[marktwain]

Rather pricey for a semi-auto .22. But then, it has great intimidation power. I wonder how well it works.

[marktwain]

[muir_redwoods]

It looks cool but $600 for the functional equivalent of a Ruger 10/22 seems pretty pricey

[mosaicwolf]

Why would anyone want a 22 that looks like an assault rifle?

[Iron Munro]

That’s an expensive varmint gun.

Buy a used Marin 60 for about $40 to kill the rats and crows.

Then spend the other $540 on ammo for your real self-defense weapons, on long-term storage food and other preps for emergencies.

[headstamp 2]

Our governor Cueball will be upset.

[Sea Parrot]

Oh goody, another duded up 10-22.

[Last Dakotan]

What was the original chambered in?

9mm Lugar?

[MasterGunner01]

As one who's had an MP-44 (StG-44) — since sold — in my collection, I can tell you this.

1. The real rifle is a true war club and replicating it in .22 LR hasn't changed that.
2. No, it is not in a modern center fire caliber — so what? You can buy an AKM knockoff for $400 that shoots 7.62x39, 5.54x39, or 5.56x45 NATO. If you want that caliber, buy it!
3. Having a real MP-44 or StG-44 is hideously expensive with licensing alone and that doesn't include the 7.92x33 Kurz ammunition to feed it. There are several sources of fresh 7.92x33 Kurz ammo available, such as Prvi Partisan (Yugoslav) or Hornady (USA). Prices average $1 per round per box of 20. Not exactly cheap.
4. PTR Inc. brought in about 150 semi-auto only MP-44 (StG-44) clones as the PTR-44. MSRP on them was $4,290. These rifles were sold and I saw a NIB rifle being offered to collectors for $6,700. So, if you want a full bore replica, bring a fat checkbook.

If you want a piece of inexpensive, shooting history — then, the ATI replica StG-44 is your choice. You can shoot a lot of .22 LR for the price of one round of 7.92x33 Kurz.

Also, this gun should be no slouch when loaded with hyper velocity .22 LR hollow points. Its weight guarantees no recoil and no muzzle rise in rapid shots.

[mylife]

Who's gonna buy that for $600 when you can have .308 for less money?

[mylife]

These German sports 1911 .22's with fake suppressor were $350

Pretty neat, but still to pricey for a .22

[man_in_tx]

Very informative thread. I admit I am .22-Rifle stupid, but I have not read any references, yet, in this thread to Savage Arms .22 rifles. I always thought they looked pretty nice, but have never shot one. Any thoughts?