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surg_res

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Any thoughts?

I read about this MP5-like semi-auto in this month's NRA publication 'Shooting,' article was about the original MP5.

Recently available, looks like they run about $2500 on GB. I've never shot one but think it looks bad to the bone. If only they would drop the 'k' and produce a 9" version with the tele stock, I'd definitely be interested. No clue if this weapon is threaded for a suppressor.

http://hk-usa.com/hk-models/sp5k-2/
 
Neat gun. Not sure what I'd do with it, though. I have some semi-auto 9mm assault pistols from the '80's that sit in my safe and get no range time. Not sure if I really need to add another one. If I were going to spend that kind of money, I'd really rather have a KRISS Vector.
 
If only they would drop the 'k' and produce a 9" version with the tele stock
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No chance of that. A 9" version would still be classified as a pistol, so no stock. Need to go over 16" barrel for a stock to be legal.

This just looks like a re-introduction of the old SP-89.
 
No chance of that. A 9" version would still be classified as a pistol, so no stock. Need to go over 16" barrel for a stock to be legal.
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HK fanboys would pay though the nose for a factory SBR MP5 clone.

I'm disappointed that they are still using the clip on gripframe and do not install the paddle magazine release.

Zenith and Omega are both putting paddle mag releases on their MP5 clones and Zenith is using a push-pin gripframe. The muzzle even has both a 3-lug and 1/2x28 threads!

The Zenith Z-5RS, at $1,675 at Atlantic Arms, just needs a tax stamp and a buttstock to make all of your MP5 fantasies come true.
 
It's hilariously expensive.

I suspect it will end up being a great collector's item since they aren't going to sell many.
 
Looks cool and all but for practicality how would one effectively be able to use this better overall compared to a standard pistol. I do love HK and even better the MP5 but without a stock it would be difficult to be accurate with it.
 
I suspect it will end up being a great collector's item since they aren't going to sell many.
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Outside of Hk fans, probably not. But when Hk91's sell all day long for 2K+, and MR556's sell for $2,500, don't worry plenty of these will sell.
 
^^^^ I'm not sure "plenty" is really an appropriate pronoun for specialized and high-priced HKs like this one. HKs of this sort are imported in very limited numbers, and they may sell out to HK fanbois with fat billfolds, but they'll never be plentiful the way Bushmaster ARs are plentiful. :)

Another observation is that many buyers of these sorts of guns buy them under the assumption that they'll be collector's items, which ironically results in the firearm NOT being truly collectible because most examples are safe queens and remain LNIB. It will hold its value, but its value isn't going to quadruple inside 25 years. :rolleyes: Additionally, if you put it on consignment at full book value, it's going to sit there for months because buyers know that they can find another one like it without too much trouble. (I've seen several examples of this phenomenon at LGSs.)
 
they'll never be plentiful the way Bushmaster ARs are plentiful.
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Absolutely not, that comparison never crossed my mind. I don't think plentiful is a sufficient pronoun for the above mentioned either.

I think Hk is bringing these in because of the success of the "License" built offerings by MKE and POF, and I wouldn't be too surprised if they started offering a few more variations of the MP5 in the next few years(assuming major gun laws don't change in that time).

The Hk community(of which I've been more observer than participant) has been clamouring for an Hk MP5 for a while now, we'll see if they put their money where they keystrokes are.
 
Their Walther made .22 mockups are actually fun to shoot. I'd say if the 9mm were one fifth the cost I'd give it a go as a HD weapon. At $2600 it is ridonkulous, not when I can get a nice AR pistol or rifle for $500.
 
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