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Latvian291 · June 10th, 2009, 11:43

I would like to post a few pics of my Heritage Armoury MP-41.

Canadian made (albeit based on an AGM MP-40), solid Walnut stock, and boy is it gorgeous. This is the "production" stock now pictured.

Why the MP-41? Well - it's sexier. There were nearly 30,000 MP-41s produced by Schmiesser during World War II. It was designed to replace the MP-40 and make the basic MP-40 system more at home for general infantry use in the Wehrmacht.

The complaints about the real MP-40 were that improperly gripping the gun around the magazine caused misfeeds (there's a soldier improperly gripping it in the historic Stalingrad picture on the AGM box!), and the folding stock was often not strong enough to withstand hard combat. The MP-41 was not adopted by the Wehrmacht but the relatively large amount of the submachinegun that were produced went to the Waffen SS for frontline use.

I find the same problems that inhibited the real MP-40 also carry over to the AGM MP-40. The folding stock sucks. The pins fall out and it falls to pieces, and it has a HUGE amount of play when you shoulder it. I'm not sure if misfeeds will also occur with long stints of holding it by its magazine but it seems plausible considering the relatively weak parts.

The other thing I hate about the AGM MP-40 is the stupid selector switch. The REAL MP-40 was full auto only, and the AGM's selector plate is cheap plastic which often breaks.

The MP-41 here disposes of all of the selector components and simplifies the action to full auto only. This, of course, is a bit ironic because the MP-41, unlike the MP-40, was select fire! However, I'm glad to be rid of the selector assembly.

The MP-41 is sturdy and hefty. Solid walnut with a steel buttplate and grip grooves that promote proper holding of the rifle. There is a bit of weight reduction in the barrel area and the lower receiver frame but the stock makes up for it!

My impression is Latvian SS, however the MP-41 could be useful for anyone doing SS, Volkssturm, or Partisan impressions.

If you are interested in one, send me a PM and I can forward details about it.

PS: I am working on getting metal thread protectors for the muzzle.

Updated pics (production):

June 10th, 2009, 11:43	#1
Latvian291 a.k.a. Submachinehead Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Canadia	MP-41 Prototype Finished, German WWII Submachinegun I would like to post a few pics of my Heritage Armoury MP-41. Canadian made (albeit based on an AGM MP-40), solid Walnut stock, and boy is it gorgeous. This is the "production" stock now pictured. Why the MP-41? Well - it's sexier. There were nearly 30,000 MP-41s produced by Schmiesser during World War II. It was designed to replace the MP-40 and make the basic MP-40 system more at home for general infantry use in the Wehrmacht. The complaints about the real MP-40 were that improperly gripping the gun around the magazine caused misfeeds (there's a soldier improperly gripping it in the historic Stalingrad picture on the AGM box!), and the folding stock was often not strong enough to withstand hard combat. The MP-41 was not adopted by the Wehrmacht but the relatively large amount of the submachinegun that were produced went to the Waffen SS for frontline use. I find the same problems that inhibited the real MP-40 also carry over to the AGM MP-40. The folding stock sucks. The pins fall out and it falls to pieces, and it has a HUGE amount of play when you shoulder it. I'm not sure if misfeeds will also occur with long stints of holding it by its magazine but it seems plausible considering the relatively weak parts. The other thing I hate about the AGM MP-40 is the stupid selector switch. The REAL MP-40 was full auto only, and the AGM's selector plate is cheap plastic which often breaks. The MP-41 here disposes of all of the selector components and simplifies the action to full auto only. This, of course, is a bit ironic because the MP-41, unlike the MP-40, was select fire! However, I'm glad to be rid of the selector assembly. The MP-41 is sturdy and hefty. Solid walnut with a steel buttplate and grip grooves that promote proper holding of the rifle. There is a bit of weight reduction in the barrel area and the lower receiver frame but the stock makes up for it! My impression is Latvian SS, however the MP-41 could be useful for anyone doing SS, Volkssturm, or Partisan impressions. If you are interested in one, send me a PM and I can forward details about it. PS: I am working on getting metal thread protectors for the muzzle. Updated pics (production): __________________ у нас в рязани грибы с глазами их едят они глядят Last edited by Latvian291; July 11th, 2009 at 20:09..