I wouldnt touch any G43 with a 10 foot pole after what happened to one I bought. There are couple of them kicking around within Ontario WW2 community, one is actually quite nice, almost pristine and all, gets brought out all the time but every time guys fire live ammo out of it and Im offered to take it for a spin I just pass. That comes from a person who fired enough questionable firearms including things from 19th century
With the proper safety steps taken, these rifles are fine to shoot. I won't say run them into the ground, but 20 rounds here and there is no problem. That being said, you have to find the ones that were not abused in the first place. Check for cracks, and the like. For the love of god, get the shooters kit and run light factory loads.
