Gsg-16 22lr

Posted by sucrakt@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 28 comments

Does anyone know if the GSG-16 is reliable and made of good materials? I was thinking of getting it as my first firearm once I get my license. Im from europe and this license only allows me .22 and shotgun calibers

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nvg01556@reddit

Well in case your wondering 1700 is the number of rnds you can put though it before having issues. No cleaning! No oil!

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nvg01556@reddit

Went for another 300 rnds after just adding oil making the rnd count 2000 for this gun. I’m going to be throwing some Tommy Enterprises parts on it then I’ll be sending another 2500 rnds down range. Hopefully I can get though it in my few off days. Maybe even do some night shoots with the new furniture

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BarrowX@reddit

Just get a Ruger 10/22 man. Lots of aftermarket support.

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sucrakt@reddit (OP)

I'm particularly interested because the gsg-16 allows this 110-drum magazine

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MUFFINMAN13124@reddit

I have the drum, and it's a ton of fun. The only thing though, is that the gsg 16 trigger is a long, mushy pull, so you won't be unloading rounds as fast as you think you could. But for the price range, it is pretty unbeatable. just make sure you keep it clean and add some oil to it every once in a while or the bolt has trouble getting sent home.

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beesthatlikebees@reddit

Drum mag feeds better than most think if you load it slowly and while not leaving any space between bullets when loading(don’t let the last bullet loaded sit far below the feed lips while loading) and use CCi Mini Mags

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Professional_Pie4196@reddit

I’d be shocked if that thing actually fed reliably. And it’s probably a total pain to load. The way those things usually go is you’ll go through the trouble of fully loading it exactly one time, take it to the range, get frustrated with clearing the jams every 10 or so rounds, and never use it again. These have a so-so reputation even with the factory mags (but some people love them, and I’m sure they’re very fun range toys when they work), but like others are saying you’d be a lot better off just getting a 10/22.

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beesthatlikebees@reddit

This is modern day fudd lore “jus git a 10/22 sonny”, not saying your wrong but it ain’t right

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Greenm6645@reddit

Mine has been as reliable as as my .22 MP5. It has been a lot of fun. The only issue is finding the ammo it likes. Mine shoots CCI Mini mag very well. Mine is the pistols version with the 9” barrel.