Mg2/MG4 bullseye specific Pistols

[deadeyedick]

Latest additions to the extensive range of Matchguns.

[SlartyBartFast]

MGUSA is posting on http://www.bullseyeforum.net

Asked about pricing and received the following:

Here are the estimated prices in US$. They are estimates because of many factors.

MG2 - 1650
MG2E - 1900
MG2 Rapid - 1950
MG2E Rapid - 2150
MG4 - 1900

MG2 BE 6" - 1950
MG2 BE 7" - 2280
MG2E BE 6" - 2340
MG2E BE 7" - 2580
MG4 BE 6" - 2220
MG4 BE 7" - 2520

BE Conversion kit, .22 lr, 7" - 600
BE Conversion kit, .32 SW, 7" - 720

[sparky]

Those look very competitive compared to Pardini. If he can provide the same level of support as Pardini USA, things could get interesting. Any .32acp option on the MG4? Any idea on air pistol prices?

[SlartyBartFast]

Any .32acp option on the MG4? Any idea on air pistol prices?

You'd have to contact MGUSA.
The only interesting information that was shared in other correspondence is that they think the 7" bullseye is too heavy.

[jbshooter]

Based on the photos on Matchguns website they appear to have made some changes to MG2 models around the muzzle weight area.

[deadeyedick]

Internal changes as well JB. Also now called “EVO”

[ghostrip]

From the photo looks like they also redesigned the upper top at case exit area. now MG2 RF looks like MG4 and bolt has support from top and under during its entire cycle.

[jbshooter]

It looks like they have removed the rubber buffer plate as well.

[BEA]

The top half has been redesigned. It now comes off, along with the barrel, by removing just 1 screw instead of 7 screws. Jon Eulette is the man in the know on the MG2. He was kind enough to let me shoot his MG2 and it is a very comfortable gun to shoot, balances well and has an excellent trigger. It takes a little getting used to because the design is so different, but the shooting characteristics are great. I fired it about 50 times with Tenex and CCI SV and had no functioning issues.

[ghostrip]

bea could you take some pictures of the new MG2?

[BEA]

The MG2 that I shot was not the EVO. The pistol has been returned to Jon. The information I got about the EVO came directly from Matchguns by email.

[deadeyedick]

Here are pictures of the RF EVO and the Standard EVO.

[jbshooter]

Nice to see the big reduction in the number of assembly screws. The muzzle weight shape on the RF is intriguing.

[Jabbahut]

Hello to you all.Does anyone know why Matchgun did a uppgrade?Are they more reliable now?I have ordered a MG2-E rapid fire last summer but the pisol have notstilll show up and i will soon buy something else.Thank you

[deadeyedick]

This “ evolution “ redesign has been undertaken to eliminate the malfunctioning that some examples were famous ( infamous ) for despite many upgrades to various levers and other parts.

If buying new I would definitely make sure your order is for the EVO.

[joel]

I think that the troubles are mostly with the very early ones. I have the model just before the EVO and I haven't had any issues. Also, it gobbles up any brand of ammo. Been a great pistol, light, and very suited to me.

Joel

[deadeyedick]

The top half has been redesigned. It now comes off, along with the barrel, by removing just 1 screw instead of 7 screws

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I have been told that one screw does not remove both barrel and slide cover together.

I would be keen to hear more of what you have been told BEA. Undoubtedly a better design than earlier versions.

I think that the troubles are mostly with the very early ones.

I have owned four MG2 pistols and the problematic ones have appeared at any level of production right up to latest pre EVO model. From 2006-2018.

This design overhaul is hopefully made to have all MG2’s work equally as well as the next.

[jbshooter]

It looks like one screw allows the removal of the muzzle weight/barrel assembly which then allows the blue top plate to be slid out from the frame. I would expect the slide or bolt is still held in until after the rods and springs are removed.

[jbshooter]

I wonder if the MG4 will get the same changes?

[deadeyedick]

I wonder if the MG4 will get the same changes?

I asked the same question and was told that there will definitely be no changes applied to the MG4.
I feel that it would be an opportunity lost if it were not to happen.....however JM was emphatic.