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The GSG-16 has become one of those rifles that ends up being the most-shot gun in the safe. It runs on the proven German Sport Guns rimfire blowback system that has been cycling .22 LR reliably for years, wrapped in a modern carbine package that weighs just under six pounds. This Flat Dark Earth version gives you the same setup with a tan finish that stands out from the usual sea of black rifles at the range.
The 16.25 inch barrel wears a faux suppressor that gives the rifle its distinctive profile, and the handguard is an M-LOK style unit with Picatinny rail sections already mounted, so adding a light, laser, or optic mount is simple. Adjustable front and rear sights come standard and are quick to pick up, which makes fast plinking at steel or paper genuinely enjoyable. Controls are set up for either hand, with an ambidextrous safety and a charging handle you can swap to whichever side feels natural.
The rear stock collapses to bring overall length down from about 34.25 inches to 28.5 inches, which makes this an easy rifle to fit smaller frames or stash in a compact case. Better yet, the stock houses a storage compartment that holds a spare magazine, so you can keep extra rounds on the gun itself. The included 22-round magazine feeds smoothly, and if you have older GSG-5 or 522 stick and rotary mags lying around, they run in this rifle too.
Like most blowback rimfires, this carbine likes high velocity .22 LR, with loads around 1260 fps being the sweet spot for consistent cycling. Feed it quality high velocity ammo and it will chew through bricks all afternoon. Whether you want a low-cost trainer, a first rifle for a new shooter in the family, or just something that makes a range trip cheap and grin-inducing, the GSG-16 checks those boxes without draining your ammo budget.
This carbine is a blowback-operated rimfire, so it cycles most reliably with high velocity .22 LR, and the manufacturer recommends loads in the 1260 fps range. Standard velocity and subsonic ammo may not generate enough energy to cycle the action consistently. Stick with quality high velocity rounds like CCI Mini-Mags and it should run great.
Yes, the GSG-16 is built on the same operating system as those earlier rifles, so GSG-5 and 522 stick and rotary magazines fit and feed in this carbine. That is a nice bonus if you already own one of the older models and have spare mags on hand. It ships with one 22-round magazine from the factory.
It does. The collapsible rear stock includes a built-in storage compartment sized to hold an extra magazine, whether it is a full-size or reduced-capacity mag. It is a handy way to keep a reload on the rifle without adding pouches or gear.
The M-LOK style handguard comes with Picatinny rail sections already installed, so lights, lasers, and other rail-mounted accessories bolt right on. Many owners run a red dot on this rifle for faster plinking, and it also ships with adjustable front and rear iron sights that work well out of the box.
| UPC | 819644025139 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | GSG215GERGGSG1622T |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | MODERN SPORTING RIFLE |
| Barrel Finish | Black |
| Barrel Length | 16.25" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .22 LR |
| Capacity | 22 + 1 |
| Color | Flat Dark Earth |
| Length | 31.6000 |
| Number of Magazines | 1 22 rd. |
| Package Height | 4.88 |
| Package Width | 11.8 |
| Product Type | Rifle |
| Safety | Ambidextrous |
| Shipping Weight | 7.2 |
| Sights | Adj Front & Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
| State Restriction (Guam) | NO SALE TO GUAM |
| State Restriction (IL) | NO SALE TO ILLINOIS PICA |
| State Restriction (OR) | NO SALE TO OREGON |
| State Restriction (PR) | NO SALE TO PUERTO RICO |
| State Restriction (RI) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO RHODE ISLAND |
| State Restriction (VI) | NO SALE TO VIRGIN ISLANDS |
| State Restriction (WA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO WASHINGTON |
| Units per Box | 1 |
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