Zenith/MKE MP5 and HK93 Clones | SHOT 2017

Elliott Delp provides an expert review of the Century Arms AP5-P, an MKE-manufactured MP5-K clone. He highlights its $1500 price point, 5.75-inch cold hammer-forged barrel, and included accessories like an SB Tactical brace and Holosun optic. While praising its fun factor and reliability as a PCC, Delp critiques the safety selector and trigger.

The Springfield Armory Kuna is compared to the H&K MP5 (SP5), both utilizing a roller-delayed blowback system. The Kuna offers modern AR-style ergonomics, ambidextrous controls, and a 6-inch barrel for $999, while the MP5 features a classic design, 8.9-inch barrel, and a softer recoil impulse for over $2,000. Both performed reliably suppressed and unsuppressed, with the Kuna being flatter shooting and the MP5 having a gentler recoil.

This review highlights the JP Enterprises JP5 as a top-tier pistol caliber carbine, emphasizing its unique roller-delayed blowback system that significantly reduces recoil. Expert instructor Honest Outlaw demonstrates how tuning the bolt carrier and spring, combined with a specialized brake, can achieve virtually zero recoil, making it exceptionally fast to shoot. The JP5 also boasts AR-platform controls and Glock magazine compatibility, offering superior ergonomics and ammunition availability over traditional designs like the MP5.

This review of the Schmeisser DRS 9 highlights its unique features, drawing comparisons to the iconic MP5 while emphasizing its AR compatibility. The presenter, a hobbyist, showcases the firearm's roller-delayed system for reduced recoil, reversible charging handle, and its ability to accept standard AR pistol grips and triggers. The use of Glock magazines and the inclusion of a bolt catch are also noted as significant advantages.

This video provides a direct comparison between the Heckler & Koch MP5 and UMP9, highlighting their distinct operating mechanisms (roller lock vs. direct blowback) and common calibers. The content, presented by FrenchGunGuy, includes a live-fire demonstration at an outdoor range, offering insights into the practical performance of these well-known submachine guns. The video also promotes educational opportunities with the Sonoran Desert Institute (SDI).

This video showcases the Exigent Defense PointMan 9 suppressor on an MP5, highlighting its effectiveness with 147-grain subsonic 9mm ammunition. Demonstrations include both full-auto and semi-auto firing, emphasizing sound reduction and controlled fire. The content is presented by a representative from Shark Coast Tactical, indicating a high level of authority.

This TFBTV episode identifies the top 5 most reliable firearms across different categories: Glock (handgun), Uzi (SMG), Mauser 98 (bolt-action), Remington 870 (shotgun), and Galil (self-loading rifle). The selections prioritize mechanical simplicity, proven track records, and resilience in harsh conditions, often outperforming more complex designs. The video highlights specific features contributing to their reliability, such as the Uzi's single moving part and the Galil's robust construction.

This review highlights five hilariously impractical firearms for concealed carry. It details the slow, complex loading of black powder firearms, the impractical size of the Mauser C96 and full-size .22 pistols for concealment, and the dangerous accidental discharge flaw in the Type 94 Nambu. The video emphasizes that while historically significant, these guns are unsuitable for modern self-defense.

The Ruger Mini-14 offers distinct advantages over the AR-15, including a lower profile, better stock trigger on modern variants, superior maneuverability with folding stocks, a longer sight radius, and a cleaner piston operating system. Modern Mini-14s also boast improved accuracy (around 2 MOA), cold hammer-forged barrels for durability, and optional all-stainless construction for corrosion resistance. While the AR-15 remains more modular and generally cheaper, the Mini-14 excels in specific areas.

This TFBTV episode reviews five excellent surplus rifles available for under $500, focusing on historical significance and affordability. Featured firearms include the Lee Enfield, Yugoslavian Mauser 98, Swiss K31, MAS 49/56, and a debate between the SKS and Mosin Nagant for the final spot. The discussion highlights unique actions, historical context, and the availability of surplus ammunition.