QUOTE (Skidz @ June 17th 2008 5:56 PM)
The StG 44. What a gorgeous and awesome firearm. I wish I had one.
Yes, it is the first "assault rifle." Hitler was actually very much opposed to it and had banned all R&D on it, but the Army wanted it so badly that they did they're own R&D under a different name and with a bit of secrecy. Once it was out and proved it's worth, the German SS units received more of them than the Wehrmacht. First to implement a "short" rifle cartridge, comparable to the M1 Carbine .30 cal ammo.
It basically threw all future battle rifles to a whole new level, an incredible jump in firearms technology.
The caliber was a necked down 7.92x57mm to 7.92x33. The projectile weighs 125 grains, and muzzle velocity is about 2300 feet per second.
Cyclic rate isn't that high, 'bout 600 rounds per minute.
Interesting note, Syria has a very large quantity of them aquired from the Russians back when they were the Soviets. Every once and awhile, you'll see Palestinians with them.
June 17th 2008 9:01 PM
