Thread: STG44

Another option are the SSD (sport systeme dittrich) BD44's - they're supposedly built using original tooling and are as close to identical as you can get. Marketed as PTR44's in the US. Only issues with them are that SSD had issues with their heat treating so hammer and trigger sears tend to break along with small springs. I've heard of the lug shearing between the bolt carrier and bolt but don't really think that's an issue with them. I had one and really liked it - lucked into one that had been heat treated properly. The 8mm kurz is a fantastic cartridge - hornady makes brass and dies for cheap.