👉Correction The ITD was initially established in the 80’s but came to its height in the 90’s. The division had seen leadership under Clint Smith, Phil Singleton, and finally John Meyer in the early 90s. Thanks again to James Williamson @teufeulshundtactical for the correction!
Dear Henry, it is absolutely beyond me why US-authorities ever thought you were a spy. You speak at least 6 languages, can sing 5 different national anthems and understand hundreds of idiomes of many cultures. You teach us about exotic weapons and collaborate with illustrious individuals all over the globe (e.g. your cousin). And best of all, you are an expert shooter on pretty much every light arm system on the planet. How could they ever took you for a foreign spy?..............................................Oh, wait🤔
YUP, I attended an ITD course in Fort Wolters Texas in 1988. Phil Singleton made it a real experience that I will never forget. Also good for giving James from Teufelshund Tactical some love. He is a great source for all things in life, including the MP-5.
naaa i actually really enjoyed the video. got to shoot a K model last summer by luck and it was super sweet. if they wasnt so expensive (along with the aftermarket parts) id have one. *shrugs*
My BFF's dad was a swat cop for 25 years. He said the mp5 is the greatest CQB implement of all time. It's rugged reliability saved his life more than once. His mp5 collection is beautiful.
20:39 Those aren't Swedish police, you can tell by the patch on their arms that they're Norwegian police. Danes and Norwegians spell "police" as "politi" whilst us Swedes spell it "polis". I know that someone else already beat me to the punch on this one, but I felt some further clarification was needed.
Them: "I don't get why you paid so much for that HK clone, my AR9 does the same thing and takes cheap Glock mags." Me: "Here, try it. Take this mag." Them, after experiencing the recoil impulse of the roller system in 9mm: "I hate you now."
Hello guys! Henry, you deserve as well as Ian the French FRF2 sniper badge. A few point on the MP5 with the Gendarmerie intervention (response) units: the first model of MP5 with the (pre 2007) GIGN was the SD, while the primary assault/CQB weapon was the MR 73 revolver; the K model was used first by the EPIGN (a unit that was included in the post 2007 GIGN as both Observation & Search and Security & Protection forces ) for close protection duties; then the A 3 became widely used for CQB. The PI2G were regional response units that became part of the "new" GIGN in 2021, but are not as the same level as the Force Intervention, a bit like if the regional FBI SWAT units (full time) were part of the HRT. Some MP 5 were bought for the Gendarmerie mobile branch with the special budget for the winter Olympics in 1992. Then it became a patrol weapon, especially popular for training with smaller gendarmes, to be followed by the HK UMP 9 and recently the G36 K for the PSIG "Sabre" fast response county units.
Hey Henry, have you thought about stretching the MP5's legs on the service rifle course? I'm sure it would probably max out before you'd get to 500, but it would be interesting to see just how far you could go with it. If you do ever try it, I think the solid stock with irons would be the coolest way. You could also try some of the older military SMG's on the service rifle course. Seeing as how they were issued among rifle squads, it would be a fitting test. Things like the MP-40's, Thompsons, M3's, maybe a Suomi or PPSH if you could swing it. There're plenty others, but those would probably be some of the easiest ones. No weird calibers like the French ones. I mean, those would be neat, but good luck finding reliable examples, and ammunition.
As am I… testing the Suomi (a la Winter War ski troops) or PPSh-41 (entire Soviet divisions armed primarily with it) or MP40 (Late war Wehrmacht troops having to take single shots, conserving ammo, in defensive roles) at longer ranges would give better historical context for the capability of these weapons. Maybe test not just well aimed shots but how quickly each can score multiple hits at 50-75m
Henry, without a doubt, this is the most AWESOME MP5 and MP5k documentary to hit the screen to date. You even included a literal all-star cast to go with with it. Even with Teufelshund Tactical AND HK under his belt, you'll probably have James Williamson wanting to step up his game after this gets out for sure! Bravo!
I carried an MP5A3 for about 10 years on a SWAT team. We would routinely make 150yd hits on metal plates once we got them dialed in. Loved that little thing but an M4 took its place eventually.
The 1990's fixed stock MP5, especially with a KAC rail, will always be the coolest MP5 possible. A tiny, badass rifle. Thank you guys for the great videos! 👍
@@planetcaravan2925 yeah, I know them well. I'm just saying that configuration makes it handle more like a rifle than you typically think of for a SMG. For example, shooting that, compared to how you might shoot something with a collapsible stock or none at all, etc.
@@andersjjensen They had a last round bolt hold open on the 10mm mp5's made for HRT. I dunno why they didn't standardize that feature. It really is a nice feature to have on a firearm.
@@sergecashman4822 I haven't shot an MP5, but I have shot a G3 an awful lot, and you quickly learn to recognise the difference in bolt sound and feel when it slams home without picking up a cartridge.
When I was a kid, I seen the MP5 as the coolest SMG, that opinion still hasn't changed. The 90s one with the grip light is still easily my favorite style of MP5, love the aesthetics 👌
The smooth shooting characteristics of the MP5 really keeps it coming back over and over. The only gun that I have fired that matches it was the CMMG radial delay blowback. Digging the outro by the way. Way to make me stick around for all the credits, ha.
I grew up in Los Angeles County during the 90’s living next door to a LAPD SWAT officer. At the time my friends and I were really into Airsoft and I had purchased an MP5A4 with the fixed stock. One day my friends and were loading up our gear when He spotted my replica and immediately came over for a closer look. He was blown away by how similar they looked and immediately opened his trunk and whipped out the real deal, an A5 with the flashlight grip. That was the first time I had ever held a real gun and it is one of those cool memories that I remember as a kid.
Kudos Henry, you nailed it. My Law Enforcement career spanned this time frame and I had quite a bit of trigger time on the MP-5. I was even lucky enough it work as an Adjunct Instructor for HK ITD from 1998 to 2008. Many HK videos are lacking in factual accuracy and history...you got it right. Well done.
How do you guys keep producing the absolute gold standard for firearm enthusiast videos? Thanks to everyone involved for producing such thoroughly entertaining and informative videos. Cheers. (I honestly love this content).
How lucky are we today? Used to be Tales of the Gun and Weaponology were peak firearms content (along with a few others) and ran repeatedly on syndication. This video absolutely ranks amongst the top tier of historical gun shows
I have a SP5 SBR with HK A3 Stock, MI pic rail, YHM R9 and currently an Aimpoint PRO. Fun to shoot but a little gassy as a southpaw. I also have a ZF-5T SBR with B&T UMP stock, HKP forgrip, and CGS Mod9K.
The MP5 platform is still the king of cool. I love my AP5, but I haven't looked enough into getting any upgrades for it, because I currently just enjoy it as a blaster. It's definitely a favorite candidate for a proper form 1.
A couple of things I've gathered from my research for a game I've been developing for some time; specifically on the MP5-N (KAC) and Laser Products. Circa 1986, HK fulfilled the request for the Navy SEAL's upgrade requirements; Ambi selector and threaded barrel. Note that in the '80s there were no suppressors designed for the 3-lug as of yet. This suffices the threaded barrel in conjunction of KAC, which I'm sure was co-developed on behalf of HK. This also was likely co-developed with the HK P9S (context of the rarity of mainstream suppressed (.45acp/9mm) service pistols (not to be confused w/ integral .22lr pistols) For Laser Products, brings us a year earlier. In 1985, they've released under barrel weapon light products for the 1911, 92FS, 870, and of course the MP5. They would also later develop weapon lights for the p226 and Benelli M1 (LAPD request) by the late '80s. LAPD Metro SWAT (D-Platoon) was one of the earliest adopters. D-Platoon has been trained alongside Delta, HRT, SAS, GSG9, and GIGN, especially in preparation for the 1984 Olympics. Scotty Reitz (Uncle Scotty), writer of SWAT magazine and ex-LAPD SWAT, had put a special emphasis on 'clean mechanics'. Nutshell; natural 2nd nature usage of manual of arms, gear, and shooting techniques. This is later developed in mind of the LAPD's famous iconic 3a HRM Tactical Vest. Note the snap/Velcro modularity. Prior to this, SWAT had to sewn in pouches in Vietnam era pilot survival vest for their MP5s. In regards to the suppressor and weapon combo, there is a problem. Physically the light is in the way of the suppressor, so Laser Products to develop an attachment for the weapon to be redirected to a lower position if needed. What's interesting on laser Products weapon lights seen in late the '80s and early 90s films. Cliff Hanger, Arizona Heat (870), Last of the Finest, and American Yakuza 2.
The official factory modernization package of the MP5 MLI is a notable footnote for the 2010's chapter of the gun. Not sure how much traction its gotten on the market, but it exists and has its spot in the catalogue.
Literally the only thing I would change about the HK roller-delay family is replacable rear grips like on the AK or AR. There's something to be said when you find that perfect grip.
Comparing the size of a modern red dot sight to a 35mm film canister made me chuckle. My guess is there are more people today who have seen a T-2 or Holosun than a 35mm film canister. Being old, I actually have a couple, though I haven't taken a picture with a film camera in decades. Love the MP-5!
I just picked up an MKE for sub $1k, and needed some guidance as to where to go in regards to turning it into something more practical than its pistol configuration. Great video
20:39 Norwegian police, not swedish. I have some ammo in different NATO packaging, some say "pistol ammunition" and some "not suitable for pistol" . Old ammo from the 60`s and 70`s. I guess they made very hot loads for the smg`s and standard loads for pistols. In some ammo I see that they are more tipped than standard off the shelf training ammo. I love your videos. Keep them coming :)
I really need some help here deciding between the SP5 and Sp5k-PDW. I have the money to buy both of them if I wanted to, but I don't feel like that's smart or responsible when I still need to spend another $1300 on another CAT suppressor (MOB or Alleycat36k, but I just bought the AC556 Ti) for the Sp5/K-PDW + kit it out properly. The SP5 full size seems like the better gun overall, seems like it'll shoot better, suppress better, run better over time, be comfier, better ergos, more space. But the K-PDW is just soooo small, I love how small it is man, it's amazing that it's so good yet so tight. But, on paper, the SP5 is only like 4" longer... and the barrel is only like 3.03" longer. *_Is the K-PDW really that much more compact and small and tiny and convenient?_* I've been trying to decide between SP5 and SP5k-PDW for a few months now and keep going in circles because I haven't been able to compare them IRL at all. Definitely not goin to be able to find a range that has both of them in stock right now (at least, unless I get really lucky very soon). But yeh, have not been able to find a place that has both in stock at the same time, and I haven't even been able to see the K-pdw IRL at all. So I just have to visualize the difference in photoshop 😢. My gut and heart tells me go full size, but my brain tells me that the K-PDW is a unique proposition overall in the market today, and a great number of MP5 stans lately have been saying that the current accessories and technology to equip on on the K-PDW have really brought it to the next level and makes it incredible in 2024. There's nothing else quite like it currently that is 'just so damn small haha. I already have big rifles and a bunch of handguns and such. And yeh I could make a tiny .300BLK, but this is still even smaller than that, and also 9mm ammo way cheaper haha and I can make 9mm ammo much faster and cheaper. *_Have any advice for me? What do you think about it and/or both of them? Is the K-PDW as fun and great as everyone says? Do you think the smaller size takes any hits in performance or usability vs. the larger one? If I'm planning on running suppressed (with a CAT MOB or CAT Alleycat 36), will my choice on which gun to pick make a big difference in terms of overall joy of running it with a supressor? Any info or advice you have for me in this decision would be helpful because I dunno if I"m ever gonna get to compare them IRL if I don't just buy them myself lol_* _Side notes:_ Right now, I have a 16" Ar15 built to be able to shoot out to 600yds, maybe further, but it's not a precision rifle. The gun is very light, but it's obviously pretty long + it has an Alleycat556Ti silencer on it. I've got many handguns, and a .22LR Savage for teaching kids and for plinking, but no other 'long' guns. My dream gun since I was a kid was the MP5 (and the USP/USP Compact, but I achieved that dream last year when I finally decided to buy my own weapons instead of using the Glock 19 and 17 my father gifted to me
11:20 what optic is that??? It’s taken me 35 minutes to get 11 minutes into the video because I keep seeing cool little details or thinks I don’t recognize.
![What is a PDW? [The 4 types of Personal Defense Weapons]](http://i.ytimg.com/vi/5eEt4Y_STOw/mqdefault.jpg)
👉Correction
The ITD was initially established in the 80’s but came to its height in the 90’s.
The division had seen leadership under
Clint Smith, Phil Singleton, and finally John Meyer in the early 90s.
Thanks again to James Williamson @teufeulshundtactical for the correction!
Dear Henry, it is absolutely beyond me why US-authorities ever thought you were a spy. You speak at least 6 languages, can sing 5 different national anthems and understand hundreds of idiomes of many cultures. You teach us about exotic weapons and collaborate with illustrious individuals all over the globe (e.g. your cousin). And best of all, you are an expert shooter on pretty much every light arm system on the planet. How could they ever took you for a foreign spy?..............................................Oh, wait🤔
YUP, I attended an ITD course in Fort Wolters Texas in 1988. Phil Singleton made it a real experience that I will never forget. Also good for giving James from Teufelshund Tactical some love. He is a great source for all things in life, including the MP-5.
@@KhanTravI attended in Va in 90's with Phil and John. Great learning experience!!!
I always wanted a mp5
But I have hk94 at home
James Williamson=HK Guru.
Is this just a way for Henry to flex on everybody with how many HK mp5's he has?
naaa i actually really enjoyed the video. got to shoot a K model last summer by luck and it was super sweet. if they wasnt so expensive (along with the aftermarket parts) id have one. *shrugs*
Yes, but at least he was informative lol
Possibly but what a flex it is though!
Even so I ain’t mad about it!😂
Sheeit lol 😂
You forgot to talk about the most badass accessory of all… the magazine tape.
hah just filmed a video for that exact topic, should be out some time this year.
@@9HoleReviews lol…nice. I look forward to watching it.
Blue or red?
@@mrkeogh it would depend on who we’re shooting at.
@@mrkeogh
Someone else remembered that moviem 😂 I think that some of us are showing our age.
The "Click Click" from MP5SD6 followed by "Tango down" is the ASMR of my childhood.
Rainbow6?
absolutely
Alpha, go! Bravo, go!
This is the longest "my MP5 PDW is the best" commercial ever
"15-30 rounds of 9mm into a chest-sized target at 25m doesn't care about ballistic arguments in the comments section"
ABSOLUTE KING SHIT
25:52
Well in that case, *proceeds to use .32 caliber SMG.*
GET REKTD KEYBOARD WARRIORS
Yes yes and well, YES!
My BFF's dad was a swat cop for 25 years. He said the mp5 is the greatest CQB implement of all time. It's rugged reliability saved his life more than once. His mp5 collection is beautiful.
Henry Hill - MP5 and MP5 accessories!
20:39 Those aren't Swedish police, you can tell by the patch on their arms that they're Norwegian police. Danes and Norwegians spell "police" as "politi" whilst us Swedes spell it "polis". I know that someone else already beat me to the punch on this one, but I felt some further clarification was needed.
Them: "I don't get why you paid so much for that HK clone, my AR9 does the same thing and takes cheap Glock mags."
Me: "Here, try it. Take this mag."
Them, after experiencing the recoil impulse of the roller system in 9mm: "I hate you now."
This is so true. Everyone I have let shoot the MP5 immediately "gets it"
The CMMG Radial Delay blowback AR-9 is really close as far as the recoil impulse of the MP-5 and yes it takes Glock mags.
The answer is JP5. Ar ergos, Glock mags, roller delay.
@@celmer6From what I've seen, which admittedly isn't much, the CMMG radial stuff lacks the nigh perfect reliability that the MP5 is known for.
Henry's german accent was
Let'z get on vit it!
He does the French and Korean accents really well.
He was spot on.
actually was pretty good
Hello guys! Henry, you deserve as well as Ian the French FRF2 sniper badge. A few point on the MP5 with the Gendarmerie intervention (response) units: the first model of MP5 with the (pre 2007) GIGN was the SD, while the primary assault/CQB weapon was the MR 73 revolver; the K model was used first by the EPIGN (a unit that was included in the post 2007 GIGN as both Observation & Search and Security & Protection forces ) for close protection duties; then the A 3 became widely used for CQB. The PI2G were regional response units that became part of the "new" GIGN in 2021, but are not as the same level as the Force Intervention, a bit like if the regional FBI SWAT units (full time) were part of the HRT. Some MP 5 were bought for the Gendarmerie mobile branch with the special budget for the winter Olympics in 1992. Then it became a patrol weapon, especially popular for training with smaller gendarmes, to be followed by the HK UMP 9 and recently the G36 K for the PSIG "Sabre" fast response county units.
Bien résumé
I'm starting to think Henry might like the mp5 a bit
hahaha nooooooooooo wayyyyyyyy
11:37 That Laser Products Colt Trooper laser sight with the irons on top of it is pretty sick!!!
Henry and Josh, some of your best writing and production to date..
Just when I was starting to get over my lust for the MP5, here comes 9Hole rolling like a freight train to bring me back.
I want to see you run the 10mm version.
makes the two of us!
Don’t ask Garand Thumb to borrow his…
@@williamflowers9435 XDD just like he borrowed HK53 huh? XD
Hey Henry, have you thought about stretching the MP5's legs on the service rifle course? I'm sure it would probably max out before you'd get to 500, but it would be interesting to see just how far you could go with it. If you do ever try it, I think the solid stock with irons would be the coolest way.
You could also try some of the older military SMG's on the service rifle course. Seeing as how they were issued among rifle squads, it would be a fitting test. Things like the MP-40's, Thompsons, M3's, maybe a Suomi or PPSH if you could swing it. There're plenty others, but those would probably be some of the easiest ones. No weird calibers like the French ones. I mean, those would be neat, but good luck finding reliable examples, and ammunition.
I’m interested in this too
As am I… testing the Suomi (a la Winter War ski troops) or PPSh-41 (entire Soviet divisions armed primarily with it) or MP40 (Late war Wehrmacht troops having to take single shots, conserving ammo, in defensive roles) at longer ranges would give better historical context for the capability of these weapons.
Maybe test not just well aimed shots but how quickly each can score multiple hits at 50-75m
Awesome vid bro very much enjoyed that
man thanks again for the help :)
Ding Chavez approves of this video 😀👍🏻
Woah, haven't seen that name in a hot minute lol
haha R6 is mentioned in this video too
Who needs teams and complicated checkpoints when you have Ding Chavez. I was using him as a one man army in the Lone Wolf mode too.
Have you read Clear and Present Danger? He really glazes the thing up lol
@@Phantom_AspektJohn Clark nods at Ding Chavez in agreement
Henry, without a doubt, this is the most AWESOME MP5 and MP5k documentary to hit the screen to date. You even included a literal all-star cast to go with with it. Even with Teufelshund Tactical AND HK under his belt, you'll probably have James Williamson wanting to step up his game after this gets out for sure! Bravo!
MP5 will ALWAYS be King
Armour?
I carried an MP5A3 for about 10 years on a SWAT team. We would routinely make 150yd hits on metal plates once we got them dialed in. Loved that little thing but an M4 took its place eventually.
I really dig this format guys, would be cool if you all could do a longform on the galil family (AR, ARM, SAR, etc.)
Henry, Henry, Henry. You forgot about one of the most iconic movies the mp5 was in . Carl weathers dual wielding mp5a3's in predator.
Oh man, you've found the only omission in the entire video. I demand a reedit.
The 1990's fixed stock MP5, especially with a KAC rail, will always be the coolest MP5 possible. A tiny, badass rifle. Thank you guys for the great videos! 👍
Smg, not rifle
@@planetcaravan2925 yeah, I know them well. I'm just saying that configuration makes it handle more like a rifle than you typically think of for a SMG. For example, shooting that, compared to how you might shoot something with a collapsible stock or none at all, etc.
Nice work! I love the format!
- shooting;
- historical lecture;
- humor;
A perfect mix. I love my H&K SP5 too. Greetings from Poland.
The surefire mp5 with the a3 stock will always be what I picture when I think of thr mp5.
Every time Henry buys a new MP5, we get a new video. That way he can tell the IRS that it is a ‘business expense’.
First of all, lower your voice, sir…
The intro alone is god tier.
Henry, your comedic talents a greatly appreciated.
Honestly the only must have modern feature that I feel like the MP5 is missing is a last round bolt hold open.
If they could make that, and make the bolt auto-release (and feed reliably!) when you insert the next mag, that would be the be-all, end-all feature.
@@andersjjensen They had a last round bolt hold open on the 10mm mp5's made for HRT. I dunno why they didn't standardize that feature. It really is a nice feature to have on a firearm.
That can actually be conquered with good use of the push button mag release.
For real? How the hell do you know your magazine is empty? Count in your head? So you go "click" and hope the guy behind you is not out?
@@sergecashman4822 I haven't shot an MP5, but I have shot a G3 an awful lot, and you quickly learn to recognise the difference in bolt sound and feel when it slams home without picking up a cartridge.
When I was a kid, I seen the MP5 as the coolest SMG, that opinion still hasn't changed. The 90s one with the grip light is still easily my favorite style of MP5, love the aesthetics 👌
Same here buddy, I also love the A2 with the underbarrel torch.
Lapd swat standard at the time.
MP5/10....
Thats the Surefire foreend with 6P light.
The smooth shooting characteristics of the MP5 really keeps it coming back over and over. The only gun that I have fired that matches it was the CMMG radial delay blowback.
Digging the outro by the way. Way to make me stick around for all the credits, ha.
Nobody says the the "Koch" in H&K like this guy. Truly amazing.
I grew up in Los Angeles County during the 90’s living next door to a LAPD SWAT officer.
At the time my friends and I were really into Airsoft and I had purchased an MP5A4 with the fixed stock.
One day my friends and were loading up our gear when He spotted my replica and immediately came over for a closer look.
He was blown away by how similar they looked and immediately opened his trunk and whipped out the real deal, an A5 with the flashlight grip.
That was the first time I had ever held a real gun and it is one of those cool memories that I remember as a kid.
Absolutely best intro I’ve ever seen, the shooting, the showcasing of all them mp5s, the music, 6 days scenes. All of it!! 😎
Well done, you've laid out the MP5 history in a way that's easy to understand and learn from. Thanks.
This is an EXCELLENT documentary. I love you guys’ weapon docs. Friggin bravo. What a great history lesson for anyone.
Kudos Henry, you nailed it. My Law Enforcement career spanned this time frame and I had quite a bit of trigger time on the MP-5. I was even lucky enough it work as an Adjunct Instructor for HK ITD from 1998 to 2008. Many HK videos are lacking in factual accuracy and history...you got it right. Well done.
Fantastic work.
I’ve always loved your channel. I wasn’t aware of the Patreon but I’ll be joining there to support your work.
How do you guys keep producing the absolute gold standard for firearm enthusiast videos? Thanks to everyone involved for producing such thoroughly entertaining and informative videos. Cheers. (I honestly love this content).
This is just so good Henry - my favourite video on my favourite firearm :)
The 1990's full stock with flashlight built into the handguard is my absolute favorite MP5 model!
I remember being about 14 watching Jack O'Neill slap an MP5 as he prepared to defend the SGC, and thinking it was the coolest thing id ever seen.
SG1 had the drip back then. Only thing that I hated was they rarely used their stocks
@@CenlaSelfDefenseConcepts Dude that always drove me nuts!
Awesome video and thank you for keeping a nostalgic piece of history in the spot light!!!
Outstanding job covering a timeless and legendary firearm! Love the content Henry! Please keep it going.
The Intro was fabulous. You guys are great! Thank you so very much. Greetings from germany!
Just bought a transferable sear. Thank you for all the excellent setup info!
How lucky are we today? Used to be Tales of the Gun and Weaponology were peak firearms content (along with a few others) and ran repeatedly on syndication.
This video absolutely ranks amongst the top tier of historical gun shows
I have a SP5 SBR with HK A3 Stock, MI pic rail, YHM R9 and currently an Aimpoint PRO. Fun to shoot but a little gassy as a southpaw. I also have a ZF-5T SBR with B&T UMP stock, HKP forgrip, and CGS Mod9K.
The MP5 platform is still the king of cool. I love my AP5, but I haven't looked enough into getting any upgrades for it, because I currently just enjoy it as a blaster. It's definitely a favorite candidate for a proper form 1.
A2 stock, wide grip, navy trigger housing 💦
This was honestly one of your best videos guys, so good 🤌
A couple of things I've gathered from my research for a game I've been developing for some time; specifically on the MP5-N (KAC) and Laser Products.
Circa 1986, HK fulfilled the request for the Navy SEAL's upgrade requirements; Ambi selector and threaded barrel. Note that in the '80s there were no suppressors designed for the 3-lug as of yet. This suffices the threaded barrel in conjunction of KAC, which I'm sure was co-developed on behalf of HK. This also was likely co-developed with the HK P9S (context of the rarity of mainstream suppressed (.45acp/9mm) service pistols (not to be confused w/ integral .22lr pistols)
For Laser Products, brings us a year earlier. In 1985, they've released under barrel weapon light products for the 1911, 92FS, 870, and of course the MP5. They would also later develop weapon lights for the p226 and Benelli M1 (LAPD request) by the late '80s.
LAPD Metro SWAT (D-Platoon) was one of the earliest adopters. D-Platoon has been trained alongside Delta, HRT, SAS, GSG9, and GIGN, especially in preparation for the 1984 Olympics. Scotty Reitz (Uncle Scotty), writer of SWAT magazine and ex-LAPD SWAT, had put a special emphasis on 'clean mechanics'. Nutshell; natural 2nd nature usage of manual of arms, gear, and shooting techniques. This is later developed in mind of the LAPD's famous iconic 3a HRM Tactical Vest. Note the snap/Velcro modularity. Prior to this, SWAT had to sewn in pouches in Vietnam era pilot survival vest for their MP5s.
In regards to the suppressor and weapon combo, there is a problem. Physically the light is in the way of the suppressor, so Laser Products to develop an attachment for the weapon to be redirected to a lower position if needed.
What's interesting on laser Products weapon lights seen in late the '80s and early 90s films. Cliff Hanger, Arizona Heat (870), Last of the Finest, and American Yakuza 2.
I love you you got input from all the other big name guntubers that I already follow. All that knowledge and experience in one place. Great video!
Excellent video that expands on the development!
Thanks man! Took a really long time to make this one
Stunning. Your productions just keep getting better.
This should be required viewing, if one is considering purchasing a MP5 / K. Great work.
Awesome video guys! Great job! Pleasure to watch!
Henry: what is that LBV-88 style vest woth the fastex secured 9mm mag pouches you're wearing in much of the video?
16:05 Music (song name): Tigerblood Jewel - Faux pas
Had to do some digging. :)
Well produced video. Amazing job.
Also:
0:13 FormantX - Light Utopia
6:25 Ava Low - Terrorize
@@WhatIsThatThingDoing
Zamn, that Ava Low song slaps. Thanks!
Should have taken note during the video.
Very well done ! Thanks for posting.
The official factory modernization package of the MP5 MLI is a notable footnote for the 2010's chapter of the gun. Not sure how much traction its gotten on the market, but it exists and has its spot in the catalogue.
Literally the only thing I would change about the HK roller-delay family is replacable rear grips like on the AK or AR. There's something to be said when you find that perfect grip.
Comparing the size of a modern red dot sight to a 35mm film canister made me chuckle. My guess is there are more people today who have seen a T-2 or Holosun than a 35mm film canister. Being old, I actually have a couple, though I haven't taken a picture with a film camera in decades. Love the MP-5!
haha i did that on purpose. Those were the days where you used 35mm film canisters to smuggle skittles with :)
One of the best presentations you guys have made to date. Always impressive!
Will the MPX, UMP9 & Vityaz PP-19 replace the MP5 in future? I think Henry you need to make a video to compared the MP5A3 to these three SMG.
I noticed some of the mags you guys were using had blue tape on them. It's strange that you'd waste time firing blanks.
This is the best video on the MP5 that is online
👍👍Keep the MP5 content coming please.
Excellent video, really enjoyed this
Great general doc. on the Mp5 adoption, use and improvement. Also banger music by the way, do you know Henry where I can find it?
Phenomenal video, love it man!
Thanks from Germany for a great video 😊
I remember getting that first Surefire. Mind blowing compared to a 4 D-cell mag lite.
I would like to see a verses of the Sig MPX / MP5. It would make for a sweet video!
I just picked up an MKE for sub $1k, and needed some guidance as to where to go in regards to turning it into something more practical than its pistol configuration. Great video
8:48 what magazine base is in that 1911? Is it a double stack (caspian or para ordnance?) or is the hogue grip just making it look thick?
20:39 Norwegian police, not swedish. I have some ammo in different NATO packaging, some say "pistol ammunition" and some "not suitable for pistol" . Old ammo from the 60`s and 70`s. I guess they made very hot loads for the smg`s and standard loads for pistols. In some ammo I see that they are more tipped than standard off the shelf training ammo. I love your videos. Keep them coming :)
Man I love your history related commentary. Shit is fascinating.
Brilliant video Henry, just brilliant!
This is incredibly well done and a treat from start to finish
Think I still have Frank James notes on Project 64? He was county north of me. Lemme dig.
Great video, no mp5sd with the integral silencer could have been in there somewhere.
It was intentionally left out for future content :)
@@9HoleReviews I loved the video, it makes me want to clone that silenced sniper version for air soft, with the hose clamp mag light underneath.
I know this is about the MP5, (Ding sends his regards) but I want to know what that thing is @ 11:14! So cool looking!
I love the video! You missed one of my favorite appearances of the MP5... Stargate SG1! I want a SG1 clone MP5 super bad. Keep up the great work.
Without the anti-bounce lever, the MP5 is the best G3 derivative in my mind.
Amazing job guys! Thanks!
I really need some help here deciding between the SP5 and Sp5k-PDW. I have the money to buy both of them if I wanted to, but I don't feel like that's smart or responsible when I still need to spend another $1300 on another CAT suppressor (MOB or Alleycat36k, but I just bought the AC556 Ti) for the Sp5/K-PDW + kit it out properly. The SP5 full size seems like the better gun overall, seems like it'll shoot better, suppress better, run better over time, be comfier, better ergos, more space. But the K-PDW is just soooo small, I love how small it is man, it's amazing that it's so good yet so tight. But, on paper, the SP5 is only like 4" longer... and the barrel is only like 3.03" longer. *_Is the K-PDW really that much more compact and small and tiny and convenient?_*
I've been trying to decide between SP5 and SP5k-PDW for a few months now and keep going in circles because I haven't been able to compare them IRL at all. Definitely not goin to be able to find a range that has both of them in stock right now (at least, unless I get really lucky very soon). But yeh, have not been able to find a place that has both in stock at the same time, and I haven't even been able to see the K-pdw IRL at all. So I just have to visualize the difference in photoshop 😢.
My gut and heart tells me go full size, but my brain tells me that the K-PDW is a unique proposition overall in the market today, and a great number of MP5 stans lately have been saying that the current accessories and technology to equip on on the K-PDW have really brought it to the next level and makes it incredible in 2024. There's nothing else quite like it currently that is 'just so damn small haha. I already have big rifles and a bunch of handguns and such. And yeh I could make a tiny .300BLK, but this is still even smaller than that, and also 9mm ammo way cheaper haha and I can make 9mm ammo much faster and cheaper.
*_Have any advice for me? What do you think about it and/or both of them? Is the K-PDW as fun and great as everyone says? Do you think the smaller size takes any hits in performance or usability vs. the larger one? If I'm planning on running suppressed (with a CAT MOB or CAT Alleycat 36), will my choice on which gun to pick make a big difference in terms of overall joy of running it with a supressor? Any info or advice you have for me in this decision would be helpful because I dunno if I"m ever gonna get to compare them IRL if I don't just buy them myself lol_*
_Side notes:_ Right now, I have a 16" Ar15 built to be able to shoot out to 600yds, maybe further, but it's not a precision rifle. The gun is very light, but it's obviously pretty long + it has an Alleycat556Ti silencer on it. I've got many handguns, and a .22LR Savage for teaching kids and for plinking, but no other 'long' guns. My dream gun since I was a kid was the MP5 (and the USP/USP Compact, but I achieved that dream last year when I finally decided to buy my own weapons instead of using the Glock 19 and 17 my father gifted to me
Stellar presentation 👑Henry, gonna need that sexy BGM @16:00
absolutely amazing, thanks for the god damn great video my friend
Loved the methodical narration. Great video with lots of good information and plenty of seeeeexy rifles
Not saying other options replaces the MP5, but the 9mm AK and AR options are great platforms too. Would like to see a comparison.
11:20 what optic is that???
It’s taken me 35 minutes to get 11 minutes into the video because I keep seeing cool little details or thinks I don’t recognize.
This is such a well put together video on this platform.
The hot button at the 5 o'clock is genius
Thanks for the video, I was trying to get too creative with my pressure switch mount and the 5oclock seems to work
Such a quality and awesome video! Great job!
Does the muzzle blast of the trilug-less mp5k burn your fingers?
Excellent production
Love the mp5 content! Love to see a comparison of the mp5 vs modern PDW's like the p90 and MP7