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DK Production MP44

Quick AAR of my test fire,

Saturday, I did a 30 round break in to ensure function. I used the included DK mag and two original, As New mags from my collection after I cleaned the Cosmoline out of them and oiled them.
I initially loaded each mag with 10 rounds as this was a break-in, function fire of the rifle. From previous reviews I have read, most malfunctions people have experienced were in the first few rounds. So, I wanted to reduce the chance of magazine induced malfunctions due to fully loaded mags, which seems to plague MP44 users.

For my target, I used a 10” steel, swinging pistol target at 35 yards. I put the rear sight on 2 (200) to compensate for the short distance and get a battle sight zero. I used the DK magazine for the first string of fire. 10 rounds, ringing the plate slightly right of center with No malfunctions. This was followed by 10 rounds from the original blued mag with No malfunctions and finally with the original phosphate mag with 10 rounds with No malfunctions.

While this was only a 30 round function fire, I experienced no malfunctions from the DK, MP44. While I wasn’t trying for accuracy at this distance, I was pleased with the results. All the hits were in one, small grey smear of paint on the steel target. My next phase is to load magazines to capacity and incorporate my other, original (used) magazines into the rotation to see how the rifle performs.

Given the weight of the rifle and the 8mm Kurz cartridge, recoil is basically non-existent. This rifle is a pleasure to shoot.
 
Honestly might put the money down, I could 100% have the funds by the time batch 4 releases.

My one concern is I’ve heard mixed reception on these. They’re amazing clones, but the shootability (parts breakages, failures, etc.), so I’d rather not have a wall piece. I would 100% take an StG-44 into a competitive environment. I just want it to as perfectly functioning as can be!

I’m chalking it up to early production run issues (as with any major manufacturer), so would appreciate anyone’s additional info on these.
 
Anyone know what the total will be? I see the non-refundable deposit, but no mention (that I saw) of the final price.
 
WpnsMan said:
Quick AAR of my test fire,

Saturday, I did a 30 round break in to ensure function. I used the included DK mag and two original, As New mags from my collection after I cleaned the Cosmoline out of them and oiled them.
I initially loaded each mag with 10 rounds as this was a break-in, function fire of the rifle. From previous reviews I have read, most malfunctions people have experienced were in the first few rounds. So, I wanted to reduce the chance of magazine induced malfunctions due to fully loaded mags, which seems to plague MP44 users.

For my target, I used a 10” steel, swinging pistol target at 35 yards. I put the rear sight on 2 (200) to compensate for the short distance and get a battle sight zero. I used the DK magazine for the first string of fire. 10 rounds, ringing the plate slightly right of center with No malfunctions. This was followed by 10 rounds from the original blued mag with No malfunctions and finally with the original phosphate mag with 10 rounds with No malfunctions.

While this was only a 30 round function fire, I experienced no malfunctions from the DK, MP44. While I wasn’t trying for accuracy at this distance, I was pleased with the results. All the hits were in one, small grey smear of paint on the steel target. My next phase is to load magazines to capacity and incorporate my other, original (used) magazines into the rotation to see how the rifle performs.

Given the weight of the rifle and the 8mm Kurz cartridge, recoil is basically non-existent. This rifle is a pleasure to shoot.
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What brand ammo are you shooting?

Thanks for the shooting report.
 
Secured a spot in batch 4 yesterday, a buddy of mine has a rifle from batch 1 and I was very impressed with how close it looked and felt to an original when I handled it. He has put a few mags through it and experienced a couple malfunctions in the first mag (can’t recall the type of malfunctions), he told me that the waffenmeister reproduction mags work well in the rifle. I will be testing mine with a sample size of 2 original and various other reproductions magazines.
 
Waiting for the thaw until my next test fire as we got hammered with snow and ice.

Received the faux Bakelite grips for my MP44 today from an Ebay seller out of Latvia. These are really nice quality and were only $30 shipped to get here.
 

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WpnsMan said:
Waiting for the thaw until my next test fire as we got hammered with snow and ice.

Received the faux Bakelite grips for my MP44 today from an Ebay seller out of Latvia. These are really nice quality and were only $30 shipped to get here.
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They look great! I may scoop up a set myself
 
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