HK MP5 with Geissele Trigger! Lee Sporting LS5 Review

Published on October 25, 2024
Duration: 14:31

This video reviews the Lee Sporting LS5 lower receiver for the HK MP5, highlighting its improvements over the standard MP5 platform. The LS5 lower allows for AR-style pistol grips, milspec safety selectors, and milspec triggers, significantly enhancing ergonomics and modularity. The review demonstrates how these upgrades enable faster manipulation and a more AR-like shooting experience, particularly with the Geissele SSP trigger and Radian safety selector.

Quick Summary

The Lee Sporting LS5 lower receiver transforms the HK MP5 by allowing the use of AR-style pistol grips, milspec safety selectors, and milspec triggers. This upgrade significantly enhances ergonomics and enables faster manipulation, making the MP5 operate as quickly as a standard AR-15.

Chapters

  1. 01:16MP5 Criticisms & LS5 Introduction
  2. 01:40LS5 Lower Features & Components
  3. 02:02Geissele SSP Trigger & Radian Selector
  4. 02:23LS5 Speed Comparison to AR15
  5. 03:38LS5 vs. AR15 Performance Drill
  6. 05:34Drill Results & Suppressor Issues
  7. 06:02AR15 Comparison (Proof Gear BP15)
  8. 08:13Ergonomic Feel Comparison
  9. 09:23Medium Range Engagement Test
  10. 10:06MP5 vs. AR15 Range Performance
  11. 11:12LS5 as a Major Improvement
  12. 11:57Weapon Lubrication with Jello Sauce
  13. 12:52LS5 for MP5K & Tyler's Work

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of the Lee Sporting LS5 lower for an HK MP5?

The LS5 lower significantly improves MP5 ergonomics by allowing the use of AR-style pistol grips, milspec safety selectors, and milspec triggers. This makes manipulation faster and more intuitive, comparable to an AR-15 platform.

Can the LS5 lower make an MP5 shoot as fast as an AR-15?

Yes, the LS5 lower aims to enable an MP5 to be operated as fast as a standard AR-15. By incorporating AR-compatible controls like a better trigger and safety selector, it addresses the slower manipulation often associated with the stock MP5.

What specific AR components can be used with the Lee Sporting LS5 lower?

The LS5 lower is designed to accept standard AR pistol grips, milspec safety selectors, and milspec triggers. This allows for extensive customization and performance upgrades, such as using a Geissele SSP trigger and a Radian safety selector.

Is the Lee Sporting LS5 lower available for different MP5 models?

Yes, Lee Sporting offers the LS5 lower receiver for both the full-size HK MP5 and the more compact MP5K variants. This provides the same ergonomic and modularity benefits across different MP5 platforms.

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