Randy L Harvey takes a look at ''The Sterling Sub machine Gun'' book release from Osprey Publishing.

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So THATS what those neat little machine guns I see toted about "over there" are! I did not know what a Sterling is. Thanks for the write up, HARV.

You're welcome Fred. Glad it provided you with some information. The book is a very nice addition to the Osprey weapons series.

Hope that all is well.

Thanks,
Randy

I managed to hit a range target at 400ft distance with one of these back in the 70's. I had to aim about 5" ABOVE the target to do it. Also fired one on full auto during jungle patrol training in Malaya.
I always had full confidence in the weapon but dreaded dropping it on its butt while a full magazine was attached..... There is probably one of these still out there in the woods around Hohne...a guy in Regt HQ troop lost his during an exercise...

Thanks for sharing those stories Steve. It's cool that you got to shoot the real deal. Would hate to have been the guy that lost his. I imagine his military life got a little rough for a while after that.

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Randy

I recall having fired the Canadian variant of this weapon during my basic training days at Cornwallis in 1983. I remember it was light, and easy to fire... although hard to keep on target in full auto.

It is perhaps more famously known as the blast r of choice for the Imperial Stormtroopers of the Star Wars movies!

Thank you for sharing Dave. Always interested in hearing from individuals that have actually fired the weapons. I like to hear the personal insight as to how they functioned.

Thanks,
Randy

When I fired one in training, we were taught to fire short bursts of 5-6 rounds. It is quite accurate used in this way. Field stripping is a doddle. You undo the back and a big spring with all the guts attached comes out!

Thank you for sharing your personal knowledge and use of the weapon Steve. Personal accounts are awesome to hear.

Thank you,
Randy