MP5 airsoft
- Brand: Umarex
- weight [g]: 1370
- made from: Metal, Polymer
- muzzle velocity [FPS]: 230
The MP5 is the flagship replica of the submachine gun. The advantages of this design are the firing speed, accuracy and quality of use. Why is this model so successful?
The original MP5 is a Heckler & Koch design, released in 1966. It used an innovative solution, called a semi-swing lock, which made it possible to reduce recoil without sacrificing rapidity. The use of the 9x19 mm Parabellum caliber made it possible to create a model with high effectiveness at a short distance, which was additionally lightweight and enabled dynamic shooting.
Over the years, user needs have changed and thus the design evolved. From the MP5A1 variant, with simple sights and a folding stock, to the MP5K-PDW, which is ideal for hiding under a jacket (with a side-folding stock), to the MP5SD variants intended for special forces, with special silencing technologies and adapted to the needs of specific units.
An important feature of the MP5 is its ambidextrous design. While the lock is on the left side, the fire selector is already on both sides. This makes it easy for left-handed people to operate the model.
MP5 replicas work very well in CQB games. Their design is compact, handy and comfortable to use. An extensive range of different models allows you to match the replica to the specific requirements of the user. Machine gun replicas are often fully rigged, allowing players to use a range of accessories such as lasers, torches, tactical grips and collimator sights.
Since the MP5 has been included as standard equipment of many armies, the replicas are perfect for both re-enactment groups and fans of modern LARPs. Many of the available models have also been adapted for games played out in the woods. In SD variants, the use of a built-in suppressor allowed for the lengthening of the inner barrel, which translates into free use of these replicas in such terrain. Nowadays, the MP5 is a replica that may be encountered in all conditions and works well with a variety of tactics.
The MP5 replica's classic design is player-friendly. It allows both right- and left-handed players to learn the basics of shooting. Due to its characteristics, it is also a very popular design among experienced players. Try it out and test under forest conditions.