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Welcome to the U.S., Schmeisser

Posted on April 5, 2018 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment

Located in Krefeld, Germany, outside of Düsseldorf, Schmeisser GmbH takes its name from the vaunted family of 19th and 20th-century gun designers and has been in business for over 20 years making a wide range of AR-15 type firearms. In recent years, they have expanded their line to include the Hugo 1911 series of handguns as well as the polymer-framed SLP-9.

Exhibited at trade shows for the past few years, I ran across the SLP a few times and found it interesting:

It’s a beefy 17+1 9mm that has “an extended 50,000 rounds guarantee on all main parts of the pistol.”

Apparently it will be imported by Texas-based War Works to the states for the first time…

Maschinenpistole 38 vs Maschinenpistole 40, in detail

Posted on August 18, 2017 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment

Ian with Forgotten Weapons takes a look in-depth at the classic German 9mm sub guns of World War II, and what sets them apart.

The MP38 was an open-bolt, blowback burp gun with a folding tubular stock designed by Heinrich Vollmer who had something like a half-dozen different submachine guns in his resume beforehand. While it was a good gun, it was replaced after just two years of production by the follow-on and very similar MP40.

“Now the differences between these two guns are not mechanical at all, really,” says Ian, “They are industrial,” going on to elaborate on the manufacturing processes behind each, with the MP38 being extensively milled while the MP40 was stamped and simplified.

Further explanation and hands-on, side-by-side disassembly ensue.

So this is a thing

Posted on April 7, 2016 by laststandonzombieisland Leave a comment

ATI, who has been importing all sorts of stuff from everywhere the past few years is fast becoming a major player in the interesting overseas gun biz. I’ve talked to them at a number of shows and they seem to have a lot of irons in the fire in a good way (including a polymer 1911 and a .410 AR upper that I saw in New Orleans last year)

They have long sold a .22LR MP40 replica made by German Sports Guns, and now are rounding the bend on a 9mm version.

Of course, its semi-auto only, departs from the original in with the use of screws (rather than rivets) and polymers where possible, but its still pretty neat and if you SBR it the company will supply you with the folding stock. MSRP is $650-ish.

According to ATI:

Now that we know that the gun is importable officially, GSG & American Tactical will purchase the factory equipment and parts to begin production, this will take set up time.

American Tactical will be selling these through our distribution network so gun stores will be buying them from wholesalers. These guns will only be available for direct purchase via our website when there is overstock in our warehouse. It will be a while before there is any warehouse overstock, so your local gun dealer is the way to go to get one. There is no waiting list, unless you are one of our distributors (listed on our website) you cannot order one from us.

Our best estimate for delivery of the first shipment is 6-8 months right now, which is not a lock and is subject to change depending on production gear up and any potential issues that may occur.

I’ll be sure to keep an eye out at their booth in Louisville in May.