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Originally Posted By EHilderbrand: I've been looking for the longer handguards since I've first seen these announced and I have not seen them anywhere. Also being their threaded 1/2-28 I'm not quite sure the approprite birdcage is going to be easy to come buy unless someone like KAK makes them. I did see that Gatewood Supply lists the handguards as a US made part at $58.99. From the pictures, I can't tell if they have the heat shield and they don't mention it. I sent them an e-mail but didn't hear back - so assume the answer is no. |
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What's the mag situation with the AP53? $80 each HK mags? Any idea on what the plastic Turkish mags will sell for? Will we see metal Turkish mags? I know you gotta pay to play and it is a cool gun. But $80 mags are a turn off for something that really isn't any better than an AR15 pistol. |
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Originally Posted By drobs: What's the mag situation with the AP53? $80 each HK mags? Any idea on what the plastic Turkish mags will sell for? Will we see metal Turkish mags? I know you gotta pay to play and it is a cool gun. But $80 mags are a turn off for something that really isn't any better than an AR15 pistol. Atlantic Firearms lists both MKE plastic mags (2 for $44) and MKE steel mags (2 for $89) - but both are out of stock with "more on the the way"..... |
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Originally Posted By rw66: Atlantic Firearms lists both MKE plastic mags (2 for $44) and MKE steel mags (2 for $89) - but both are out of stock with "more on the the way"..... Originally Posted By rw66: Originally Posted By drobs: What's the mag situation with the AP53? $80 each HK mags? Any idea on what the plastic Turkish mags will sell for? Will we see metal Turkish mags? I know you gotta pay to play and it is a cool gun. But $80 mags are a turn off for something that really isn't any better than an AR15 pistol. Atlantic Firearms lists both MKE plastic mags (2 for $44) and MKE steel mags (2 for $89) - but both are out of stock with "more on the the way"..... The AC-Unity mags are available for $20/ea now as well. Attached File Decent things in the thread here: https://www.ar15.com/forums/Armory/AC-Unity-HK33-93-mags/9-553920/ |
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Seriously buy a ProMag and try it, they've worked great in my older Vector 53 built on a MKE receiver. When I bought most of mine they were between $10~$15 on sale. If they can feed a full auto 53 then keeping up with a semi gun is no problem. Those Unity mags look worthwhile too. Now to bitch for a minute: 1 - why can't somebody pull the BCG out of one of these and show it to the world what along with a look at the rear of the receiver to show the blocking bar? 2 - why the hell does everybody list the barrel as chrome lined in their specs or vids? |
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I don't think the AP53 has been in stock anywhere yet. Yes, the Promags are good. As a bonus they work ok with a Podavatch U-loader, where the factory HK mags don't. One thing to note about the Promags is that sometimes the mag catch area on the mag needs to be extended in length a little. If your mag catch won't drop down in the groove in the mag all the way, removing some material with an x-acto knife will help. |
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For anyone who wants to stock up ahead of time, the MKE and Promags are available at Gunmag warehouse: https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-mke-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-translucent-polymer-magazine.html?avad=55963_f3f19e925 https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-mke-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-steel-magazine.html https://gunmagwarehouse.com/promag-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-black-polymer-magazine.html HK and 20 round Promag also available. |
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Originally Posted By triode: For anyone who wants to stock up ahead of time, the MKE and Promags are available at Gunmag warehouse: https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-mke-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-translucent-polymer-magazine.html?avad=55963_f3f19e925 https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-mke-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-steel-magazine.html https://gunmagwarehouse.com/promag-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-black-polymer-magazine.html HK and 20 round Promag also available. Polymer MKE now OOS. |
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Originally Posted By triode: For anyone who wants to stock up ahead of time, the MKE and Promags are available at Gunmag warehouse: https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-mke-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-translucent-polymer-magazine.html?avad=55963_f3f19e925 https://gunmagwarehouse.com/century-arms-mke-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-steel-magazine.html https://gunmagwarehouse.com/promag-hk-93-53-33-223-5-56-30-round-black-polymer-magazine.html HK and 20 round Promag also available. Thanks for sharing the mag links. I have a pile of 40rd Malaysian mags, plus a mix of HK and MKE 30rd mags that I have for my PTR C93. I may end up having to buy some of the clear MKE mags for the AP53 because all my existing mags were ill-fitting in my z43 (sold it along the way). Modifying them to fit the z43 would have made them fit very loosely in the c93 and I didn’t want to do that. |
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Originally Posted By Damon_23: Thanks for sharing the mag links. I have a pile of 40rd Malaysian mags, plus a mix of HK and MKE 30rd mags that I have for my PTR C93. I may end up having to buy some of the clear MKE mags for the AP53 because all my existing mags were ill-fitting in my z43 (sold it along the way). Modifying them to fit the z43 would have made them fit very loosely in the c93 and I didn’t want to do that. Sure thing. I also needed to do an order from HK Parts, so I picked up a couple of the Unity Tactical mags to test out (once the gun itself gets released.) |
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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS: We have been running the AP53 both suppressed and unsuppressed and can confirm the thread pattern is 1/2x28 , The AP53 is a gorgeous pistol and glad to finally get a chance to test one and a BIG Thank You to the MKE/ Century Arms team for making this happen ! https://atlanticfirearms.com/457066-atlantic_xl/mkecentury-ap53-pistol-.jpg |
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Originally Posted By fivepointoh: @ATLANTIC-FIREARMS what timeline are we looking at for these to be in stock? Just trying to make sure everything is squared away the moment these are posted so I don't miss the first batch. They are available now at AIM surplus. I'm waiting until some more details come out on carrier type and stock compatibility. |
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Originally Posted By apocalypserisin: I'm waiting until some more details come out on carrier type and stock compatibility. just my .02¢ |
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Originally Posted By fivepointoh: Just bought an RCM 300 BO barrel and locking piece  These would make for a perfect .300 BLK platform. I currently don't have anything in .300 BLK, but something like this has the perfect barrel length for it. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS: https://atlanticfirearms.com/457674-atlantic_xl/mkecentury-ap53-pistol-.jpg https://atlanticfirearms.com/457677-atlantic_xl/mkecentury-ap53-pistol-.jpg Can you test fire using a recoil spring assembly from a Zenith Z43P? I recall you have one in your reference collection. |
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Originally Posted By macloud: Sold out at AIM already. Were they ever in stock? I see dozens of vendors listing them as OOS on their sites in anticipation of there arrival (i.e. they were never in stock.) I check AIM right after the post above, and they were not in stock then. I keep checking Atlantic's listing as I would prefer to purchase from them. |
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Originally Posted By triode: Were they ever in stock? I see dozens of vendors listing them as OOS on their sites in anticipation of there arrival (i.e. they were never in stock.) I check AIM right after the post above, and they were not in stock then. I keep checking Atlantic's listing as I would prefer to purchase from them. Originally Posted By Six2Life: No, they were never in stock. |
Yep they were in stock at AIM, they told me so on their YouTube video in the comments section. I missed it, but hopefully Atlantic posts theirs soon or AIM restocks soon. Trying to figure out the stock situation since these are non buffered carriers.  I've got a knockoff KAC handguard, RCM 300BO barrel and LP on standby. Gonna pair it up with an Enticer S since it sounds like these run better with high back pressure cans. |
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Originally Posted By Damon_23: Same. I think I got the last one. Immediately went oos as soon as I refreshed their listing. Hope to have it in hand tomorrow. Originally Posted By Damon_23: Originally Posted By AZ5326X2: They were. I already got a shipping notification. Same. I think I got the last one. Immediately went oos as soon as I refreshed their listing. Hope to have it in hand tomorrow. |
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Originally Posted By ATLANTIC-FIREARMS: https://atlanticfirearms.com/457674-atlantic_xl/mkecentury-ap53-pistol-.jpg https://atlanticfirearms.com/457677-atlantic_xl/mkecentury-ap53-pistol-.jpg Well this photo dashes some hopes and dreams with the recoil spring assembly being tied into that end cap. |
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Originally Posted By Damon_23: That’s confusing Originally Posted By Damon_23: Originally Posted By EHilderbrand: Well this photo dashes some hopes and dreams with the recoil spring assembly being tied into that end cap. That’s confusing |
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Originally Posted By osprey21: It is, and it's got me wondering if that's not actually a 91/G3 back plate? Could be. Doesn’t look like the buffer in the hk33 stocks I’ve seen photos of (below). Just looks like a G3 stock buffer. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By osprey21: It is, and it's got me wondering if that's not actually a 91/G3 back plate? Otherwise, can't you remove the recoil rod if you really wanted by cutting out the mushroomed bit inside the end plate? ETA: Or use any buffered stock like the MKE A3 and just get an aftermarket recoil rod assembly like this: https://hkparts.net/rifle-smg-parts/hk-53-5-56-223-recoil-assembly-complete/ |
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I'm still a little confused... what you guys are saying is that the MKE HK33 style stock that AF is selling will not fit the AP53 without modifications? or at all? If true, that's a shame as I bought one of the stocks awhile ago in anticipation of these coming in the country - expecting a quick SBR conversion. |
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Originally Posted By rw66: I'm still a little confused... what you guys are saying is that the MKE HK33 style stock that AF is selling will not fit the AP53 without modifications? or at all? If true, that's a shame as I bought one of the stocks awhile ago in anticipation of these coming in the country - expecting a quick SBR conversion. Could be the incorrect photo shared above (maybe a G3 stock). Worst case, dremmel goes brrr and you can still use your HK33 stock. Or just get the separate recoil rod shared above. |
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Originally Posted By rw66: I'm still a little confused... what you guys are saying is that the MKE HK33 style stock that AF is selling will not fit the AP53 without modifications? or at all? If true, that's a shame as I bought one of the stocks awhile ago in anticipation of these coming in the country - expecting a quick SBR conversion. Additionally, since these guns have non-buffered bolt carriers, you'll want to make sure whatever stock you use has the buffer in it. HK changed designs through the years, sometimes they had a buffer built into the back of the carrier, and those guns used stocks with just a little rubber disk in them (like these ). And other times they used no buffer on the carrier and had it instead in the stock. |
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Originally Posted By rw66: I'm still a little confused... what you guys are saying is that the MKE HK33 style stock that AF is selling will not fit the AP53 without modifications? or at all? If true, that's a shame as I bought one of the stocks awhile ago in anticipation of these coming in the country - expecting a quick SBR conversion. Attached File |
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FWIW, one of the promo images show the 53 with an AR style buffer tube and SBA3 brace setup. I haven’t seen any good pics of the provided end cap, but if it’s threaded for a buffer tube, at least you can use that setup for testing before committing to a stamp. Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Damon_23: FWIW, one of the promo images show the 53 with an AR style buffer tube and SBA3 brace setup. I haven't seen any good pics of the provided end cap, but if it's threaded for a buffer tube, at least you can use that setup for testing before committing to a stamp. https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/113101/IMG_6783_png-3454253.JPG 
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Originally Posted By Damon_23: Same. I think I got the last one. Immediately went oos as soon as I refreshed their listing. Hope to have it in hand tomorrow. Originally Posted By Damon_23: Originally Posted By AZ5326X2: They were. I already got a shipping notification. Same. I think I got the last one. Immediately went oos as soon as I refreshed their listing. Hope to have it in hand tomorrow. Good to know these are becoming a reality. Thanks. |
Century imported MKE HK91 and HK33 rifles! They're here - the AP51 (7.62) and AP53 (5.56)!!! (Page 16 of 29)
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