GSG 15 and STG 44 product review

Western Metal Inc

Western Metal Inc

CGN Ultra frequent flyer
Rating - 98.6%
72   1   0
Location
Calgary
We are hoping that someone who has bought one of these firearms over the past 3 months will be willing to write a product review.
https://www.westernmetal.ca/shooting-category/rifles-non-restricted
gsg 15.jpgGSG_STG44_20_Black_1_1000x1000__48294.1481306039.490.588.jpgSTG44wood.jpg
 

Attachments

  • gsg 15.jpg
    gsg 15.jpg
    22 KB · Views: 4,233
  • GSG_STG44_20_Black_1_1000x1000__48294.1481306039.490.588.jpg
    GSG_STG44_20_Black_1_1000x1000__48294.1481306039.490.588.jpg
    28.8 KB · Views: 4,246
  • STG44wood.jpg
    STG44wood.jpg
    15.8 KB · Views: 4,244
Not a "review" but for anyone thinking of buying, the STG44 is really a beautiful repro rifle. Very nice quality. It really looks like the real thing...and it's hefty like the original.

My experience is that it's reliable with HV and hyperV ammo although the mags need some break-in and lubrication (however, they are high quality too). Shoulders very nicely. Accuracy is decent, but not great. But who cares? It's very cool and a fun plinker. If you always wanted an STG44 then this would be a good...and realistic...2nd choice.
(And it looks great beside my dewat Sten Mk.III.)
 
Hey gang...

I've had one of the STG44 rifles for quite some time, and it is still among my favourites. Further, if anyone has reservations about a bad trigger, there is an easy fix for it found on Youtube.com
 
With regards to the GSG-15 I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I've put over 600 rounds through mine, 8 different types of ammo now and have only had troubles with Remington golden bullets not feeding properly. The construction feels solid, the folding stock has no wiggle. Seems accurate enough although I haven't really taken my time to see just how accurate it can truly be. Gives you a modern sporting gun feel with the low cost of shooting .22 ammo. What's not to like?
:ar15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0vr4XUKJtc&t :ar15:
 
Last edited:
HirvGotti said:
With regards to the GSG-15 I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I've put over 600 rounds through mine, 8 different types of ammo now and have only had troubles with Remington golden bullets not feeding properly. The construction feels solid, the folding stock has no wiggle. Seems accurate enough although I haven't really taken my time to see just how accurate it can truly be. Gives you a modern sporting gun feel with the low cost of shooting .22 ammo. What's not to like? I have made a couple videos on youtube about this gun don't know if I'm allowed to link them in my post, if I am I will edit this to include a link to the one of me shooting it.
Click to expand...
Go ahead and attach your link.
 
HirvGotti said:
With regards to the GSG-15 I'm pretty happy with the purchase. I've put over 600 rounds through mine, 8 different types of ammo now and have only had troubles with Remington golden bullets not feeding properly. The construction feels solid, the folding stock has no wiggle. Seems accurate enough although I haven't really taken my time to see just how accurate it can truly be. Gives you a modern sporting gun feel with the low cost of shooting .22 ammo. What's not to like?
:ar15: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0vr4XUKJtc&t :ar15:
Click to expand...

Great video. Thank you.
 
I own both and have shot both...

The STG44 is a wonderful rifle. I have put close to a thousand rounds through her and only had trouble with Remington Golden bullets not feeding every 3-5 rounds. Luckily I mainly use Winchester HV, it eats these like a fat kid eating candy. It is heavy for a 22 and it very solid.

The GSG-15 is also a well-built plinker. Again had trouble with Remington Golden bullets but it ran the Winchester I have with zero issues. The only downside to this rifle is the lack of extra mags, cause if you're like me 22 rounds of 22lr doesn't take long to shoot then you need to reload. The field stripping is a bit of a pain with screws on either side of the receiver but with a little patience it's easy.

I highly recommend both rifles.
 
I agree with the takedown of the GSG-15 being a bit of a pain. I'm trying to find some h&k takedown pins to eliminate that issue as I've heard those work perfectly.

Maximcan said:
I own both and have shot both...

The STG44 is a wonderful rifle. I have put close to a thousand rounds through her and only had trouble with Remington Golden bullets not feeding every 3-5 rounds. Luckily I mainly use Winchester HV, it eats these like a fat kid eating candy. It is heavy for a 22 and it very solid.

The GSG-15 is also a well-built plinker. Again had trouble with Remington Golden bullets but it ran the Winchester I have with zero issues. The only downside to this rifle is the lack of extra mags, cause if you're like me 22 rounds of 22lr doesn't take long to shoot then you need to reload. The field stripping is a bit of a pain with screws on either side of the receiver but with a little patience it's easy.

I highly recommend both rifles.
Click to expand...
 
Maximcan said:
I own both and have shot both...

The STG44 is a wonderful rifle. I have put close to a thousand rounds through her and only had trouble with Remington Golden bullets not feeding every 3-5 rounds. Luckily I mainly use Winchester HV, it eats these like a fat kid eating candy. It is heavy for a 22 and it very solid.

The GSG-15 is also a well-built plinker. Again had trouble with Remington Golden bullets but it ran the Winchester I have with zero issues. The only downside to this rifle is the lack of extra mags, cause if you're like me 22 rounds of 22lr doesn't take long to shoot then you need to reload. The field stripping is a bit of a pain with screws on either side of the receiver but with a little patience it's easy.

I highly recommend both rifles.
Click to expand...

We will be getting more magazines on our next order.
 
I bought the STG44 a few months ago and love it. If you're a big WWII collector like myself, these are a very affordable and incredibly close replica to the original (in size, weight, dimensions, feel etc) with the exception of the calibre. Even if you could afford the real thing they'd be prohibited, cost about $25k and are impossible to come by in Canada. I also bought a nice replica sling, but the big bonus is you can go out in the bush since they're non-res. The only draw back i noticed is the gun really prefers HV ammo as mentioned. I've had a couple of failures to feed and fire with the cheaper ammo. I found it works real good with american eagle HV.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.
Back
Top Bottom