Umarex HK MP5 A5 Review - Page 3

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Posted: 4/22/2012 4:34:49 PM EDT

[#1]

Picked one up about a month ago and have over 1200rnds of fed bulk through it with zero malfunctions, great shooting 22 for sure.

Posted: 4/23/2012 11:45:08 AM EDT

[#2]

Based on the replies here, I took the plunge. Will be headed to the range this week to see what it can do.

$475 OTD.

Posted: 4/24/2012 7:22:10 AM EDT

[#3]

Has anyone tried working on the trigger of one of these? My trigger breaks at about 6.5 - 7 lbs.

LOL....They defiantly have a "lawyer trigger" on them for a .22.

Posted: 4/27/2012 6:55:42 AM EDT

[#4]

Took mine out for the first time yesterday.

I worked on zeroing the open sights at 25 yds. The gun initially shot about 6" right and 8" high. I swapped the front sight post with the taller one and made several windage adjustments. I was finally able to get the windage corrected, but ultimately had to crank the diopter sight almost all the way down to get the POI close to the POA. I was able to get it set up with an acceptable zero at 25 yds, using a 6 o'clock hold. The orange target is 3" in diameter, using Fed Bulk.

Switched over to AE 36gr. and was able to tighten it up a bit (albeit a little to the left)

After the sight in, I started having a good time with it...rapid fire/steel plates.

Sighting issues aside, I'm happy to report that I ran a total of 390 rds through the gun without a single malfunction (would have gone longer, but expended all the .22 I had with me). I'm pretty impressed with it and plan on adding a claw mount and a dot optic. The stock didn't present a huge issue for me, but like others, am considering a fixed stock for comfort.

Posted: 4/28/2012 1:11:54 AM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
Took mine out for the first time yesterday.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01644.jpg

I worked on zeroing the open sights at 25 yds. The gun initially shot about 6" right and 8" high. I swapped the front sight post with the taller one and made several windage adjustments. I was finally able to get the windage corrected, but ultimately had to crank the diopter sight almost all the way down to get the POI close to the POA. I was able to get it set up with an acceptable zero at 25 yds, using a 6 o'clock hold. The orange target is 3" in diameter, using Fed Bulk.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01645.jpg

Switched over to AE 36gr. and was able to tighten it up a bit (albeit a little to the left)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01660.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01659.jpg

After the sight in, I started having a good time with it...rapid fire/steel plates.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01647.jpg

Sighting issues aside, I'm happy to report that I ran a total of 390 rds through the gun without a single malfunction (would have gone longer, but expended all the .22 I had with me). I'm pretty impressed with it and plan on adding a claw mount and a dot optic. The stock didn't present a huge issue for me, but like others, am considering a fixed stock for comfort.

I had to install the taller FS post too. I wonder if the HK rear sight tool would work on these like my old hk-91/93 I used to have? I sold the tool with the 91 years ago.

It looks like a tool would be easy enough to make out of a 10 or 11mm socket. I tried the tool I made form a 9mm socket that I use to remove K98 recoil lugs with but it's a bit too small.

I don't recall in the instruction manual where it calls for the use of a HK rear sight tool and suspect since they included a taller post that it is the only way to lower POI other than screwing the drum down.

The problem with that is you might not get the aperture you want. I was just lucky in that regard with mine but I only had one aperture left to go for 25 yards.

Posted: 4/28/2012 1:25:06 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Took mine out for the first time yesterday.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01644.jpg

I worked on zeroing the open sights at 25 yds. The gun initially shot about 6" right and 8" high. I swapped the front sight post with the taller one and made several windage adjustments. I was finally able to get the windage corrected, but ultimately had to crank the diopter sight almost all the way down to get the POI close to the POA. I was able to get it set up with an acceptable zero at 25 yds, using a 6 o'clock hold. The orange target is 3" in diameter, using Fed Bulk.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01645.jpg

Switched over to AE 36gr. and was able to tighten it up a bit (albeit a little to the left)

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01660.jpg

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01659.jpg

After the sight in, I started having a good time with it...rapid fire/steel plates.

http://i252.photobucket.com/albums/hh35/GTS197_2008/DSC01647.jpg

Sighting issues aside, I'm happy to report that I ran a total of 390 rds through the gun without a single malfunction (would have gone longer, but expended all the .22 I had with me). I'm pretty impressed with it and plan on adding a claw mount and a dot optic. The stock didn't present a huge issue for me, but like others, am considering a fixed stock for comfort.

I had to install the taller FS post too. I wonder if the HK rear sight tool would work on these like my old hk-91/93 I used to have? I sold the tool with the 91 years ago.

It looks like a tool would be easy enough to make out of a 10 or 11mm socket. I tried the tool I made form a 9mm socket that I use to remove K98 recoil lugs with but it's a bit too small.

I don't recall in the instruction manual where it calls for the use of a HK rear sight tool and suspect since they included a taller post that it is the only way to lower POI other than screwing the drum down.

The problem with that is you might not get the aperture you want. I was just lucky in that regard with mine but I only had one aperture left to go for 25 yards.

I didn't see anywhere in the manual where it called for the use of a sight tool. Like yours, my rear sight ended up with one left also (the large hole).

Posted: 4/28/2012 5:45:15 PM EDT

[#7]

Quoted:

I didn't see anywhere in the manual where it called for the use of a sight tool. Like yours, my rear sight ended up with one left also (the large hole).

Same here.

Posted: 4/30/2012 2:10:16 PM EDT

[#8]

I got the mount recommended by Trevor in today and it went on with no issues and is very solid. It took a few weeks.

I mounted a compact 4X scope but did not care for it because the entire front sight ring was visable as a ghost and was blocking my view. I remembered I had a old Korean S.P.O.T. 3 MOA optic and both a 30mm L-base and a taller see-thru type so I used the S.P.O.T..

The L-base gave me the same issue the Bushnell did with a eye full of front sight. The see-thru base worked great and allows me to use the irons to boot. It looks like it sets up higher than you would want but it really works quite well with the fixed stock and there is no FS obstruction. I stuck the sliding stock back on and the set-up was not near as user friendly. I laser sighted it and will take it to my range in the morning.

Some here may remember how tough these Korean S.P.O.T. optics are buy the torture test it was subjected to years ago by a Team Member here. I've had it on everything from a pellet rifle to a 8mm Mauser and it ain't missed a lick. The only failing is the 150 hr battery life. Meh...Who cares on a .22. I don't know if they still make them or not.

Update:

I took it to my range and got the S.P.O.T. sighted in with Fed Bulk. After I got it where I wanted it I fired a few rounds of the Fed Bulk to make sure it was hitting OK then just stood-up and fired the rest of the mag off-hand at a 1" square with the results in the pic. I then shot a spinner at 50 yards and did not have any trouble keeping it moving. I only went through about 125 rounds but I never had a issue.

Posted: 5/7/2012 10:10:44 AM EDT

[#9]

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/rnew10598/0507121333-01.jpg
1srelluc I am glad that you are happy with the same Ebay rail that I purchased for my own rifle

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/rnew10598/0507121333-00.jpg
Top view, the rail mounts very solid to the receiver without and modifications

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/rnew10598/0507121334-00.jpg
My second ftf round the first failed one was the same bend as Jacknife had in his original post

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/rnew10598/0507121337-00.jpg
I do not like the idea of "hosing down" the receiver to properly clean it so I remove the fake can and the action simply sides out

http://i157.photobucket.com/albums/t43/rnew10598/0507121338-00.jpg
Close up

I need to try the tape that 1srelluc is using on the grip and put my Hogue also I like the Hk sling

Posted: 5/7/2012 5:25:23 PM EDT

[#10]

The mount worked great Trevort....Thanks!

When I took the camo "vet tape" off to put the black on I folded over a length a couple times and put it on the front of the grip to form a pad before wrapping the rest of the grip. It compresses but when gripped it gives you a very slight finger mold. What is great is that it's molded to your fingers, not the overly pronounced "one size fits most" finger grip like a Hogue.

In fact I took the Hogue grip off my Kel-Tec S2K and used the vet tape on it instead. I also use it on a 4" Ruger 22/45 that sees a lot of field use and other than getting right dirty (dirt sticks to it) it has stayed put. Heck for a few bucks a roll I can replace it many times over if it gets too funky but still have a "custom" grip.

I don't think I'd put it on metal as it will get wet but on plastic it's the cat's-ass.

Posted: 5/8/2012 4:25:08 AM EDT

[#11]

Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Posted: 5/8/2012 6:22:38 AM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Here you go. No mods at all on the instalation . It will take about 3 weeks to get to you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250969920149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Posted: 5/8/2012 8:50:00 AM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Here you go. No mods at all on the instalation . It will take about 3 weeks to get to you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250969920149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Is it worth owning?

Posted: 5/9/2012 3:00:17 AM EDT

[#14]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Here you go. No mods at all on the instalation . It will take about 3 weeks to get to you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250969920149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

......Is it worth owning?

I would not be posting about it if it was ill-fitting junk. Why don't you read the thread.

Posted: 5/9/2012 4:00:21 AM EDT

[#15]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Here you go. No mods at all on the instalation . It will take about 3 weeks to get to you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250969920149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

......Is it worth owning?

I would not be posting about it if it was ill-fitting junk. Why don't you read the thread.

Well, chief, I read the thread..

I'll go over some items I saw while reading the thread that caused me to ask the question I did..

You picked up your A5 on 4/10/2012.
You claim it takes about "3 weeks to get the mount to you" so.. Today being 5/9, you've had your mount for what? Roughly a week? That is assuming you ordered the mount on the same day you picked up your gun..

So, in this week of ownership, how many rounds have you put down the tube?

Pardon me if a week of use on a $12 mount doesn't automatically equate to quality with me.

Posted: 5/9/2012 5:43:05 AM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Here you go. No mods at all on the instalation . It will take about 3 weeks to get to you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250969920149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

Thanks. I'll check it out.

Posted: 5/9/2012 8:07:14 AM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Any mods required for that particular mount?

Link for it?

Need one for mine.

Here you go. No mods at all on the instalation . It will take about 3 weeks to get to you.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/250969920149?ssPageName=STRK:MEWNX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1439.l2649

......Is it worth owning?

I would not be posting about it if it was ill-fitting junk. Why don't you read the thread.

Well, chief, I read the thread..

I'll go over some items I saw while reading the thread that caused me to ask the question I did..

You picked up your A5 on 4/10/2012.
You claim it takes about "3 weeks to get the mount to you" so.. Today being 5/9, you've had your mount for what? Roughly a week? That is assuming you ordered the mount on the same day you picked up your gun..

So, in this week of ownership, how many rounds have you put down the tube?

Pardon me if a week of use on a $12 mount doesn't automatically equate to quality with me.

Meh......Go spend $100.00 on one from HKParts then. Why spend less right? Nobody gives a shit what you do with your money. Hell put you a real Aimpoint or some other wiz-bang optic on it while you are about it.

Sigh.....The $12.00 mount is just low-cost alternative that seems to work fine. I'm sure it's just a Airsoft mount but if it works over time then I'm $$$ to the good. If not then I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

BTW....Two range sessions at 400 or so rounds on the mount with no issues. I own my own range property so I shoot a good bit. Sorry I did not keep you abreast of the round count.

Posted: 5/9/2012 8:57:11 AM EDT

[#18]

Quoted:

Meh......Go spend $100.00 on one from HKParts then. Why spend less right? Nobody gives a shit what you do with your money. Hell put you a real Aimpoint or some other wiz-bang optic on it while you are about it.

Sigh.....The $12.00 mount is just low-cost alternative that seems to work fine. I'm sure it's just a Airsoft mount but if it works over time then I'm $$$ to the good. If not then I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

BTW....Two range sessions at 400 or so rounds on the mount with no issues. I own my own range property so I shoot a good bit. Sorry I did not keep you abreast of the round count.

LOL....... People are funny when you get them in a corner. A couple of posts ago, I was the idiot for not reading the thread (which I read prior to posting).. Now that it's obvious that your experience with this item is at best , limited, you've changed your tone a bit.

You know, if, seems and other "not quite so sure" statements. Cracks me up. Thanks for the laugh.

Sigh...... Not sure what owning your own range has to do with anything, I guess it's an attempt to add credibility to your views on the mount, rather than base those views on actual sustained use? I do agree with you though, it's a wonderful thing to own your own range. Shooting off the back porch at some random steel is fun, isn't it? Some nights, I like to take coffee cans and fill them with a little bit of gas and set them up about 100 yards out, set them on fire and walk back to the house and attempt to put rounds through the same holes without spilling the fuel.

BTW....... Your other assumptions couldn't be more incorrect. I'll be running a Primary Arms on this item. I see zero issues with running "lower grade" equipment on .22's. I mean, it's a .22.. I'm not a gun snob and I do my best not to be a prick to random people who ask valid questions on the internet.

FWIW....... If it makes you feel better, I bought one, I'm more than willing to give it a shot. Thanks for the link.

Posted: 5/9/2012 1:20:52 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:

Quoted:

Meh......Go spend $100.00 on one from HKParts then. Why spend less right? Nobody gives a shit what you do with your money. Hell put you a real Aimpoint or some other wiz-bang optic on it while you are about it.

Sigh.....The $12.00 mount is just low-cost alternative that seems to work fine. I'm sure it's just a Airsoft mount but if it works over time then I'm $$$ to the good. If not then I'll enjoy it while it lasts.

BTW....Two range sessions at 400 or so rounds on the mount with no issues. I own my own range property so I shoot a good bit. Sorry I did not keep you abreast of the round count.

LOL....... People are funny when you get them in a corner. A couple of posts ago, I was the idiot for not reading the thread (which I read prior to posting).. Now that it's obvious that your experience with this item is at best , limited, you've changed your tone a bit.

You know, if, seems and other "not quite so sure" statements. Cracks me up. Thanks for the laugh.

Sigh...... Not sure what owning your own range has to do with anything, I guess it's an attempt to add credibility to your views on the mount, rather than base those views on actual sustained use? I do agree with you though, it's a wonderful thing to own your own range. Shooting off the back porch at some random steel is fun, isn't it? Some nights, I like to take coffee cans and fill them with a little bit of gas and set them up about 100 yards out, set them on fire and walk back to the house and attempt to put rounds through the same holes without spilling the fuel.

BTW....... Your other assumptions couldn't be more incorrect. I'll be running a Primary Arms on this item. I see zero issues with running "lower grade" equipment on .22's. I mean, it's a .22.. I'm not a gun snob and I do my best not to be a prick to random people who ask valid questions on the internet.

FWIW....... If it makes you feel better, I bought one, I'm more than willing to give it a shot. Thanks for the link.

What-ever Cletus......Go play with your gas.

Your idea of fun seems more like God's way of getting shed of idiots. God's Will be done.

Posted: 5/9/2012 7:56:31 PM EDT

[#20]

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What-ever Cletus......Go play with your gas.

Your idea of fun seems more like God's way of getting shed of idiots. God's Will be done.

LOL.. I guess no one ever told you gasoline below the surface is not flammable.

Gasoline vapor has a lower explosive limit of 1.4%, meaning when the atmosphere has 1.4% gasoline fumes and a spark is introduced = Big BOOM!

Conversely, the upper explosive limit is 7.6%, meaning beyond 7.6% gas, there is not enough oxygen to support an explosion.

Gas burning in an open coffee can is no more dangerous than your average camp fire..

Never heard of anyone welding inside of a "full" gas tank? It's safer than welding in an "empty" gas tank.'

Oh well.. All of this because I asked if a $10 piece was worth owning.. Good times.. :)

Posted: 6/6/2012 4:23:23 AM EDT

[#21]

I figured I hadn't posted to this thread in a bit, so I figured I'd post where I stand. I still haven't gotten an optic yet, but I am working on acquiring another upgrade for my MP5. AIM surplus has a UTG Quad Rail for $59.95. I am trying to convince my wife to order it for my Father's Day gift. AIM's website doesn't specifically list it as compatible with the MP5 .22lr, but after doing a bit of Googling, I found several other websites listing the same rails and those sites did list it as compatible.

Also, I have been looking at going with a single point sling for my rifle. The sling I am currently looking at is the Nylon Single Point Sling ( in Black) from AIM Surplus for $19.95. However, if I convert to the fixed stock, it appears that I will loose my mounting point. On the collapsible buttstock, you will noticed a sling mount where it connects to the rifle, but on fixed stocks, it appears to only have a mount on the stock itself. I have one idea currently that I got from an AK-47 discussion on single point slings. In that thread, people mentioned loosening the pistol grip to attach a looped piece of para-cord. When the pistol grip was re-tightened, It would secure the loop and allow the use of a single point sling with the HK style mount. Until I have a fixed stock in my possession, I won't know if running para-cord inside where the stock mounts to the rifle will work or not. The biggest issue will come from how much clearance there is between the stock and the mounting point.

Posted: 6/6/2012 10:14:15 AM EDT

[#22]

^^^ Thanks for reeling this topic back to its intended subject.^^^

Posted: 6/6/2012 11:50:05 AM EDT

[#23]

I just picked up my HK MP5 SD .22 last week. I picked it up for $530 out the door... maybe a little more than I could have got off teh interwebz, but by the time I shipped, xferred, etc, it would have been about the same. And every once in a while I try to do business with the local funshop.

Taking it to KY next week to get some trigger time with it. I must say, this thing is built like a tank. It does sit nicely next to my Colt LE6920 though. And I had purchased several of the Plano 36" All Weather cases back just after Christmas, so this already has a home.

I'll get some crappy iphone pics up shortly.

Posted: 6/6/2012 2:36:20 PM EDT

[#24]

I bought one of the MP5 A5s and am having a devil of a time getting the mount to fit.

The first one I bought was made by NcStar. It would not fit over the bump atop the receiver because the screws on the feet were captive and would not come out.

The second one I bought was the UTG P669. With some judicious downforce applied (mallet), I was able to seat the mount onto the receiver. However, the nubs onf the feet on one side are angled and do not sit flat against the underside of the mount points on the side of the receiver. When I tighten them down, the mount cants away from the receiver.

Do the screws on the mount mentioned here ebay link and in Trevort's post come out of the feet so I can place onto the receiver?

Thanks,
mbogo

Posted: 6/6/2012 6:15:21 PM EDT

[#25]

Quoted:
I bought one of the MP5 A5s and am having a devil of a time getting the mount to fit.

The first one I bought was made by NcStar. It would not fit over the bump atop the receiver because the screws on the feet were captive and would not come out.

The second one I bought was the UTG P669. With some judicious downforce applied (mallet), I was able to seat the mount onto the receiver. However, the nubs onf the feet on one side are angled and do not sit flat against the underside of the mount points on the side of the receiver. When I tighten them down, the mount cants away from the receiver.

Do the screws on the mount mentioned here ebay link and in Trevort's post come out of the feet so I can place onto the receiver?

Thanks,
mbogo

The rail is made from aluminum and has rollpins attaching the steel claws with removable screws at all four corners with it's own allen wrench included, sure you could always go spend $100 dollars for the one from Umarex but I would rather spend the extra money I saved on enjoying my rifle instead of bitching about if it's an airsoft item or not. The rail has held up very well not needing any adjustments at all from my eotech to aimpoint I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a receiver rail mount and for the price you can't beat it.

Posted: 6/7/2012 3:59:46 AM EDT

[#26]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I bought one of the MP5 A5s and am having a devil of a time getting the mount to fit.

The first one I bought was made by NcStar. It would not fit over the bump atop the receiver because the screws on the feet were captive and would not come out.

The second one I bought was the UTG P669. With some judicious downforce applied (mallet), I was able to seat the mount onto the receiver. However, the nubs onf the feet on one side are angled and do not sit flat against the underside of the mount points on the side of the receiver. When I tighten them down, the mount cants away from the receiver.

Do the screws on the mount mentioned here ebay link and in Trevort's post come out of the feet so I can place onto the receiver?

Thanks,
mbogo

The rail is made from aluminum and has rollpins attaching the steel claws with removable screws at all four corners with it's own allen wrench included, sure you could always go spend $100 dollars for the one from Umarex but I would rather spend the extra money I saved on enjoying my rifle instead of bitching about if it's an airsoft item or not. The rail has held up very well not needing any adjustments at all from my eotech to aimpoint I am very happy with my purchase and would recommend it to anyone looking for a receiver rail mount and for the price you can't beat it.

This.....

I've went through a couple more bulk packs since my first outings with the EBay rail and it has held up fine. No issues with either the rail or the S.P.O.T..

Posted: 6/7/2012 5:38:59 AM EDT

[#27]

Quoted:
I bought one of the MP5 A5s and am having a devil of a time getting the mount to fit.

The first one I bought was made by NcStar. It would not fit over the bump atop the receiver because the screws on the feet were captive and would not come out.

The second one I bought was the UTG P669. With some judicious downforce applied (mallet), I was able to seat the mount onto the receiver. However, the nubs onf the feet on one side are angled and do not sit flat against the underside of the mount points on the side of the receiver. When I tighten them down, the mount cants away from the receiver.

Do the screws on the mount mentioned here ebay link and in Trevort's post come out of the feet so I can place onto the receiver?

Thanks,
mbogo

I've mentioned it on the first page under a post for mods or accessories, but I ended up using a pair of those ratcheting Craftsman clamps to hold the "claws" in place while I tightened the screws.

I still haven't installed a red dot yet due to some issues, Grandfather passed away in March (he would have been 80 in April), replaced my CCW 2 months ago (sold the Ruger LCR .357 and bought a Cimarron 5" 1911), and then my sewage line collapsed last month (had to replace sewage line, water line and some of the plumbing under the house due to various issues). The only disaster I've had this year that didn't cost me money was my truck. Valve got stuck in the head on #4 cylinder. Thankfully, it was a known issue on Chevy Colorado and GM had extended the warrently to about 7 years/ 75k miles (made it by about 2 oil changes).

After I get done building a patio for my wife this month, I'm hoping that will keep her happy enough to allow me to work on a few more projects.

Posted: 6/7/2012 12:24:50 PM EDT

[#28]

Trevort,

That is good to know. The screws on the UTG P669 and NcStar mounts do not come out of the claws; after a certain point they just turn freely.

I have ordered the mount from eBay and look forward to a proper flat mount.

mbogo

Posted: 6/8/2012 6:38:50 AM EDT

[#29]

Quoted:
Trevort,

That is good to know. The screws on the UTG P669 and NcStar mounts do not come out of the claws; after a certain point they just turn freely.

I have ordered the mount from eBay and look forward to a proper flat mount.

mbogo

I bought that mount from ebay, the claws snapped right off after one range trip. Wasted money but at least I tried! Guess I'll fork over the money for the real deal

Posted: 6/8/2012 11:12:16 AM EDT

[#30]

Jacknife,

I'm sorry to hear of your troubles.

I misinterpreted your statement about the clamps; I thought you used them just to keep the mount on the receiver while tightening the screws. My presumption is that your mount also has the angular projections on two of the claws (as opposed to the flat prjections omn the other side.

Is that correct?

mbogo

Posted: 6/8/2012 5:21:41 PM EDT

[#31]

Quoted:
Jacknife,

I'm sorry to hear of your troubles.

I misinterpreted your statement about the clamps; I thought you used them just to keep the mount on the receiver while tightening the screws. My presumption is that your mount also has the angular projections on two of the claws (as opposed to the flat prjections omn the other side.

Is that correct?

mbogo

You are correct about the projections on the claws. Also, a bit of a minor update on my mount, I took my MP5 out of the cabinet and the mount had come lose sitting in the cabinet. I think the screws may have backed out. After I initially mounted the rail, it felt very solid. But today it i lose on the side with the angular projections on the claws.

Posted: 6/8/2012 6:15:57 PM EDT

[#32]

Bummer. I wonder if the Airsoft rifles have a slightly different attachment point.

Well, here's hoping the one I bought from eBay works better.

mbogo

Posted: 6/17/2012 5:28:09 PM EDT

[#33]

Hopefully, in the next day or so, I'm going to try and work on the UTG mount to see if I can make it work. The culprit seems to be the claws that have the angles instead of the flat tops. I am looking at hitting the angled claws with a dremel to flatten them. If this doesn't work, I may hold off for a while longer on optics and instead focus on the tri-rail handguard and a fixed stock.

Posted: 6/25/2012 12:00:14 PM EDT

[#34]

I have a Gemtech Outback II Suppressor and it looks like the Walther P22 Adapter (M8x.75 to 1/2x28) will allow me to mount the Suppressor to the HK MP5 A5.
Has anyone shot the rifle with a Suppressor?

Posted: 6/25/2012 2:52:04 PM EDT

[#35]

Had another outing with MP5SD-22.

I have to have nearly 2500 rounds through it, and have loved every shot.

For a gun show impulse buy, it was a wise decision.

Posted: 6/26/2012 8:26:44 AM EDT

[#36]

Quoted:

Had another outing with MP5SD-22.

I have to have nearly 2500 rounds through it, and have loved every shot.

For a gun show impulse buy, it was a wise decision.

Got mine out last weekend. Took the brother, niece and nephew out and had an absolute ball with it.

I think I need to change out the front sight blade, but otherwise it was a great little shooter. The kids loved it!

Posted: 7/3/2012 6:07:41 AM EDT

[#37]

Just picked up an A5 yesterday... can't wait to get to the range with it!!

Posted: 7/5/2012 7:05:33 AM EDT

[#38]

Just got my fixed stock for the A5....FYI it adds a little over an inch to your shoulder than with the collapsable.

I like the gun....but I like all HK stuff.

Also got an HK 10 round mag....same length & look of the 25 but only holds 10. Looks like you can't redily convert it to 25 though?

Posted: 7/5/2012 12:53:55 PM EDT

[#39]

I tried several "cheap air soft" mounts for my HK MP5 .22 and had no luck. I bought one off ebay and the ear broke off when I put it on. The other one didnt fit over the top of the receiver.

till I found this one.

http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?products_id=30139

it has worked well so far. I added a UTG MAD0340 mount. The mount puts the red dot above the front sight and allows you to see through to use the iron sights.
Its $12.00 and with shipping its still cheap.

On my other MP5 .22 I just picked up used, has the $99.00 HK parts mount on it.
Thats a very nice mount but I dont think I could spend that much for it.
I was lucky the guy included it with the gun.
If the cheap one brakes I will buy the $99.00 one for my other gun at that point.

I wish someone made a Choate type side folder for this. I would snap that up right away.

I love this gun!!

Posted: 7/6/2012 3:55:33 AM EDT

[#40]

Quoted:
I tried several "cheap air soft" mounts for my HK MP5 .22 and had no luck. I bought one off ebay and the ear broke off when I put it on. The other one didnt fit over the top of the receiver.

till I found this one.

http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?products_id=30139

it has worked well so far. I added a UTG MAD0340 mount. The mount puts the red dot above the front sight and allows you to see through to use the iron sights.
Its $12.00 and with shipping its still cheap.

On my other MP5 .22 I just picked up used, has the $99.00 HK parts mount on it.
Thats a very nice mount but I dont think I could spend that much for it.
I was lucky the guy included it with the gun.
If the cheap one brakes I will buy the $99.00 one for my other gun at that point.

I wish someone made a Choate type side folder for this. I would snap that up right away.

I love this gun!!

Thanks for the link to that mount. Since Saturady is supposed to be around 103 without the heat index in my neck of the woods, I'm hoping to work on the claws for the UTG mount, and the magwell on my WASR 10/63 to make it take european surplus mags. If flattening the angled claw doesn't work, I may order the one you mentioned. I still need to dig in the drainage pipes for my down spouts before I pour my patio, but high temps will make that a morning and late evening job this weekend. Thus I'll have the middle of the day to work on my rifles.

I'm afraid that if I don't work on them this week, I won't get to them this month. Among the my irons in the fire for this month are: 1) install pvc drainage for my downspouts and the condensate line for the hvac; 2) pour the concrete patio; 3) build a new, larger stoop at the back door with new brick steps; 4) build a 3' tall retaining wall at the back of the patio that will be topped with a 2.5' deep table top; 5)build a 2' tall 28' long retaining wall/herb garden along the side patio; 6) run power to my shed. Needless to say, I have a busy July in the works.

Posted: 7/16/2012 6:02:28 PM EDT

[#41]

picked up a blem Primary Arms M3 and decided it was time to upgrade the Green Dot Reflex Sight of the same company. added the fixed stock as well.
not bad for a cheap plinker.

Posted: 7/17/2012 3:53:56 PM EDT

[#42]

Quoted:
I tried several "cheap air soft" mounts for my HK MP5 .22 and had no luck. I bought one off ebay and the ear broke off when I put it on. The other one didnt fit over the top of the receiver.

till I found this one.

http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?products_id=30139

it has worked well so far. I added a UTG MAD0340 mount. The mount puts the red dot above the front sight and allows you to see through to use the iron sights.
Its $12.00 and with shipping its still cheap.

On my other MP5 .22 I just picked up used, has the $99.00 HK parts mount on it.
Thats a very nice mount but I dont think I could spend that much for it.
I was lucky the guy included it with the gun.
If the cheap one brakes I will buy the $99.00 one for my other gun at that point.

I wish someone made a Choate type side folder for this. I would snap that up right away.

I love this gun!!

Check evilbay - do a search for side folding stocks - saw some for the GSG on there just the other day.

Posted: 7/21/2012 8:44:32 PM EDT

[#43]

I have a Umarex Colt (Walther) C 4 22 cal, a Umarex Hk 5 SD (Walther), and a GSG AK 47 22 cal.........................The HK G5 SD is my newest addition with only 50 or so rounds thru it......Red Dot scope zeroed to 25 yards and put ten rounds into about 1 inch dia at 25 yards....Not bad for new firearm...........................My other two are tried and true with many thousands of rounds through them.........Heard many whinny reviews that the Colt and GSG AK 22 were poor quality......I have nothing but praise for the rifles and many people that I know that have these rifles like them also....

I hope the HK is as good as my AK and Colt.....I like the feel and the looks of the firearm........

Posted: 7/22/2012 5:41:15 AM EDT

[#44]

Quoted:

I hope the HK is as good as my AK and Colt.....I like the feel and the looks of the firearm........

Then you're in luck, because the HK will be better than both of them.

Posted: 8/4/2012 9:05:51 PM EDT

[#45]

Quoted:

Quoted:
I tried several "cheap air soft" mounts for my HK MP5 .22 and had no luck. I bought one off ebay and the ear broke off when I put it on. The other one didnt fit over the top of the receiver.

till I found this one.

http://www.evike.com/product_info.php?products_id=30139

it has worked well so far. I added a UTG MAD0340 mount. The mount puts the red dot above the front sight and allows you to see through to use the iron sights.
Its $12.00 and with shipping its still cheap.

On my other MP5 .22 I just picked up used, has the $99.00 HK parts mount on it.
Thats a very nice mount but I dont think I could spend that much for it.
I was lucky the guy included it with the gun.
If the cheap one brakes I will buy the $99.00 one for my other gun at that point.

I wish someone made a Choate type side folder for this. I would snap that up right away.

I love this gun!!

Check evilbay - do a search for side folding stocks - saw some for the GSG on there just the other day.

GSG stuff is for GSG, not HK MP5.
totally different gun.

Posted: 9/1/2012 6:36:36 PM EDT

[#46]

Just changed my place holder post on the first page so that it now has a list of hot links to other HK MP5 .22lr discussions. I hope these links help answer any questions yall might have.

Posted: 9/13/2012 6:37:23 AM EDT

[#47]

I bit the bullet and bought the $100 one. Installed in 4 minutes and is solid as a rock. It was worth the price to me to have a mount that was specifically designed for the MP5A5. My Aimpoint CompM2 does not co-witness with the iron sights but I am not concerned with that.

Steve

Posted: 9/13/2012 4:41:01 PM EDT

[#48]

I had my buddy mill off the radius to a flat on the 2 legs that were problems. Before that, I couldn't get it to lock down at all, even using clamps first.

In case anyone is wondering, those are not roll pins holding the legs on. They are tiny allen set screws that are removable. You can take them out, get the legs off for much easier modification. Just remember to locktite them back in.

I now have a good positive rail lock for my red dot!

Posted: 9/21/2012 7:11:36 AM EDT

[#49]

I was also curious about the SD model and if anyone is shooting this suppressed ? Can it be done and if so how? Does it replace the fake can or go on the end of it? Any pics would be helpful. Thanks

Posted: 9/30/2012 8:10:56 PM EDT

[#50]

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