The GSG-5 goes the way of the dodo

[AcenJay]

Gunnerpalace wrote:

AcenJay, the demotivator is incorrect, federal law prohibits the import of full automatic weapons for civilian sale.

I wouldn't say it's completely incorrect, that's exactly their attitude towards civilians. Some H&K rifles and 416 uppers did make it into the hands of some civilians, but only briefly. They could easily make semi-auto versions of their rifles for civilians and make them readily available, but they choose not to. Why? Because we suck, and they hate us.

 

[Gunnerpalace]

Nope they are making the MR556 and 762

 

[AcenJay]

Yeah, I knew about the MR556 at least, those are a start. I still won't support them though, nor Colt.

 

[TRguy]

HK. Because you suck and we hate you.

http://larrycorreia.wordpress.com/2007/10/09/hk-because-you-suck-and-we-hate-you/

HK SUCKS!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[DammitBoy]

I decided to get one at the gunshow in Jackson this last weekend.

I paid $460 for a GSG P5 new in the case with the factory 10 round mag and two 22 round pro mags.

I thought it was a great deal as I didn't see any others with an asking price under $550 and some were over $600.

 

[leadcounsel]

I gotta weigh in and say that in general I agree that a company should defend its patent and design. However, they should do it smartly. In the long run, this move to stop the gsg mp5 is a bad one because 1) the MP5 and the .22 rifle are not competing for market share and 2) a clone, even if HK isn't making any direct money, gets people familiar with their product and craving it.

I own a PTR91 and like it. I would love to have a real affordable HK someday. But I DO see the PTR91 as an infringement if it was/is built without HK's permission.

Oh well...

 

[CMP]

I hope you guys know that their still making the gsg's. They just look different and they still sell the original parts to make it look like to old one. All the internals are the same so the old ones are gonna be just fine if they need to be sent in.
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=41&t=302150
This was posted in a another thread

 

[Wanta B]

Thats great news...Glad GSG and ATI have found a way to maitain their buisness.

HK is still like a new pair of Danner boots that have walked thew a seven day old carcus that has been sitting in the jungle...Even after you clean 'em,they may look nice and they are built well but they still SMELL rotten.My current opinion...Glutten for punishment that I am,I hold out hope they will comeback around to being customer freindly. Not that I am going to hold my breath or anything.

 

[Surplus nut]

I have to agree with others, I am starting to be put off by HK. For a long time I was a huge fan of HK. I shot an MP5 at the local range about a month ago, and was very impressed. Since that day I have been looking into getting one. I can't afford the real thing, so I was looking at getting a good knock off. I have seen a lot of posts on Coharie arms CA89 and am definitely interested. I have looked online at their site but no way to order. Does anyone know how to order one? I've tried emailing them, but no response. Are they a quality firearm?

Maybe now I should just pick up a GSG. .22 is cheap to shoot, and I have seen many for sale in the 400-500 range. Not a bad cost for a new production firearm.

Any advice would be appreciated.

 

[Maverick223]

Are they a quality firearm?

From what I hear they vary from alright to horrible...no personal experience, but I would stay away from them. Most of the companies that produced them also have a horrible reputation for CS, so you are SOL if you ever need service and/or parts. A while back I considered purchasing a pistol cartridge carbine, and pretty much decided that the IMI Uzi was the way to go...that said, I decided to stick with rifle cartridges and did not end up buying.