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Heckler & Koch has developed one of their most sought-after products for the U.S. commercial market. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

Heckler & Koch unveiled a commercial semi-automatic version of their iconic MP5K machine pistol at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, the SP5K<\/a>. They are also adding a new model VP9<\/a> pistol with a flat dark earth (FDE) frame and factory night sights.<\/p>\n

Rumors of the impending SP5K announcement have been building for a few weeks making this gun a real show-stealer. Based on the globally-popular MP5, the SP5K uses the proven roller-delayed blowback operating system giving it all the look and feel of the professional-grade submachine gun. The SP5K is manufactured at Heckler & Koch’s Oberndorf factory in Germany.<\/p>\n

“The SP5K is a unique and historic HK pistol that captures the essence of the legendary MP5K<\/a> but as a semi-auto handgun,”said HK-USA vice president Michael Holley in the official announcement. “It’s equipped with a special ergonomic handguard that protects the shooter’s supporting hand and enables a stable and comfortable grip. A bungee cord sling is also included and makes shooting an SP5K easy. It’s a fun gun to shoot and goes a long way in recreating the experience of handling and firing a real MP5 subgun.”<\/p>\n

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The SP5K is compact and tidy and makes the magazine look big by comparison. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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It weighs a hair over 4 pounds unloaded. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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The safety is ambidextrous. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Standard capacity: 30+1 and 10-round mags are available where required by local law. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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To qualify as a pistol under U.S. law the handguard had to be redesigned without a forward pistol grip. It still features a handstop that doubles as a barrier support. The front face of the barrier device is scalloped to let shooters pivot the gun against a surface. The handguard extends past the muzzle and also serves as a blast mitigation device.<\/p>\n

The SP5K comes with the same fixed rotary diopter sights Heckler & Koch is famous for but it also includes H&K’s flattop Picatinny rail mount suitable for red dots and other long eye relief scopes. Each SP5K will ship with two 30-round magazines or two 10-round mags for restricted markets in a custom-fitted, lockable reinforced carry case.<\/p>\n

The single-point sling mounts directly to the endcap, the same as with the machine pistol MP5K. It also uses the same short, lugless 4.5-inch cold hammer-forged barrel. For people looking to build a full-size MP5 short-barreled rifle some of these parts will have to go, but we’re sure that the commercial aftermarket will address this fast.<\/p>\n

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The handguard has been updated to comply with federal gun laws. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Even with the extended handguard the pistol is just 14 inches long. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Like the full-auto MP5K, the SP5K is chambered for 9mm Luger. Each pistol comes with the rail and a custom carry case. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

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Here’s a look down the blast mitigation portion of the handguard. (Photo: S.H. Blannelberry)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

These extras help take some of the heat off the sticker price, which is $2,699. That includes the accessories which are realistically worth over $500, but it’s still up there. Thankfully real-world prices are almost always less than MSRP, and let’s face it, a lot of die-hard H&K fans will be willing to spend more to get a real, not cloned, semi-auto MP5K.<\/p>\n

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The FDE models are priced in-line with the LE models and come with factory night sights. (Photo: Heckler & Koch)<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n

H&K’s other new announcement at this year’s NRA show are two-tone VP9 pistols. These have H&K’s black hostile environment finish on the metal components on top of the flat dark earth frame for an attractive two-tone look.<\/p>\n

Functionally the FDE version is identical to the popular and now well-established original VP9 introduced not that long ago. They have the same fully-ambidextrous controls and easy-to-customize ergonomics with the included set of 9 interchangeable grip inserts in small, medium and large. Like the all-black models, the FDE version is available in 9mm and .40 S&W.<\/p>\n

Other cool features that set the VP series apart include a cocked striker indicator, loaded chamber indicator, front and rear slide serrations and rear cocking tabs to make racking the slide a cinch. The frame has a standard railed dust cover for lights and other pistol-mounted accessories.<\/p>\n

The 9mm model comes standard with two 15-round magazines and the .40 comes with a pair of 12-rounders and 10-round mag packages will be offered as well. Instead of the basic luminescent 3-dot sights on the original VP9, the FDE pistols will ship with tritium night sights. Both have a suggested price of $819, which translates to real-world pricing in the $650 to $750 range.<\/p>\n

For more information about these and other H&K products visit HK-USA.com: https:\/\/hk-usa.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Shop for H&K firearms on GunsAmerica.com: https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=heckler%20%26%20koch<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Heckler & Koch unveiled a commercial semi-automatic version of their iconic MP5K machine pistol at this year’s NRA Annual Meeting, the SP5K. 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