Comments on: ATI GSG Kalashnikov .22 AK-47 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 23:24:58 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: ryan http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-85890 ryan Fri, 03 Feb 2012 02:16:53 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-85890 No its not... No its not…

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]]> By: Randy http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-84458 Randy Sat, 21 Jan 2012 22:46:43 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-84458 Gregg, how did you remove the (spacer) in the ten Rnd. mag. ? I've tried taking mine apart to do the same w/no success, any info would be greatly apreciated!!! Most of all Thank you for your service in our military! In my opinion every soldier, no matter which branch of military, are heros!! Gregg, how did you remove the (spacer) in the ten Rnd. mag. ? I’ve tried taking mine apart to do the same w/no success, any info would be greatly apreciated!!! Most of all Thank you for your service in our military! In my opinion every soldier, no matter which branch of military, are heros!!

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]]> By: Curt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-81633 Curt Sat, 24 Dec 2011 23:26:40 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-81633 Travis, Where did you find all those parts? Do normal AK accessories fit? Got pics? Curt Travis,

Where did you find all those parts? Do normal AK accessories fit? Got pics?

Curt

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]]> By: Justin http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-81623 Justin Sat, 24 Dec 2011 21:56:58 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-81623 Yes this is. I just bought one, and love it....The only downfall is it only comes with a 10 round clip... Yes this is. I just bought one, and love it….The only downfall is it only comes with a 10 round clip…

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]]> By: Travis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-78309 Travis Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:29:52 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-78309 My wife recently purchased me a GSG AK47 wood stock model for a birthday gift (thought it was a "real AK"). Since getting it and being a little let down, I've added side folding stock, black grip, quad rail, foregrip, tac flashlight (pressure switch on foregrip), quad rail covers, Gemtech suppressor adapter, Mock suppressor, metal scope mount base, and a red/green dot sight. I've got to say it looks impressive although it's heavy as a brick. I had only 2 FTE my first time shooting it out of 3 magazines. It's fun for rapid target aquisition in my brothers backyard. This is definately an expensive fun .22, however if I want to any distant target shooting I pull out my old trusty ruger. I am still in the service (over 11 years) and this is a gem to own in my collection due to the fact that its dirt cheap to shoot and everyone wants to come up and see it when I pull it out of the case. I'd still give it 5 stars. My wife recently purchased me a GSG AK47 wood stock model for a birthday gift (thought it was a “real AK”). Since getting it and being a little let down, I’ve added side folding stock, black grip, quad rail, foregrip, tac flashlight (pressure switch on foregrip), quad rail covers, Gemtech suppressor adapter, Mock suppressor, metal scope mount base, and a red/green dot sight. I’ve got to say it looks impressive although it’s heavy as a brick. I had only 2 FTE my first time shooting it out of 3 magazines. It’s fun for rapid target aquisition in my brothers backyard. This is definately an expensive fun .22, however if I want to any distant target shooting I pull out my old trusty ruger. I am still in the service (over 11 years) and this is a gem to own in my collection due to the fact that its dirt cheap to shoot and everyone wants to come up and see it when I pull it out of the case. I’d still give it 5 stars.

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]]> By: Travis http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-78305 Travis Wed, 23 Nov 2011 18:14:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-78305 The spring loaded tab under the Kalashnikov name on the left side of the trigger locks the side folding stock in place (should you decide to purchase it). The spring loaded tab under the Kalashnikov name on the left side of the trigger locks the side folding stock in place (should you decide to purchase it).

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]]> By: Mark http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-77866 Mark Sat, 19 Nov 2011 17:55:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-77866 I recently purchased the GSG (ATI) Kalashnikov 90th birthday commemorative edition .22LR and have had GREAT success so far. I have shot a little over 1000 rounds through it so far without a single jam. I used CCI Blazer, and CCI Velocitor ammo as well as Remington and Winchester standard ammo and all performed without any issue's. I did have a couple of screws come loose from vibration. The safety lever came loose, and the screw that holds the butt plate also came loose. Simple to fix. Added a little Locktite Blue Removable to the screws and no problems since. I rate this weapon a 9 out of 10 because even though the wood is a high quality Mahogany, it dented through the finish when I bumped it against another one of my rifles while putting it in my gun safe. I recently purchased the GSG (ATI) Kalashnikov 90th birthday commemorative edition .22LR and have had GREAT success so far.
I have shot a little over 1000 rounds through it so far without a single jam. I used CCI Blazer, and CCI Velocitor ammo as well as Remington and Winchester standard ammo and all performed without any issue’s.
I did have a couple of screws come loose from vibration. The safety lever came loose, and the screw that holds the butt plate also came loose. Simple to fix. Added a little Locktite Blue Removable to the screws and no problems since.
I rate this weapon a 9 out of 10 because even though the wood is a high quality Mahogany, it dented through the finish when I bumped it against another one of my rifles while putting it in my gun safe.

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]]> By: Matthews http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-73508 Matthews Sat, 08 Oct 2011 21:53:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-73508 The tab that's between the trigger guard and the magazine is the magazine release button. Just bought one of these. The tab that’s between the trigger guard and the magazine is the magazine release button. Just bought one of these.

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]]> By: C0br4one http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-69370 C0br4one Fri, 12 Aug 2011 17:05:19 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-69370 "...holding a German made copy of the iconic Soviet rifle" a Soviet rifle that is itself a partial copy of a German Sturmgewehr 44. “…holding a German made copy of the iconic Soviet rifle”

a Soviet rifle that is itself a partial copy of a German Sturmgewehr 44.

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]]> By: Jack http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-67592 Jack Mon, 18 Jul 2011 17:22:11 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-67592 I have a quick question. On the left hand side of the receiver above the trigger guard, there is a spring-loaded tab. I am wondering if anyone knows what that is. Thanks! I have a quick question. On the left hand side of the receiver above the trigger guard, there is a spring-loaded tab. I am wondering if anyone knows what that is.
Thanks!

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]]> By: Dave O http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-61069 Dave O Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:17:44 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-61069 To Dave, the Viet Nam Vet First of all, I salute you. I served in the Air Force for 22 years, and cut my teeth around salty old vets from your generation. They were one tough pack of bad asses! I own a S&W M&P 22 and just love it, love it, love it! Except for the different bold carrier group, it looks, feels, and fires just like any of the M-16's I shot in the service. Oh, that and I don't get that annoying TWAANG! coming through my cheekbone from the recoil spring. I plan on getting one of these AK47 clones as well. Primarily because the range I use does not allow centerfire rifle ammo, but also because of the cost of ammo itself. Yes, I also plan on owning "full power" versions of the assault weapons, but they will probably be safe queens unless I want to pay $18 an hour to go the the NRA headquarters range in my county. To Dave, the Viet Nam Vet

First of all, I salute you. I served in the Air Force for 22 years, and cut my teeth around salty old vets from your generation. They were one tough pack of bad asses!

I own a S&W M&P 22 and just love it, love it, love it! Except for the different bold carrier group, it looks, feels, and fires just like any of the M-16′s I shot in the service. Oh, that and I don’t get that annoying TWAANG! coming through my cheekbone from the recoil spring.

I plan on getting one of these AK47 clones as well. Primarily because the range I use does not allow centerfire rifle ammo, but also because of the cost of ammo itself.

Yes, I also plan on owning “full power” versions of the assault weapons, but they will probably be safe queens unless I want to pay $18 an hour to go the the NRA headquarters range in my county.

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]]> By: Dave http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-58066 Dave Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:02:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-58066 That's odd you only rate it a 4. I've owned mine for well over a year, having shot thousands of rounds.....it has never jammed, not once. But, IMHO remington .22 ammo is crap, I'd never buy it. I had a brick and it jammed in every .22 I owned except my Beretta Neos.....I swear that thing would shoot turds though. I would take it back to the dealer and have him send it back to the company. I'll say it again, I own 3 GSG's, love them all. I bought the S&W MP15-22 and had a jamming problem. I had my dealer sent it back to the company. I got it back and it's perfect now. That's my advice for what it matters. That’s odd you only rate it a 4. I’ve owned mine for well over a year, having shot thousands of rounds…..it has never jammed, not once.
But, IMHO remington .22 ammo is crap, I’d never buy it. I had a brick and it jammed in every .22 I owned except my Beretta Neos…..I swear that thing would shoot turds though.
I would take it back to the dealer and have him send it back to the company. I’ll say it again, I own 3 GSG’s, love them all.
I bought the S&W MP15-22 and had a jamming problem. I had my dealer sent it back to the company. I got it back and it’s perfect now. That’s my advice for what it matters.

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]]> By: Gregg http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-58028 Gregg Wed, 16 Mar 2011 15:38:23 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-58028 I own a GSG (ATI) AK 47. I like it, however it isn't the best made weapon in this caliber. My observations after several hundred rounds are as follows - 1) jams and FTF (Fail to fire) : about every 6 - 7 rounds I get a jam. This using Remington 'Viper' 22lr. These were recommended over Winchester in many reviews. 2) Field Stripping : the weapon is awkward to field strip. Not very field friendly, and not as simple as most. 3) Weight : the AK I own is the wooden stock model. Very heavy and unwieldily to use. Comparably the Ruger 10-22 is extremely light in comparison. 4) Sights : Adjustable for elevation front, wobbly threads, difficult to maintain adjustment. Elevation rear, simple slide but again, wobbly. Flat black and impossible to see at night. 5) Magazine Capacity : pitiful! Mine came with a 10 round mag. With some simple mods I made this mag into a 21 round mag - there is a spacer that I removed. The slide action of the spring fed mag is binding both in factory 10 rnd configuration and as well (though noticeably less) in my modified configuration. Accessories are virtually non existent, i.e. Magazines, rails, sights, scope mounts, etc. The GSG Web Site shows this model with a drum, flash supressor, etc. These options can't be found anywhere so likewise can't be bought. I did find new 24 rnd mags online but nothing larger sadly. Overall Rating scale of 1-10 (10 being best) I give this a Rating of 6. It gets a 6 for 'coolness' and if not for that it would be a big fat 4!!! If you buy one just be prepared for the fact that this is more a toy than a real firearm of any substance. Yes I'm a Vet, avid shooter, expert marksman with rifle, and pistol. I own a GSG (ATI) AK 47. I like it, however it isn’t the best made weapon in this caliber. My observations after several hundred rounds are as follows -

1) jams and FTF (Fail to fire) : about every 6 – 7 rounds I get a jam. This using Remington ‘Viper’ 22lr. These were recommended over Winchester in many reviews.

2) Field Stripping : the weapon is awkward to field strip. Not very field friendly, and not as simple as most.

3) Weight : the AK I own is the wooden stock model. Very heavy and unwieldily to use. Comparably the Ruger 10-22 is extremely light in comparison.

4) Sights : Adjustable for elevation front, wobbly threads, difficult to maintain adjustment. Elevation rear, simple slide but again, wobbly. Flat black and impossible to see at night.

5) Magazine Capacity : pitiful! Mine came with a 10 round mag. With some simple mods I made this mag into a 21 round mag – there is a spacer that I removed. The slide action of the spring fed mag is binding both in factory 10 rnd configuration and as well (though noticeably less) in my modified configuration.

Accessories are virtually non existent, i.e. Magazines, rails, sights, scope mounts, etc. The GSG Web Site shows this model with a drum, flash supressor, etc. These options can’t be found anywhere so likewise can’t be bought. I did find new 24 rnd mags online but nothing larger sadly.

Overall Rating scale of 1-10 (10 being best) I give this a Rating of 6.
It gets a 6 for ‘coolness’ and if not for that it would be a big fat 4!!!

If you buy one just be prepared for the fact that this is more a toy than a real firearm of any substance.

Yes I’m a Vet, avid shooter, expert marksman with rifle, and pistol.

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]]> By: Bob http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-53912 Bob Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:19:55 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-53912 FYI. Stopped at nearby gun dealer,(retailer) & checked the GSG AK 22lr. The build quality was very good. The weight of the rifle is much like an actual 7.62 AK also.I have had very good luck with my GSG 522SD and found this 22 lr to be a great plinker and range rifle. Ammo is affordable so you can shoot a lot for little $$. Oh...and that MSRP listed is a little high. I priced out a new GSG AK22 at 329.00 USD. That's not too bad for a well made German product that will shoot inexpensive ammo all day. And you can mount optics on this rifle in the same configuration as the typical AK47. Check out www.RRages.com for GSG parts and accessories. Also try www.HotGunParts.com or Gunztuff.com. Shoot safe & shoot often ! FYI.

Stopped at nearby gun dealer,(retailer) & checked the GSG AK 22lr. The build quality was very good. The weight of the rifle is much like an actual 7.62 AK also.I have had very good luck with my GSG 522SD and found this 22 lr to be a great plinker and range rifle. Ammo is affordable so you can shoot a lot for little $$. Oh…and that MSRP listed is a little high. I priced out a new GSG AK22 at 329.00 USD. That’s not too bad for a well made German product that will shoot inexpensive ammo all day. And you can mount optics on this rifle in the same configuration as the typical AK47.
Check out http://www.RRages.com for GSG parts and accessories. Also try
http://www.HotGunParts.com or Gunztuff.com. Shoot safe & shoot often !

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]]> By: Mr Gunsmith http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-46944 Mr Gunsmith Sun, 14 Nov 2010 22:35:34 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-46944 I have a GSG-5. Love it. Shoots great, and some of the parts are interchangable with the MP5. These guns are great for training. Not only is it cheap to shoot and shoot often, they can be used in indoor ranges too, allowing some one in the city, such as me, to train anywhere. As far as using .22 over the full size cartrage, it is much better. Many people using the large bore guns have a tendancy to develope trigger flinch in anticipation of the loud bang and recoil. By using the quiter, no recoil .22, a person can train and develope the muscle memory to keep the muzzle on target with out flinching. Accuracy is more important to develope than wooing people at the range with your cannon, that I bet you can't hit the center of an 8.5x11" target at 100 yards. I was thinking of picking up the AK47, since the discount sporting goods store near me is offering them for $349. Is it worth buying? I have a GSG-5. Love it. Shoots great, and some of the parts are interchangable with the MP5. These guns are great for training. Not only is it cheap to shoot and shoot often, they can be used in indoor ranges too, allowing some one in the city, such as me, to train anywhere. As far as using .22 over the full size cartrage, it is much better. Many people using the large bore guns have a tendancy to develope trigger flinch in anticipation of the loud bang and recoil. By using the quiter, no recoil .22, a person can train and develope the muscle memory to keep the muzzle on target with out flinching. Accuracy is more important to develope than wooing people at the range with your cannon, that I bet you can’t hit the center of an 8.5×11″ target at 100 yards. I was thinking of picking up the AK47, since the discount sporting goods store near me is offering them for $349. Is it worth buying?

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]]> By: Renzomatic http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-46141 Renzomatic Tue, 02 Nov 2010 21:04:15 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-46141 Dare I ask if this CA legal? Hate to find out that the answer is "no". Dare I ask if this CA legal? Hate to find out that the answer is “no”.

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]]> By: raymond http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-41955 raymond Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:25:22 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-41955 bonsoir, je voudrais acheter des ak-47 et des pistoles je suis au cameroun a douala bonsoir,
je voudrais acheter des ak-47 et des pistoles je suis au cameroun a douala

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]]> By: raymond http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-41951 raymond Thu, 02 Sep 2010 18:12:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-41951 bonsoir , je suis raymond je vie au cameroun voisin, membre d'un groupe d'auto-defense. nous voudrions acheter des ak-47 et des fusils. nous prions toute personnes capable de nous fournies de bien vouloirs prendrer contact avec moi. bye bye raymond coodialement bonsoir ,
je suis raymond je vie au cameroun voisin, membre d’un groupe d’auto-defense. nous voudrions acheter des ak-47 et des fusils. nous prions toute personnes capable de nous fournies de bien vouloirs prendrer contact avec moi.

bye bye raymond
coodialement

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]]> By: Curt http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-39973 Curt Thu, 05 Aug 2010 05:04:00 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-39973 Dave, Thanks for answering the question about mounting a scope. That is a big help in makeing a decision on purchasing one. Did you figure out if you swap the stock out with a skeletonize syle such as those from Ace? Swap the pistol grip for a SAW style? The forearm for a Tapco Galil style? If not, it will not be a deal breaker in purchasing one, but would make it so much cooler than it already is. I also wanted to agree with your comment "when it comes down to it, it's your money!" Couldn't have said it better myself. Oh, one more thing, I know this is going back over a year, but in reguard to James R. Rummel's quote "I think the Internet term for a transvestite is “trap", Actually, that is term for a Transexual, not transvestite. There is a difference. Yeah, I fell asleep one afternoon and when I woke, there was a program on Transexuals on the Discovery channel. Unfortunatly, that is one of those things that once you have seen it, it cannot be unseen. Dave,

Thanks for answering the question about mounting a scope. That is a big help in makeing a decision on purchasing one. Did you figure out if you swap the stock out with a skeletonize syle such as those from Ace? Swap the pistol grip for a SAW style? The forearm for a Tapco Galil style? If not, it will not be a deal breaker in purchasing one, but would make it so much cooler than it already is.

I also wanted to agree with your comment “when it comes down to it, it’s your money!” Couldn’t have said it better myself.

Oh, one more thing, I know this is going back over a year, but in reguard to James R. Rummel’s quote “I think the Internet term for a transvestite is “trap”, Actually, that is term for a Transexual, not transvestite. There is a difference. Yeah, I fell asleep one afternoon and when I woke, there was a program on Transexuals on the Discovery channel. Unfortunatly, that is one of those things that once you have seen it, it cannot be unseen.

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]]> By: Dave http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2009/05/02/ati-gsg-kalashnikov-22-ak-47/comment-page-1/#comment-39892 Dave Tue, 03 Aug 2010 23:10:33 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=6085#comment-39892 I surelydidn't mean to insult anyone and apologize if I did so. My only point was that these weapons (.22's) are generally purchased for just plinking with at the range and are great inexpensive fun. I do like the AK and have now purchased the scope mount (though it was very expensive at 80 bucks) and mounted a nice scope to it. I also have a full size AK but rarely shoot it. My only real comment was that in my opinion, the GSG's make a very fine quality .22. By the way, my MP15-22 had to be returned to the factory to be repaired as it constantly jammed. The company was very fast with the turn around time and it now works great! To be honest, I've never owned a gun I didn't like. Have fun, practice makes better. It just like cars....everyone has a different opinion as to what you should buy but when it comes down to it, it's your money! I surelydidn’t mean to insult anyone and apologize if I did so. My only point was that these weapons (.22′s) are generally purchased for just plinking with at the range and are great inexpensive fun.
I do like the AK and have now purchased the scope mount (though it was very expensive at 80 bucks) and mounted a nice scope to it. I also have a full size AK but rarely shoot it. My only real comment was that in my opinion, the GSG’s make a very fine quality .22.
By the way, my MP15-22 had to be returned to the factory to be repaired as it constantly jammed. The company was very fast with the turn around time and it now works great!
To be honest, I’ve never owned a gun I didn’t like. Have fun, practice makes better. It just like cars….everyone has a different opinion as to what you should buy but when it comes down to it, it’s your money!

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