New Toy: GSG-5

[Stevie-Ray]

Finally, after 2 months on order, my GSG-5 came in. I picked it up this past weekend. I'm taking it to the range today to try it out stock before it gets the gussied-up treatment. I don't plan to do much to it, but you know how that goes. I did take the top rail since they had them in stock. It will get an optical sight at the very least. I'll be back later today with first impressions.

[SundownRider]

Just picked one up yesterday myself. Will be hitting the range sometime next week. Good luck.

[Stevie-Ray]

I had an absolute blast today. Shot about 200 rounds through it; all Federal copper plated HPs from the 550 rd value pack. I had 2 FTEs, which I am chalking up to lousy ammo, simply because the rounds in question were anemic in their blast and recoil, sorta like getting a Long instead of a Long Rifle. Seems I had a few more of these in the 200 or so that I fired that just barely cycled the action. They were always quieter. I've never had this much bad luck with .22 ammo, but I bought these because I always heard good things about them. Oh well, at least they were cheap. The gun is obviously more accurate than I am at 25 yards, (indoor range) because I could keep it in the black with just about every shot offhand, and keep it in the 10 ring rested, with the iron sights. Next will probably be a red dot of some kind. All in all, I'm quite pleased with my new toy.

[Logs]

Held one on Saturday at a shop, wow was it cool. It is on my wish list. Happy to hear it functions pretty good. Even my 10/22 can not feed sometime. May I ask what you paid? One I looked at was almost $600.

[GeorgeF]

Hope they have one for MSRP (or less) at gun show coming up.

[TPAW]

Pictures please!........;)

[kristop64089]

I hate you guys:mad:

[kristop64089]

I have been trying to get one for 3 mos(at least), Can't find em' local. Hell I've tried trading guns for em.
Problem is if ya don't watch it they'll rape ya on the sticker price. I remeber seeing a couple for around $425, now they are going for $550.

Hope they didn't hit ya too hard.

[SundownRider]

Megasports in Plainfield, IL has them for $499. They have a website and contact info.

[Stevie-Ray]

Here she is, fellas, my new baby. I paid $465 at a local gun shop called The Firearm Exchange. Extra mags are $35 a piece.:eek: I bought one and I'll probably get a few more. Also bought a top rail so I can butcher it.:D It's probably cheaper than I would have had to spend to get a 10/22 the way I wanted it.;) I've yet to see one at a gun show, and I've attended about 5 since they were introduced. The guy that got me mine said that as soon as he gets them in, they go out the door. I believe it because now, of course, there is a waiting list. He's also one of the vendors at our local gun show. I'm quite sure the price will be going up.

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s66/GitchiManitou/100_0492.jpg?t=1211411793

[Logs]

Wow nice group. I will have to get one.

[Stevie-Ray]

I just noticed that somebody took a potshot at my target with a 9mm. Either that, or the guy on lane 13 was a terrible shot.:D

[RockyMtnTactical]

Cool.

I think they are a little overpriced, but they look like fun.

[SavageMOA]

I'm definitely jealous, my friend. Nice group too! I've expressed interest in one of those before but some snobs have always brought up the "practicality" of a purchase like that.

Since when has "practicality" ever been an issue?

Now all I need from you is the address where the rifle is kept, a key (combination to safe, etc.), and the days and times when you will not be home. :D