Following on the heels of last year’s SP5 release, H&K has just announced the release of the SP5K PDW – an MP5K PDW for those of us without deep pockets or OP orders from Uncle Sam. Like the SP5, the SP5K PDW is about as close as you can get to owning the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James Reeves reveals the H&K SP5K-PDW. The SP5K-PDW is, essentially, a civilian version of the H&K MP5K-PDW, which is, itself, an improved version of the H&K MP5K, which in turn is a shortened version of the H&K MP5. In other words, the SP5K-PDW is a [Read More…]
A Luxembourg-based financial holding company, Compagnie de Développement de l’Eau (CDE), which has been shareholders in Heckler & Koch AG for a number of years, has taken over a majority stake in the company. HK returned to profit in 2019 for the first time [Read More…]
Parker Mountain Machine has developed two new muzzle devices (Comp Tracker and Sight Tracker) for H&K VP9 and P30 pistols. These products were specially designed for Heckler & Koch and will be available exclusively through the H&K Web Store. Let’s [Read More…]
The Magpul MP5 SL Handguards and other furniture were announced back at SHOT Show 2019. You may have seen Will’s post here on TFB, they are now available. As soon as they were announced I ordered them for my HK SP5 and Omega MP5K-PDW clone. Let’s take a [Read More…]
Good morning everyone and welcome back to another edition of TFB’ Silencer Saturday brought to you by our friends at Yankee Hill Machine, manufacturers of the Turbo and Turbo K line of suppressors. Last week we discussed some buying tips for silencer newbies and [Read More…]
Last October, TFB reported that Magpul had released a line of enhanced parts for CZ’s Scorpion. These upgrades included a grip, mag release, and 35-round PMAGs. Today H&K connoisseurs, Nakatomi Plaza hostage-takers, and roller-delayed blowback fans of all [Read More…]
XS Sights have just announced that they’re now offering their Big Dot Night Sights system for the Smith & Wesson M&P 9 Shield EZ and for Heckler & Koch’s P7 pistol lineup. XS Sights’ Big Dot pistol iron sights have been around for some [Read More…]
Welcome everyone to the 44th edition of ‘Hot Gat or Fudd Crap?’, one of our many series here on TFB. If you’re new to the series, this is where we look at the most obscure firearms that are actually for sale and ask the question – is this Gat a sweet [Read More…]
There are two things that are easily remembered in the gun world. Your first gun, and your favorite gun store. Nestled in the heart of downtown Salt Lake City is my personal favorite, Gallenson’s Guns and Ammo. In 1916 Russian immigrant and tailor, William [Read More…]
Brannon LeBouef walks through some of the pros and cons, both actual and perceived, of the differences between a traditional “American” button magazine release and a “European” paddle release. Using the #hkvp9 and #hkvp9B to show this, he also walks through some of the [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV, James visits the PTR booth to discuss new additions to the 91 series, i.e. the PTR-91. The PTR-91 is PTR’s original flagship firearm, functionally a clone of the wildly successful HK91 and G3 rifle series first devised by Heckler & Koch. PTR has taken the design [Read More…]
This year’s SHOT Show was the first to have models representing all three of the US Army’s Next Generation Squad Weapon program prototypes. SIG Sauer had prototypes on display at their stand (which TFB got our first look at back in September at DSEI 2019) [Read More…]
Brannon LeBouef, from #nolatac, sat down with Heckler and Koch at the #shotshow2020 range day for #tfbtv to talk about their new offerings. Primarily they were showcasing their SP5 which technically came out a few months ago and James Reeves did a full video on. That is essentially a “civilian [Read More…]
Good afternoon everyone and welcome back to TFB’s Silencer Saturday proudly brought to you by Yankee Hill Machine – home of the Turbo and Resonator suppressors. Last week we brought you a writeup on suppressing the new GLOCK 44 rimfire pistol – a setup I [Read More…]
TFB reader, Arnaud, from France, has used his industrial skills to modify an HK USC carbine with 3D printing. Rather than taking the American approach to modifying a USC to resemble an HK UMP, Arnaud chose to use a 3D printer to model the forearm, grip and stock [Read More…]
The PlayStation 2 was my first meaningful, real-world lesson in consumer economics. My mom took me to Target at about 4 a.m. on an unusually cold Florida winter morning because she read in the paper that demand was going to far outstrip supply for the new super-console. [Read More…]
We have heard the pleas from the American pistol caliber carbine market countless times over the years: “why doesn’t H&K make a semiautomatic MP5 pistol for the civilian market?” Arguably the most iconic submachine gun in history, the H&K MP5 is highly [Read More…]
Media reports have lead us to believe that the world-renowned German firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch may be up for sale. This is not actually the case. In a german news article posted on November 8th, it was announced that Heckler and Koch are set to be [Read More…]
Late last night TFB broke the news that the US Army had selected three companies to continue development of their Next Generation Squad Weapons prototypes. These companies include AAI Corporation Textron Systems, General Dynamics-OTS Inc. and SIG Sauer Inc. This [Read More…]
In a bit of a break from my usual writing (covering ongoing court cases and weekly deals posts for the most part) today I’m tackling something a little different. I’m going to explain my choice of a first handgun, a VP9SK. Why not a Glock? Let’s start [Read More…]
Legendary firearms manufacturer Heckler & Koch will be supplying the U.S Army Squad Designated Marksman Rifle known as the M110. The Army have recently been evaluating the rifle and various potential accessory setups. H&K is ramping up to supply 5,000 to 6,000 [Read More…]
Let’s take a trip back in team to December 1984. Just before SHOT Show, Heckler & Koch USA advertised the models HK91A2 and HK93A2 for $399 each. The deal was: “At Rock-Bottom prices you will never see again.” They weren’t wrong. We often [Read More…]
Back in May TFB reported on Heckler & Koch’s first quarterly financial report for 2019. We reported that the company was enjoying a large order intake for both military and law enforcement contracts, many of which we have covered here on TFB, but also noted [Read More…]
The Heckler & Koch USP, or “Universal Self-Loading Pistol”, has been in service around the world with militaries, law enforcement and civilians since the early 1990s. There are several variants that include the Compact, Compact Tactical, Tactical, [Read More…]
William Barth posted his custom MP5 that he has been working on for the past two years. His upgraded roller lock free float handguard puts a new spin on roller lock guns and like other gun manufacturers, he has made an adapter to attach an ACR stock onto a roller lock [Read More…]
There are very few weapons as legendary as MP5. Developed in the mid-60s by German small arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch, it became one of the most well-known submachineguns in history and weapon of choice for many special units all around the world. It truly [Read More…]
The first quarterly financial report for 2019 is in, and we conclude that Heckler & Koch continues to fight their red numbers. In July 2018 TFB reported that Heckler & Koch were in financial trouble, in Heckler & Koch fights for survival. It’s not the [Read More…]
Brownells has just announced the availability of the Tommy Built Tactical T36C – a revamp of the famed Heckler & Koch G36 assault rifle. This one, of course is semiautomatic only, and is sold as a pistol. For those interested in jumping into the ATF eForms [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV’s #NRAAM2019 coverage, James meets with H&K to talk about the newest addition to Heckler & Koch’s striker fired polymer wondernine, the VP9. In particular, the VP9L as it is called is a long slide version of the venerable VP9 and VP9-B, and it will give [Read More…]