German firearms giant Heckler & Koch (HK) is expanding its operations in the United States, a move signaling a closer focus on U.S. consumers and a step toward addressing the growing demand for HK products in the country. The move may also indicate a shift in how the brand interacts with American buyers, as echoed by the infamous slogan/meme: “Because you suck, and we hate you”.

In a series of communications to the HK Pro Community, HK announced the official launch of HK USA, a strategic initiative designed to bolster its U.S. presence. According to the company, this project has been in development for five years. HK emphasized that its dedication to quality remains unchanged, with products manufactured both in Germany and the U.S. meeting the same rigorous “No Compromise” standards.

HK expects to unveil three major new or enhanced platforms between mid-October and the HK Pro WOFT event scheduled for February. While specific details on these new products and accessories remain scarce, there’s a strong hint that more will be revealed during the upcoming SHOT Show.

In a follow-up letter, HK addressed questions from the U.S. consumer base about what this expansion means for them. Many were left wondering what to expect when HK first increased its stateside manufacturing presence back in 2017.

There’s hope that this expansion will lead to more iconic HK firearms becoming available in the U.S., such as the MP5. Historically, releases have been hampered by strict German export laws, limiting what could be sent to U.S. consumers.

A notable example of past disappointment came with the release of the first SP5k, which lacked features like a paddle magazine release and a tri-lug barrel (which was later rectified, minus the giggle switch).

For many fans of the brand, disappointment came in other flavors. U.S. buyers who wanted a G36 were instead offered the SL8, a sporterized version of the classic.  Fortunately, builders like Tom Bostic of TommyBuilt Tactical have been able to restore these models to their original glory. Bostic has even created an HK MP7 clone, first seen at this year’s SHOT Show.  These conversions and clones can certainly have their issues, resulting in many holding off for the “real deal” from HK themselves.

For fans of the MP7 and G36, the good news is these models appear to be in development! However, the bad news is that they’re not expected to be available until at least 2026. In the meantime, there have been leaks hinting at an updated version of the SFP9CC micro-compact, potentially rebranded as the “CC9,” which appears much closer to completion.

As the resident HK enthusiast, I’m beyond excited about the possibility of owning more OEM offerings of the most iconic guns from one of my favorite manufacturers.

What are you most looking forward to from HK in the future? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

22 COMMENTS

  1. Come on in. The water is fine! Notice how other companies had to leave particular areas. Start out in a gun friendly, business friendly, and low tax environment. The southeast is the best.

  2. If they can’t “export” the plans for the 433, they won’t be able to export plans for the g36 either.

    Prepare yourselves for American made SL8s instead. HK still hates us.

      • I’ve never seen anyone give a crap about 922r except importers, dealers, and fudds. Imagine being so paranoid and scared that you think an understaffed Federal agency is waiting at wherever you shoot to inspect your firearm for foreign manufactured parts.

  3. Tennessee is the place H&K, I know you’re Germans but NY or anywhere in the Northeast will not be a good idea.

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  5. They should wait until after the election before sinking any money into the US.

    If democrats sweep the election, SCOTUS will be purged and we will have Cuban-Style Gun Control by the end of the year. Ballot Harvest Scams are real and well developed.

  6. Visiting the HK site the price for the HK 7.62×51 is outside the range of most bidenomic penny pinchers. On the other hand there are affordable AERO .308 components but beware the AR-308 is finicky as most AR-15 component eyeballers discover.
    IMO…Unless you are a do it for me guy with money to burn there is not enough extra good about the HK 7.62×51 models to warrant the extra cost. And the label “Sporterized” says some nervous wimp in management feels a need to kiss Gun Control behind.🤮

  7. Bring back the HK 91/93 and the SL7. The safety is awkward on the SL7, but they shoot great. So does the SL 6, but the rifle is too heavy for the calio.

  8. At least they are actually acknowledging the “civilian” (said with a condescending sneer) market.

    Give it a few more generations they’ll appreciate non-government customers.

    I wonder if HK’s customer relations staff were hired from Mercedes-Benz and VW Group.

  9. The only great HK firearms were the Benelli manufactured shotguns “branded” and marketed as HK products. Ive had the M3 (convertable: pump/semi-auto) for over two decades. Its 2&3/4 only but properly loaded will hold nine shells.
    I was also a HK Armorer, trained by their mobile trainers that provided the course for State LE Armorers and another for operators.. Far from it being my first factory armorers course; I was really underwhelmed by the entire line of products, though the instruction was top notch in all aspects. Best part was shooting every type firearm they had on truck incluging giggle switch fun.
    After I retired from that job I gave away all the HK tech pubs and updates to the first to private MP5 owner I met. I never wanted to mess with that junk again.
    Parting shot: I bought a Stribog SP9A3G and it has thus far been exceptionally superior to the MP5/40s (3rd burst trigger) I’ve had extensive experience with.

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