Metal material of HK MP5 A5 .22LR?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Metal material of HK MP5 A5 .22LR?

Posted: 5/12/2017 1:39:37 PM EDT

Does anyone know what type of metal the HK MP5 A5 .22LR frame is made out of?

Aluminum? Steel?
https://www.cdnnsports.com/hk-mp5-a5-22lr-tactical-rimfire.html

Posted: 5/12/2017 7:22:14 PM EDT

[#1]

Pot metal.

Posted: 5/14/2017 10:01:30 PM EDT

[#2]

I have that exact rifle. Love it. I shot it today. I don't know what its made of. But glad I got it. Wardawg.

Posted: 5/14/2017 10:09:56 PM EDT

[#3]

Zamak 3 is what most of them are made of.

I don't know about that one specifically, but most are Zamak.

Which is literally the technical name for a certain type of pot metal.

Posted: 5/14/2017 10:11:25 PM EDT

[#4]

My NFA engraver is asking because he charges a different amount if he's engraving steel or aluminum.

Posted: 5/14/2017 10:14:48 PM EDT

[#5]

It's a Zinc alloy.

All you need to know about it.

https://www.dynacast.com

Posted: 5/22/2017 2:59:18 PM EDT

[#6]

ZAMAK 3 &/or 7.

It is a very suitable material for the application. My MP5-A5 plinker has more than 3,000 rounds through it without significant problems and minimal cleaning.

If you don't want to spend $300 for a very cool .22LR MP5 plinker, fee free to spend several thousand for something else HK with a buttstock.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Metal material of HK MP5 A5 .22LR?

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