ATI Debuts STG-44 Rifle to Consumers at Raahauges

Ammoland ^ | 31 May, 2012 | ATI

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ROCHESTER, NY –-(Ammoland.com)- American Tactical Imports, a worldwide importer of firearms, is proud to introduce the GSG STG-44 to consumers at the Raahauges Shooting Sports Fair June 1-3 2012.

The German Sport Guns .22LR STG-44 is the newest addition to the exciting line of GSG firearms.

The demo was introduced at SHOT Show 2012, but now consumers will be able to see, handle and shoot the GSG STG-44 from ATI for the first time. The STG 44 (Sturmgewehr 44, literally “Storm Rifle”) was designed in 1944 in Nazi Germany and is considered by many historians to be the first modern assault rifle.

Designed to precisely imitate the WWII Sturmgewehr, the .22 LR GSG STG-44 features a weight of 9.5lbs, a 17.2” barrel, an overall length of 37.2” and real solid wood furniture. It is available with 10 or 25 round capacity magazines and comes shipped in an Eastern Pine box hand-crafted by the Amish in the mountain region of New York state. The STG-44 is expected to be available for consumer purchase by mid-July, and has an MSRP of $599.95.

The Raahauges Shooting Sports Fair will be held at 14995 River Rd., Corona, CA 92880 and will be open on Friday, June 1 from noon to 6 p.m., Saturday, June 2 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., and Sunday, June 3 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.?Cost to attend is $12. The show will feature hands-on shooting of new and popular firearms from a great lineup of manufacturers, a rock wall, free fishing, food booths, seminars, dog show and other entertainment booths. Visit www.raahauges.com for more information.

American Tactical Imports is the exclusive U.S. representative of quality firearms, ammunition and equipment from around the globe. They have quickly established themselves as a reputable and recognized importer. ATI replaces the manufacturer as the exclusive representative in the distribution chain, only selling to legitimate distributors in the United States. To order American Tactical Imports’ products, inquire about its distributors at your local gun shop, or visit the website below.

For more information regarding this product available from American Tactical Imports, please visit www.americantactical.us

[M1903A1]

One of the original manufacturers of the real StG-44 made a special run of about 150 semiauto-only StG-44s a few years ago. Original caliber, made from original drawings...so accurate it even has many of the same minor problems that cropped up with the real StG-44 in service!

A fellow I know has one; for what it is, it’s beautiful.

[Yorlik803]

I fired a orignal WW2 issue Sturmgewher.What a blast. The guy bought it 30 years ago for 1000..now valued at 45 grand,plus the BATF paperwork.
Work buy the 22 version, but saving for a AR

[Yorlik803]

I fired a orignal WW2 issue Sturmgewher.What a blast. The guy bought it 30 years ago for 1000..now valued at 45 grand,plus the BATF paperwork.
Would buy the 22 version, but saving for a AR

[Caipirabob]

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

Agreed. If you want a cheap rifle, buy a surplus M91 Mossin Nagant. 7.62*54MM, reach out and say "Hello" to some poor watermelon or 32 OZ plastic soda bottle... :D

[volunbeer]

The Marlin Model 60 is very accurate. The micro-groove barrel that Marlin uses is one of the best bargains around and I have always found them to be far more accurate than the standard 10-22 offered by Ruger. I own a few of each and have already bought my kids new ones that are still in the boxes.

I won’t badmouth the 10-22 though. That is a fun rifle to shoot and it’s accurate enough at short range.

[muir_redwoods]

I suppose there are better .22 semi-auto rifles than the Ruger 10/22 but not for the money, IMHO.

[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.

[Gaffer]

I also like the tube magazine. It allows more flexibility in prone shots.

[yarddog]

I personally think there are better .22 autos than the Ruger 10/22, especially for the money.

On the other hand I think the Ruger would make a good self defense gun in the home. It would be OK with just the standard 10 round mag but put a good quality 30 round one in it and it would be especially good.

[mylife]

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

[Ruy Dias de Bivar]

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

Yeah, but think of all the Libs who will loose bladder control when they see it!

[mylife]

Or .223

[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

45 is good...

[elcid1970]

Watch how on “Swamp People” a nondescript .22 rifle of any make is used to turn ten feet of raging alligator into inert lizard meat. Shot placement critical.

The .22 Sturmgewehr looks neat, but I’ll keep my $300 CETME rifle for now. Strong family resemblance, though.

[GGpaX4DumpedTea]

“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.”

That is true for my 10/22...and with the scope I have it is accurate, even with this old gizzer pullin’ the trigger.

[mylife]

The CETME was the next evolution of the Sturmgewehr
and they were $350 new for years

[MHGinTN]

The Marlin 795 with detachable magazine is the Marlin 60 cut to handle the mags. It is a great shooter, and like you, I have purchased and set aside two for my grand-kids. I also purchased several of the 10 round mags in stainless steel. Perhaps someday ProMag will issue a twenty five rounder, but I'm not holding my breath. The Mossberg folks came out with a hi cap mag for their 702 Plinkster, but it doesn't function reliably. I doubt the ‘assault weapon’ version of the Plinkster functions any better. The action of the 702 Plinkster was a copy amalgam of the 1022 and the Marlin 60.

[mylife]

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

Pretty neat, but still to pricey for a .22

[Sea Parrot]

French Mas 1936, here is a real rifle, and when it first appeared as surplus in the late 1980s, could be had two for a hundred bucks or less. But those happy days are now of dream stuff.

The French Mas 1936 rifle is the last military bolt action rifle designed and put into service by a major power. It is far advanced over other military bolt actions, as it eliminated their faults and incorporated their strengths, plus several new innovations. Being of French origin, the Mas 1936 like other French military small arms, never got no respect here in the US. When WW2 started France did not have sufficient numbers of the rifle for front line troops. Consequently the rifle saw little action in the war, but it soldiered on around the world in France’s colonial wars, giving a good account for itself, it was also the battle rifle for the French Foreign Legion. A variant of the Mas 1936 chambered in 7.62x51 NATO is still the primary sniper rifle for French military and police.

It is chambered in 7.5x54mm which is a very modern rimless cartridge with velocities about on par with the 7.62x51 NATO (.308) round. A 17” cruciform bayonet is reverse stored in the lower forestock, push a button, pull out, reverse, and snap into socket. Rear aperture sight graduated 200-1200 meters, front sight is a rather thick fixed blade, which makes for a good battle sight system, but not for precise target shooting. (best I have ever done with the as is iron, was 1.5” at 100 yards) Weight of the small rifle with 22.5” barrel is a hefty 8.5 pounds. The rather odd looking bolt handle is a put off to many, but the ergonomics of it are sound. With the short 60 degree bolt throw, it is capable of extremely rapid fire for a bolt action. I have searched for, but unable to find video of a guy in French Legionnaire's uniform I once saw. With the rifle remaining mounted to his shoulder, he was able to fire five rounds so fast, it was just a blur. He did not grasp the bolt handle with his fingers, but due to the design, he was slapping the action open and closed with open palm only. Unfortunately I shoot LH, so rapid fire with it is no go for me.

Guys in these videos are very slow compared to another video I saw.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hbXRpV09-ew

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=acwSWHte9Eo

I recently got my like new refurbed Mas 1936 rifle from a private party for $200.00, which for around here I consider a good deal (other's mileage may vary) with them often going much higher on gun auction sites & etc.. I really like it, an extremely well made sturdy and sound battle rifle.

[mylife]

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