Next year (2012) American Tactical Imports will be selling a .22 rifle patterned after the Sturmgewehr 44. The gun on display was just a prototype but it felt and looked great. The gun will be manufactured by GSG (who make the MP5 .22 clones) and imported into the USA by ATI.
Could be a big winner–WWII stuff is always in demand–I own a gsg 5 and I have a blast with it–looks cool,cheap ammo,has held up well,whats not to like–when the stg 44 hits the shelves I’ll be picking one up—hurry up gsg/ati the market is waiting.
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0Hi,
Let me field some of these:
“Any idea of price? This could be loads of fun.”
Suggested Retail is $599
“We won’t see it here in the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia”…that is certain…and sad.”
How come? We will have a 10 round version, just like the GSG-522 carbines, those are legal in CA.
“Now make one in 7.62×39″
GSG only manufacturers in .22LR. Also too, to make it as a centerfire rifle would neuter the hell out of it to make it importable. It would have to be specially designed to accept only a proprietary 10 round magazine to be importable. That said, if you wanted to make it hi-cap, you’d have to go through your 922r compliance and no one makes .22 cal STG-44 parts in the US that I’m aware of. Also to meet centerfire rifle compliance, the stock and triggerhousing would have to be one complete piece, not welded, and not detachable from each other, so that would eliminate the wood. I am very familiar with these regs because of the 9mm MP-5 clones I was importing from Turkey. They looked good, but they were so limited by the govt regs that people weren’t buying them because they didn’t want to mess with 922r or possibly not modifying it correctly and having an illegal firearm.
“Any idea on weight?”
11 lbs. .5 lbs lighter than an original.
“Just wait..they’ll be on the shelves for a couple of months and then H und K will decide to remake the StG..and another lawsuit.”
Actually, no they won’t. Call it lessoned learned. Both the MP-40 and STG-44 rights are owned by Schmeisser. GSG and ATI already have permission and exclusitivity from Schmeisser for the .22LR version of these guns, that’s why they have the Schmeisser name on the side of them along with ours and GSG. It just so happens that the owner of Schmeisser and the owner of GSG grew up together.
“Every WW2 German Army re-enactor’s dream……………”
The discussion is already on the table for a version for blanks for reenactors depending on how well the gun its self sells.
Any other questions?
Christopher Marzahn
ATI
Import Manager/ Federal Compliance officer
1 0Let me just be the first to say this: I love you for making this. I have wanted to own this weapon since I was ten years old, and you my friend have finally made that a reality. And in .22 rimfire, my favorite caliber! You are a truly great citizen, and my hero. I will be purchasing the 10 round variant the day it is released. My only complaint is that is isn’t available already! This is literally the best news I’ve read all year. Cheers!
0 0This is AWESOME! Always loved the STG-44
0 0I agree with greasyjohn, a 7.62×39 would be pretty close to the original caliber and be really cheap
cheap ammo + fun gun + range = lots of fun
exspensive ammo + fun gun + range = some fun – empty wallet
0 0Ugh. I’m getting mighty tired of these “Toy” Guns.
0 0Uh oh… I think they’ve found my weakness!
0 0This looks identical to AGM Stg-44 airsoft gun! You can see it has an identical pistol grip (different angle than in real steel) and the same wood!
0 0Meh, why bother when I could get a reproduction that fires any cartridge I want?
0 0when exactly can we expect to see it for sale in california? need to leave a deposit with my dealer!!
0 0“when exactly can we expect to see it for sale in california? need to leave a deposit with my dealer!!”
Not until sometime in 2012. We haven’t even released SKU information to distribution yet. First we have to get it approved by ATF, then we have to go into full production. Hang onto your cash for now, its too far down the line still.
0 0I saw it at the Shot Show last week and almost had a stroke. I love my GSG MP-5 style .22 (really my sons) it shoots flawlessly. It is fun to shoot and ammunition is alot more affordable. GSG (customer service number in manual) has great customer service as well. I lost a part during disassembly and when calling to get replacement part I spoke to a real person on my first try. Rare in todays world. I also collect German WWII items and this is a “must buy” item! Thanks GSG
0 0Did you happen to hear a due date on the StG44 from any of the ATi reps? It seems to keep getting pushed back later in the year. Any updated info ?
0 0“We won’t see it here in the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia”…that is certain…and sad.”
Why not, it’s a .22 rimfire? The GSG-5/522 and GSG AK-47 with a 10 round magazine are completely legal and have been for sale in CA since day 1. Only the pictol versions of the GSG-5/522 aren’t CA legal.
The GSGSTG-44 has a suggested retail price of $599.00 in the wooden box we will have available.
It has also been fully approved by ATF for importation and we’re going through the final licensing phase now while GSG gears up full production. Looks like we’ll be missing the mark of January for first load for resale, we’re shooting for end of March, early April now. So a little behind schedule, but rolling for sure.
0 0any up date on the Stg 44–are you still looking to march/april ?
0 0Has anyone thought of a 22 cal FN/FAL clone–the price of 7.62 ammo is unreal–the FAL is iconic world wide–two major drawbacks cost of ammo and recoil would both be abated in a 22–food for thought.
0 0Any idea of price? This could be loads of fun.
0 0Looks like WW2 reinactors will love this. if not too expensive be a fun plinker.
0 0Sweet, i wonder what the magazine capacity is
0 0That looks like fantastic fun, like all ww2 guns do.
0 0Very cool
0 0I want one!
0 0When you shove a cheaply manufactured 22lr action in an cheap airsoft shell you can really do anything.
0 0Looks pretty cool
0 0We won’t see it here in the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia”…that is certain…and sad.
0 0Awesome, but I still wish we could get the Sport-Systeme Dittrich repros in this country; those are as close to the real thing as most are likely to ever get. Sigh.
http://www.hza-kulmbach.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=117&lang=en
0 0Now make one in 7.62×39.
0 0Squidpuppy, PTR91 did import that model 1 or 2 years back, but they only imported them in limited numbers and they were VERY expensive.
0 0Grahamon 20 Jan 2011 at 3:08 pm link comment
Sweet, i wonder what the magazine capacity is
“12″
0 0The SSD guns are here imported by PTR Inc. but are sold out now.
0 0I wanted one of the ones in 7.92×33, but they are scarce and cost big $$$. This will do I guess.
0 0Just wait..they’ll be on the shelves for a couple of months and then H und K will decide to remake the StG..and another lawsuit.
0 0Every WW2 German Army re-enactor’s dream……………
0 0Any idea on weight?
0 0Agreed. It’s cool and all, but I’d like one in 7.62x39mm, preferably using AK mags. That’d be a shooter you could afford to shoot, using a serious cartridge suited to antipersonnel applications.
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I saw it at the Shot Show last week and almost had a stroke. I love my GSG MP-5 style .22 (really my sons) it shoots flawlessly. It is fun to shoot and ammunition is alot more affordable. GSG (customer service number in manual) has great customer service as well. I lost a part during disassembly and when calling to get replacement part I spoke to a real person on my first try. Rare in todays world. I also collect German WWII items and this is a “must buy” item! Thanks GSG
Did you happen to hear a due date on the StG44 from any of the ATi reps? It seems to keep getting pushed back later in the year. Any updated info ?
“We won’t see it here in the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia”…that is certain…and sad.”
Why not, it’s a .22 rimfire? The GSG-5/522 and GSG AK-47 with a 10 round magazine are completely legal and have been for sale in CA since day 1. Only the pictol versions of the GSG-5/522 aren’t CA legal.
The GSGSTG-44 has a suggested retail price of $599.00 in the wooden box we will have available.
It has also been fully approved by ATF for importation and we’re going through the final licensing phase now while GSG gears up full production. Looks like we’ll be missing the mark of January for first load for resale, we’re shooting for end of March, early April now. So a little behind schedule, but rolling for sure.
Has anyone thought of a 22 cal FN/FAL clone–the price of 7.62 ammo is unreal–the FAL is iconic world wide–two major drawbacks cost of ammo and recoil would both be abated in a 22–food for thought.
any up date on the Stg 44–are you still looking to march/april ?
Could be a big winner–WWII stuff is always in demand–I own a gsg 5 and I have a blast with it–looks cool,cheap ammo,has held up well,whats not to like–when the stg 44 hits the shelves I’ll be picking one up—hurry up gsg/ati the market is waiting.
“when exactly can we expect to see it for sale in california? need to leave a deposit with my dealer!!”
Not until sometime in 2012. We haven’t even released SKU information to distribution yet. First we have to get it approved by ATF, then we have to go into full production. Hang onto your cash for now, its too far down the line still.
when exactly can we expect to see it for sale in california? need to leave a deposit with my dealer!!
Hi,
Let me field some of these:
“Any idea of price? This could be loads of fun.”
Suggested Retail is $599
“We won’t see it here in the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia”…that is certain…and sad.”
How come? We will have a 10 round version, just like the GSG-522 carbines, those are legal in CA.
“Now make one in 7.62×39″
GSG only manufacturers in .22LR. Also too, to make it as a centerfire rifle would neuter the hell out of it to make it importable. It would have to be specially designed to accept only a proprietary 10 round magazine to be importable. That said, if you wanted to make it hi-cap, you’d have to go through your 922r compliance and no one makes .22 cal STG-44 parts in the US that I’m aware of. Also to meet centerfire rifle compliance, the stock and triggerhousing would have to be one complete piece, not welded, and not detachable from each other, so that would eliminate the wood. I am very familiar with these regs because of the 9mm MP-5 clones I was importing from Turkey. They looked good, but they were so limited by the govt regs that people weren’t buying them because they didn’t want to mess with 922r or possibly not modifying it correctly and having an illegal firearm.
“Any idea on weight?”
11 lbs. .5 lbs lighter than an original.
“Just wait..they’ll be on the shelves for a couple of months and then H und K will decide to remake the StG..and another lawsuit.”
Actually, no they won’t. Call it lessoned learned. Both the MP-40 and STG-44 rights are owned by Schmeisser. GSG and ATI already have permission and exclusitivity from Schmeisser for the .22LR version of these guns, that’s why they have the Schmeisser name on the side of them along with ours and GSG. It just so happens that the owner of Schmeisser and the owner of GSG grew up together.
“Every WW2 German Army re-enactor’s dream……………”
The discussion is already on the table for a version for blanks for reenactors depending on how well the gun its self sells.
Any other questions?
Christopher Marzahn
ATI
Import Manager/ Federal Compliance officer
Let me just be the first to say this: I love you for making this. I have wanted to own this weapon since I was ten years old, and you my friend have finally made that a reality. And in .22 rimfire, my favorite caliber! You are a truly great citizen, and my hero. I will be purchasing the 10 round variant the day it is released. My only complaint is that is isn’t available already! This is literally the best news I’ve read all year. Cheers!
Agreed. It’s cool and all, but I’d like one in 7.62x39mm, preferably using AK mags. That’d be a shooter you could afford to shoot, using a serious cartridge suited to antipersonnel applications.
This is AWESOME! Always loved the STG-44
I agree with greasyjohn, a 7.62×39 would be pretty close to the original caliber and be really cheap
cheap ammo + fun gun + range = lots of fun
exspensive ammo + fun gun + range = some fun – empty wallet
Ugh. I’m getting mighty tired of these “Toy” Guns.
Meh, why bother when I could get a reproduction that fires any cartridge I want?
This looks identical to AGM Stg-44 airsoft gun! You can see it has an identical pistol grip (different angle than in real steel) and the same wood!
Uh oh… I think they’ve found my weakness!
Looks like WW2 reinactors will love this. if not too expensive be a fun plinker.
Every WW2 German Army re-enactor’s dream……………
The SSD guns are here imported by PTR Inc. but are sold out now.
Grahamon 20 Jan 2011 at 3:08 pm link comment
Sweet, i wonder what the magazine capacity is
“12″
Squidpuppy, PTR91 did import that model 1 or 2 years back, but they only imported them in limited numbers and they were VERY expensive.
I wanted one of the ones in 7.92×33, but they are scarce and cost big $$$. This will do I guess.
Just wait..they’ll be on the shelves for a couple of months and then H und K will decide to remake the StG..and another lawsuit.
Any idea on weight?
Now make one in 7.62×39.
Awesome, but I still wish we could get the Sport-Systeme Dittrich repros in this country; those are as close to the real thing as most are likely to ever get. Sigh.
http://www.hza-kulmbach.de/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=110&Itemid=117&lang=en
Very cool
That looks like fantastic fun, like all ww2 guns do.
Sweet, i wonder what the magazine capacity is
I want one!
When you shove a cheaply manufactured 22lr action in an cheap airsoft shell you can really do anything.
We won’t see it here in the “People’s Republik of Kalifornia”…that is certain…and sad.
Looks pretty cool
Any idea of price? This could be loads of fun.