HK MP5 22lr new release

[heavyhaulin818]

Doing my part to contribute to the madness...

[nedgun]

I guess the fake can on the barrel is just there for looks, or does it have a function? Wonder what the gun looks like when it is removed, does it change balance for the worst? Has anyone tried one with a real suppressor, wonder how that works from a balance/performance standpoint. Too much time on my hands this morning I guess. Thanks.

[SkyHawk]

I guess the fake can on the barrel is just there for looks, or does it have a function? Wonder what the gun looks like when it is removed, does it change balance for the worst? Has anyone tried one with a real suppressor, wonder how that works from a balance/performance standpoint. Too much time on my hands this morning I guess. Thanks.

It is there to cover the barrel. The barrel has to be 16" long so this does not become a SBR. You could not replace the fake can with a real can without extraordinary work to make it an integral suppressor, or extraordinary work to convert it to SBR and then mount a conventional suppressor.

[heavyhaulin818]

Taking faux suppressor off makes the rifle look real goofy, I’m leaving mine on even if serves no purpose.

[Canucky]

It is there to cover the barrel. The barrel has to be 16" long so this does not become a SBR. You could not replace the fake can with a real can without extraordinary work to make it an integral suppressor, or extraordinary work to convert it to SBR and then mount a conventional suppressor.

When these first where produced, was there not a recall? They had to fix the barrel shroud? Memory poor. This was 15 years or so ago.
GSG-5 SD model was 10 years ago.

[SkyHawk]

When these first where produced, was there not a recall? They had to fix the barrel shroud? Memory poor. This was 15 years or so ago.
GSG-5 SD model was 10 years ago.

The GSG had a recall maybe 10 to 12 or so years ago for the barrel shroud because ATF said it actually suppressed some noise. That is the only recall I am aware of.

[SkyHawk]

I brought mine home recently. I like it, feels solid - not like a toy or airsoft gun.

[Wheellock]

It is there to cover the barrel. The barrel has to be 16" long so this does not become a SBR. You could not replace the fake can with a real can without extraordinary work to make it an integral suppressor, or extraordinary work to convert it to SBR and then mount a conventional suppressor.

I would guess the pistol barrel could be fit in place of the rifle barrel, but if we lived in a state where that were allowed, I would just start with the pistol version and SBR that.

[SkyHawk]

but if we lived in a state where that were allowed, I would just start with the pistol version and SBR that.

Yes! And I am sure there will be some folks who will, even though it is 22. Or they will run arm braces until Dementia Joe decrees them verboten

[BuckshotBob]

I brought mine home a couple of days ago. I like it, feels solid - not like a toy or airsoft gun.

I loved how solid it felt when I first picked it up, I would have bought it anyway but I definitely felt confident in my purchase when I was able to handle the gun.

[nedgun]

It is there to cover the barrel. The barrel has to be 16" long so this does not become a SBR. You could not replace the fake can with a real can without extraordinary work to make it an integral suppressor, or extraordinary work to convert it to SBR and then mount a conventional suppressor.

I thought the barrel is threaded and the fake can is screwed on. Not so?

Now that I think about it, the gun would look awkward anyway, and defeat the whole purpose of looking like a MP5.

Thanks!

[SkyHawk]

I thought the barrel is threaded and the fake can is screwed on. Not so?

Now that I think about it, the gun would look awkward anyway, and defeat the whole purpose of looking like a MP5.

Thanks!

The barrel extends all the way through the can. The can is a shroud. The can is removable I believe, as there is a tool (wrench) included that looks made for the job. It is likely threaded on.

However, the manual does not include information about removing it nor even give a schematic drawing, so this is all speculation until someone who knows more comes along. I have no plans to take mine apart anytime soon...

https://hkusa.s3.amazonaws.com/20210901201106/MP5-22-Manual.pdf

[heavyhaulin818]

Here ya go

[SkyHawk]

Here ya go

Thank you! Do you have any pics showing the attachment method (threads or lugs etc, and where)

[SharedShots]

I guess the fake can on the barrel is just there for looks, or does it have a function? Wonder what the gun looks like when it is removed, does it change balance for the worst? Has anyone tried one with a real suppressor, wonder how that works from a balance/performance standpoint. Too much time on my hands this morning I guess. Thanks.

The 22 version of the MP5 without the long fake suppressor looks like the HK94.

You can then make it look like the HK94 SG1 which wasn't suppressed but rare to find.

IMO the fake suppressors which everyone knows are fake just detract from the cleaner lines. Then again, its an MP5 look alike in 22 so its all just for fun anyway.