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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:05:15 PM EDT
MP5 sized gun with a bit more bang
   Heckler & Koch HK53  H&K's Middle Child: The HK33 and HK53 in 5.56mm |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:07:50 PM EDT
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... a buddy of mine has one, it's a kick to shoot
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:09:20 PM EDT
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I have a clone. I like it.
Trigger is turrrible tho. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:10:27 PM EDT
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I have a vector SBR.
Agree, it's pretty awesome. If you have a penchant for the pre-89 Euro guns, it's a "must have." |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:14:58 PM EDT
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I have a Vector V53 Clone.
I dropped a Franklin BFS 3 Binary into mine. They are a crowd pleaser. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:17:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:18:12 PM EDT
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Cool gun. Mags can be $$$ or crappy.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:22:06 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:22:19 PM EDT
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I want one of the PTR 308 8" pistols so bad.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:23:05 PM EDT
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Also, while we are on the subject of cool roller stuff:
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:23:14 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Cool gun. Mags can be $$$ or crappy. I bit the bullet and bought about 12 of the off GB for about $50 a piece. I figured if I am owning the rifle, then I need to at least stock up and have enough to run it. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:23:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Mine uses AR mags!https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/53356/20160925_222729_jpg-1379144.JPG PTR? SW? Bobcat? |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:24:06 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a clone. I like it. Trigger is turrrible tho. Yep. It's a cool looking, decently accurate, 40 year old gun with no decent safety/selector, horrible trigger, and no bolt hold open. This is coming from an HK fan boy of sorts. It's a cool range toy, but an AR15 kicks its ass every time in reliability, ergonomics, weight, accuracy. and cleaning/maintenance/armorer upkeep. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:24:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryYeah I wish 
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:32:09 PM EDT
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Before I bought my HK MP5A3, I was looking into them. That was back in the early 90's when I bought my MP5 for only $2,700. I couldn't find any HK53's for sale back then, otherwise I might have bought one instead of that MP5. I later traded that MP5 on my Colt M16A1 (plus some cash from the buyer to make up the disparity). It's too late now as even the MP5 sells for about $30,000 and the HK53 probably sells for $35-$40,000. I'll stick with my cheaper Colt M16A1. I did scratch that HK roller locked rifle itch by buying a PTR 91. That's as much money as I'm willing to spend on any of those type firearms. I'm down to $30,000 left in my home mortgage. I'd rather pay off the house - in less than 10 years - than buy an HK53.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:34:30 PM EDT
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I love my HK53 clone. It's a lot of fun to shoot. Suppresses well. Satisfying HK bolt slap. Folding stock makes for a very compact weapon. Great backpack rifle. The AR15 is a great 5.56 weapon, but this is a fun alternative. Especially if you invest in a HK registered sear.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:34:52 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryNow that is cool. How much did that set you back? $45,000? |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 2:59:41 PM EDT
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It's been my grail gun since I was a kid. There's just something special about it.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:10:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI mean for like an extra inch you can go to a swappable barrel.  |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:13:51 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:24:25 PM EDT
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Not to hijack the thread but what are pristine HK 91s worth lately.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:25:18 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I mean for like an extra inch you can go to a swappable barrel. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/jNTxAx.jpg Man that's such a nice looking blaster |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:33:34 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Man that's such a nice looking blaster This thread may give you a gun boner that lasts more than an hour
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:36:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: This thread may give you a gun boner that lasts more than an hour I might be looking for some inspiration 
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Posted: 4/21/2020 3:44:23 PM EDT
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My son has a couple of upgraded C93s. I believe he's think of going the SBR route on one of them.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:00:19 PM EDT
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HK53s are nice guns and generally more reliable than an AR15/M16 of a similar barrel length. I am not sure how practical either are with 5.56 out of an ~8" barrel, but they sure are fun and put out an impressive fireball at night if you remove the flash hider.
I have a Vector V53 I turned into a SBR years ago and a TSC built SBR which was made from a German HK93 and HK53 parts kit which is currently in transfer to me. Good luck with your 53 300BLK build. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:10:38 PM EDT
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Quoted: MP5 sized gun with a bit more bang Heavy as fuck compared to an AR15/M16 with short barrels and modern "pistol stock". Mags are heave af compared to AR mags. You can buy 10 AR's for the price of 1 HK53. Great gun but not worth it, except as a collector level type gun to shoot. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:11:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Heavy as fuck compared to an AR15/M16 with short barrels and modern "pistol stock". Mags are heave af compared to AR mags. You can buy 10 AR's for the price of 1 HK53. Great gun but not worth it, except as a collector level type gun to shoot. Interesting It certainly feels lighter than my similarly equipped MK18 |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:14:52 PM EDT
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53 and 33 are better with PMAGs (and full-auto).
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:43:18 PM EDT
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Ah fuck it, IN on page 1...
 Attached FileI was tempted to do a 51 clone/homage, but ended up doing a G3K clone/homage... |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:47:45 PM EDT
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Quoted: Interesting It certainly feels lighter than my similarly equipped MK18 The HK53 alot of the weight is in the bigger/heavier BCG, steel receiver, and steel FCG and trigger box vs. a primarily aluminum and polymer back end on the MK18 with a lighter profile M16 BGC. The original 30rd steel HK33 series mags are build like a brick shithouse. The 40rd aluminum Maylay mags are much lighter (but not not as light as a PMAG or Alum STANAG mag) |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:50:22 PM EDT
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I still have a hardon for a V51 Sbr.
They are always sold out when I have the money to throw away...... Right now they are in stock
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Posted: 4/21/2020 4:56:31 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I still have a hardon for a V51 Sbr. They are always sold out when I have the money to throw away...... Right now they are in stock IMNSHO, get a PTR pistol and eForm1 it - 35 day turnaround vs a year on the Form4 for a factory SBR... https://www.atlanticfirearms.com/products/ptr-51p-pdw-308-pistol-w-paddle-mag-release |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:00:32 PM EDT
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A buddy of mine has a short barrelled HK93. I think its a clone, but its fun to shoot. I look forward to the build thread.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:02:47 PM EDT
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I have a registered receiver dual push pin HK53
both @jbntex and @Texas_Infidel have most likely fired my transferable machine gun at some point in the past 2 decades... |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:04:23 PM EDT
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shiity pic
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:05:01 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I mean for like an extra inch you can go to a swappable barrel. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/jNTxAx.jpg Quote HistoryQuoted: I mean for like an extra inch you can go to a swappable barrel. https://imagizer.imageshack.com/v2/1024x768q90/924/jNTxAx.jpg OMG OMG DO WANT |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:05:49 PM EDT
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:13:27 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: This thread may give you a gun boner that lasts more than an hour I might be looking for some inspiration https://i.imgur.com/nTPMAxEh.jpg Let me be first to acknowledge that it will be a 300 black out. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:32:40 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Too cool |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:34:28 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Let me be first to acknowledge that it will be a 300 black out. 
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:39:00 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Yep. It's a cool looking, decently accurate, 40 year old gun with no decent safety/selector, horrible trigger, and no bolt hold open. This is coming from an HK fan boy of sorts. It's a cool range toy, but an AR15 kicks its ass every time in reliability, ergonomics, weight, accuracy. and cleaning/maintenance/armorer upkeep. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:42:52 PM EDT
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Quoted: MP5 sized gun with a bit more bang When I bought my first HK sear I considered having it put into a 9mm host. Then I thought, "Fuck it - lets go completely stupid" and bought a Flemming HK51 host. Same size as an MP5, but in 308. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:45:20 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: The 53 is ~1lbs heavier than a 10" short barrel M16. However for me the weight balance is different as on a MK18 most of the weight feels more forward as the barrel is longer by 2" and their is probably a metal rail system and gas block hanging off the end. The HK53 alot of the weight is in the bigger/heavier BCG, steel receiver, and steel FCG and trigger box vs. a primarily aluminum and polymer back end on the MK18 with a lighter profile M16 BGC. The original 30rd steel HK33 series mags are build like a brick shithouse. The 40rd aluminum Maylay mags are much lighter (but not not as light as a PMAG or Alum STANAG mag) Yeah that's probably why I feel that way I also forgot my MK18 has a Elcan on it Its heavy AF when set up all the wayWith same accessories minus the Elcan the 53 does feel lighter to me but perhaps that's due to balance like you mention |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:48:17 PM EDT
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I've been so tempted over the years to pick up one as a host for my sear, but have never gotten around to it. I did get a MM23ek though...
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Posted: 4/21/2020 5:58:23 PM EDT
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I like roller locked guns
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Posted: 4/21/2020 6:13:38 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have a registered receiver dual push pin HK53 Dual push pin? As in two push pins for the rear receiver block? Or one for the rear receiver block, and one for the front of the trigger pack? @hrt4me |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 6:19:05 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: That and the HK32 are both pretty cool https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/43372/image-hk32k_jpg-1379387.JPG Definitely want an HK53. Definitely not willing to part with the cash it would take to get one. I did have a PTR-32. Those are built on a standard PTR receiver - which is larger and heavier than it needs to be for the 7.62x39 (since their standard receiver is built to handle .308 recoil). On the plus side, it took standard AK mags. |
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Posted: 4/21/2020 6:19:53 PM EDT
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33K Clone
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Posted: 4/21/2020 10:06:35 PM EDT
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First center-fire rifle I ever shot.
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Posted: 4/21/2020 10:09:39 PM EDT
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Quote History |
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