heckler & koch sp5. msrp $2799

I realize this is an icon in firearm lore - along the lines of the Uzi and AK47 - however, just like those other monikers it's been replaced by lighter, faster, cheaper more ergonomic systems in recent years: so I feel it's value now is almost entirely historical and sentimental. I suspect HK are now providing it for consumer purchase because LEO sales worldwide have dropped off somewhat, however I do think they should price it to sell. $2800 is a collectors price and I'm not sure there are enough of those to guarantee this stays in production indefinitely. So what I'm getting at is if you absolutely can't like without an authentic, civilian version of the MP5, then grab one while they're still in production. It's 18" long (as pictured above) and weighs 5lbs. This from their website:

The Heckler & Koch MP5 is arguably the most imitated pistol-caliber carbine in the world. But even a pretty good copy is still just a copy. The truth is, you can only get a real HK from HK.

And now there is finally an authentic sporting version of the MP5 in the US, and it’s a real HK. The New SP5 will make all those generic MP5 copies out there look like nothing more than gun store consolation prizes.

The SP5 was developed by Heckler & Koch as a semiautomatic, civilian sporting pistol that matches the look and feel of the legendary MP5 submachine gun.

Designed and manufactured to meet the definition of a civilian pistol, the SP5 is loaded with authentic features, like a Navy barrel with threaded tri-lug adaptor, paddle magazine release, and fluted chamber.

The backbone of the SP5 is the roller-delayed blowback operating system, which is legendary for its accuracy, reliability, and smooth shooting dynamic. Originally perfected on the Heckler & Koch G3 rifle, it has been used on several other HK firearms still serving today around the world.

The SP5 is manufactured in Heckler & Koch’s Oberndorf factory in southwest Germany. It retains many of the critical elements of the MP5, including its precision-machined components and attention to detail. This high level of quality and workmanship is a result of making the SP5 in the same factory, on the same lines, and by the same workforce that has been making MP5s for years.

For more comfortable shooting, the SP5 is equipped with an elastic “bungee” sling. The sling is easily installed by snapping it onto the sling swivel hardware located on the rear of the receiver. Using the sling makes firing the SP5 more stable and reduces fatigue.

A wide variety of accessories can be added to increase its functionality. As the world’s most popular pistol-caliber carbine platform, the SP5 is supported by an aftermarket loaded with lots of great accessories, from rails and handguards all the way up to everything you need to make your own legally-registered short-barreled rifle*.

CONFIGURATIONS AVAILABLE
Part no. 81000477, UPC 642230259829, SP5 9mm with two 30rd magazines – MSRP $2799
Part no. 81000478, UPC 642230259812, SP5 9mm with two 10rd magazines – MSRP $2799
Part no. 206349S, UPC 642230254336, Magazine SP5 9mm, 30rd – MSRP $80
Part no. 215610S, UPC 642230251809, Magazine SP5 9mm, 15rd – MSRP $80
Part no. 239257S, UPC 642230255210, Magazine SP5, 9mm, 10rd – MSRP $80