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This page is intended as a guide to identify the various H&K manufactured '''[[Heckler & Koch MP5|MP5 variants]]'''. This list contains all firearms that could be confused for an MP5 by the average person. Some of these firearms are not true MP5's, but bear strong resemblances to them. If there is not an "MP5" in the official model name, it is not a true MP5. The preferred term for identification is highlighted in bold.
 
'''Please, don't panic when you see this page. This is nowhere near done and I am currently editing this, but I wanted to save it before I took a dinner break in case of a computer crash or something. As I am currently editing this, please refrain from making any edits. Thanks.[[User:--JazzBlackBelt--|--JazzBlackBelt--]] 20:00, 30 March 2012 (CDT)'''
 
This page is intended as a guide to identify the various H&K manufactured '''[[Heckler & Koch MP5|MP5 variants]]'''. This is not a complete list of all variants produced by H&K, and only contains those variants that have appeared in media. The preferred term for identification, be it the model name or simply the model number, is highlighted in bold.


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!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Trigger Grouping'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Trigger Grouping'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Stock'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Stock'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Barrel Length'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Barrel Length/Type'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Magazine Type'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Magazine Type'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Magazine Release'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Magazine Release'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Image'''
!align=center bgcolor=#D0E7FF |'''Image'''
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5A2|MP5A2]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||8.9"||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:H&KMP5-N.jpg|200px]]
|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5A2|MP5A2]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Dedicated Forend|Dedicated Forend]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||8.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:H&KMP5-N.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5A3|MP5A3]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Dedicated Forend|Dedicated Forend]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Extending|Extending]]||8.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5A3 StockCollapsed.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5A4|MP5A4]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Dedicated Forend|Dedicated Forend]]|| [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy 3 Round Burst|Navy 3 Round Burst]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||8.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:H&KMP5A4.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5A5|MP5A5]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Dedicated Forend|Dedicated Forend]]|| [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy 3 Round Burst|Navy 3 Round Burst]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Extending|Extending]]||8.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:H&KMP5A5.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5SD|MP5SD1]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SD Foregrip|SD Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Receiver Cap|Receiver Cap]]||5.7", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Integrally_Suppressed|Suppressed]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5SD1.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5SD|MP5SD2]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SD Foregrip|SD Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||5.7", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Integrally_Suppressed|Suppressed]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:HK-MP5SD2.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5SD|MP5SD3]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SD Foregrip|SD Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Extending|Extending]]||5.7", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Integrally_Suppressed|Suppressed]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5SD3.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5SD|MP5SD4]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SD Foregrip|SD Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Extending|Receiver Cap]]||5.7", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Integrally_Suppressed|Suppressed]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5SD4.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5SD|MP5SD5]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SD Foregrip|SD Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy 3 Round Burst|Navy 3 Round Burst]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||5.7", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Integrally_Suppressed|Suppressed]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:H&K-MP5SD5.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5SD|MP5SD6]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SD Foregrip|SD Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy 3 Round Burst|Navy 3 Round Burst]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Extending|Extending]]||5.7", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Integrally_Suppressed|Suppressed]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:H&KMP5SD6.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#HK94|HK94A2]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#0-1|0-1]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||16.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Civilian|Civilian]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Push-Button|Push-Button]]||[[File:HK 94A3.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#HK94|HK94A3]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#0-1|0-1]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Extending|Extending]]||16.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Civilian|Civilian]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Push-Button|Push-Button]]||[[File:HK94.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5K|MP5K]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#MP5K Foregrip|MP5K Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#End Cap|End Cap]]||4.5", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Flush|Flush]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5K-SEF.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5K|MP5KN]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#MP5K Foregrip|MP5K Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#End Cap|End Cap]]||4.5", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5K-N.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5K|MP5KA1]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#MP5K Foregrip|MP5K Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SEF|SEF]], [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#End Cap|End Cap]]||4.5", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Flush|Flush]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5KA1.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5K|MP5KA4]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#MP5K Foregrip|MP5K Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy 3 Round Burst|Navy 3 Round Burst]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#End Cap|End Cap]]||4.5", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Flush|Flush]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5KA4.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5K|MP5K-PDW]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#MP5K Foregrip|MP5K Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Folding|Folding]]||5.5", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP5K-PDW.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#SP89|SP89]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#SP89 Foregrip|SP89 Foregrip]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#0-1|0-1]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#End Cap|End Cap]]||4.5", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Flush|Flush]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Standard Curved|Standard Curved]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Push-Button|Push-Button]]||[[File:H&KSP89.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5/10 and MP5/40|MP5/40]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy|Navy]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||8.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Straight|Straight]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:MP540.jpg|200px]]
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|'''[[Heckler & Koch MP5#MP5/10 and MP5/40|MP5/10]]'''||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Tropical|Tropical]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Navy 2 Round Burst|Navy 2 Round Burst]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Solid Fixed|Solid Fixed]]||8.9", [[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#3-Lug|3-Lug]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Straight|Straight]]||[[Heckler_%26_Koch_MP5_Identification_Guide#Paddle|Paddle]]||[[File:Heckler and Koch MP510.jpg|200px]]
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=Glossary=
=Glossary=
'''The glossary contains some accessories that will not be found on stock MP5's, but are likely to be seen in movies or TV shows.'''
__TOC__
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==Barrels==
===3-Lug===
The traditional MP5 barrel. Comes standard on all true MP5's. Identified by short length and the three lugs around the base. These lugs are used to quickly attach/detach suppressors.
[[File:MP53LugBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|200px|]]
===Chopped===
A shorter version of the civilian barrel. This does NOT come standard on any MP5. Instead, armorers chop the barrel down to the length of the 3-Lug to resemble an MP5. Identified by short length and lack of lugs.
[[File:MP5ChoppedBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|200px|]]
===Flush===
A barrel flush to the end of the weapon. These come standard on all MP5K's (aside from the MP5KN and MP5K-PDW), and rarely appear on full-size MP5's. Theoretically, an armorer could chop the barrel of a full-size MP5 to make it flush, but this is unlikely.
[[File:MP5FlushBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|200px|]]
===Integrally Suppressed===
This barrel has an integral suppressor, which is built into the SD Forearm. This barrel comes standard on all SD variants, but there are non-suppressing SD Forearms to simulate the SD without actually suppressing the weapon.
[[File:MP5SDBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|200px|]]
===Civilian===
A full-length barrel compliant with federal law for civilian use. This is standard on the HK94, but some armorers chop the barrel down to simulate a true MP5.
[[File:MP5CivBarrel.jpg|thumb|none|326px|]]
==Forearms==
==Forearms==
===Slimline===
===Slimline===
The earliest version of the MP5 forearm which can easily be identified by its textured surface and slim profile. This forearm was used on the original production MP5A3, but can be fitted onto any MP5.
The earliest version of the MP5 forearm which can easily be identified by its textured surface and slim profile. This forearm was used on the original production MP5A2, but can be fitted onto any MP5.
[[File:HKMP5Slimline.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5Slimline.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]


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The second forearm to be produced with the MP5. This is identified by its smooth polymer surface and larger profile. This is the current forearm on most MP5's.
The second forearm to be produced with the MP5. This is identified by its smooth polymer surface and larger profile. This is the current forearm on most MP5's.
[[File:HKMP5TropicalForearm.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5TropicalForearm.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]
===Vented===
New U.S. Manufactured HK MP5 & HK94 vented wide handguard with The horizontal style vents.
[[File:MP5 vented handguard.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]


===Dedicated Forend===
===Dedicated Forend===
A unique forearm to incorporate a light into the forearm. These are produced by many third-party companies, and can be fitted to any standard length MP5.
A forearm incorporating a tactical light. These are produced by many third-party companies, and can be fitted to any standard length MP5.
[[File:HKMP5DedicatedForend.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5DedicatedForend.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]


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===SD Forearm===
===SD Forearm===
This is a foregrip with an integrated suppressor used only on the MP5SD variants. There are non-suppressing replicas of these availiable for those who want an SD look without the actual suppressing function.
This is a foregrip with an integrated suppressor (German ''Schalldämpfer'', hence the "SD" label) used only on the MP5SD variants. There are non-suppressing replicas of these availiable for those who want an SD look without the actual suppressing function.
[[File:HKMP5SDforegrip.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5SDforegrip.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]


===MP5K Vertical Grip===
===MP5K Vertical Grip===
The vertical grip used only on MP5K's. Due to the shorter barrel of the MP5K, this can only be fitted onto an MP5K.
The vertical grip used only on MP5K's. Due to the shorter barrel of the MP5K, this can only be fitted onto a standard length MP5 with an adaptor.[[File:HKMP5KForegrip.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5KForegrip.jpg|thumb|265px|none|]]


===SP89 Forearm===
===SP89 Forearm===
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==Trigger Groups==
==Trigger Groups==
===0-1===
Comes standard on all semi-auto MP5's. The 0-1 is identified by the numbering, as well as the lack of a paddle magazine release.
[[File:01MP5Group.jpg|thumb|none|169px|]]
===SEF===
===SEF===
Used on the original MP5's, and still comes standard on most. Identified by an S-E-F pattern and  
Used on the original MP5's, and still comes standard on most. Identified by an S-E-F pattern (the initials of safe, semi-automatic, and full automatic in German), indentations around the safety lever, and finger grooves on the grip.
[[File:HKMP5 SEF.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5 SEF.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]


===Navy===
===Navy===
A variant of the slabside receiver with a screw pin at the front of the receiver is used on early Sporter models up to the AR-15A2 Sporter II. This variant of the slabside lower receiver is much more common than the genuine military slabside lower, meaning it is often used as a stand in for the correct M16 lower receiver in television and movies.
A trigger group made for the Navy, incorporating an easier switch to actuate, new grip, universal pictures to represent the firing modes, and a reversed order from the SEF.
[[File:HKMP5Navy.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5Navy.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]
===Navy 2 Round Burst===
A Navy trigger group, with an added 2 round burst setting after semi-automatic.
[[File:HKMP5Navy2RoundBurst.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]


===Navy 3 Round Burst===
===Navy 3 Round Burst===
Most notably used on the XM16E1, although also used on a number of contemporary carbines and experimental weapons, the partial fence lower features a horizontal ridge under the ejection port, a captive push pin at the front pivot, and an unfenced magazine release button. The term partial fence is a misnomer as the ridge on the side of the receiver is unrelated to the magazine release button, but is instead a housing for the detent spring which retains the new push pin. The partial fence name has only been applied retroactively in relation to the later full fence lower.
Identical to the Navy 2 Round Burst, but with a 3 round burst setting instead of two.
[[File:HKMP5Navy3roundburst.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5Navy3roundburst.jpg|thumb|169px|none|]]


==Stocks==
==Stocks==
All stocks (or end caps) are compatible with every MP5 variant.
===Solid Fixed===
===Solid Fixed===
A solid stock without an internal storage compartment and one piece butt pad was used on rifles prior to the M16A1. This stock can also be identified by hinged rear sling loop.
A solid, fixed, stock that is used on the A2 and A4 variants. This stock is made of polymer.
[[File:HKMP5FixedStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5FixedStock.jpg|thumb|309px|none|]]


===Extending===
===Extending===
The M16A1 introduced an internal storage compartment into the stock accessed by a textured trapdoor in the butt pad. The original hinged rear sling loop was also replaced by a simpler and more robust fixed loop.
An extending stock used on A3 and A5 variants. The extending stock is made of metal with a polymer buttplate. While the MP5K was never offered by H&K with an extending stock, it's not uncommon to see an MP5K in what's called a "reverse stretch" configuration, which is a hybrid upper of an MP5 and MP5K, designed so that while it is the length of the MP5K forwards, it extends about an inch further back, and as such can be used with the A3/A5 extending stocks. These hybrid uppers were popular in the '80s where they were made by American companies such as Dakota Tactical. Hypothetically, a reverse stretched MP5K could also be used with an A2/A4 fixed stock, but that kind of negates the point of having a short barrel in the first place, and doesn't seem to be something anyone actually sells.
[[File:HKMP5ExtendingStock.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5ExtendingStock.jpg|thumb|309px|none|Old version]]
[[File:HKMP5 sliding stock (new).jpg|thumb|209px|none|New version]]
 
===End Cap===
Flat end cap featuring a sling loop, found on the compact models.
[[File:HKMP5endcap.jpg|thumb|309px|none|]]
 
===Folding===
The MP5K-PDW introduced a new folding stock. This is made of polymer, and can be fitted on any MP5.
[[File:HKMP5KPDWStock.jpg|thumb|309px|none|]]
 
===Receiver Cap===
Receiver cap (similar to the end cap) that is found on the MP5SD1 and MP5SD4. Notably, in addition to the end cap, used on the MP5K, fitting inside the receiver, vs this one over the end, the sling loop on this one is horizontal, whereas the sling loop on the MP5K is vertical.
[[File:HKMP5receivercap.jpg|thumb|309px|none|]]


===PDW===
===UMP===
The M16A2 used a new stock that was slightly longer (16mm, nearly indistinguishable to the regular observer) and made from a much stronger material. The easiest may to differentiate this stock from that found on the M16A1 is the squarer edges on the butt pad, and the fact that the butt pad is chequered over its entire surface (as opposed to the A1 stock which was only textured on the trapdoor cover).
The side-folding stock of the [[UMP]] can be fitted on any MP5 variant.
[[File:Stock M16A2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5umpstock.jpg|thumb|310px|none|]]


==Magazine Releases==
==Magazine Releases==
===Paddle===
===Paddle===
The original AR-15 flash hider, referred to as the “Duckbill”, was only seen on early prototypes. It was quickly abandoned due to the tendency of the front prongs to break off.
Used on all military MP5s and nearly identical to the release on the [[G3]] rifle and its derivatives. Pushed forward.
[[File:HKMP5PaddleMagRelease.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5PaddleMagRelease.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]


===Push-Button===
===Push-Button===
A strengthened variant of the early Duckbill flash hider, this could be seen on the majority of colt weapons prior to the M16A1.
Used on many semi-automatic and other caliber variants instead of a paddle release. If there is no paddle release, it is not a true MP5.
[[File:Muzzle duckbill 2.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]
[[File:HKMP5PushbuttonMagRelease.jpg|thumb|400px|none|]]


==Magazines==
==Magazines==
===Waffle===
===Waffle===
The very first magazine that came with the MP5. These are identified by the indentions on the front of the magazine. These were for 9x19mm, unlike the straight mags used for the MP5/10 and MP5/40, but didn't work well with certain rounds, so the switch was made to more universally reliable curved mags for 9x19mm.
[[File:HKMP5WaffleMag.jpg|thumb|90px|none|]]


===Standard Curved===
===Standard Curved===
The standard MP5 9mm magazine.
[[File:HKMP5StandardMag.jpg|thumb|90px|none|]]


===Straight===
===Straight===
The straight polymer magazine is used on the MP5/10 and MP5/40.
[[File:HKMP5StraightMag.jpg|thumb|90px|none|]]


[[Category:General Information]]
[[Category:Firearm identification guides]]

Latest revision as of 00:18, 9 March 2023

This page is intended as a guide to identify the various H&K manufactured MP5 variants. This list contains all firearms that could be confused for an MP5 by the average person. Some of these firearms are not true MP5's, but bear strong resemblances to them. If there is not an "MP5" in the official model name, it is not a true MP5. The preferred term for identification is highlighted in bold.

Weapon Name Forearm Trigger Grouping Stock Barrel Length/Type Magazine Type Magazine Release Image
MP5A2 Tropical, Dedicated Forend SEF, Navy Solid Fixed 8.9", 3-Lug Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5A3 Tropical, Dedicated Forend SEF, Navy Extending 8.9", 3-Lug Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5A4 Tropical, Dedicated Forend Navy 3 Round Burst Solid Fixed 8.9", 3-Lug Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5A5 Tropical, Dedicated Forend Navy 3 Round Burst Extending 8.9", 3-Lug Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5SD1 SD Foregrip SEF, Navy Receiver Cap 5.7", Suppressed Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5SD2 SD Foregrip SEF, Navy Solid Fixed 5.7", Suppressed Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5SD3 SD Foregrip SEF, Navy Extending 5.7", Suppressed Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5SD4 SD Foregrip SEF, Navy Receiver Cap 5.7", Suppressed Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5SD5 SD Foregrip Navy 3 Round Burst Solid Fixed 5.7", Suppressed Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5SD6 SD Foregrip Navy 3 Round Burst Extending 5.7", Suppressed Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
HK94A2 Tropical 0-1 Solid Fixed 16.9", Civilian Standard Curved Push-Button Error creating thumbnail: File missing
HK94A3 Tropical 0-1 Extending 16.9", Civilian Standard Curved Push-Button Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5K MP5K Foregrip SEF End Cap 4.5", Flush Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5KN MP5K Foregrip Navy End Cap 4.5", 3-Lug Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5KA1 MP5K Foregrip SEF, Navy End Cap 4.5", Flush Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5KA4 MP5K Foregrip Navy 3 Round Burst End Cap 4.5", Flush Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5K-PDW MP5K Foregrip Navy Folding 5.5", 3-Lug Standard Curved Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
SP89 SP89 Foregrip 0-1 End Cap 4.5", Flush Standard Curved Push-Button Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5/40 Tropical Navy Solid Fixed 8.9", 3-Lug Straight Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing
MP5/10 Tropical Navy 2 Round Burst Solid Fixed 8.9", 3-Lug Straight Paddle Error creating thumbnail: File missing

Glossary

The glossary contains some accessories that will not be found on stock MP5's, but are likely to be seen in movies or TV shows.

Barrels

3-Lug

The traditional MP5 barrel. Comes standard on all true MP5's. Identified by short length and the three lugs around the base. These lugs are used to quickly attach/detach suppressors.

Chopped

A shorter version of the civilian barrel. This does NOT come standard on any MP5. Instead, armorers chop the barrel down to the length of the 3-Lug to resemble an MP5. Identified by short length and lack of lugs.

Flush

A barrel flush to the end of the weapon. These come standard on all MP5K's (aside from the MP5KN and MP5K-PDW), and rarely appear on full-size MP5's. Theoretically, an armorer could chop the barrel of a full-size MP5 to make it flush, but this is unlikely.

Integrally Suppressed

This barrel has an integral suppressor, which is built into the SD Forearm. This barrel comes standard on all SD variants, but there are non-suppressing SD Forearms to simulate the SD without actually suppressing the weapon.

Civilian

A full-length barrel compliant with federal law for civilian use. This is standard on the HK94, but some armorers chop the barrel down to simulate a true MP5.

Forearms

Slimline

The earliest version of the MP5 forearm which can easily be identified by its textured surface and slim profile. This forearm was used on the original production MP5A2, but can be fitted onto any MP5.

Tropical

The second forearm to be produced with the MP5. This is identified by its smooth polymer surface and larger profile. This is the current forearm on most MP5's.

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Vented

New U.S. Manufactured HK MP5 & HK94 vented wide handguard with The horizontal style vents.

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Dedicated Forend

A forearm incorporating a tactical light. These are produced by many third-party companies, and can be fitted to any standard length MP5.

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RIS

This is a forearm with integrated rails. These are also manufactured by many third-party companies, and can be fitted to any standard length MP5.

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SD Forearm

This is a foregrip with an integrated suppressor (German Schalldämpfer, hence the "SD" label) used only on the MP5SD variants. There are non-suppressing replicas of these availiable for those who want an SD look without the actual suppressing function.

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MP5K Vertical Grip

The vertical grip used only on MP5K's. Due to the shorter barrel of the MP5K, this can only be fitted onto a standard length MP5 with an adaptor.

SP89 Forearm

This forearm comes standard with SP89's. Similar to the MP5K, but without a foregrip and an extended shroud.

Trigger Groups

0-1

Comes standard on all semi-auto MP5's. The 0-1 is identified by the numbering, as well as the lack of a paddle magazine release.

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SEF

Used on the original MP5's, and still comes standard on most. Identified by an S-E-F pattern (the initials of safe, semi-automatic, and full automatic in German), indentations around the safety lever, and finger grooves on the grip.

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Navy

A trigger group made for the Navy, incorporating an easier switch to actuate, new grip, universal pictures to represent the firing modes, and a reversed order from the SEF.

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Navy 2 Round Burst

A Navy trigger group, with an added 2 round burst setting after semi-automatic.

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Navy 3 Round Burst

Identical to the Navy 2 Round Burst, but with a 3 round burst setting instead of two.

Stocks

All stocks (or end caps) are compatible with every MP5 variant.

Solid Fixed

A solid, fixed, stock that is used on the A2 and A4 variants. This stock is made of polymer.

Extending

An extending stock used on A3 and A5 variants. The extending stock is made of metal with a polymer buttplate. While the MP5K was never offered by H&K with an extending stock, it's not uncommon to see an MP5K in what's called a "reverse stretch" configuration, which is a hybrid upper of an MP5 and MP5K, designed so that while it is the length of the MP5K forwards, it extends about an inch further back, and as such can be used with the A3/A5 extending stocks. These hybrid uppers were popular in the '80s where they were made by American companies such as Dakota Tactical. Hypothetically, a reverse stretched MP5K could also be used with an A2/A4 fixed stock, but that kind of negates the point of having a short barrel in the first place, and doesn't seem to be something anyone actually sells.

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New version

End Cap

Flat end cap featuring a sling loop, found on the compact models.

Folding

The MP5K-PDW introduced a new folding stock. This is made of polymer, and can be fitted on any MP5.

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Receiver Cap

Receiver cap (similar to the end cap) that is found on the MP5SD1 and MP5SD4. Notably, in addition to the end cap, used on the MP5K, fitting inside the receiver, vs this one over the end, the sling loop on this one is horizontal, whereas the sling loop on the MP5K is vertical.

UMP

The side-folding stock of the UMP can be fitted on any MP5 variant.

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Magazine Releases

Paddle

Used on all military MP5s and nearly identical to the release on the G3 rifle and its derivatives. Pushed forward.

Push-Button

Used on many semi-automatic and other caliber variants instead of a paddle release. If there is no paddle release, it is not a true MP5.

Magazines

Waffle

The very first magazine that came with the MP5. These are identified by the indentions on the front of the magazine. These were for 9x19mm, unlike the straight mags used for the MP5/10 and MP5/40, but didn't work well with certain rounds, so the switch was made to more universally reliable curved mags for 9x19mm.

Standard Curved

The standard MP5 9mm magazine.

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Straight

The straight polymer magazine is used on the MP5/10 and MP5/40.

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