What kind of MP5 to get?

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - What kind of MP5 to get?

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:52:05 AM EDT

I really would like to get an HK type MP5. I do want a decent quality weapon not junk.

And before anybody starts jumping on me for wanting one, it is just for a fun plinker. hich
Thanks

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:53:29 AM EDT

[#1]

i believe MP5's are running aroud $15,000 now.

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:53:30 AM EDT

[#2]

You cant buy an MP5 unless youre in a class III state. Youre talking about HK94s and clones.

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:53:31 AM EDT

[#3]

This is all you can get(if you can actually find one) without going NFA.

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:56:23 AM EDT

[#4]

As short as you want, IF you pay the $200.00 for the tax stamp.
Right now, a MP 5 (select fire) is going for about $14000.00 - $16000.00, in 9mm.
If you could find a transferable in .40 S&W, that would be about $25000.00 due to the 86 ban.

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:56:42 AM EDT

[#5]

I saw an nfa for 15k or a 94 for $4500 on gunbroker

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:57:39 AM EDT

[#6]

Ohio Rapidfire is building quality HK clones. Heck, I'm gonna get a reciever from him to build my MP5SD host gun up with for my HK sear. I currently own a MP5K with a Flemming sear. Way fun! Yes, a real MP5 is getting up to about $15K.

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:57:53 AM EDT

[#7]

You can get a HK94 for around $4000 or a little less. Then you could SBR it on a Form 1 and have a semi-auto copy of a MP5 for less than $5k. This is a great "plinker" and is a lot of fun with a suppressor (silencer) attached.

A real MP5 will run $13k+.

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:59:11 AM EDT

[#8]

I guess I should have been more specific. I don't want a full auto MP5. I want a semi-auto that looks like it because I don't have $10,000+ to spend on it. As for barrel lenght...isn't there a way to legally shorten the barrel if you get something from the ATF?

Thanks for all the quick replies

Posted: 9/10/2004 11:59:51 AM EDT

[#9]

Quoted:
I guess I should have been more specific. I don't want a full auto MP5. I want a semi-auto that looks like it because I don't have $10,000+ to spend on it. As for barrel lenght...isn't there a way to legally shorten the barrel if you get something from the ATF?

Thanks for all the quick replies

No.
Well yea. But you will have an SBR and still have to pay $200 and have a Form 4.

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:00:42 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
As for barrel lenght...isn't there a way to legally shorten the barrel if you get something from the ATF?

Thanks for all the quick replies

yes, a SBR tax stamp. $200

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:03:08 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
isn't there a way to legally shorten the barrel if you get something from the ATF?

Yes - it's called and SBR Tax Stamp. Costs $200 plus a bunch of paperwork.

And the rifle can't leave the state unless you notify the BATF in advance - in writing (that's of course assuming your state allows NFA firearms).

Unless you're willing to go through that hassle ($200 is nothing - considering the clone will cost your $1200 or so) you must have a minium barrel length of 16".

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:12:50 PM EDT

[#12]

Just get an airsoft

Did i just say that

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:16:40 PM EDT

[#13]

Yea, go SBR. Heck Todd at Ohio RF will SBR it for you and send it to your SOT. Just gotta buy it on a form 4 then. Don't know if PA is an NFA state, though.

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:18:46 PM EDT

[#14]

What kind of MP5? Any damn kind you want now!

*dance*

Quoted:
Don't know if PA is an NFA state, though.

We are.

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:20:00 PM EDT

[#15]

PA is a NFA state. I checked.

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:25:09 PM EDT

[#16]

Quoted:
I guess I should have been more specific. I don't want a full auto MP5. I want a semi-auto that looks like it because I don't have $10,000+ to spend on it. As for barrel lenght...isn't there a way to legally shorten the barrel if you get something from the ATF?

Thanks for all the quick replies

You are looking at a HK94 (figure $5,000) and making a SBR on a Form 1 (add $200 tax stamp and a couple hundred for gunsmithing).

FYI, ALL transferrable MP5s began as HK94s. They were converted prior to 1986 by registered sear or registered receiver Title 2 conversion. I don't think a single pre1968 import of a genunine transferrable MP5 exists.

Also be wary of clones. Even if SW (or one of the SW shell companies) didn't make it they are still using the same parts.

Suppossedly POF USA will soon offer US made 90 series receivers. These won't be quite as good as factory German but they will be a LOT better than the current US made stuff. Then combined with a POF MP5 part kit (or German if you can find it) and a few US made (prefferable non critical to performance) parts for 922r compliance you can have a decent gun.

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:25:53 PM EDT

[#17]

Your talking about dropping a lot of money for a plinking gun..Perhaps you mean a 94?
Don't buy a Bobcat, even if they pay you to take it, Same with Vulcan.
If you don't buy Ohio Rapid Fire then.....

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:30:59 PM EDT

[#18]

I was just at Ohio Rapid Fire's Site. Who manufacturers their guns? What is the quality like.

Posted: 9/10/2004 12:32:12 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
I was just at Ohio Rapid Fire's Site. Who manufacturers their guns? What is the quality like.

Just do a search here.. They build em up. And if you need more go to www.1919a4.com and read about how ORF does the 1919. He is pretty much the cats ass right now for clones...

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