HK MP5 A3

CLASSIC12 · Mar 8, 2020

Well maybe

I did a three full auto gun purchase deal with a LGS located in the Italian part of Switzerland. The other two guns were a Colt M16 A2 and a select fire CZ 75 automatic. For full autos you have to apply for a special license, cost $ 150 and it can be used for up to three guns but from the same seller and the same day. Waiting time is 2-4 weeks.

This is the third gun I bought.

It’s an odd one since there are no manufacturer’s markings and no proof marks. Model designation on top and serial number is also unusual for HK. Kal. 9 mm is German though.

One theory from the HK forum is that it may be surplus made in Germany at HK destined for MKE (Turkish) before they had the machines, and assembled later. Who knows, but it was cheap enough to tempt me at $ 1600.-

SAFireman · Mar 8, 2020

I really like that one. What does a box of 9mm FMJ cost over there?

CLASSIC12 · Mar 8, 2020

SAFireman said:
I really like that one. What does a box of 9mm FMJ cost over there?

Best deals you can find are here are $ 195.- per 1000

dubtap21 · Mar 8, 2020

Beauty! Congrats

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ColbyBruce · Mar 8, 2020

That is beyond cool! It is also way cheaper than what we would have to pay here in the USA. Are you allowed to own larger capacity stick and drum mags? Some photos of the CZ 75 please.

You might send the HK photos to Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical and ask if he has any knowledge about a batch of the guns being unmarked.

kmyers · Mar 8, 2020

Looks like a fine weapon.

CLASSIC12 · Mar 8, 2020

ColbyBruce said:
That is beyond cool! It is also way cheaper than what we would have to pay here in the USA. Are you allowed to own larger capacity stick and drum mags? Some photos of the CZ 75 please.

You might send the HK photos to Larry Vickers of Vickers Tactical and ask if he has any knowledge about a batch of the guns being unmarked.

Yes we can buy any capacity magazine

Here’s the CZ

CZ 75 automatic

bigwheelzip · Mar 8, 2020

Very cool choices you've made lately. Must be nice to have those options in that price range, and Raclette to.

Love that heavy duty rotary peep sight choice of orifice diameter.
I was curious. What is this clip used for on the receiver, a spare magazine?

Thanks once more for sharing.

CLASSIC12 · Mar 8, 2020

bigwheelzip said:
Very cool choices you've made lately. Must be nice to have those options in that price range, and Raclette to.

Love that heavy duty rotary peep sight choice of orifice diameter.

I was curious. What is this clip used for on the receiver, a spare magazine?

Thanks once more for sharing.

Thanks, yes I do enjoy living here.

I have no idea what it’s for, but good question, now I’ll have to find out.

colt_saa · Mar 8, 2020

That is a wonderful addition to the family.

Interesting that it is lacking in so many markings.

I am a fan of the HK MP5 family of SMGs

Just as a note of personal preferences, I do not use the HK flash hider on mine

Also yours is wearing the slim forend, I find the wide forend much more comfortable

My mind goes back and for between which stock I like the best. If you are wearing a vest or flak jacket, the newer multi\position collapsible stock lets you adjust for the extra thickness. However the fixed stock works good for many people

Glashaus · Mar 8, 2020

CLASSIC12 said:
Thanks, yes I do enjoy living here.

I have no idea what it’s for, but good question, now I’ll have to find out.

The clip on the mag well is a sling point attachment for a HK assault sling

My MKE Z5RS MP5 clone

reccpd101 · Mar 8, 2020

Very nice !!!! I couldn't take my issued suppressed MP-5A3 with me when I retired.

Closest thing I have now is an AR-9 semi-auto pistol. If I could find a suppressed MP-5A3 for sale in the US now, it would cost more than my first house by far !!!

WCCPHD · Mar 8, 2020

I always wanted one, but they are expensive and elusive around here. I had to settle for a clone made by Vector Arms (prior to being sued by H&K).

I decided to get a .40 as that was the caliber we were carrying at the time and I had access to ammo. I also had them build it in the "K" configuration as H&K never made a "K" in 10MM or 40. I just wish someone would make a short mag for the 10MM/40.

This one is a SBR and semi auto.

CLASSIC12 · Mar 9, 2020

colt_saa said:
That is a wonderful addition to the family.

Interesting that it is lacking in so many markings.

I am a fan of the HK MP5 family of SMGs

Just as a note of personal preferences, I do not use the HK flash hider on mine

Also yours is wearing the slim forend, I find the wide forend much more comfortable

My mind goes back and for between which stock I like the best. If you are wearing a vest or flak jacket, the newer multi\position collapsible stock lets you adjust for the extra thickness. However the fixed stock works good for many people

I might get the wide forend, should be cheap and easy to get.

I’ve been told the fixed A2 stock is the most confortable to shoot. I really like the A3 look though.

CLASSIC12 · Mar 9, 2020

Glashaus said:
The clip on the mag well is a sling point attachment for a HK assault sling

My MKE Z5RS MP5 clone

Thanks, and nice gun

CLASSIC12 · Mar 9, 2020

reccpd101 said:
Very nice !!!! I couldn't take my issued suppressed MP-5A3 with me when I retired.

Closest thing I have now is an AR-9 semi-auto pistol. If I could find a suppressed MP-5A3 for sale in the US now, it would cost more than my first house by far !!!

Shame. There’s one for sale locally right now

Where did you work to use such a weapon ?

CLASSIC12 · Mar 9, 2020

WCCPHD said:
I always wanted one, but they are expensive and elusive around here. I had to settle for a clone made by Vector Arms (prior to being sued by H&K).

I decided to get a .40 as that was the caliber we were carrying at the time and I had access to ammo. I also had them build it in the "K" configuration as H&K never made a "K" in 10MM or 40. I just wish someone would make a short mag for the 10MM/40.

This one is a SBR and semi auto.

That’s a cool gun too, thanks for posting

4T5GUY · Mar 9, 2020

Nice, you made a good choice.

I hate repeating myself,

rolleyes:,) but like I said when you first posted about your choices, the HK platforms are like grown up Legos. New unissued factory parts are available pennies on the dollar and there are are MANY choices.

I like the G3 wood I converted for that “old school/classic” look.

Jim

colt_saa · Mar 9, 2020

CLASSIC12 said:
I might get the wide forend, should be cheap and easy to get.

I’ve been told the fixed A2 stock is the most confortable to shoot. I really like the A3 look though.

I Agree with that. The collapsible stocks have great visual impact

When HK came out with the pictograph lowers, it really improved the look even more over the older SEF marked housings

colt_saa · Mar 9, 2020

bigwheelzip said:
Very cool choices you've made lately. Must be nice to have those options in that price range, and Raclette to.
Love that heavy duty rotary peep sight choice of orifice diameter.
I was curious. What is this clip used for on the receiver, a spare magazine?

Thanks once more for sharing.

With our G3k rifles, that clip was used to hang the firearm in the closet using a wire coat hanger

You can see the same cliop about 1/3 of the way up my forend

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