The GSG 16 modification thread
- Thread starter Danfizz
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Got rid of the M16 style oversized flash hider on the GSG16 9" factory. The original flash hider makes the rifle look super long after all the work to make it have a 9" barrel.
MP5 style (aluminum)! Ignore the Swarf from the turning of the part. Will clean up fine
MP5 style (aluminum)! Ignore the Swarf from the turning of the part. Will clean up fine
This is just a mockup right now on another of my GSG16-9s.
I found someone selling a GSG522 conversion with the MP5K cocking tube in town. I call it the GSG16K lol
I need to get a real looking shorter fake suppressor and finish the mounts for the MLOK. Other than that, this thing is pretty much ready to go
It feels awesome to hold with the aluminum front grip! Compact and held tight to body
The stock is all steel, aluminum and polymer and has been modified to no longer retract. Still clears the N/R length requirement. I wanted to use this stock on a 16"barrel model but it is based on a real MP5 receiver that uses narrower tracks for the arms. It felt sloppy when adjusting so there is not loss to making it fixed.
I'll post up more photos when complete.
I found someone selling a GSG522 conversion with the MP5K cocking tube in town. I call it the GSG16K lol
I need to get a real looking shorter fake suppressor and finish the mounts for the MLOK. Other than that, this thing is pretty much ready to go
It feels awesome to hold with the aluminum front grip! Compact and held tight to body
The stock is all steel, aluminum and polymer and has been modified to no longer retract. Still clears the N/R length requirement. I wanted to use this stock on a 16"barrel model but it is based on a real MP5 receiver that uses narrower tracks for the arms. It felt sloppy when adjusting so there is not loss to making it fixed.
I'll post up more photos when complete.
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HLDtactical is restocking/shipping out this weekend!
https://www.hldtactical.com
Anyone have a picture of how their rear sight and charging tube look?
Also has anyone here made a full metal build with airsoft metal parts?
https://www.hldtactical.com
Anyone have a picture of how their rear sight and charging tube look?
Also has anyone here made a full metal build with airsoft metal parts?
- Location
- Newfoundland
This is just a mockup right now on another of my GSG16-9s.
I found someone selling a GSG522 conversion with the MP5K cocking tube in town. I call it the GSG16K lol
I need to get a real looking shorter fake suppressor and finish the mounts for the MLOK. Other than that, this thing is pretty much ready to go
It feels awesome to hold with the aluminum front grip! Compact and held tight to body
The stock is all steel, aluminum and polymer and has been modified to no longer retract. Still clears the N/R length requirement. I wanted to use this stock on a 16"barrel model but it is based on a real MP5 receiver that uses narrower tracks for the arms. It felt sloppy when adjusting so there is not loss to making it fixed.
I'll post up more photos when complete.
I bow before your superior GsG mods sir is there a chance that 522 kits will be made again? Don’t have my GsG 16 yet and if my wallet( and wife) allow I want one of each of the iconic mp5s ( regular old school mp5 clone, SD clone and a mp5k clone with the side folding stock) any options for making clones becides sourcing a used 522
- Location
- Newfoundland
The 522 kits are gone and done. No worries I think I can help
I'll pm you tonight
The only issue with the MP5K replicas are that you need to keep 26" overall length OAL or you'll need to reclassify as a restricted 22 Rifle.
I was planning on modifying the classic k folding stock so it’s non folding and using a fake suppressor shroud
What are people using these days for cocking tube assembly's? I see HLD has the printed ones, but i'd love something metal/higher quality. I'm going to grab my first gsg 16 soon and have done some mods in the past. Perfect winter project!
So I have finally finished reading all 18 pages of this thread (or 171 pages if you are a rookie and have it set to 10 post per page).
I am truly impressed at some of the ingenuity of the members here. I had always looked over the GSG 16 as it was just not quite MP5 enough. Then I stumbeled across this thread and saw the possibilites.
I have ordered a 16" which should be here in the next few days. I have order a CYMA collapsable stock and I am looking for some of the conversion pieces.
After seeing some of the 9" build with full stocks I was really impressed with just how well they mimic the MP5 that I have decided to try and grab a 9" when they go on sale aswell.
Ebay has a conversion kit right now for $350 which is crazy $$$ so I think I will pass.
A few questions for any one out there willing to answer;
-Does the Magpul MP5 lower fit or is there a lot of midification required?
-Does any one have a souce for the cocking tube/front sight? Is any one interested in selling one or two?
-Is the HLD cocking tube worth a try or is it a waste of time.
Thorsbear, is the Mlok hand guard you have on some of your builds the MDI hang guard and if so does it require any modifications?
I am truly impressed at some of the ingenuity of the members here. I had always looked over the GSG 16 as it was just not quite MP5 enough. Then I stumbeled across this thread and saw the possibilites.
I have ordered a 16" which should be here in the next few days. I have order a CYMA collapsable stock and I am looking for some of the conversion pieces.
After seeing some of the 9" build with full stocks I was really impressed with just how well they mimic the MP5 that I have decided to try and grab a 9" when they go on sale aswell.
Ebay has a conversion kit right now for $350 which is crazy $$$ so I think I will pass.
A few questions for any one out there willing to answer;
-Does the Magpul MP5 lower fit or is there a lot of midification required?
-Does any one have a souce for the cocking tube/front sight? Is any one interested in selling one or two?
-Is the HLD cocking tube worth a try or is it a waste of time.
Thorsbear, is the Mlok hand guard you have on some of your builds the MDI hang guard and if so does it require any modifications?
Thanks for that information I didn't realize the plastic cocking tube assembly was what the flash hider actually threaded into.
I've ordered a NOS GSG 5 .22 cast steel cocking tube apexgunparts.com/german-gsg-5-22-cocking-tube-housing-new.html
Do you know if that happens to have the threads for the m16 flash hider or if i'll need to run a bare barrel?
If i decide to use the factory plastic cocking tube do you know of an adapter that will thread into the plastic cocking tube and allow me to install a 1/2x28" muzzle device or thread protector and get rid of that m16 style flash hider?
