GSG MP40 Clone

[Copperhead67]

Been a fan of WW2 firearms since i could walk, i think, own and owned a few, real and clones alike. MP40 is the closest to real I've found so far. But it has a few pieces that aren't period correct. However, the upside is that there is a company that has those parts to make it a 100% accurate clone. MFIAP has those parts. MADE IN THE USA!! First is the cocking handle, (it also likes to come flying out during firing). Not MFIAP, he has designed it, so it won't and its period correct! Front sight hood is close but MFIAP is 100%, Ive included pictures of my firearm and links to those parts. They dont have just parts for MP40, but parts for a WHOLE lot of other firearms. Cocking Handle, Sight Hood, MFIAP , TOP QUALITY, 100% AMERICAN MADE, Now waiting on my SBR paperwork to make MP40 legit. THANKS MFIAP!!

 

[halfmoonclip]

How much trouble to put on a buttstock (it would have to be SBR). How about some overall pics?
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[CapnMac]

Nice. Welcome to THR. Please free to visit the New Member Introduction page.

I've picked up the GSG "pistol" version at a number of shows, and the "feel" is really right. I've not gotten to shoot one, though. So it intrigues a bit.

I have run through a shoot house with an MP-40, though, and while handy, I'd still prefer a Sterling for that task.

 

[Heir Kommt Die Sonne]

with an MP-40, though, and while handy, I'd still prefer a Sterling for that task.

In context of it's time, a cheap but handy sub machine gun was exactly what the Germans were looking for. Cheaper to produce than our Thompson if i'm correct. Not sure about the M3.
The one machine gun that did have a lasting legacy was the PPSH, many clones of that one and still in use.

 

[trackskippy]

I had a nice example of the MP40 back in the 80's. Its one of the few guns Ive sold that I wish I had back. Sold it to a buddy who still has it. He has a couple of them along with a 38 and 41, and a bunch of other really cool stuff.

Mine was built by Steyr (bnz42), was in good shape over all, and still had most of its finish. With that stacked tube RSA its a smooth shooter, and the 8-9# weight and reasonable cyclic rate just makes them very easy to control. They had nice triggers too and squeezing off single shots with them are very easy.

They arent as reliable as some of the others and I think their biggest downside is/was the mags. The STENs suffered from the same problem. The Sterlings double feed mags, and the others that went with that corrected that issue.

As with any of the open bolts, it takes a little getting used to with that bolt flying forward when you squeeze the trigger, but once you do, you can easily make 100 yards single shot hits with no trouble at all. Squeezing off 2-3 round bursts is really easy as well.

You also need to understand whats going on with them and how they work. Most people these days think the open bolt means the gun is in a more or less safe condition and not ready to fire, which is just the opposite, its ready to go. You also have to be careful how you handle and operate them. A slip on the bolt while charging will easily allow the gun to fire, and if your finger is on the trigger, it will get quite exciting. Dropping one isnt advisable either, cocked or not.

Definitely very cool and fun guns though.

 

[wesmonster]

I bought a GSG MP40 9mm when they first came out. It's not a 100% perfect copy but for the price, no complaints and I've had no issues. Groups cheap range ammo just fine and no misfeeds or malfunctions. Using a leather sling as a brace you can sight in reasonably well but it's more fun to just blast from the hip.
If GSG made a copy of the M3 Grease Gun in .45 anywhere near this price I'd buy one tomorrow.

I thought I read that Palmetto State Armory was also coming out with a centerfire copy of the STG-44 as well...