MG2

[Guestss]

What happened to the MG2? is it still an iffy proposition? has upgrades made the pistol reliable?
I have not seen a post since october, maybe this is a good signal

Regards

Jo

[dhurt]

Neal Stepp, at I.S.S. , has the newer version in stock. I just ordered a new front sight from him. Quick service, and a nice guy. I think the new ones have the bugs worked out, and a properly functioning version of the MG2 is a very nice pistol. Lots of adjustments, very accurate, far out cool looking. Give Neal a call at 877-595-2090, Ft. Worth, Texas. I am glad to have a current U.S. importer for this pistol. Regards, Dwaine.

[Tycho]

The mechanical part seems to work alright now, but stay away from the electronic version!

[R.M.]

Tycho, can you elaborate on your coment. I've been holding out for an electronic Rapid-fire model, but they aren't over here yet as far as I know.

R.M.

[JulianY]

orge Llames from Spain finished fifth in the world cup Final 25M RAPID FIRE PISTOL MEN in Guangzhou in China. using an MG2

Picture
http://www.issf.tv/?view=photodetail&cs ... 31&index=1

In Holland they are about 100 euros cheaper that an SP1 but I am still concerned about the reputation, i am a shooter not a mechanic

Julian

[Tycho]

We got four MG2Es to Switzerland in December. Between them, we've already used up three spare mainboards, two guns were repared by Cesare himself, and my one will go back this week, because it won't work at temperatures below 15 celsius. We're not yet sure that the design of the release without a microswitch will hold up over time. The cables used are a joke. The switch is in a lousy position, it's extremely easy to switch the thing off during manipulations. The electronics are not really protected against oil, solvents and dirt coming in through daily use. I've had problems with the hammer not staying up after the shot, which seem to be connected with the new parts used in the 2E. Balance seems to be improvable, the conventional MG2 has a much better point of balance than the 2E. All in all, I'm very happy with my MG2, but not really (yet) with the 2E. The new barrel shroud looks much better and in general works nice, but the brake bolts are pretty tricky - get some oil on them, and the thing won't close. And last but not least, Cesare has made so many modifications to the parts that nearly nothing is interchangeable between a 2 year old MG2 and a actual MG2E.

[davidInOttawa]

Hello...

I purchased an MG2 a few months ago and had a HORRIBLE time with it.. I was jamming about every 8 rounds...

Well... turns out.. I purchased it with a Rinke grip (which I LOVE).. but the grip (stock) covers up much of the ejection ports (both right and left).

Out came the dremel.. and that problem has been fixed!

The other issue I had was burst casings... my mg2 (ser #15xx) had the wide extractor, and would burts casings regularily (not good).

I was able to order the new barrel/extractor combo from my local dealer (in Ottawa!!!), and it was fixed in a couple weeks.

I haven't seen a burst case since. And the gun shoots great!!!!

Cheers,

David

[dhurt]

As I understand, the new models have the narrower extractor grove to solve the burting cases. My factory grip caused some ejecting problems as well. After shooting for a time, I noticed the top edge of the grip being dinged from the inside due to ejected cases. I suppose it depends a little upon the amount of rake that is adjusted on the grip. I like the pistol.

[davidInOttawa]

dhurt:

I found out about the grip the same way you did. I had my suspicions and was going to use talc, or sight black to prove it.. but no need, within a few hundred rounds, I had a nice little tunnel being drilled into inside of my grip.

Anyway.. I had to trim it down twice, but it seems much better now. I haven't had a jam in a couple hundred rounds (I only made the mod a couple weeks ago).

I wonder how many bad MG2's were really caused by a bad grip??? (yes.. besides the burst casings :-)

Cheers,

David

[kalz]

I write because I desire that you listen also to the Company voice about the Switzerland pistols.

As soon as the first problem appeared Cesare Morini personally went there to make the repairs. He found a defective electronic card, and he changed it, another card was unusablebecause the shooter worked on it without the necessary skill, than he had to readjust the other pistols because the shooters have changed the regulations until to provoke the stop and they hadn’t the skill to reset correctly the guns also if the instructions book explain very clearly the procedure to do it.
About the other considerations we have to declare that:
The cable we use are commercial cable for electronic purposes.
The switch is in the same position as in the other models and this location is very ergonomic.
The cards are protected against humidity and oil.
Some of the parts of the MG2 and MG2 E are not interchangeable because they are different pistols; during the project we made a lot of effort to reduce the differences but there is a limit.
The problem with the hammer was generated by a worse shooter setting.
We tested the pistols until 0° Celsius without any problem.

Now we are registered on this forum so it will be easier to answer to your questions.

[R.M.]

Kalz

You don't say, but I asume that you represent Gehman. Welcome.
I don't know if Neal explained it to you, but I am seriously considering another MG2, but as I shoot Rapidfire, I am looking at the MG2E with much interest.
I must say that I am glad to hear the other side of the Swiss story. I was concerned about the reputation of the MG2E, and that's why I contacted Neal.

Thanks again.
Robert Mumby

[kalz]

Robert

To be pricise I represent Matchguns Company. Gehmann Company is one of our best distributors.
If you shot Rapid fire I suggest to you the MG2 E Rapid fire version.