Base AP5 just got cheaper!

[smdub]

Palmetto currently has the AP5-M for $899.
($1199 - $300 with discount code AP5 = $899)
https://palmettostatearmory.com/century-ap5-m-9mm-pistol-4-5-30rd-black-hg6036a-n.html

Thats a smokin' deal.
Must resist. I don't need another MP5... I don't need another MP5... I don't need another MP5......

 

[Combloc]

Yeah, I told myself that about eight ago. But the fact is, they are like potato chips.

 

[Squaregrouper]

Gun Mag Warehouse has MKE AP5 30rd mags for $39 and their shipping rates are cheap.

Century Arms OEM 9mm AP5 MP5-Clone 30-Round Magazine

Head to the range or defend your home with reliable firepower using the Century Arms® 9mm AP5 30-Round Magazine from GunMag Warehouse. Favored by collectors on a limited budget and tactical shooters, the Century Arms AP5 is a faithful, Turkish-made

gunmagwarehouse.com

 

[Bertfish]

Yeah, I told myself that about eight ago. But the fact is, they are like potato chips.

Didn't you have a thread around here at some point examining the differences between all the variants?

 

[Combloc]

I've written quite a bit about them over the years but I don't remember just what all of that is. I DO remember writing one comparing a POF to an MKE and throwing in an HK93 for good measure because the HK's weren't being imported then. Give me a minute and I'll see if I can find a link.

What I will say is that, in my experience, I see no functional difference in Quality between an HK, and MKE and a POF. Finish wise, the HK is the best and the POF is the worst, but it seems that MKE is getting better all the time in that department. Spanning from 2009 (when the MKE's were first imported) to today, the MKE's have come a long way in the finish department but again, Quality of build and reliability are equal to any HK I own. In other words, if you just want something you can shoot the hell out of, you can't go wrong with any of the three. I's stay away from the PTR offering as various parts won't interchange with a true, license built MP5.

 

[Bertfish]

I've written quite a bit about them over the years but I don't remember just what all of that is. I DO remember writing one comparing a POF to an MKE and throwing in an HK93 for good measure because the HK's weren't being imported then. Give me a minute and I'll see if I can find a link.

What I will say is that, in my experience, I see no functional difference in Quality between an HK, and MKE and a POF. Finish wise, the HK is the best and the POF is the worst, but it seems that MKE is getting better all the time in that department. Spanning from 2009 (when the MKE's were first imported) to today, the MKE's have come a long way in the finish department but again, Quality of build and reliability are equal to any HK I own. In other words, if you just want something you can shoot the hell out of, you can't go wrong with any of the three. I's stay away from the PTR offering as various parts won't interchange with a true, license built MP5.

MKE is the Turkish one?

 

[Combloc]

Yes sir.

Here you go:

https://www.theakforum.net/threads/pof-mp-5-some-mke-stuff-too.180052/

I've put quite a few rounds through the POF since writing that in 2015 and it's been rock solid reliable. The same goes with any MKE I've ever owned. Like any MP5, you can't shoot it dry or you WILL have problems. Just FIVE drops of oil on any MP5 bolt group. One in the little cup on top of each roller, one at the back of the extractor, one on the wedge applied between the bolt head and the carrier and one in the witness hole on the carrier where you can see the shaft of the locking wedge. That last drop is my personal idea. You won't find it in any HK manual. Any more is too much and any less is too little. You also occasionally squirt a little bit in the cocking tube when it gets draggy. Every once in a while, spray a bit down in the trigger group too and you're good to go for a lifetime of fun.

 

[euchre98]

Gun Mag Warehouse has MKE AP5 30rd mags for $39 and their shipping rates are cheap.

Century Arms OEM 9mm AP5 MP5-Clone 30-Round Magazine

Head to the range or defend your home with reliable firepower using the Century Arms® 9mm AP5 30-Round Magazine from GunMag Warehouse. Favored by collectors on a limited budget and tactical shooters, the Century Arms AP5 is a faithful, Turkish-made

gunmagwarehouse.com

They allow billing vs shipping address mismatch?

 

[smdub]

Gun Mag Warehouse has MKE AP5 30rd mags for $39 and their shipping rates are cheap.

Century Arms OEM 9mm AP5 MP5-Clone 30-Round Magazine

Head to the range or defend your home with reliable firepower using the Century Arms® 9mm AP5 30-Round Magazine from GunMag Warehouse. Favored by collectors on a limited budget and tactical shooters, the Century Arms AP5 is a faithful, Turkish-made

gunmagwarehouse.com

Atlantic has basically the same price (and shipping) on 2-packs.

MP5/SP5/HK94 Magazine - AtlanticFirearms.com

Original MP5 Design HK Magazines. MP5 Magazine made by MKE Turkey , Great for your MP5, PTR , POF , AP5 or other MP5 rifle or MP5 pistol .

atlanticfirearms.com

I have a bunch of metal mags already. I've been tempted to try some of the AC Unity plastic 40-rd ones.

 

[Squaregrouper]

They allow billing vs shipping address mismatch?

Yes

 

[smdub]

And PSA is now out of stock on the AP5-Ms.

 

[89BSP]

And PSA is now out of stock on the AP5-Ms.

OOS now
Regular AP5 is $999 today with their discount code
https://palmettostatearmory.com/century-ap5-9mm-pistol-9-30rd-black-hg6034a-n.html

Also currently $1099 at Atlantic for the AP5, or $999 for the AP5-M