Palmetto State Armory (PSA) is working on an MP5 clone. The demand is there — price dependent (as always). So I had corralled a PSA rep at SHOT Show and asked about the rumor that PSA’s MP5 will run around $600. Nope. #aintgonnahappen. Nor should it . . .
Building a reliable MP5 is much more difficult than building an AR15. The pieces require hand fitting. A stamped receiver must be welded. Man/woman/Non-cisgender work hours will be high. Quality control will be tough to maintain, especially at an budget friendly price point. So . . .
I asked the PSA rep if the guns will sell for around $1,000. He politely informed me that PSA doesn’t have firm pricing yet — but their MP5-a-like should end up playing in that ballpark.
My guess: a $1,200 MSRP for a $999.99 plus tax street price. If that’s the final figure and quality is good PSA’s MP5 will fly of the shelves.
The model Jeremy and I fondled at SHOT Show was equipped with a collapsible tailhook brace, which looks perfect on an MP5.
The barrel on the demo model had a tri lug suppressor adaptor. The production model will have a threaded barrel as well as the tri lug mount. That’s a good start.
The PSA MP5 clone will also take HK trigger packs. This might end up being a good host weapon if you have a registered full auto HK sear. (If you do, drop us a line!)
PSA plans on releasing their not-MP5s in late 2018. I’d be surprised if it’s readily available before 2019.
The NRA played a substantial role. Trump probably would have lost without them. But he also would have lost without numerous other groups and segments of American society.
If any of the others were not in Trump’s camp, he would have lost. All of them mattered as the margins in Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, and Michigan were relatively small.
1. There is total count of Federal Firearm Licenses is around near count is (50,630 too.or Less too.
It’s simple; ban “Gun Free” zones and take your firearm with you everywhere.
The NRA chose to support a New York liberal with a history of supporting Democrats that has no understanding of firearms issues other than his political insider ability to obtain a concealed carry permit in New York City… and then the NRA decided to campaign to have an unelected federal agency be able to ban accessories based on nothing but the fear that the peasants can’t handle the freedom… What a great organization…
Strych9, what would make this “pistol” an NFA item? It has a “pistol brace” and there is no vertical forward hand grip to suggest being an NFA item.
Sweet baby Jesus! This just might push me over the edge and finally get the gun that I’ve lusted over since I was a young lad. I mean, what gun is sexier? Watching the MP5 in all those action movies growing up fueled decades of daydreams. Yeah yeah…it’s not HK but I’m not a 1%er so I’ll have to settle with what I can afford.
Will their bolts, gap?
If you look at three “battleground” states where Trump won by razor-thin margins (Michigan, Wisconsin and Pennsylvania), it’s hard to draw any conclusion other than the NRA and its members put Trump over the top.
What is this gap ppl speak of?
Barking up the wrong tree! Get an LCR in 357. 17.2 oz. Shoot Speer or Buffalo Bore Short Barrel 38’s or 357’s. Both my wife and I do. There is very little muzzle blast or felt recoil. Just don’t shoot a cylinder of “Full House” Federal or Remington—every gun has its limits!!!
Shane’ll tell ya: “A gun is a tool, Marian; no better or no worse than any other tool: an axe, a shovel or anything. A gun is as good or as bad as the man using it. Remember that.”
One great movie!
He linked the full review in the articletizement.
Kryn was a great guy. I had the privilege to serve with him and his brother in the 2nd/108th Infantry. I’ve known him since before he met his wife, and spent time with them both. While none of us know for sure what ever transpired that night, it saddens me some of the comments that many feel so confident to post. You are afforded that opportunity because of what men like Kryn have sacrificed so you have the Right to say these things in speculation. I loved the man, he was a great guy. A funny and loyal friend. I know he loved his wife. What ever changed, I don’t know, but do not cheapen this mans life, or judge it by this tragedy.I weep for his loss. I pray for his family. I remember his friendship, and smile at the many memories I was lucky enough to share with him and my Brothers in Arms. God Bless my Friend, and Rest In Peace Brother. RLTW.
A buddy of mine paid the crazy sum for a real hk. I don’t see what the big deal is. No last round hold open, mediocre sights, outright bad trigger, awkward mag release. I’ll stick with my 9mm ar.
I didn’t notice Madcap stating he had an airgun? Firestone makes good tires for 737’s . What’s an airplane got to do with my F150
I think if you’re gonna be a writer of firearms you gotta know your calibers. I’ve never heard of a .9mm which would be the smallest caliber ever made (.035433) I’m guessing bore size of about .036?
…..on the other hand there is nothing wrong with a 9mm with good defensive hollow points. Ya just gotta love the wannabe internet gun people.
Cali must be a really safe place to raise a family now…
1.You must own one
2.You must know how to use it (safety rules, etc)
3. You may need to use it against your own government, which is the reason you own it in the first place.
oh, come on, your being unusually hard on lawyers, lawyers are very useful ….how else would I have been warned not to make toast while showering or bathing without the visible warning on my toaster…..jezzzz
my latest shotgun came with a lawyer endorsed warning, “Don’t hunt with Dick Cheney” …now that is an important warning that I would have be oblivious to if not warned by the lawyer promoted label imprinted on the barrel and receiver of my new shotgun….jezzz…again
Jon, that’s beautiful. Looking forward to seeing the finished product.
That factory barrel should be an embarrassment to Ruger.
Speaking of the barrel, did you change the rifling to a slower twist?
Just strap a Remington 870 to a rocket, build electric cars that nobody can afford/ that aren’t very good for the environment anyway, and then beg for hipster’s and government’s money to keep you afloat. Works for Tesla.
I have some of their guns. they are nice and I may get the ranger. but I would also like to see bigger frame sizes. like a 7 sot 22lr/mag and maybe something like a 32hr 5 shooter. that would make a nice backup and also would be good for the cowboy action crowd .
In my case my Rainbow Edition Sig P238 a very early piece of the initial run. In my opinion. It was an exact copy of my Colt Mustang 380 I had some 20+ years earlier. Neither one has/had worked very well by the way. After 4 trips back to Sigs CS its been in my junk safe for the last 4 years unfired.
Now just about every major company has one. Basically all the 380s are the same gun. Same with the 9mm versions. There isn’t much one can do to change the concept. The 380 is nothing to roar about in general but I also wouldn’t sneeze at it. Id pay the extra $$ and get me one of the 9mm versions. Actually I did. My Sig P938 has been my EDC for the past 4 years.
After seeing how poorly PSA handled the KS47, I’ll make sure I look very hard before I leap. The MP5 clone will have a considerably higher demand over the KS47, so maybe PSA will be less likely to ditch at the first sign of trouble. Not sure if PSA is really deserving of my cash at this point.