Thinking

[xjtwo]

Thinking about selling/trading my GSG-5 for a dedicated 22lr upper......whats the consensus?

Thanks,
J

[Hoser]

The GSGs have a pretty high CDI/Ninja factor. If you get a 22 uppr, be sure you get a Tactical Solutions or a Spikes.

[xjtwo]

I like the GSG and mine is pretty much done as far as Ninja factor but I have a hard time with how toyish it is.

Plus I'm getting tax stamps for the lower for multi caliber SBR and maybe a suppressor or two or three......

Just been wondering if its worth it to go with a dedicated upper and the reliability with that.

[2112]

Got a Spikes dedicated upper. Well made, fun and cheap to shoot. Break in for me was around 100 rnds, a few stove pipes and ftfs. Now it eats everything from the Wally value packs, Winchesters, CCI etc. I like it because I can put it on any of my lowers.
Never shot a GSG though

[ryanek9freak]

IT's cool to have a .22 upper and all, but really, is it neccessary? I mean, I bought an AR cause it's a relativley high powered rifle.

If I wanna shoot .22, i'd just bust out one of my Rugers.

I guess you wanna look cooler than all the others while shooting at the USOC, then hell, get one!!

That being said, do you guys prefer dedicated uppers, or do the CMMG conversions work just as well.

[Delfuego]

I am totally down with the .22 upper it just makes sense to me. I want to shoot more often, but I want to pay 2005 ammo prices. Until the price of ammo comes down... I think it would better training by shooting twice as much for half the cash.

I want to know which to buy: Spike's or Tactical Solutions?
Who has them? Which is better? What configuration?
Spike's wins on flash factor but I want it to shoot straight. Period.

Please enlighten me I want to buy one in a week or two. Or sell me yours.

Pedro

[2112]

I didn't buy it for the cool factor or to show off at the range, just the simple fact that I wanted to shoot my AR's and not spend a mint on the ammo. It's definitely not the same as shooting 556, but at least you get some good repetitions with you weapons. Mine shoots straight, can put some decent groups at 50 yds. Heard good things on Tac Sol and the CMMG conversions. I went with Spikes because of the quality and customer service. I actually talked with Tom(Spikes armorer) a few times to figure out what configuration worked best for me. All I can say is read as much as you can, theres a lot out there.

[Delfuego]

Trey,

What barrel and setup did you get from Spike's?
How is it at 100 yards?
How long did it take for Spike's to get it to you?

Thanks!

[2112]

I have a 16 inch Lothar Walther barrel, with the 10 inch DD lite rail.
Only shot at 100 yds a few times, not too accurate, around 6-8 inch groups.
After talking with Tom I ordered in Oct 08, he said 2 months due to volume of orders. 2 weeks later I get a call from Spikes saying they finished and it was shipping out that day!! Came with instructions on what to expect with break in issues and ammo recommendations.

[michael_aos]

If I had it to do over again, I might consider a dedicated upper.

I have the Nordic AR-22 10/22 conversion and it works very well.