Heckler & Koch introduces the SP5K pistol

American Rifleman ^ | May 2016

[ctdonath2]

Heckler & Koch will launch the new SP5K semi-automatic pistol (civilian sporting pistol)—which matches the look and feel of the iconic MP5K submachine gun—at the 2016 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits in Louisville, Ky.

[the_individual2014]

Could it be used as a home defense weapon/ PDW maybe?

[Kirkwood]

The article is about a pistol.

[smokingfrog]

something like this?

[JOAT]

The article is about a pistol.

When one adds a shoulder stock to this 'pistol' it becomes a Short Barrel Rifle (SBR) according to the BATFE. (Super simple to do. Push out a pin, put on the stock, pin in place. Less than 30 seconds.)

If one does not register and pay the $200 tax BEFORE doing so, Jail and fines are the potential.

[PAR35]

You have to open carry in either a belt or shoulder holster in Texas. Given the shape, drawing would be problematical from a belt holster (imagine trying to sit down with that banana sticking out behind you - maybe something could be designed in a cross draw, but it would have to accommodate the banana.) A shoulder holster might work, but it would be bulky. And let’s face it, the magazine is going to get in the way and complicate the draw however you wear it.

I can see it being popular with ‘aspiring rappers’ for brandishing and drive bys. If that’s the target market, they need to move the sights to the side.

[SJSAMPLE]

I’m a Glock guy.

[SJSAMPLE]

I lived in Michigan, so most of that wouldn’t be possible at the time. I moved to Indiana, where everything is legal, in 1994. FA MP5s were going for 3K back then.

[Celerity]

We need to talk about your lubrication methods.

[the_individual2014]

Yeah that banana clip would be an issue if you were carrying it on the street, but I would just get it for the house and keep it in there and the occasional range time.

[Farmer Dean]

Which parts did you use in your build?I have been wanting to buy a 9mm upper for my M16 but I keep reading negative things about feed and function.

[Farmer Dean]

Shorter 15 round mags are available for these.

[MSF BU]

I own a VP70Z. It’s a terrific pistol, made as a people’s pistol in the event the Cold War turned hot.

[USMCPOP]

I'm a Glock guy.

Got Nyte Sytes?

[Jack Hammer]

Expensive toy, but fun for The Guy Who Has Everything.

[rickomatic]

Which parts did you use in your build?I have been wanting to buy a 9mm upper for my M16 but I keep reading negative things about feed and function.

I used a standard AR lower with a Haan dedicated mag well block. Upper was a mixture of inexpensive parts and pieces I scraped together from stuff I had, and online purchases. Anderson NOFA sportier stripped upper, 9" barrel. I forget the maker, but someone had them on sale for like $90 ish. Cheap Chinese free float railed handguard, PSA 9mm bolt, KAK 9mm flash can,and a cheap NCStar red dot/laser site. I'm waiting on a stamp for a form 1 suppressor, and will also file for the SBR stamp in a couple weeks. For now, though, it's got a pistol buffer tube on it. For build and other info, ar15.com is your friend.