GSG-5, should I buy one?

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So what does everyone think of these? Are there many cool tactical add-ons for these guns yet? Just curious if this would be worth the investment, or spend it on another gun. So far I'm torn between a S&W 642, or a GSG-5. I know, two very different guns. I already have an ar-15, and an ak-47. What would some other good options be? Thanks for the input!
 
Bob P said:
They're nice but I think you'd be better off buying a 10/22 for less then half the price.
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Very true. I think the GSG-5 is just a novelty. It looks cool. So what?

Get that 642, you probably won't be disappointed.

ETA: Have you any experience with handguns? I see you have an AR and an AK.
Just thinking, a 642 may not be the best handgun to start off with.
 
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No I'm not starting off with a 642, I currently have a 686, g27, g22, walther ppk, Ruger MarkIII. But I've had my eye on the 642 for a while now.
 
I'd go for the Smith. There's a lot of plastic in the GSG-5 and you're going to be limited to 10 round mags in MA anyway. If you want tacticool .22 you're better off getting a pre-ban 10/22 and buying aftermarket stocks etc. Even with the do-it-yourself stuff you're still going to be under the cost of the GSG.
 
You buy a GSG-5 because you really want an MP5 but know that you will never be able to afford one.

At least, thats why I did.

Cheap to shoot, and my children love it.

But I guess I agree with others, a Ruger 10/22 should be your first 22 cal. rifle.
 
I have both... the 642 sits quietly in my pocket. I have it loaded with +P ammo, and honestly it bites a bit. It is not pleasant to shoot, but serves a purpose. I have CT grips on it, and I trust it would protect me if the need arose.

The GSG-5 is fun! It shoots pretty accurately, and when I take a newbie to the range it is really cheap to shoot. Yes, a lot of the furniture on it are plastic, but the frame is really solid. If you have kids, it is a great way to save $$$ on ammo too. Almost as much fun for a kid as an AR, but way cheaper. An LEO told me he uses his GSG to play hillbilly golf!

I live in metrowest. If you'd like a chance to shoot both let me know.

Cheers,

Rich
 
Well, I already have 2 bolt action 22lr, and a ciener conversion for my ar-15. Just looking for something cool to get next, with an open mind of course!
 
If you already have the 22 conversion kit for your AR I would not bother with the GSG-5. It is essentially the same experience.

Now... if you're looking for something cool... last night I bought a CZ52 from another NES member. It was made in 1954. It shoots 7.62x25 ammo, and throws a fireball 18 inches out of the barrel. The muzzle velocity is over 1500 ft/s. It ain't pretty, but it is a solid piece of Czech engineering and is fun to shoot. And in good condition they sell for around $200.

I shot one at the range a few weeks ago and had to have one. I was lucky enough to find one on NES just a few days later.

Cheers,

Rich
 
Timber said:
Buy them both! I can't speak highly enough about the 642, and the GSG-5...well it's just fun. This is why I have it:

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Great photo! All I can think of is the Who song 'Happy Jack' [grin]
 
The GSG 5 is definitely a fun plinker and there are some cool accessories out there for it.(some being non mass compliant of course) Overall if you're looking for a tacticool 22lr it's a decent buy without say buying a 10/22 then stripping it down and tricking it out. Although the krinker plinker set is pretty cool. And I know that while in Mass you would be limited to the 10 round mags but even with a 10/22 the high cap mags barely work anyways so you wouldn't be missing out on much. Plus if you move out of Mass I read somewhere that the 10 round GSG 5 mags can be made high cap with the use of a phillips head screw driver.
 
I absolutely love my GSG and would defintely recomend picking one up... I have a 10/22 (had it well before the GSG) and the GSG, along with my mosquito, have me shooting about 600 rounds of .22 every weekend (of course, it also helps that it would cost considerably more to shoot the same combo of .223 and .45 [rolleyes] ).
 
I got my GSG5 when they first got on the MA market. I got it simply because it looked like a cool fun shooter. I didn't expect it to be very accurate...although it is. I just wanted something fun to plink around with and turn some heads. So far I have not been disappointed with my purchase.
 
Another +1 for the GSG, it is a fun little rifle to play with. I put a cheap red dot on mine and love taking it out to the range, the GSG and Sig mosquito make up my favorite plinking combo. I also own a tricked out 10/22, and would recommend that as an alternative, especially if you think you might want to turn it into a target rifle in the future.
 
I plan on buying one in a week or so. I have all sorts of guns already, but this one seems like a lot of fun to shoot. I have a buddy that bought one and he loves the thing.
 
Well, I picked mine up this week and well it is pretty nifty. Mine is a GSG5 SD so it has a different can and a different foregrip. see this link http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=129887333#PIC

I went to the range with a new box of 22's and before long I had shot the entire box (over 300 rds)! It is incredibly accurate considering all things. The funny thing is that with the open sights and my farsightedness, I was able to make 2"-3" groups at 25 yards, and 3"4" groups rapid-fire at the same distance. The trigger is smooth, no creep, etc. Sure there are a few things that could be done a little better. The 10 rd mag converts back to 22 rounds with the aid of only a screwdriver also. Please note that is illegal for use in mass.
Overall I say if you like it, buy it. Nice little toy and cheap to shoot.
 

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