GSG-5 range report

[LORD of WAR]

so with the rising cost of ammo prices i did something i swore id never do and bought a walther p-22 pistol...i had so much fun with the little .22 that i decided to step it up a notch and get a gsg-5 to take to the range as well

i already own a 10/22 but thats just not tacticool enough for me and hasnt come out of the safe in about 5 years...so after waiting for a few weeks my gsg finally came in and i took it to the range today

i fired about 200 rounds of winchester wildcat without a hiccup...the gun is a blast to shoot!

i was originally a little upset with its performance but then realized it was due to operator malfunction and not weapon malfunction...i was trying to rapid fire the little beast and it kept jamming...i switched the ammo and it still kept jamming...then i realized it wasnt the gun or the ammo its was me...i had my support had on the mag well and was gripping the magazine in such a way that wouldnt let the spring ride up through the mag...i corrected my grip and all was well

very fun gun to shoot...accurate and well built...im thinking of doing a few mods to it...the but stock is kind of cheesy...i think im gonna put an airsoft stock on it...other than that its awesome and i suggest you all try one!

 

[Admin]

Umm no pics?

 

[Cuda444]

Going to bring it to the shoot next week? I'd like to check one out. Glad to hear it works well!

 

[LORD of WAR]

absolutely!

 

[OnTheRoad]

Still waiting for mine to come in, quite the backlog on these guns.

 

[TOM-P]

Thanks for the report, Mine arived at ZHA and I will pick it up tomorrow..
I have found some helpful info on ar15.com for mods.

 

[Admin]

BH,

I'll bring some 22 ammo as well. I would like to try it out too. Winchester alright?

 

[drumenigma]

From what I have heard from people the only malfunctions people have experienced is operator malfunctions due to the exact thing you experienced.

 

[PistolPete]

I have one of these and it's really cool. I too had the same issues with holding the mag spring. These guns are really cool and are a blast to shoot.

 

[MichaelJ]

You have one and the Ware Gun shop just called my friend that they have one...I need to check my voicemail to see if mine came in yet.

 

[LORD of WAR]

derek dont bother...ill be bringing plenty of .22!!!

for you guys that have one...is it true that you shouldnt slap the cocking lever to close the bolt? i read that somewhere and am scared to do it so i just cock it back further and let it fly

 

[second]

I am waiting on one of these as well. Any pics of your targets?

 

[LT1MCSS]

I take it these are completely legal for us to buy in MA then? I was looking at them probably about 2 months ago and thought they were cool looking. A little pricey for a .22 but if it works without a problem i would consider getting one for sure.

 

[dreppucci007]

I take it these are completely legal for us to buy in MA then? I was looking at them probably about 2 months ago and thought they were cool looking. A little pricey for a .22 but if it works without a problem i would consider getting one for sure.

Yes, you can buy them in MA now. IIRC, one of the dealers posted something about them on the forum a couple of months ago.

 

[LORD of WAR]

I am waiting on one of these as well. Any pics of your targets?

sorry no pics...i can tell you though that 10 shots fired rapid fire all fell in a pretty tight group inside the head of a silhouette target @ 50 ft

 

[Executive]

Did you pick it up at FS last week?

 

[LORD of WAR]

Did you pick it up at FS last week?

yes sir

 

[Executive]

yes sir

I believe I was there. You also looked at a nice gas-piston AR upper, which I suggested might have to go on a pre-ban lower. (Did not know that it was a brake up front and not a supressor.) Anyway, good luck with your new GS.

Chris