GSG-5

[Mastiff 7]

Hi all,

 

I fancy a GSG-5 for plinking at the range, i've read accounts that say it's fitted with a sound mod and others that it's just a dummy.

 

Could anybody tell me which is true?

 

Thanks,

 

Mick.

[Silvertip 1]

Hi all,

 

I fancy a GSG-5 for plinking at the range, i've read accounts that say it's fitted with a sound mod and others that it's just a dummy.

 

Could anybody tell me which is true?

 

Thanks,

 

Mick.

 

 

I THINK its a slim barrel with a sleeve that screws over the top to look like a mod if memory serves, im sure i will be corrected if im wrong

[danw 1,748]

Found this reveiw.

 

 

GSG-5

Pete Moore revisits the rifle that caused such a stir last year – German Sport Gun’s GSG-5 the H&K, MP5 look-a-like

In 2008 the buzz word for aficionados of 22 rimfire, military look-a-like, semi-autos was doubtless the GSG-5. Made by German Sport Guns (GSG) the look was a near 100% copy of the famous Heckler & Koch MP5 sub machine gun. Also a clever take on the men who originally made it famous - Grenzschutzgruppe (GSG) 9, who are the German anti terrorist unit.

GSG is now handled by York Guns, who are naturally keen to push the brand and sent me one with promises of accessories to follow. These include a Picatinny-style forend, forward grip, lights, lasers, double mag clamp, scope mount and a choice of telescopic or side-folding stocks.

Legal considerations

You can’t fail to notice that the GSG-5 comes with what appears to be a moderator, which is actually a dummy barrel shroud. When it first appeared many people thought they could simply get the barrel cut down to a more realistic length; I’m afraid not! To qualify as a Sect 1, Large Firearm it needs to be a minimum overall length (muzzle to butt) of 24†with a 12†barrel. Due to the short action this is not possible, as the fixed butt is removable and a telescopic unit can be substituted. So to conform the tube has to be 16†to make up the required 24†to the end of the receiver, regardless of your choice of furniture.

Also you cannot get round this by electing to stay with the fixed butt, as this part has to be removable to allow stripping. So the MP5 SD (dedicated, silenced MP5) look given by the barrel shroud does offer a bit more realism. That aside the GSG-5 is a dead spit for the current MP5, which as a student of military weaponry I found most pleasing.

[hiho 5]

gsg ak47 looks better

[wakey87 2]

I may be mistaken but it looks like there are some on guntrader that have a shortend barrel and permanent sound moderator fitted, i take it you dont need a sound moderator on your ticket if its permanent?

http://www.guntrader.co.uk/GunsForSale/100413150141007

 

[edit] on second thought it might just be a barrel length issue regardin "uk law" :dunno:

Edited June 28, 2010 by wakey87