The Heckler & Koch MP5 (German: Maschinenpistole 5, lit. 'Submachine gun 5') is a submachine gun developed in the 1960s by German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch.

Roughly the size of a large handgun — when compared to a full-size MP5 — the MP5K is characterized by a short length receiver and short, flush mount 4.52 inch (115 mm) barrel. An MP5K variant with a longer, threaded three-lug 5.5” barrel (for …

As the most compact submachine gun in the MP5 family, the MP5 K is designed primarily for special forces and bodyguards. Effective in close-range defence and built so compactly that it can easily be carried concealed on the body.

Jul 25, 2022 · H&K says that there are over 120 variants of the HK MP5 available. Various stocks, barrel lengths, forearms, and trigger groups allow semi-auto, 2-round bursts, 3-round bursts, and full-auto. The modularity involved guarantees and enables all of these various configurations.

The MP5K-PDW (Personal Defense Weapon) is a compact and powerful arm. While comparable in performance to full size MP5s, the small size and light weight of the MP5K-PDW make this weapon the ideal choice where a rifle or full-sized submachine gun is unmanageable and a handgun is a poor compromise.

The MP5K is a compact submachine gun designed for vehicle operators, air crew members, security details, and others who require a small, but powerful weapon.

Apr 15, 2024 · Pistol, SMG, or PDW? You’ve probably seen the MP5K referred to as a PDW, short for Personal Defense Weapon. H&K themselves currently offer a variant called the MP5K-PDW. So, what does this term mean? By the most modern definition, a PDW is a compact submachine gun-style weapon that fires a high-velocity, bottlenecked, rifle-style cartridge.

Dec 21, 2020 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the Heckler & Koch HK MP5K (Kurz) Submachine Gun (SMG) / Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) / Machine Pistol including pictures.

The MP5-PDW is one of the most sought-after models of the HK MP5 submachine gun. MP5K-PDW variants are made using the same advanced Heckler & Koch technology and superior materials found on all MP5s. Barrels are cold hammer forged.