Stupid Airsoft praises the VFC PPSH GBBR's authentic feel due to its steel and wood construction. He goes over its features, including a fire selector for both semi and full-auto modes, adjustable iron sights, and a TDC hop-up design. He notes that the bolt cycles quickly despite being made of steel and that the rifle feels like it's meant to be run in full-auto.

However, he found significant flaws, particularly with the magazines, whose internal plastic cassettes are weak and broke after only a few uses. He also mentions that the bolt has a lot of wobble, which can cause BBs to bust inside the gun. Despite these issues, he likes the rifle's quality and believes it is a great piece for a collector but not ideal for a first-time user due to its "quirks."