GSG STG-44 .22 lr

[straight-shooter]

I just picked up a GSG STG-44 .22 lr at the local fun shop. I'm getting ready to do a field strip cleaning before getting it to the range. The weight of this is nice at about 9.7 pounds and is all metal except the magazine which is polymer. From all accounts i've read online, it looks to be a winner. I'll report back on it after I get some rounds down range.

 

[red_zr24x4]

My brother just picked one up, said it shoots great, I haven't had a chance to try it yet tho.

 

[Bull1315]

I was eyeing one of those in Gander Mountain. Lets us know how it shoots. <thumbs up>

 

[DragonGunner]

Almost got one a few months ago, good deal at a gunshow.....got a GSG-5 and its a great shooter so yours should be too.

 

[straight-shooter]

I'm hoping it will be a good shooter. I read that setting the rear sight for 700 would be for 70 ft and so on. I'm not expecting superb accuracy but yet hopefully it will at least provide some descent groups and some fun plinking. I'm sure it will tickle some steel at 50 yards.

Since I'll never be able to afford the real McCoy then this will fill the gap for the cool factor. Definitely feels great in my hands. Hopefully i'll have some time to get to the range tomorrow but i'm getting central air put in the house so maybe by the end of the day.

 

[straight-shooter]

I just ordered 2 more mags and a K 98 Mauser sling for this. The Mauser sling is 100% compatible for this rifle and at least period correct.

The installers just showed up for putting in the central air unit for the house so hopefully I've have some evening time at the range to stretch this rifle out.

 

[littletommy]

SWEET! I've been considering grabbing one myself, looking forward to a range report.

 

[indiucky]

Mike Venturino gave them a stellar review in shotgun news. It's no tack driver but that is not why we buy one of these. Some weapons just have a "cool" factor at this weapon fallls into that catagiry.

 

[Redtbird]

Very nice! Looks real good. Can I ask the approximate cost?

 

[straight-shooter]

No Problem, it was $588 out the door. A bit pricy but once you hold one you'll understand why.

 

[ShootnCut]

This fellow is a licensed manufacturer so yes, it's legal.

STG44 BAR machine guns - YouTube

stg44 full auto fun machine gun - YouTube

 

[Mikeshep1462]

Very cool rifle. I personally wouldn't want one of these in .22LR, but very cool none the less. Can you even get 7.92x33mm Kurz anymore? Are they available in other, more common, modern calibers such as 7.62x39 or 7.62x54r, Etc.?

 

[Principal Skinr]

No Problem, it was $588 out the door. A bit pricy but once you hold one you'll understand why.

I LOVE mine! I've got the K98 sling, too, and an extra mag. Mine won't feed the last round in the original mag. That's the only issue I've had, and I have one of the early ones. I haven't tried the new mag yet. If it feeds the last round, I'll ask ATI to swap the original.

The thing I like best about it is the weight and heft. It really feels like a substantial rifle. The stock is interchangeable with the original STG-44, too!

Now that I've read this thread, I'm going to have to go shoot the darned thing today!

 

[hammer24]

There has been one at the LGS up the street for a couple months now. It has severely tempted me every time I go in there. The price tag has been just enough to keep my heart from over ruling my head and has kept me from taking it home. Man, it's a cool rifle!

 

[BigMoose]

Very cool rifle. I personally wouldn't want one of these in .22LR, but very cool none the less. Can you even get 7.92x33mm Kurz anymore? Are they available in other, more common, modern calibers such as 7.62x39 or 7.62x54r, Etc.?

Yes, but only Privi makes it, and then only in one flavor.

 

[BigMoose]

PTR (The same folks that make the PTR91) made about 200 PTR44 semi auto 8MM kurz rifles as well.

PTR-44: A Semiauto Sturmgewehr

 

[Mikeshep1462]

Very cool. Thanks for posting that video BigMoose!

 

[straight-shooter]

+1 Awesome video! Nothing more interesting to me than learning the background history of all the World War hardware.

 

[SpaldingPM]

There's been one of these at Bradis for months. I've picked it up every time go in. But I just can't justify paying $500+ for a weekend bullet spitter. The only .22 I could pay that much for would maybe be a 10/22 with a bull barrel.

 

[straight-shooter]

I've got easily over a grand in my 10/22 and to me well worth it. Mostly because of the nostalgia and quality of this STG-44 was the reason for the extra deniro shelled out for this one. It's just all about what something is personally worth to each individual. If it weren't for the build quality I wouldn't have considered it.

No discontent meant by my next comment but the S&W 15-22 was not to me worth the money so I sold it only a month after I bought it. Darn fine firearm accuracy wise and it served it's purpose but just couldn't get past the plastic feel and weight of it. The STG-44 solves that for me.