22LR : GSG 16, STG-44 or Kriss Vector?

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Hi Everyone,
For plinking of 22LR as a beginner, GSG 16, STG-44 or Kriss Vector, which one do you choose?
I own a GSG 16 for about one month. It drew my attention for its special MP5 appearance. It can shoot accurately without too much trouble as long as you stick to high velocity ammo.
But, I'd say it's too plastic and difficult to disassemble. What's your opinion?
 
gunfans said:
Hi Everyone,
For plinking of 22LR as a beginner, GSG 16, STG-44 or Kriss Vector, which one do you choose?
I own a GSG 16 for about one month. It drew my attention for its special MP5 appearance. It can shoot accurately without too much trouble as long as you stick to high velocity ammo.
But, I'd say it's too plastic and difficult to disassemble. What's your opinion?
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Have a look at the Derya TM-22, I have a GSG16 already but picked up the Derya about two months ago and I like it much more than the GSG, metal is always better than plastic lol
 
The GSG STG-44 is pretty well made from what I remember, had no stoppages and it ate anything I put through it. My old GSG 16 was okay, lots of plastic which is unfortunate but good if you have kids or someone who cant hold up a heavy rifle for long, ran well and didnt have any issues but I didnt keep it long. Just got another one for my wife since they are on sale for around $420 at some dealers
 
gunfans said:
Hi Everyone,
For plinking of 22LR as a beginner, GSG 16, STG-44 or Kriss Vector, which one do you choose?
I own a GSG 16 for about one month. It drew my attention for its special MP5 appearance. It can shoot accurately without too much trouble as long as you stick to high velocity ammo.
But, I'd say it's too plastic and difficult to disassemble. What's your opinion?
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hey gunfans-the SR-22 mentioned is a good choice for that "tactical look", with a side order of decent build quality and materials. Sort of depends on what your goals are, but with the plastic and questionable cast metal parts on these guns made to look like MP5s/MP44s you sort of have a decision to make. You get the military look for sure (I get the appeal) but it seems to come with some compromises.

I'm as old fashioned as it gets I think, so to me...beauty is in build quality, good materials, good design for the purpose, accurate, easily serviceable, good parts availabilty, etc. I love bolt actions, and flirt with pumps/levers. When I was starting out, I thought bolt actions were for old timers and I literally paid no attention to them. Decades later, it's basically all I want shoot rifle-wise. Some would say I'm also an old timer, but I'll wait until I cross the "60" line before I call myself that. lol

Something to be said for a well built, very accurate rifle that puts the bullets where you want them. Tikka T1x, CZ457 (current) CZ452, CZ453, BRNO, Anschutz etc. Marlin and Savage rimfires @ approx. 2/3 the price of those are nothing to scoff at either.

Back to your question-a Remington 597 VTR is another modern 22LR semi, good build quality, and the most interesting magazine options.
 
I've been fortunate to explore each. The GSGs are projects, like putting a Ferrari body kit on an old Honda. And they come in pink *. Unlike most GSGs the STG is solid (10lb) and simple to field strip.

Kriss SBR is exceptional once the ergonomics are understood. The build quality is top tier for this class and disassembly is near optimal. Training overcomes the perceived limitation of a ten round mag. A negative is foward center of mass when held wrong by newcomers *. Recently on sale for ~$700, magazines ~$40, so price point is no longer the barrier it once was.

If preferring more conventional ergonomics (or wanting to push out further range) the TM-22 would work well. Build quality is excellent for this class. Notable negatives are no last round bolt hold (it uses the mag so requires re-charging on reload *) and the disassembly is complex (not something to do in the field).

As we know, they all fire the same round in the same way.


* there is a hack for this
 
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Scraggle said:
Love the short vector, especially at the $700 sale price way, below what I paid. Dislike the bad trigger and artificially low magazine limits.
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If you have pre-travel it can be adjusted. Remove top rail, there is an adjustment screw above the trigger - try tightening, or getting a longer screw if it's really sloppy while already maxed.
 
What distance are you shooting at? What targets? Who is doing the shooting?

These are very different rifles. The STG 44 is very big and heavy and not suitable for younger shooters. I have not owned a Kriss but find the GSG16 with the short barrel to be a fun plinker. Mine has been reliable and reasonably accurate. There are also a bunch of accessories you can buy to dress it up.
 
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