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4/27/2026 1:30:27 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lilMAC25][Edited] [#1]
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Originally Posted By FrankW134:
Got my gun back with the B&T barrel installed, all she needs now is a FRT...

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I’m flat broke, or I would already own a Lee Sporting lower with FRT.
4/27/2026 2:10:37 PM EDT
[Last Edit: RO73][Edited] [#2]
Need some advice. I added a few goodies to this already, but I want my optic to sit a bit higher. Is scalarworks the way to go?  Also, I have seen a few Ks with lights mounted. Can you share how you mounted your lights without an  Mlok handguard?


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4/27/2026 2:14:18 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RO73:
Need some advice. I added a few goodies to this already, but I want my optic to sit a bit higher. Is scalarworks the way to go?  Also, I have seen a few Ks with lights mounted. Can you share how you mounted your lights without an  Mlok handguard?


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I like scalarworks for a riser, but you might not be able to use it with that rail because of the wheel that they use, it's tall and might bump into the side of that very low profile rail.
4/27/2026 2:15:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
I like scalarworks for a riser, but you might not be able to use it with that rail because of the wheel that they use, it's tall and might bump into the side of that very low profile rail.
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Good point. I didn’t think about the wheel. Thanks.
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4/28/2026 9:54:12 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lilMAC25][Edited] [#5]
Another tall option is Unity tactical.

https://unitytactical.com/product/fast-mrds/
4/29/2026 9:55:52 PM EDT
[#6]
Joined the Clone club today.  



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4/29/2026 10:14:09 PM EDT
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4/30/2026 11:07:15 AM EDT
[Last Edit: lilMAC25][Edited] [#8]
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Originally Posted By RO73:
Need some advice. I added a few goodies to this already, but I want my optic to sit a bit higher. Is scalarworks the way to go?  Also, I have seen a few Ks with lights mounted. Can you share how you mounted your lights without an  Mlok handguard?


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For a light,
Something like this.

https://www.titantacticaldesigns.com/product/mp5k-handguard-scout-flashlight-mount

Or

https://gibbousoutfitters.com/products/fsm5-front-sight-mount-mp5?_pos=2&_sid=de67087be&_ss=r&variant=43853723730141


https://www.hkpro.com/threads/let-me-see-your-sp5k-mp5k-light-setups.578958/

Good thread on HKpro about this
4/30/2026 1:03:55 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By lilMAC25:

For a light,
Something like this.

https://www.titantacticaldesigns.com/product/mp5k-handguard-scout-flashlight-mount

Or

https://gibbousoutfitters.com/products/fsm5-front-sight-mount-mp5?_pos=2&_sid=de67087be&_ss=r&variant=43853723730141


https://www.hkpro.com/threads/let-me-see-your-sp5k-mp5k-light-setups.578958/

Good thread on HKpro about this
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@lilMAC25 This is exactly what I was looking for.  Thank you!  
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4/30/2026 1:17:53 PM EDT
[Last Edit: 20andOUT][Edited] [#10]
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Originally Posted By RO73:

Good point. I didn’t think about the wheel. Thanks.
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Originally Posted By RO73:
Originally Posted By D_Man:
I like scalarworks for a riser, but you might not be able to use it with that rail because of the wheel that they use, it's tall and might bump into the side of that very low profile rail.

Good point. I didn’t think about the wheel. Thanks.


The wheel works with a pretty thin rail, I don’t think you would have clearance issues



It doesn’t protrude much



The lower 1.57 mount was perfect as it was just high enough that the hood barely peaking i to the bottom of the sight picture but doesn’t obscure anything.
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4/30/2026 2:32:59 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By 20andOUT:


The wheel works with a pretty thin rail, I don’t think you would have clearance issues

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77352/IMG_2518-3755294.jpg

It doesn’t protrude much

https://www.ar15.com/media/mediaFiles/77352/IMG_2521-3755295.jpg

The lower 1.57 mount was perfect as it was just high enough that the hood barely peaking i to the bottom of the sight picture but doesn’t obscure anything.
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Thank you!  Off to spend more money
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5/1/2026 11:40:52 AM EDT
[Last Edit: SSeric02][Edited] [#12]
Got the approved Form 1 for my AP5 back the other day.

5/7/2026 7:19:57 PM EDT
[#13]
My G3 is done

Not fly enough to be halal....
5/9/2026 4:42:53 PM EDT
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5/10/2026 11:43:54 PM EDT
[#15]
Shot for the first time today (Form 1 approved a couple weeks ago). 150rds 115gr ball and Bureau-surplus 147gr Speer G2 JHP, in German and Turkish magazines.

Flawless.

I’m the second owner, and I blame recovering from a colonoscopy for the purchase. Has about 1k rds thru it before me and some small parts replaced with German parts. MKE stuff in the bag. Buttstock is MKE.

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Not too enamored with front sight though; it’s too much sight.

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Chilling with its cousin, a debanned ATI-import MKE AT-43 with buffered German buttstock:

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5/12/2026 3:00:46 AM EDT
[#16]
Just waiting on my trilug adapter at this point. 90 degree locker and magpul safety installed tonight (not pictured) MAC5K.  Going to run it hard and then see how things wear in before stocking up on mags and making it a SBR.

Question is if the Timney trigger is any good, as I've been debating one if it runs well.

5/13/2026 6:57:47 PM EDT
[#17]
I need honest feedback. I just got this UTG PRO handguard and I like it for the fact that I have rail space up top, and Mlok everywhere else. What are your thoughts on this?  


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5/13/2026 7:19:56 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RO73:
I need honest feedback. I just got this UTG PRO handguard and I like it for the fact that I have rail space up top, and Mlok everywhere else. What are your thoughts on this?  


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If you want the attachment space over the classic looks, they're good to go.
5/13/2026 7:51:14 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
If you want the attachment space over the classic looks, they're good to go.
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That’s the reason I bought it. Thank you. Now to find a smaller head for the Surefire.  
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5/13/2026 8:39:51 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By RO73:

That's the reason I bought it. Thank you. Now to find a smaller head for the Surefire.  
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Just know, being a turbo model body it won't accept the heads for the old primary-cell only models.
5/13/2026 8:45:54 PM EDT
[#21]
I WAS ISSUED THIS HK UMP40 IN 2001 AND CARRIED IT UNTIL I RETIRED IN 2025


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5/13/2026 9:54:13 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By D_Man:
Just know, being a turbo model body it won't accept the heads for the old primary-cell only models.
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That’s good to know. I may just swap this light for one of my other slimmer Surefires. Thank you 👍
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5/13/2026 11:44:57 PM EDT
[Last Edit: NorthPolar][Edited] [#23]
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Originally Posted By NorthPolar:
Just waiting on my trilug adapter at this point. 90 degree locker and magpul safety installed tonight (not pictured) MAC5K.  Going to run it hard and then see how things wear in before stocking up on mags and making it a SBR.

Question is if the Timney trigger is any good, as I've been debating one if it runs well.

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Slight update on mine, it works pretty well with the 90 degree locker in it but is still breaking in.  A fair number of fail to feeds in 200rds today suppressed and unsuppressed, but I'm pretty sure the bulk of those are mag related.  I'll troubleshoot it more later and see if I can sort it.  Otherwise, everything feels 100% so far.  I'll tear it down in a week or two and detail clean it to see if there's any weird wear.  No roller marks at least.

I might replace the mag release and paddle with HK parts when I order spare springs and misc parts.
5/14/2026 9:43:11 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By lilMAC25:
https://i.imgur.com/7bYi961.jpeg

My 3, left to right.
Special Weapons MP5k
Vector HK33 (possible home build)
Cohaire Arms MP5
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V93 after Ghillie did some work on it.
5/14/2026 10:30:29 PM EDT
[Last Edit: MagnusActual][Edited] [#25]
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5/18/2026 7:53:17 PM EDT
[#26]
Also got the MAC LMF handguard installed on my AP5. So far impressions are good.

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5/23/2026 7:50:05 AM EDT
[#27]
@MagnusActual

How do you like the new handguard?  How good is the flashlight?
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5/23/2026 7:51:57 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By TripleJ:
Also got the MAC LMF handguard installed on my AP5. So far impressions are good.

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@TripleJ

What suppressor are you running with the new handguard?  Looks like an R9
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5/23/2026 10:14:39 AM EDT
[#29]
Yes. Running an R9. I like the Handguard quite a bit. The light is adequate for my purposes. Durability will remain to be seen.
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5/23/2026 11:05:28 AM EDT
[Last Edit: MagnusActual][Edited] [#30]
@SideCharger

I actually like it a lot

5/24/2026 6:46:30 PM EDT
[Last Edit: JABORL][Edited] [#31]
Thanks for the information, guys.  I'm om the waiting list for one.   I also have YHM R9 and have wanted the hanguard with the flashlight, but didn't pay $500 for it, and it wouldn't work with a suppressor.
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5/26/2026 7:40:55 PM EDT
[#32]
I've ordered a Century AP5 SD Pistol and want to try it with my YHM R9 after break in with 124g NATO ammo.
I've read they can be sensitive to bullet shape. What 147g 9MM should I use when suppressed?
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5/27/2026 2:51:06 AM EDT
[#33]
If you have the r9

Buy the HD 3 lug mount from battlehawk or tombstone

https://yhm.net/suppressor-accessories/hd-3-lug-hub-adapter-yhm-2050/
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5/27/2026 10:28:49 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By kbi:
If you have the r9

Buy the HD 3 lug mount from battlehawk or tombstone

https://yhm.net/suppressor-accessories/hd-3-lug-hub-adapter-yhm-2050/
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I'll look into it, thanks.
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5/28/2026 1:51:41 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By Hanz:
I've ordered a Century AP5 SD Pistol and want to try it with my YHM R9 after break in with 124g NATO ammo.
I've read they can be sensitive to bullet shape. What 147g 9MM should I use when suppressed?
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I have a ap5sd that eats everything i have thrown at it.  147 hst, winchester 147 and ammo inc stealth i think 155gr, steel case 115 and cheapo monarch brass 115.

I did zero break in, just sprayed with clp, attached my r9 and started blasting away.  Almost 1k rounds so far with no malfunctions at all.  

YMMV
5/28/2026 3:41:54 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By LineHaul:


I have a ap5sd that eats everything i have thrown at it.  147 hst, winchester 147 and ammo inc stealth i think 155gr, steel case 115 and cheapo monarch brass 115.

I did zero break in, just sprayed with clp, attached my r9 and started blasting away.  Almost 1k rounds so far with no malfunctions at all.  

YMMV
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I'm hoping for the same. Thank you.
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5/28/2026 5:37:33 PM EDT
[#37]
AP5 Navy SBR with an MKE A3 stock.

5/28/2026 9:46:33 PM EDT
[#38]
Watched the movie 6 Days last week, and needed to scratch that MP5 itch

Got her tested at the range today and all 150 rds of FMJs ran fine.  I was quite surprised at how accurate this thing is albeit its trigger is atrociously bad.  It is time for a Timney trigger pack.

Thanks to your recommendations, I picked up Mora Arms 20 and 30 rds magazines, they are nice and functioned 100%.

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5/28/2026 10:31:46 PM EDT
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5/29/2026 5:57:19 PM EDT
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My MKE AP5-SD, just picked up today and already submitted a form 1 for it.
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With a cheap RDS and a YHM R9
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6/1/2026 5:06:15 PM EDT
[Last Edit: lilMAC25][Edited] [#41]
V93 with slim Green forearm and Magpul grip pod



Not 100% sure I’ll stick with the slim forearm (I love having the option though!), but I like the magpul grip for sure.
6/5/2026 2:02:31 PM EDT
[Last Edit: bravo5two][Edited] [#42]
Added Titan claw mount and Mechanik MO3 dot and replaced the trigger pack with Timney.

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5 shots @ 25 yds and 5 more at 50 yds, resting on tripod (front is too short to clamp in the BOG Deathgrip).  115 gr Magtech steel case.

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6/6/2026 7:33:41 PM EDT
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Just picked up the PTR P9C today. TBH I don't really know what I got, but the price was solid and been meaning to grab one. Love the RAL-8000.
6/8/2026 10:25:25 AM EDT
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6/10/2026 10:47:11 PM EDT
[#45]
Put more rounds through the 53 this weekend. Such a soft shooter with the new locking piece, rollers, and the Griffin can.

AP53 SBR with Recce 5 at 100yds
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6/10/2026 11:13:29 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By southerncross:
Put more rounds through the 53 this weekend. Such a soft shooter with the new locking piece, rollers, and the Griffin can.

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What Griffin can are you running? I stuck a Polonium on mine

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6/10/2026 11:31:35 PM EDT
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Originally Posted By HK94dude:


What Griffin can are you running? I stuck a Polonium on mine

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Recce 5. Its their new additive manufacturing can with no barrel length restrictions.
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6/17/2026 12:25:59 AM EDT
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6/17/2026 11:46:56 AM EDT
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Originally Posted By CaptShiess:
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How do you like the ultra low profile dot?
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6/17/2026 9:15:15 PM EDT
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How do you like the ultra low profile dot?
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Originally Posted By southerncross:
Originally Posted By CaptShiess:
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How do you like the ultra low profile dot?


I think it depends on your stock.  With the A2 or the b&t folder it’s an excellent sight with full co-witness.  I’ve also put in a g3 style rear sight so the “v” makes it so the rear sight is completely out of the way to just use the dot.  Cool setup in some situations.

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