Comments on: ATI GSG Kalashnikov .22 AK-47

By: chris

chris — Sat, 17 Oct 2009 14:31:03 +0000

Got my wood version on sale for a cool $380 bucks with the 24 rd mag. I like it a lot….but the price didnt hurt either.

By: Tim O in NC

Tim O in NC — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 01:59:53 +0000

Received mine today had a long mag but restricted to 4 rounds, go figure.
I was able to modify and shorten mag to make a nice 8 round mag, could have gotten 10 maybe but that was where it ended up after going through band saw.
I like AK bur hate sights, old eyes are do not work well with this sight, similar problem with Colt and S&W but not quite as tough.
Shot well at 25 yds with chead HV Winchester.
Tim O

By: Norvegiansniper

Norvegiansniper — Wed, 09 Sep 2009 17:51:15 +0000

i buildt an .22 AK myself
cost: equivalent to about 350$ in NOK
(im from norway)

By: Microgunner

Microgunner — Sat, 05 Sep 2009 19:46:25 +0000

I just ordered me one with wooden furniture. I like GSG.

By: V-Power

V-Power — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 18:04:43 +0000

For the record, both factory and ProMag “22 round” magazines for my GSG5 (MP5 clone chambered in .22LRHV produced by the same company as this AK replica) hold up to 24 rounds. I don’t know if it is a design flaw or what, but they do. When filled to capacity with 24 rounds they feed and cycle perfectly.

By: Cymond

Cymond — Mon, 04 May 2009 18:13:35 +0000

Valhalla, I don’t know of any such restricitons. True, my knowledge of import laws is limited. however, I have seen 50 round magazines for the PS90.

I understand that 22lr doesn’t stagger well because of its rim, but I just can’t understand why they couldn’t make the magazine 30 rounds or at least 25 rounds.

Gun companies must remember that any 22 plinker released in the US will inevitably be compared to the venerable Ruger 10/22. I considered buying a GSG-5 until I realized that I could build a tacticool 10/22 for less money. Magazines for the 10/22 are also much more common.

By: Valhalla

Valhalla — Sat, 02 May 2009 19:51:48 +0000

R.A.W., to bad you’ll never find out…

I don’t think you can get easily 50 round mags without bringing the ATF hammer down on you.

Example: FN PS90, 10 round and 30 round mag for 5.7×28mm, that should be able to hold 50.

By: Roadkill

Roadkill — Sat, 02 May 2009 11:38:00 +0000

Its still only 20 bucks for 500rds of .22lr. 1/3 the cost of that 5.45×39, and not corrosive. I want one. 24rds? No problem. I use 20rd mags in my Yugo Underfolder.

By: James R. Rummel

James R. Rummel — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:13:01 +0000

“I think that’s a dude in drag.”

I think the Internet term for a transvestite is “trap”.

James

By: R.A.W.

R.A.W. — Sat, 02 May 2009 02:42:30 +0000

The person cradling the gun in the ad…

Is that a dude in drag?

I think that’s a dude in drag.

By: Carl

Carl — Fri, 01 May 2009 23:50:37 +0000

What is up with the crappy magazine capacity of all .22lr firearms? You should be able to get 50 rounds into a magazine of this size, not a measly 24.
Are .22lr difficult to double stack or what is the problem?

The model on the poster should get some firearms safety training. Having her finger on the trigger reflects badly on the company.

And why the hell would you make a rifle like this that requires high velocity ammunition? Sort of defeats the purpose a bit does it not?

By: Ride Fast

Ride Fast — Fri, 01 May 2009 19:58:04 +0000

“The MSRP is $549 for the synthetic model and $569 for the wood. I think this will be very popular rifle.”

Except in Kaliforniastan, because AK’s can shoot down military satellites their mere presence makes San Fran Nan cry.

By: Tom

Tom — Fri, 01 May 2009 16:38:05 +0000

The last AK style rifle I bought only cost a bit over $500 a year ago…why would I spend that much for a plinker version? If I’m going to buy an AK clone, it’s going to be in a *real* caliber

Hell if you want a plinker, just get one chambered in 5.45×39. Last I checked I can get a surplus crate of 2160rnds for $300.

By: Wynboniface

Wynboniface — Fri, 01 May 2009 13:54:21 +0000

I would save a few dollars and get a WASR-22.