HMG Q&A Session 3: StG44 Caliber changes, original parts compatibility and more! (Patreon)

Here's session 3 of our deep dives with Mac from HMG regarding their reproduction StG44, the original StG44 and a number of other topics:

0:40Gabriel AWhat is the percentage of parts that are 100% interchangeable with the original?Where should the line be drawn between defining something a reproduction versus “inspired by”?

2:33Deep dive into the extractor, angle cuts and case head design of original ammunition vs PPU.

6:00Replacing the buttstock with original or other reproduction buttstocks?

11:15Reproduction versus inspired by?

14:30George JAny chance for a full auto version or are the regulations too much of a pain in the arse?

17:22AlanAny chance for a “tactical” or 2017 version? Keymod? Picatinny rails? Etc?

21:00The similarities between the MP18 and StG44 recoil spring.

22:37Arkasha NWhat are the HMG StG44 barrel specs? Chrome lined?

27:12Discussion on the ability to change cartridge chambering (calibers) on the HMG StG44.

32:46With the backlog of orders, how long will it be for people at the back of the line to get a StG44 once production starts?

38:45Samuel HIs there any way to financially support HMG while the StG44 engineering effort is still on going?

44:27Joseph CHow did MAC get into firearms design? Advice on how to get into the gun industry?