Comments on: GSG-5 SD: The story behind the gun http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/ Firearms not Politics Sat, 21 Nov 2009 13:38:33 +1300 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: matt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-18566 matt Thu, 19 Nov 2009 18:49:29 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-18566 I have owned a gsg5p for about 6 months and I have to say its a great gun as long as you're using reliable ammo. A couple of things I'd like to pass on to other/future owners... If you ever remove the rear sight, be very careful not to lose the spring and ball bearing under the sight drum. They are extremely small and without either one the sight drum can spin freely and won't lock at any aperture settings. The other is to use the correct size screwdrivers when disassembling your gun for cleaning. The flat head design of the screws are easily binged up. P.S. GSG, why not make these screws hex head since you already include a hexhead driver in the kit? I've had more fun with this 22 than any other I've owned and there's been a few. GSG keep up the good work and think about that 9mm version... I have owned a gsg5p for about 6 months and I have to say its a great gun as long as you’re using reliable ammo. A couple of things I’d like to pass on to other/future owners… If you ever remove the rear sight, be very careful not to lose the spring and ball bearing under the sight drum. They are extremely small and without either one the sight drum can spin freely and won’t lock at any aperture settings. The other is to use the correct size screwdrivers when disassembling your gun for cleaning. The flat head design of the screws are easily binged up. P.S. GSG, why not make these screws hex head since you already include a hexhead driver in the kit?
I’ve had more fun with this 22 than any other I’ve owned and there’s been a few. GSG keep up the good work and think about that 9mm version…

]]> By: Aaron http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-18129 Aaron Sat, 14 Nov 2009 14:13:05 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-18129 I finally got my gsg5 I bought 5 mags for it and I can't keep my hands off this gun. ATI is a great gun maker I've owned a few of their pistols (better than glock). And you can't beat the German quality of the gun. Do some research on .22lr HV rounds they perform better than .223! I know that's going to make some .223 carbine lovers mad but the truth is hard to swallow! Read ballistics charts and test fires and compare the both you'll be amazed! I'm buyin two more of these rifles! The titanium anniversary and the SD model. Great job ATI! By the way mine cost me $400. I finally got my gsg5 I bought 5 mags for it and I can’t keep my hands off this gun. ATI is a great gun maker I’ve owned a few of their pistols (better than glock). And you can’t beat the German quality of the gun. Do some research on .22lr HV rounds they perform better than .223! I know that’s going to make some .223 carbine lovers mad but the truth is hard to swallow! Read ballistics charts and test fires and compare the both you’ll be amazed! I’m buyin two more of these rifles! The titanium anniversary and the SD model. Great job ATI! By the way mine cost me $400.

]]> By: corey http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-18025 corey Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:45:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-18025 I've had my GSG since June. I get tons of looks. It does fail to eject (FTE) on crappy dirty rounds. I've found that the golden something by Remington are very reliable. 550 rds for $20 at Dick's. I want to put a sling on it, but not sure which one yet. $500 is a tough pill to swallow, but this gun is so much fun. And now that there's been a lawsuit against ATI... look for the value to increase. I’ve had my GSG since June. I get tons of looks. It does fail to eject (FTE) on crappy dirty rounds. I’ve found that the golden something by Remington are very reliable. 550 rds for $20 at Dick’s. I want to put a sling on it, but not sure which one yet.

$500 is a tough pill to swallow, but this gun is so much fun. And now that there’s been a lawsuit against ATI… look for the value to increase.

]]> By: joe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-13831 joe Mon, 31 Aug 2009 12:05:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-13831 its not an airsoft conversion it built from the ground up as .22 mp5 carbine......both the hk and gsg are blow back except that hk has delayed form of blow back.....a .22 does not need a delayed blow back so that soundnt be held against the design...in fact its problerly debateable wheather hk mp4 even needs a delayed blow back system......its problerly more a selling thing rather then any real improvement then a simple blow back its not an airsoft conversion it built from the ground up as .22 mp5 carbine……both the hk and gsg are blow back except that hk has delayed form of blow back…..a .22 does not need a delayed blow back so that soundnt be held against the design…in fact its problerly debateable wheather hk mp4 even needs a delayed blow back system……its problerly more a selling thing rather then any real improvement then a simple blow back

]]> By: manville smith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-12788 manville smith Sun, 02 Aug 2009 19:59:20 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-12788 the umarex m4 22 made by walther is 600 or less dollars for a little horsey on the m4 rail standard and m16 size is availiable check it out the umarex m4 22 made by walther is 600 or less dollars for a little horsey on the m4 rail standard and m16 size is availiable check it out

]]> By: Big Grant http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-11464 Big Grant Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:28:35 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-11464 Today a purchased a GSG-5 as an 18th bday present. yay for me =) anyways, I bought the gun, cuz it looked cool, (I know its breaking a golden rule, so sue me.) I just would like to know what i got myself into with my $475 investment. some user comments would be really appreciated. you can e-mail me at g.ensley ( a t) yahoo dot com if you wanna talk guns. Thanks guys. Today a purchased a GSG-5 as an 18th bday present. yay for me =) anyways, I bought the gun, cuz it looked cool, (I know its breaking a golden rule, so sue me.) I just would like to know what i got myself into with my $475 investment. some user comments would be really appreciated. you can e-mail me at g.ensley ( a t) yahoo dot com if you wanna talk guns. Thanks guys.

]]> By: Jason http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-9443 Jason Sun, 10 May 2009 21:04:02 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-9443 The GSG-5 platform is basically just an ICS Airsoft body modded to fire .22LR rounds. That said, it is ripe for customization and a blast to shoot. Naysayers who claim that out rival .22 platforms such as the Ruger 10/22 are a better choice for the shooter may find themselves in the minority once the GSG-5 becomes more available for consumers. This weapon is not designed for rigorous use in any way, but for what it is (a fun plinker), it leaves the fun-factor competition in the dust. Do yourself a favor--before you pass on a GSG-5 in favor of a Ruger or WASR-22, grab one from your friend (who purchased it without hesitation) and run to your nearest range. The only way you could have more fun with $500 is a blissful 15 minutes at the Bunny Ranch. Guaranteed. The GSG-5 platform is basically just an ICS Airsoft body modded to fire .22LR rounds. That said, it is ripe for customization and a blast to shoot.

Naysayers who claim that out rival .22 platforms such as the Ruger 10/22 are a better choice for the shooter may find themselves in the minority once the GSG-5 becomes more available for consumers.

This weapon is not designed for rigorous use in any way, but for what it is (a fun plinker), it leaves the fun-factor competition in the dust.

Do yourself a favor–before you pass on a GSG-5 in favor of a Ruger or WASR-22, grab one from your friend (who purchased it without hesitation) and run to your nearest range. The only way you could have more fun with $500 is a blissful 15 minutes at the Bunny Ranch. Guaranteed.

]]> By: Joe http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-8971 Joe Sat, 25 Apr 2009 18:57:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-8971 The bolt assembly top cover of my GSG5 broke. It's that piece of metal below the serial number in the bolt assembly. I could not find any parts. I e-mailed ATI and hoping they could help. I heared they are really helpful. Has anybody got the same problem? How was it resolve? The bolt assembly top cover of my GSG5 broke. It’s that piece of metal below the serial number in the bolt assembly. I could not find any parts. I e-mailed ATI and hoping they could help. I heared they are really helpful. Has anybody got the same problem? How was it resolve?

]]> By: Steve http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-7292 Steve Wed, 11 Mar 2009 03:29:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-7292 I want a GSG-5 Beta Mag. I want a GSG-5 Beta Mag.

]]> By: d http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6851 d Thu, 26 Feb 2009 11:00:48 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6851 Can't wait for the conversion kit. You guys at GSG/ATI need to offer this soon! Can’t wait for the conversion kit. You guys at GSG/ATI need to offer this soon!

]]> By: james http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6677 james Sun, 22 Feb 2009 14:26:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6677 Are there any plans that anyone knows of for a 9mm conversion kit for the GSG's in the future. Is it even possible. I just got mine and was thinking if I could convert it to 9mm for a few hundred dollars, I would essentially have an MP5 (less full auto obviously) for under a grand. Is there anything on the horizon in regards to this issue? Thanks! Are there any plans that anyone knows of for a 9mm conversion kit for the GSG’s in the future. Is it even possible. I just got mine and was thinking if I could convert it to 9mm for a few hundred dollars, I would essentially have an MP5 (less full auto obviously) for under a grand. Is there anything on the horizon in regards to this issue? Thanks!

]]> By: 7trees http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6192 7trees Mon, 09 Feb 2009 16:36:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6192 The fully suppressed version is enroute Little Jerry. www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=41&t=269171 Has Obama changed any laws yet? I know everyone is worried about it, but cut the self pity act. The fully suppressed version is enroute Little Jerry.

http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=41&t=269171

Has Obama changed any laws yet? I know everyone is worried about it, but cut the self pity act.

]]> By: Bill http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6182 Bill Mon, 09 Feb 2009 05:19:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6182 In the past 15 years I haven't seen a new product that I saw and said "I've got to have one of those." And this is after owning over 300 guns in my life, so far. As mentioned you can buy a cheaper 10/22 and add stuff to make it "tacticool" but it'll still look a 10/22 plus look dorky. I love my GSG-5 and are are amazed at the number of other shooter how know what I'm talking about when mentioning the rifle model. Can't wait for the SD conversion kit .....AND....>>other neat .22 rifles from ATI like a .22 AUG. In the past 15 years I haven’t seen a new product that I saw and said “I’ve got to have one of those.” And this is after owning over 300 guns in my life, so far.

As mentioned you can buy a cheaper 10/22 and add stuff to make it “tacticool” but it’ll still look a 10/22 plus look dorky.

I love my GSG-5 and are are amazed at the number of other shooter how know what I’m talking about when mentioning the rifle model.

Can’t wait for the SD conversion kit …..AND….>>other neat .22 rifles from ATI like a .22 AUG.

]]> By: Fred http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6165 Fred Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:50:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6165 It's a personal taste thing I guess. I've got a 10/22 with Tech-sights that's more accurate, just as reliable with factory mags, but that doesn't turn heads at the range. Plus 10/22 high cap mags are more often crap than good. I figured that if I were to take a 10/22 and build it up to be 'tacti-cool' it would end up actually costing more than $500 on top of that, and I'd still be stuck with trying to find reliable hi-cap mags. So I took a chance and picked up a GSG-5, insanely cool looking right out of the box, and a handful of extra mags, and it's been running just as reliable as my 10/22 as long as you're using consistent ammo. $500 is a little more than I would normally think of paying for a .22, but hell, I'm already contemplating the Sig 522 if they're any good. It’s a personal taste thing I guess. I’ve got a 10/22 with Tech-sights that’s more accurate, just as reliable with factory mags, but that doesn’t turn heads at the range. Plus 10/22 high cap mags are more often crap than good.
I figured that if I were to take a 10/22 and build it up to be ‘tacti-cool’ it would end up actually costing more than $500 on top of that, and I’d still be stuck with trying to find reliable hi-cap mags. So I took a chance and picked up a GSG-5, insanely cool looking right out of the box, and a handful of extra mags, and it’s been running just as reliable as my 10/22 as long as you’re using consistent ammo.
$500 is a little more than I would normally think of paying for a .22, but hell, I’m already contemplating the Sig 522 if they’re any good.

]]> By: Jesse http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6160 Jesse Sun, 08 Feb 2009 05:35:17 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6160 I'd love to get one of these eventually but every time I think about it $500 for a 22 throws me off. Sure it's tacticool but For $150 I can get a Remington 597 in 22 that will do whatever this will do it just won't look as cool. I’d love to get one of these eventually but every time I think about it $500 for a 22 throws me off. Sure it’s tacticool but For $150 I can get a Remington 597 in 22 that will do whatever this will do it just won’t look as cool.

]]> By: Little Jerry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6118 Little Jerry Sat, 07 Feb 2009 06:12:54 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6118 I so want the rifle version, with a real suppressor and a good optic, but alas, I'm a republican with a genuine voting record. Folks can't hear me anymore. Boo freakin' who. Such an Obamanation. Cheney should have been wearing one on a sling when he rolled for the inauguration. Just to make the point. -- Little Jerry I so want the rifle version, with a real suppressor and a good optic, but alas, I’m a republican with a genuine voting record. Folks can’t hear me anymore. Boo freakin’ who. Such an Obamanation. Cheney should have been wearing one on a sling when he rolled for the inauguration. Just to make the point.
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Little Jerry

]]> By: Fred http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6115 Fred Sat, 07 Feb 2009 04:10:47 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6115 The GSG-5 forum is a great idea, but the one on ARFCom just has a lot more traffic. I think I asked a question about something on the GSG-5 forum when I bought the rifle back in November and it's still unanswered, but on ARFCom it was answered in about a half hour. The GSG-5 forum is a great idea, but the one on ARFCom just has a lot more traffic. I think I asked a question about something on the GSG-5 forum when I bought the rifle back in November and it’s still unanswered, but on ARFCom it was answered in about a half hour.

]]> By: gsg5 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6106 gsg5 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:18:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6106 The GSG5 and the pistol variants are great firearms. We have a whole site dedicated to them and their accessories at http://www.gsg5forum.com. The GSG5 and the pistol variants are great firearms. We have a whole site dedicated to them and their accessories at http://www.gsg5forum.com.

]]> By: Fred http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/02/07/gsg-5-sd-the-story-behind-the-gun/#comment-6092 Fred Fri, 06 Feb 2009 15:53:24 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=5026#comment-6092 ATI's been great on the GSG forum on Arfcom, they respond pretty well to questions and like you said, pay attention to what's going on with their customers. I wouldn't doubt that's part of why sales of the GSG-5 are still through the roof despite the relatively high cost for a .22lr. I know I love mine and can't wait for the conversions to start coming in. ATI’s been great on the GSG forum on Arfcom, they respond pretty well to questions and like you said, pay attention to what’s going on with their customers. I wouldn’t doubt that’s part of why sales of the GSG-5 are still through the roof despite the relatively high cost for a .22lr. I know I love mine and can’t wait for the conversions to start coming in.

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