GSG Stg44 .22lr, is it any good?

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I recently bought a new fun-gun, the GSG, German sport guns, Stg44. This is a replica of the origian Mp-44, or Stürmgewehr designed by Hugo Schmeisser.
GSG guns are very fun to shoot, and they have several .22lr replicas of other military guns.
In this video I will take an overall look of the rifle, how to disassemble and assemble the gun, and just do some plinking on steel
I'll do a more thorough test on precision in a later video.
Be sure to watch my other videos on precision and accuracytests.
In the list below you can see all the .22lr rimfire ammo I'll be testing(plus a few more...).
Eley Tenex Biathlon
Eley Tenex
Eley Team
Eley Subsonic
Eley Standard
Eley Sport
Eley Match pistol
Eley Match
Eley Match Biathlon
Eley High Velocity HP
Eley Force HV
Eley Force HV HP
Eley Contact subsonic
Eley Club
Eley Biathlon club
Eley Pistol Plus
CCI Velocitor
CCI Stinger
CCI Mini Mag solid
CCI Mini Mag HP
CCI Standard
CCI Sub-sonic
CCI Segmented HP HV
CCI Quiet-22 Segmented HP
CCI Quiet LRN Semi-auto
CCI Quiet LRN
CCI Blazer LRN
CCI Copper-22
CCI Pistol Match
CCI Stinger Vintage
Federal Automatch
Federal RPT
Federal 712 Game Shok
Federal American Eagle CP
Federal Prem.Hunter Match
Federal Am.Eagle Suppressed
Federal Black box
Federal Champion
Federal High Velocity LRN
Norma TAC-22
Norma Biathlon
Norma Subsonic
Norma 2
RWS Club
RWS High Velocity green
RWS High V Green Fragment
RWS High Velocity
RWS High Velocity HP
RWS Pistol Match
RWS Pistol Match SR
RWS R100
RWS R50
RWS Rifle Match
RWS Rifle Match S
RWS Semi Auto
RWS Subsonic HP
RWS Target pistol
RWS Target rifle
RWS R50 Vintage
RWS R Standard
RWS Special Match
SK Biathlon Sport
SK 22 Flatnose Basic
SK 22 Flatnose Match
SK 22 Longrange Match
SK 22 Rifle Match
SK 22 Semi Auto
SK 22 Standard Plus
SK Standard Plus vintage
SK 22 Magazine
SK 22 Pistol Match
SK 22 Pistol Match Spec
SK subsonic vintage
SK Rifle Match High Velocity
Magtech 40grs LRN CP
Magtech 40grs LRN SV
Magtech LRN HVBP 22A
Magtech LHP Subsonic 22D
Magtech LHP HYPV 22E
Magtech LHP High vel. 36gr
Lapua Biathlon X-treme
Lapua Center X
Lapua Midas+
Lapua Pistol King
Lapua Pistol OSP
Lapua Polar Biathlon
Lapua X-act
Winchester Laser 37grs
Winchester M22
Winchester SubsonicMax
Winchester Super X std velocity
Western X Super Match
Aguila Colibri/Super Colibri
Aguila Rifle Match Competition
Aguila Pistol Match Competition
Aguila Super Extra high vel cop
Aguila Super Extra std velocity
Remington Thunderbolt
Remington Viper TCSB
Remington Yellow Jacket
Remington Target RN
Remington Subsonic
Remington Peters
Fiocchi Maxac
Fiocch TT Soft
Fiocchi TT Winter
Fiocchi Performance
S&B High Velocity
S&B High Velocity lot 2
S&B Club/standard
Top Shot
Geco Rifle
Geco Semi Auto
Polski Vintage
Some are sold out, or unavailable at the moment, but I have 80+ of these at hand already
Disclaimer; This video is for entertainment purpose only. It's not an instruction film to be followed. I'm just a happy hobbyist, and not an expert on guns, reloading or shooting by any means. Remember, reloading and shooting is inherently dangerous, and can cause injury and/or death. You do everything at your own risk! If you keep watching videos on my channel you agree to the fact that I have no responibility for any damage to property or person.
Always use eye and ear protection when on the range, reloading or handling weapons. And first and foremost use your brain!

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@robertmaybeth3434 Жыл бұрын

I bought one the second I saw it at Big 5, and for $350 it's basically a steal. I love it, because it is surely the nearest I'll ever get to owning a Sturmgewehr, the same rifle I've been admiring (i.e. drooling over) in the history books for the last 50 years. The company, GSG (German sport guns) no longer makes them, but they are still available for now.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

That was a bargain. They cost three times that in Norway. Rumors are that they are being manufactured again. Yesterday a scopemount landed in my mailbox. It will be fun to see if it can make some good groups

@behindenemylines3361 Жыл бұрын

Bought mine at big 5 as well. Think I paid around that too.

@kphfun1 Жыл бұрын

I'm confused here as I recall when they first came out in the early 2000's they first sold for 399.00-499.00. When they last manufactured them they were selling for around 700.00. I was a huge Big 5 buyer for years when they had Century Arms surplus rifles.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

@@kphfun1 I guess they realised they could charge more for them and people would still buy them.

@kphfun1 Жыл бұрын

@@thegunviking I wish I bought one of their Mp-40's, very hard to find now.

@ReloadingMoreAD1966 Жыл бұрын

Nice rifle my friend. Nice to see you are back on the tube. Take care. THE P08 Shirt is Fantastic.👍👍

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@MGB-learning Жыл бұрын

Great video. I love my STG 44. no issues so far after 5 years.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

It`s great gun, and fun to shoot!

@kyleh4797 Жыл бұрын

Welcome back. I've been away too. Looking forward to more great vids.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@ragingjaguarknight86 Жыл бұрын

I've got a GSG StG-44 as well. Its my fun gun and I mounted an ACOG clone on it, so whenever I take it to the gun range, I get some funny looks sometimes. XD Overall, an excellent and informative video. 😎👍

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

I just ordered a scope mount for it to see if it is possible to get some good groups with it. Thank you for commenting!

@SanitysVoid 10 ай бұрын

Know a guy who had one. Someone picked it up and checked it out. Put it back against the wall and it fell on the carpeted floor and the rear sight broke. Not even dropped in a trench or anything but on the living room floor with carpet.

@thegunviking 10 ай бұрын

It's not a rifle for hard use, I agree. I'm alsp a little worried about the bolt handle. It seems a little fragile.But the gun is fun.

@John-hf1ig Жыл бұрын

Very good video, Its a great rifle and very close in looks to the original. i have had mine since 2013 it runs well on cci stingers and remington 22s but i have not used any other ammo with it. A very accurate rifle. I have shot the real stg44 as a fellow range guy has one and that was a lot of fun but this 22 is of course cheaper to shoot and available.

@DurinThe_Deathless Жыл бұрын

Fantastic intro

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Thank you😊

@konnieblaze2116 10 ай бұрын

I mounted a Bushnell Dawn to Dusk 3-9x on mine. Its surprisingly accurate.

@thegunviking 10 ай бұрын

I have to try mine with a real scope too. I also suspect it will do great.

@TirilKhofgaard011 Жыл бұрын

This is my uncle

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Hi Tiril😊

@laf43777 3 ай бұрын

Beautiful!

@thegunviking 3 ай бұрын

Yes, fun and good looking gun.

@MrYaniv99 11 ай бұрын

I’m actually considering this for my first firearm once I get my license here. I hope it’s fine for a first gun (I’ve shot guns several times, just don’t own any nor have done any of the maintenance)

@thegunviking 11 ай бұрын

It's a great gun, and I do recommend it for fun and sport. For hunting I'm not so sure. It's not the best gun for mounting scopes, and there are no easy way to fasten a bipod. And you do need an adaptor for a suppressor. Other than that it's great fun! Good luck on your future gunownership! Best regards Gunviking

@behindenemylines3361 Жыл бұрын

I have one tons of fun! I’m planning to scope mine as well. Mine doesn’t run well with inexpensive ammo. I have the best luck with with CCI’s.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Mine works good with a lot of ammo, but it prefers copper plated. Waxed ammo, especially in cold weather, not so much.

@bernieanderson8118 Жыл бұрын

Hello Gun Viking I have found the "Gold Standard" for " Reliable" .22 LR Ammo is the CCI "Mini Mag" round nose ammo. If your weapon doesn't function with this "Houston we have a problem"! P.S. did you get the cool retro wood crate some of these came with? Cheers !

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Hi! Thank you for your input. I totally agree that the Mini mag is a very good cartridge. I have used it as my competition ammo. The only problem is the price here in Norway. It is very expensive compared to other ammo. And it`s also hard to find at times. I`m sorry to say that the rifle arrived in a cardboard box😒. The good news is that I will be making a video with the real thing as soon as the rifle range opens after winter. I`m really looking forward to that. I have shot the real thing before, and it` FUN! GV

@PalKrammer 9 ай бұрын

Nice looking version of the STG-44. I wish the buttstock was not so flat - it looks like it came from a child's Red Ryder BB gun. I wonder if there are better aftermarket stocks.

@liangjianx9504 Жыл бұрын

Well done for the video and wha’s a beautiful piece you have 🎉thank you for sharing! Please make your next video for mas 49/56. Oh where did you find that fake grenade?

@karenvadney4622 Жыл бұрын

Any chance this could take a blank fire adapter? I am a Reenactor and looking to see if there is threads in the end of the barrel that could fit a .22 cal adapter?

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

No. i don`t think so. But I belive GSG makes a dedicated blank fire version of this gun.

@roseybut Жыл бұрын

Cool looking rifle. I would love to shoot an original but here in the UK it's impossible. I have a Smith & Wesson 15-22 and it loves CCI AR tactical but, as with most .22LR semi autos, does not like waxy standard velocity ammo.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

The Smith is a fine rifle! Happy new year!

@matthewpond4290 7 ай бұрын

Do you know where to find a replacement trigger group to receiver screw? Missing mine and can't find one anywhere.

@thegunviking Ай бұрын

Sorry for not answering before now. I didn't see your post before now. Have you tried to contact GSG in Germany? Here in Norway the importer is pvas.no, but I don't know where you are located. Good luck!

@owdpotter Жыл бұрын

where can you still by the 22LR 25 round Mags from ??

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

I bought mine from the norwegian importer. I`m sure if you contact GSG they can direct you to someone that have them.

@WinXP_SP1 Жыл бұрын

I bought the mp40 gsg 9mm, I had to send it back 3 times due to jamming and then the firing pin broke, GSG did take care of me and fixed it, but I can use steel 9mm in that gun. Has this gun given you any issues?

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

No, it has worked perfectly. A friend of mine also have a Stg44, and it also works fine. The only thing is the magazine don`t like lubed bullets, especially in the winther. But that is a problem with most hi cap .22 mags. Glad to heat that GSG did fix it in the end.

@louiss.w1944 Жыл бұрын

Is it still running well? I’d buy one in Canada used once I get my license..

@WinXP_SP1 Жыл бұрын

@@louiss.w1944 it works fine, just dont get steel casings, get ammo 9mm that is brass casings.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

@@louiss.w1944 Yes, thus far it`s working very well. A buddy of mine bought one himself, and his is also working well. I think you will be pleased if you buy one.

@codycox2685 8 ай бұрын

Is the barrel threaded for a suppressor?

@thegunviking 8 ай бұрын

Yes, but an adaptor is needed. I haven`t bought one yet. I have several other rifles with suppressors, so I might not do it.

@kphfun1 Жыл бұрын

Not trying to toss shade as I finally got one myself, I love the .22's in all configurations but even more so when they are historic. That being said the way you hold the rifle is incorrect, a real Stg44 shot a 7.92x35 that was capable of being full automatic, you don't hold it by the barrel or shroud but at the base where the mag well is. Why the soviets redesigned it adding a wooden forearm to the front so it could be handled like a normal rifle, touching anything beyond the receiver would burn your hands if it was in anyway sustained fire. I do love the breakdown though, thank you.

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

Yes, you are correct. If it was «the real deal» I wouldn`t hold it by the forend, at least not ifI shot it full auto. When I shot the original there was a limited supply of ammo, so we didn`t shoot it enough that it became a problem. But as this is a .22, the danger of burns are a risk I`m willing to take😉

@kphfun1 Жыл бұрын

@@thegunviking Lol, just wear gloves.

@chriscoogan8090 Жыл бұрын

Cool video! Hope you are able to put a scope on it

@thegunviking Жыл бұрын

I`ll make a video as soon as I`ve got it scoped.

@ragingjaguarknight86 Жыл бұрын

@@thegunviking Hey. I scoped mine, I used an HK scope mount with a picatinny rail and mounted an ACOG clone on it. I also have the official scope mount for mounting a scout style scope but I didn't like it.