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Posted: 2/27/2011 12:32:19 PM EDT
| I was looking at trying to get a hold of a MP5 Clone, and I was wondering what the opinions are on the board about a reliable clone. I was looking at Atlantic Firearms and they have quite the selection, the only company that I am familiar with is Vector Arms, I was wondering about Turner Fabrications good, bad, or indifferent? Is there a big difference between the MP5 clone or a V94 MP5 clone???? |
| I have a Vector MP5 SBR, MP5K PDW SBR, 51 SBR, 53 SBR, V93, and a couple of their AKs. They have all run perfectly out of the box. I would have no issues with Vector Arms. The only real complaint I have ever heard is their finishes are not the best, but mine have held up well. |
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Check out the Coharie guns on the "Sturmgewehr Semi-Auto Market Board". Myself & friends have purchased Coharies from DJ Firearms.
Turner seems to have a good rep from what I've read but I've never handled one of his builds. My understanding is Mike Turner works for Todd at SW/Coharie. Dakota Tactical is another custom builder that has some great looking pieces out there. Lets just say I'm not a big fan of Vectors but the couple of 51's I've shot ran good, never played with their 9mm's. |
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I have a Vector MP5 SBR, MP5K PDW SBR, 51 SBR, 53 SBR, V93, and a couple of their AKs. They have all run perfectly out of the box. I would have no issues with Vector Arms. The only real complaint I have ever heard is their finishes are not the best, but mine have held up well. same here, I have their MP5K PDW SBR and 53 SBR. I didn't need to change out any parts to make them run 100 percent like others, both function out of the box with every brand of ammo I fed it from the cheap alum. case BRAZER, WOLF on up. as for mags, the MP5 has no issues with curved or straight mags . as for finish, I have no complaint about them, it held up very well. |
Take a look at Dakota Tactical. The D54P is a very high quality MP5 clone. 
http://www.ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=6&f=9&t=336715 |
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I'm just fine with the Coharie's and Vector's:
I have a Coharie MP5 SBR clone that I love but it still occationally has a FTE Demon that arises ..... My Vector mp5k SBR runs 100% (per the seller, 8 months into the 2x transfers) I just picked up a Vector 53 SBR that is approx 4 years old and is still NIB. Looks great, but haven't shot it yet. I have a Coharie MP5k-FS incoming. (Soon to be SBR'd).. The Coharie's are $1100-1400, the Vector's run $1800 or so, Dakota Tactical & Turner Fab seem to be the best (finish and problem free out of the box) but run approx 2400.00. For me, I'll stick with the Coharie and spend a little if needed, to relace a part or two. |
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Mike Turner - Turner Fabrications Inc. - Arizona
One of the best builders in the industry par none. Do your self a favor and contact all the others they are referring to on this site and ask a couple simple questions? How many different make and models have they built based on the MP5 platform? Then contact mike Mike Turner - He has literally done a thousand - look at that number again " Over a thousand" with every type of weapons kit ever manufactured US, Malayan, POF and German. Mike doesn't really fish on the boards from what I've noticed. Do yourself a favor and contact him. I have had weapons built by many different HK smiths and for this platform he is the go to guy. |
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Turner fab built my mp10 clone and did an excellent job. Started with a new hk factory 10mm barrel and a vector/cohaire 40 kit. Need a different trunion and he suggested a different fake supressor that needed some mods (no NFA in IA) Communication was A+ the whole way and the gun runs like a champ.
I also have had Ghillie build me a 93 clone and would use him again without hesitation. |
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Coharie is still making them? I bought one of their HK94 clones back in 2007 when they were allegedly 'getting out of the business.' They are selling off the last 25 or so guns , then no more. Primarily because the hk lawsuit. Parts are also drying up it seems. |
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I see a few Coharies over on Sturm - this intrigues me as I had emailed them and was told they were done with 9mm guns. I want an MP5 clone in a bad way, too. The prices just frustrate me. ETA: I decided to sell off a couple of guns and go for it. I have an email out to a few folks.  |
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I think Coharie (Bailey) has been going "out of buiz" and making his "last 25 guns/receivers" abouit 500 guns ago. At least for the last couple of years.  I think he gets alot of people to bite that way. Just MHO.the newest rumor is that he will still be making barrelled upper receivers |
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For $1,080 you can get a CA89 pistol. So far, no problems with mine, but there haven't been too many rounds put through it:
http://www.baltimorecs.com/older/ca89-01.jpg |
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For $1,080 you can get a CA89 pistol. So far, no problems with mine, but there haven't been too many rounds put through it: http://www.baltimorecs.com/older/ca89-01.jpg Where would I start looking for one of these for that price? How is reputable to deal with? Thanks! |
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For $1,080 you can get a CA89 pistol. So far, no problems with mine, but there haven't been too many rounds put through it: http://www.baltimorecs.com/older/ca89-01.jpg Where would I start looking for one of these for that price? How is reputable to deal with? Thanks! This is the email I got from Wendy @ Coharie, back in Nov. If they dont have any left, then check w/DJFirearms in PA. He also lists some on the Sturm board. –––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Please see below for what we have left of the Coharie Arms 9mm inventory. I have also included a link to Coharie Arms website so you can see pictures of our product if you haven't already seen them. Also see attached our ad in shotgun news 9-20-10. http://www.coharie-arms.com/products.html We have the following left in inventory: 9mm Semi-Auto CA94 Std Rifle: $950.00 plus $35.00 shipping (less than 25) CA94/93 Handguard Rifle: $950.00 plus $35.00 shipping (less than 20) CA94 FS Rifle: $1,020.00 plus $35.00 shipping (less than 25) CA89 Pistol: $1,020.00 plus $45.00 shipping (less than 15) CA89k Short Pistol: $1,150.00 plus $45.00 shipping (less than 10) CA53 AR Pistol: $1,225.00 plus $45.00 shipping (less than 10) NFA Semi-Auto CA94 SBR w/telestock: $1,600.00 plus $45.00 shipping (less than 25) CA89k PDW SBR w/Side Folding Stock: $1,700.00 plus $45.00 shipping (less than 10) CA94 SD SBR Rifle w/Telestock: $2,100.00 plus $45.00 shipping (less than 25) CA94 SD SBR Rifle w/Fixed Stock: $1,925.00 plsu $45.00 shippping (less than 25) Vector 40 cal parts kit (receiver and kit minus firing pin) V94-40 parts kit $535.00 plus $25.00 shipping V89-40 parts kit $525.00 plus $25.00 shipping V94-40 SD parts kit $825.00 plus $25.00 shipping There are about 200 kits left between the 3 models. All inventory is first come, first serve basis as this is the final inventory of the 9mm roller lock system guns that Coharie is producing. If you are interested in purchasing, please contact us Tactical Weapons at (480) 830-5652 to place an order. Our fax number is (480) 223-6361 to have dealers send their ffl's to us for transfers. They can also email us at [email protected] if they prefer. Regards, Wendy TWTA |
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They are selling off the last 25 or so guns , then no more. Primarily because the hk lawsuit. Parts are also drying up it seems. Funny, that's exactly what I was told when I bought mine three years ago. Well if you had H&K breathing down your neck, you'd probably stick to that story as long as you could too. As long as they stay in the "going out of business, sell off our remaining inventory" status, they can stay somewhat under the radar. And we all win. |
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For $1,080 you can get a CA89 pistol. So far, no problems with mine, but there haven't been too many rounds put through it: http://www.baltimorecs.com/older/ca89-01.jpg Dude! You are not helping me here... 
I would love to onw one of these in .40 cal... Now i have to hunt down a German parts kit and send it to TUrner Fab for a pistol build, then register it as an SBR, then get a registered sear... DAMN YOU, DAMN YOU ALL!!!
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I sold my SP89 years ago and missed it ever since,I need to get a clone 89 and maybe a full size and sell my 9mm AR and UZI My story has come full circle. Back in 2001?. I bought a HK94 SBR, later sold it to help finance a mp5 sear gun, got a little bored w/it and sold it. missed the platform so I built up a 5" 9mm SBR AR. It was in no way as smooth as the roller guns. Saw a mp5 clone and picked it up, then had to have the "K", etc.. Currently at 4 HK/Clone hosts and a sear in my future.. |
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