Heckler & Koch MP5KA1

Description

German Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) have produced some of the worlds most well known and reliable post-war weapons.

Designed in the late 1960’s, the original MP5 Submachine Gun (SMG) was chambered for the standard 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge, a caliber in wide use throughout NATO.

The basic model was made available with either a fixed or retractable buttstock, with countless variations to follow.

Developed in the 1970’s, the two most well known variations are this one (the MP5K), which is the shortened barrel/carbine model. This A1 version has a foregrip in lieu of a handguard and fitted with low profile blade sights to allow easy concealment for use with close protection officers/covert agencies etc. Along with the MP5SD, which is fitted with an integrated suppressor and is favored by special forces operators.

Although many rivals have come onto the market in recent years, the MP5 is still the most widely used submachine gun in the world and is in service with the militaries and police forces of more than 40 nations. As well as official use, news footage often shows them in the hands of private security contractors, cartel members and other criminal originations.