GSG STG 44 shooting low

Bubacus · August 17, 2014, 15:23

I picked up a GSG STG 44 a while back second hand and find that it is shooting pretty low. I'm assuming it is one of the older models. I have to set the rear sight to 7 to hit anything under 65 yards. Anyone have this problem here? I've seen some folks suggest filing the front sight down, but didn't know if there was another fix.

Thanks

ramiller · August 17, 2014, 18:17

That seems to be a problem with the stg 44 I wonder if contacting the importer if there is a fix. if you find out let me know

PA Garand Boy · August 17, 2014, 19:04

This is a universal issue with these rifles.

Before you file the front sight, try this:

Remove the rear sight leaf

Remove the spring, this will expose the mounting screws (these are also the attachment points for the factory scope mount)

Remove the mounting screws to take off the rear sight base.

You will see two bosses/projections where the screws attach to the receiver.
Put 2 #6 washers on top of each mounting point (you will need to shave the ones on the rear point) and reassemble the sight. This will raise up the entire base so you don't have to move the elevator on the rear leaf to goofy looking levels.

JAB75 · August 17, 2014, 22:52

I did just as PA Garand instructed, and my STG44/22 shoots to poi.

-JAB 75

ALL FAL · August 18, 2014, 16:09

I'm surprised that the POS fires at all. Too bad they couldn't make them BEST quality to begin with.

Bubacus · August 18, 2014, 20:00

Thanks,

I'll give it a try.

August 17, 2014, 15:23	#1
Bubacus Registered FALaholic #: 13971 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,161	GSG STG 44 shooting low I picked up a GSG STG 44 a while back second hand and find that it is shooting pretty low. I'm assuming it is one of the older models. I have to set the rear sight to 7 to hit anything under 65 yards. Anyone have this problem here? I've seen some folks suggest filing the front sight down, but didn't know if there was another fix. Thanks __________________ Bubacus

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JAB75 Registered Bronze Contributor FALaholic #: 12107 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Missouri, USA Posts: 1,116	I did just as PA Garand instructed, and my STG44/22 shoots to poi. -JAB 75 __________________ When they kick at your front door How you gonna come? With your hands on your head Or on the trigger of your gun?

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August 17, 2014, 18:17	#2
ramiller Registered FALaholic #: 3674 Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 1,599	That seems to be a problem with the stg 44 I wonder if contacting the importer if there is a fix. if you find out let me know

August 17, 2014, 19:04	#3
PA Garand Boy Registered FALaholic #: 7504 Join Date: Sep 2002 Posts: 220	This is a universal issue with these rifles. Before you file the front sight, try this: Remove the rear sight leaf Remove the spring, this will expose the mounting screws (these are also the attachment points for the factory scope mount) Remove the mounting screws to take off the rear sight base. You will see two bosses/projections where the screws attach to the receiver. Put 2 #6 washers on top of each mounting point (you will need to shave the ones on the rear point) and reassemble the sight. This will raise up the entire base so you don't have to move the elevator on the rear leaf to goofy looking levels.

August 18, 2014, 16:09	#5
ALL FAL Registered FALaholic #: 24447 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Oregon Posts: 9,409	I'm surprised that the POS fires at all. Too bad they couldn't make them BEST quality to begin with.

August 18, 2014, 20:00	#6
Bubacus Registered FALaholic #: 13971 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 3,161	Thanks, I'll give it a try. __________________ Bubacus