compuvette said:
Well guys, I finally had to come to terms with my desire to own an MP5. I kept trying to tell myself I didn't need one....., But I finally gave in. Anyway, I traded my micro and my mini for it (I have another mini in the works anyway). It's a Flemming sear conversion of an SP89 into an MP5K-PDW. What do you think?
Compuvette, You have exceptional taste
I love it! Actually, I have an S&H sear gun that is very similar. Volmer did the work on the host. I prefer the straight mag on the 'K' because it's easier to get my big hands around the foregrip.
I take it that Navy 3 lug is also threaded. Is the thread protector knurled or smooth? I can't fit a flash hider or suppressor on mine b/c it's knurled. I'm going to get a smooth one from Gemtech when I buy a Raptor. Hopefully, the color will match.
I like to have spare parts for the guns I own and have found the K/PDW to be a bit tough to find reasonably priced parts for. You'll probably want a #28 locking piece if you will use a suppressor (HK includes a tech sheet with the piece that explains why this is important to the gun's longivity). Cheapest I've found is $125 from McDonald Tactical. The F/A bolt carrier and PDW barrels are expensive as well. Fortunately, the bolt head is the same as a standard MP5.
H&K isn't making the metal MG's anymore in Germany or the UK. From what I hear, they sub those orders out. Maylasia for most MP5 production IIRC.
I really like the looks of the K and PDW with the 3-pos & 4-pos ambi lowers. Curt Higgins and Terry Dyer will C/P and mod those packs for your sear if you're interested. Shoot me a PM if you want to go that route because there are some p's and q's to watch out for legality-wise with the burst packs.
I've had a couple of guys tell me their biggest regret was selling their PDW. The person I bought mine from has a standing offer to buy it back (ain't going to happen!). You have a fine weapon there that I'm sure you'll be very happy with for a long time!