Description
The GSG Firefly 22LR Mint Green Pistol takes the proven full-size Firefly rimfire design from German Sport Guns and dresses the alloy frame in a bright mint green, topped by a black slide and a threaded 4.9-inch barrel.
GSG Firefly 22LR Mint Green Pistol Overview
This version carries the MFG number GERG2213TFFMA and UPC 810113113982. Mechanically it matches the other 4.9-inch Firefly models: a hammer-fired double-action/single-action trigger, 13+1 capacity in .22 LR, an adjustable rear sight, an ambidextrous thumb safety, a weight of roughly 24.6 ounces and a length of 7.2 inches. The barrel is threaded 9x.75mm and ships with a 1/2×28 adapter. What sets it apart is the color, and that matters more than it sounds when you are choosing a pistol that a teenager, a spouse, or a new shooter will actually want to pick up.
Why the Color Matters
A mint green finish is easy to spot on a crowded bench, which helps instructors keep track of a student gun and helps everyone see at a glance which pistol is which. It is an applied coating over the alloy frame, so treat it with some care: solvent spills and rough nylon holsters will mark it faster than an anodized or blued surface. Holsters made for the Firefly fit regardless of frame color.
A Sensible Starter Pistol
For many people a rimfire is the right first handgun. Recoil and muzzle blast are minimal, so new shooters can focus on grip, sight picture and trigger control instead of flinching. The DA/SA action does add a learning step, because the first double-action pull is longer and heavier than the single-action shots that follow, but it also teaches habits that carry straight over to centerfire DA/SA pistols.
Threads, Adapters and NFA Rules
The included 1/2×28 adapter accepts most rimfire muzzle devices. If you plan to add a suppressor, remember that it is regulated under the NFA and requires an approved ATF Form 4 and residence in a state that permits ownership. Otherwise, keep the thread protector on to protect the threads from dings, and check it periodically because thread protectors can loosen under rimfire vibration.
Living With a Rimfire Pistol
Blowback .22 pistols run on a narrow power band. Use quality 40-grain high-velocity or standard-velocity round-nose loads, clean the chamber and breech face more often than you would on a centerfire gun, and expect an occasional misfire because rimfire priming is never perfect. Most Firefly owners settle on one or two brands their pistol likes. Keep a couple of spare 13-round magazines, since loading them is the slowest part of a range day.
Value and Limits
The Firefly costs less than most centerfire pistols and far less to feed, but it is not a service gun or a self-defense choice, and resale value is modest compared with legacy brands. Think of it as a training and fun gun: something you can shoot all afternoon on a few dollars of ammunition while sharpening fundamentals that transfer to anything else you own.
State Laws and Ownership
Check your local laws before ordering. Some states cap handgun magazines at 10 rounds, several restrict threaded barrels on semi-automatic pistols, and roster states may not allow this model at all. Your receiving FFL will confirm whether the pistol can be transferred where you live.
Specifications
- Manufacturer: GSG (German Sport Guns), imported by American Tactical
- Model: Firefly, MFG GERG2213TFFMA
- UPC: 810113113982
- Caliber: 22 LR
- Action: DA/SA semi-automatic, hammer fired
- Capacity: 13+1
- Barrel: 4.9 in., threaded 9x.75mm with 1/2×28 adapter
- Overall length: 7.2 in.
- Weight: 24.6 oz.
- Frame: Alloy, mint green applied finish
- Slide: Black
- Grips: Black polymer
- Sights: Adjustable rear
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
Before You Buy
Federal law requires handgun buyers to be 21 or older when purchasing from a licensed dealer, and the pistol ships only to an FFL for transfer and background check. Suppressors and other NFA items require separate ATF approval.
Who It Is For
The GSG Firefly 22LR Mint Green Pistol is a great fit for new shooters, families who want a distinctive range gun, and instructors who need an easy-to-spot rimfire trainer.
Buy the GSG Firefly 22LR Mint Green Pistol at MAG5 Firearms
MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the GSG Firefly 22LR Mint Green Pistol online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit American Tactical (GSG importer).
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