What is kp 44?

The KP 44, also known as the Suomi KP/-31, is a submachine gun that was manufactured by the Finnish company Tikkakoski during the Second World War. It was widely used by Finnish soldiers in the Winter War and Continuation War and was also utilized by German troops during the war.

The KP 44 has a distinctive, drum-shaped magazine that can hold up to 71 rounds of 9mm ammunition. It has a rate of fire of approximately 900 rounds per minute and a effective firing range of up to 200 meters.

The design of the KP 44 was based on the earlier Suomi KP/-31 submachine gun, but it featured several modifications that made it more suitable for mass production. For example, the KP 44 had a simpler receiver with fewer components and a shorter barrel. It was also designed to be manufactured using stamped metal parts, which made it easier and quicker to produce.

Overall, the KP 44 was a reliable and effective weapon that played an important role in the Finnish military during World War II. It remains a highly prized collector's item among firearms enthusiasts today.