I always wanted a Sturmgewehr 44 - the first "assault rifle."

the ringo kid · Jun 30, 2013

HOUSTON RICK said:
There are a lot of things that I admire and would like to have, but cannot reasonably expect to ever own. I count the Sturmgewehr among them.

AJC Sports in Katy and Clute have them in stock. Most places I called I found on the net-cant get more in im guessing because of all the anti-gun garbage still going on?

the ringo kid · Jun 30, 2013

Peter M. Eick said:
If you hit google, about 3 months back someone dropped off a near perfect example of one to a "gun buy back" program and even the police said it should have been in a museum.

I think they were trying to save it but I believe in the end it was destroyed. Hit google it was reasonably recent.

That STG was sold at an auction. I dont remember what they got for it though? but luckily--it was saved from becoming paperclips.

the ringo kid · Jun 30, 2013

John F. said:
Great thread! I also have lusted for a StG 44 but won't ever have one,
as I don't play the lottery! I hope you will share your impressions of shooting the .22LR version -- particularly re: reliability, accuracy, sensitivity to various types of ammo, etc. It is a VERY nice replica!

John

I havent heard anything negative on these but--according to the info on mine-it weighs a cool 10.4 pounds. Its a bit heavy but--im grateful too because I have a "health issue" which runs in the family which causes one to have the shakes. Im no longer very accurate with a handgun-but refuse to give up. However, on hefting my rifle--I was rock steady ;-))

Teddydog · Jun 30, 2013

I bought one of these and finally took it out to shoot last week. Fun, but a bit awkward off-hand at an indoor range. I had to move the sight elevator up to the 600 meter range to get it anywhere near point of aim. Muff-type ear protection also bumps against the stock, making it hard to get a good sight picture and surely will result in wear on the stock. No real issues with the gun with only about 50 rounds downrange. I bought two more mags for a total of 3.

The blowback bolt system is very much like the .22LR conversion units for the AR15 rifles. It has a carrier that slides into the rifle from the rear after removing the buttstock. The carrier is then stationary withing the stamped metal upper housing. The bolt itself recricates within the carrier to cycle ammo in and cases out, with a short recoil spring captured between the carrir and bolt.

Rob

Xtasy · Jun 30, 2013

Peter M. Eick said:
If you hit google, about 3 months back someone dropped off a near perfect example of one to a "gun buy back" program and even the police said it should have been in a museum.

I think they were trying to save it but I believe in the end it was destroyed. Hit google it was reasonably recent.

That gives me tears

I always wanted a Sturmgewehr 44 - the first "assault rifle."

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