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Originally Posted by shiftsup
From what I understand it doesn't sound as if you'll be gaming with your STG-44. My hunch is you're just going to plink.
I have used both .25's and .28's and was pleased with the results.
When you receive your STG-44 you may be disappointed about the colour and appearance of the wooden stock. The stock can be wobbly but that is easily fixed. You'll also see a body pin close to the magwell that is very loose and can easily fall out and be lost. Lastly, there 's good chance that the selector will not go to "safe" which is also fixable. Lastly, do not drop this AEG on concrete. It's made of some shoddy metal.
Mike.
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Mike and all:
Plink. Not a work I commonly use, but it is an accurate description of my intentions. Bio BBs are the way I need to go as I don't want the detritus from my plinking to remain on the lawns. Thus I will have to eat any performance penalty involved. Life is an ongoing compromise. I will search out .28 weight Bios as a start.
As to the condition I can expect the piece to be in on arrival; thank you for the heads up. I am already disappointed with the stock colour, but as I dabble in woodworking I already have a collection of wood stains and the intention to alter the appearance of the stock for the better. I know that this will be a satisfying project as posters have already pictured remarkable results.
My assumption is that the wobble in the stock can be eliminated either by the tightening of existing screws or their replacement. I am more concerned with the pin "that is very loose and can easily fall out and be lost". Is there a solution to this?
I have minor mechanical ability, so if there is a selector problem, I expect that this can be corrected by stripping the action and correcting whatever si preventing smooth movement of the switch.
Don't drop it? Actually a better tip than one might imagine. Having spent years using military weapons I know from experience that dropping one on a parade square is more damaging to the operator than to the weapon. I needed to be reminded that the build quality is deficient.
Regards;
Brian