GSG-5 : .22 MP5 pattern rifle
Atlantic Firearms will be getting in the MP5 pattern .22LR GSG-5 Sport rifle (although I would call it a carbine).
Specs:
Caliber: .22LR
Action: Semi-automatic
Length: 855mm
Height: 207mm
Width: 53mm
Barrel Length: 414mm (16.3″)
Weight (without magazine): 2930g (6.45 lbs)
Magazine weight: 115g
Magazine capacity: 22 rounds ( 10 and 22 will be available in the future)
It also comes with a fake suppressor.
Apparently MP5 accessories and furniture is compatible with the GSG-5
Atlantic Firearms will be selling if for $499 and they are expected to arrive in January or February 2008.
Some more photos:
A video of the GSG-5 in action
Looks like fun!
UPDATE
Some more photos from American Tactical Imports
DEMIGOD has written a review:
Is the GSG-5 anything other than a plinker? For shooters who need to use an MP5 “for work”, the GSG-5 may be a viable training platform since the controls are identical. In addition, a suppressed GSG-5 may have some law-enforcement applications.
According to Tony at Amchar, the first shipment to the U.S. will contain 1320 rifles and should be heading out to dealers around the country and the end of February 2008. GSG’s production plans for 2008 include 10,000 GSG-5s.
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WHY NOT USE THE HK MP5 9MM FOR TRAINING IE. THE PEOPLE THAT NEED IT FOR WORK. LETS HAVE IT RIGHT IF YOU ARE IN THE OLD BILL YOUR PAY CHECK IS VERY GOOD AND WILL WELL COVER THE COST OF 9MM AMMO. PS. WHY DO ALL GUN WRITERS SAY SHOOTING .22′S IS FUN BUT THEY NEVER SAY THAT ABOUT CENTRE FIRE??? ISNT SHOOTING SEMI AUTO FIRE FUN!!!
ALSO THE GSG COPY IS MADE BY MAKER WHO SPECIALSIE IN BB GUNS!!! THIS IS PROBERLEY A ‘MP5′ BB GUN THAT WAS CONVERTED TO FIRE .22LR…NOT HARD….22 IS A LOW PRESSURE CARTRIGDGE!
Regardless of other comments made ( some obviously by people who have not shot, let alone own a GSG-5), this rifle is awesome. The fit and finish of this German-made gem is far above average, and mine was incredibly accurate right out of the box. This is not intended to take down bad guys or terrorists; it is made to be a fun plinker that is enjoyable and economical to shoot. It is not a BB gun converted to .22 LR (that has to be one of the most ignorant statements I’ve heard). It is a solid and reliable pltform that is loads of fun to shoot…..try it out and you’ll agree.
Just an fyi for the uninitiated…the 22 caliber is indeed lethal and is the caliber of choice of assasins worldwide
it may not be intended for putting down terriosts but i think it would still kill him a hyper velocity .22 has 190 foot pounds energy which is the same as a .32 caliber!! the REASON why it wouldnt be a good idea to comfront an armed terriost with a gsg is because of the lack of STOPPING POWER ie. a .22 wouldnt drop him and hence he could fire a rounds at you!! but IT WOULD KILL HIM make no mistake……
not just a plinker but a good training tool