MP40 info wanted

alanint · 05-13-2015, 02:18 PM

Try to source firing pins, extractor and to a lesser degree an ejector for the gun. Better yet, find an FBP Portuguese SMG bolt group as a drop-in, (I purchased and entire parts kit years ago for $60. Once people realized that many of the parts are interchangeable with the MP40, prices went up). Here is a current offering, which is still a good price, considering what original spare parts are going for:
http://www.ima-usa.com/fbp-9mm-parts...ttachment.html

Norwegian post-war magazines are cheaper than the originals, although hard to find these days. Expect to pay $100+ for original MP40 magazines.

As to accuracy, I can hit clay pigeons placed on the berm 100 yards away 8 out of ten shots, using single shot through trigger control. 30 out of 30 bowling pins is no effort at 75 yards.

Good luck with the most fun and historically significant open bolt SMG out there!

rhuff · 05-13-2015, 03:54 PM

Sub guns are not for everyone, but to those of us that do like them, they are a hoot to shoot and own. I started purchasing them back in the mid 1970s, and still have a few.....no MP40s though. I am a handloader and if you will just load RN bullets to factory specs, then you should have no problems. If you purchase your reloading components in bulk, I can load 9mm for approx. $5.00-6.00/box of 50. That is using FMJ or Plated bullets.....cast bullets are cheaper. If you cast your own, then cheaper yet. My guns are not particular about the ammo if I use RN bullets.

If this is something that you truly want, then "bite the bullet" and go for it. These weapons do NOT go down in price/value.

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05-13-2015, 02:18 PM	#1
alanint User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Marco Island, Florida Posts: 4,867 Thanks: 1,685 Thanked 1,917 Times in 1,193 Posts	Try to source firing pins, extractor and to a lesser degree an ejector for the gun. Better yet, find an FBP Portuguese SMG bolt group as a drop-in, (I purchased and entire parts kit years ago for $60. Once people realized that many of the parts are interchangeable with the MP40, prices went up). Here is a current offering, which is still a good price, considering what original spare parts are going for: http://www.ima-usa.com/fbp-9mm-parts...ttachment.html Norwegian post-war magazines are cheaper than the originals, although hard to find these days. Expect to pay $100+ for original MP40 magazines. As to accuracy, I can hit clay pigeons placed on the berm 100 yards away 8 out of ten shots, using single shot through trigger control. 30 out of 30 bowling pins is no effort at 75 yards. Good luck with the most fun and historically significant open bolt SMG out there!

05-13-2015, 03:54 PM	#2
rhuff Patron LugerForum Patron Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Az. Posts: 2,316 Thanks: 2,767 Thanked 1,000 Times in 735 Posts	Sub guns are not for everyone, but to those of us that do like them, they are a hoot to shoot and own. I started purchasing them back in the mid 1970s, and still have a few.....no MP40s though. I am a handloader and if you will just load RN bullets to factory specs, then you should have no problems. If you purchase your reloading components in bulk, I can load 9mm for approx. $5.00-6.00/box of 50. That is using FMJ or Plated bullets.....cast bullets are cheaper. If you cast your own, then cheaper yet. My guns are not particular about the ammo if I use RN bullets. If this is something that you truly want, then "bite the bullet" and go for it. These weapons do NOT go down in price/value.