Originally Posted by
LHS
I got to shoot one of these about a year ago. At first, I wasn't too excited. I've shot STENs, MP40s, Uzis, Thompsons and other open-bolt subguns, and none of them have been all that great compared to an MP5 or Colt SMG. Then I shot the Sterling. It controlled very well, patterned very well, and just seemed.... smooth. It didn't jerk about like most open-bolt guns. I can see why people were enamored with them, and it's easily the nicest-shooting open-bolt gun I've used. I'd love to have one.