HK is officially bringing back the MP5 variant

[jk294]

So, HK officially announced that they are bringing back the MP5 variant to the civilian market as the SP5K with a msrp of about 2700. They are supposed to be showcasing it at the upcoming NRA show (sometime within the next week or two).

So, what is the general consensus on this? I think it's a stepping stone for bigger and better things. But the price is at least 500 too high in my opinion to be competitive with MKE or POF.

 

[throttletony]

woot!
pricey, but cool.

 

[nrgrams]

So, HK officially announced that they are bringing back the MP5 variant to the civilian market as the SP5K with a msrp of about 2700. They are supposed to be showcasing it at the upcoming NRA show (sometime within the next week or two).

So, what is the general consensus on this? I think it's a stepping stone for bigger and better things. But the price is at least 500 too high in my opinion to be competitive with MKE or POF.

Being a fan of all things HK, I'm pretty stoked about this. However, I'll agree that their MSRP is definitely too high. If they really want to compete in the civilian market, I think they need to continue the trend of how they priced the VP9/VP40 and P30SK. I think a realistic street price needs to be in the $1800-ish price point if the want to compete with other 9mm variant manufacturers (Sig specifically).

 

[10mmfan]

I will be going in for one simply because hk mp5 and 94 and sp89 guns were in so many movies when i grew up and they went crazy after bush sr. and his assault weapons/import ban drove the price to the moon when i was only 13 so yes I am gonna try for one if they bring them back to our market.

 

[Shoots4Fun]

Love the idea. Can't wait to see the prototype if it's in Louisville at the annual meeting.

 

[Tactically Fat]

A real-deal full-octane MP5 is on my Lottery List...

I've fired one. Absolutely positively fantastic.

 

[kawtech87]

Atlantic has MKE's in stock for $1674.00 right now.

 

[Bfish]

I am excited for them to come to market in hopes that they will help lower the price of what we have now... I'm wanting to build one more than buy one because I shoot long guns lefty and want one that is more "friendly" to me

 

[jk294]

If you don't reload, I found that when installing a optics mount and moving it closer to the ejection port, it acts as a port buffer and sends the casings more forward. It does one heck of a job on the casings though. On 5.56 and .308, it darn near bends the casing and throws them almost a good 25yrds+ yards. Not too sure about pistol calibers though.

 

[bmbutch]

HK fan, very excited about this! On 2 lists, hoping to get 1!

 

[sig1473]

Atlantic has MKE's in stock for $1674.00 right now.

While those are good, people want that HK stamped on the side of it. Also, the HK will hold it's value better than the Turkish ones.

 

[kawtech87]

While those are good, people want that HK stamped on the side of it. Also, the HK will hold it's value better than the Turkish ones.

They are stamped.... by HK's machines in Turkey. And are licensed clones so they are MP5s. Just not labeled HK. In fact I wonder if HK is importing "real" German made MP5s or if they will contract out to one of their licensed makers (like MKE) to build the guns for them and stamp them "HK". Seems likely as Germany has some ridiculously strict export laws regarding firearms and MKE already has the trade deal with the US going on through Zenith. So..... is it really a German MP5 or a HK branded and $1000+ MKE that coming our way? Or a US made MP5 clone coming from HKUSA?

Also only one model? I want the full sized MP5. And the MKE comes with a way better package.

 

[KJQ6945]

Here is a little more info on them. These are real HK's made in Germany. It is basically a HK SP89, re released. An SP89 will set you back between 5 and 6K.

HK to Introduce SP5K MP5K-Pistol to US Market - The Firearm Blog

 

[sig1473]

They are stamped.... by HK's machines in Turkey. And are licensed clones so they are MP5s. Just not labeled HK. In fact I wonder if HK is importing "real" German made MP5s or if they will contract out to one of their licensed makers (like MKE) to build the guns for them and stamp them "HK". Seems likely as Germany has some ridiculously strict export laws regarding firearms and MKE already has the trade deal with the US going on through Zenith. So..... is it really a German MP5 or a HK branded and $1000+ MKE that coming our way? Or a US made MP5 clone coming from HKUSA?

Also only one model? I want the full sized MP5. And the MKE comes with a way better package.

Yep, I know the MKEs(Zenith) are on HK machines as well as the POFs. The new ones will be from Germany and this has been confirmed already by distributors on other sites. They will not be made in the US as the to get the necessary machinery up and running is uber expensive.
If you want a full-size MP5 then get this one from POF and SBR it:https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/co...ipping-rifles/9mm-pistol-detail.html?Itemid=0

 

[kawtech87]

If you want a full-size MP5 then get this one from POF and SBR it:https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/co...ipping-rifles/9mm-pistol-detail.html?Itemid=0

After doing considerable research between the MKE and POF I'm getting the MKE eventually. https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/co.../zenith-z-5rs-9mm-pistol-detail.html?Itemid=0 This one. The MKEs according to what I've read are consistently better fit and finish wise while both seem to be highly reliable.

 

[sig1473]

After doing considerable research between the MKE and POF I'm getting the MKE eventually. https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/co.../zenith-z-5rs-9mm-pistol-detail.html?Itemid=0 This one. The MKEs according to what I've read are consistently better fit and finish wise while both seem to be highly reliable.

Yeah I would definitely get a MKE over POF. It is worth the $225 difference. Street price on the HKs have been rumored to be ~$1800 but we shall see.

 

[ryknoll3]

Sucks that they don't have the paddle mag release.

 

[Hop]

The HK NRAAM booth is first on my list for safety inspection tomorrow morning. I'll be looking for this gun for sure.

 

[LPMan59]

You suck. And we hate you.

over priced.

 

[Hop]

Saw the two on display and spoke to a rep for a while. Quality appeared to be outstanding. For now though it's only going to come in as a pistol and has a very short 4.5" (I think) barrel with NO threads or 3 lug! WTF! I told him. That's a deal breaker IMO. Swapping an MP5 barrel is not DIY.