STG44 .22lr first time out

[audiophil2]

Got this for my son a few days ago.

[Wordupmybrotha]

You got your son a "500 Internal Server Error"?

[GM4spd]

[audiophil2]

He is 12. More baby fat than muscle but I'm working on it with him. 5'8" and 197.

It is a very heavy gun. He likes WWII era stuff so that is more of a look at type of gun than a shooter. I doubt it will be shot much. He prefers machine guns.

[Target-Ed]

STG44

Find him an ERMA EM1 .22 carbine look alike. I mounted a carbine sling and oiler to complete the look it is fun to shoot try Federal Auto Match ammo

Ed

[Kilibreaux]

I bought one of those back when they first came out. Got the wooden crate and everything and the gun is really nice - full-size and quite heavy. As with the GSG-522 that came before it, there is a LOT one can do to improve the trigger action if desired. The only thing I didn't like is the cost of spare mags and they don't seem to have gotten any cheaper. However, the gun is a beast, with authentic wood stock and at least gives someone a bit of historical experience when handling and shooting. The original was also quite heavy.

Another "historical" .22LR that costs a lot less but is just as fun to play with is the Chiappa/Citadel M1-22 carbine, both with wood stock and black polymer. I have both. They cost me around $200 each and the wood stock is nearly identical to an original. The only reason I don't think it's exact is because when I tried to fit the action into a Paratrooper folding stock it wouldn't fit.

Anyway, the M1-22 is super fun to shoot, super-light, and has a built in .22 scope rail on the receiver. It will accept the same accessories as an original. Magazines are only 10 shot, but they're inexpensive yet quite sturdy and reliable.

[GreggieBoy]

Saw two of the M1-22 carbines at a local gun shop. They looked interesting and I was tempted. Then I remembered I really don't need one. Maybe someday.

[Charliegone]

The STG 44 is pretty fun to shoot. Very accurate. I'm getting an MP40 in 22lr too as well pretty soon. Can't wait.

[loademup]

I've got a GSG STG 44. Don't drop it on a bare foot...ouch!