Did the MP40 Jam Often? A Deep Dive into the Reliability of the Iconic Submachine Gun
Design and Engineering: Shaping Reliability Simplified Blowback Operation The MP40’s design prioritized simplicity, ease of manufacture, and a reasonable degree of combat effectiveness. This philosophy, however, directly impacted its reliability. The core operating principle was a blowback action, a design choice that significantly affected the weapon’s ability to function flawlessly. The blowback action, in essence, … Read more
