Where is the Pietta PPS-50 made?

The Pietta PPS-50 is made in Italy, as indicated by the markings on the receiver which read 'F.LLI PIETTA CAT. 3946 MADE IN ITALY'. F.LLI Pietta is a well-known Italian firearms manufacturer.

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