cyoung2022

rhouston8.... Thanks for your follow-up regarding potentially investing in an MP5 this year. I appreciate the insight into the weapon's reliability, and would make the commitment if it wasn't for the $50,000 price tag. It's mind-blowing to think the same model was $20,000 less within the past decade. My wife and I both drive 2012 Ford Escapes, each with over 100,000 miles on the odometer. We have been considering a new vehicle and this past weekend I test drove a brand new 2021 Ford Ranger, cactus gray exterior, with the Tremor 4x4 package. It hit me on the way home from the dealership that the truck was priced $5,000 less than the MP5! I can accept that the valuation is in part determined by supply and demand, and that a transferable HK sear will only be increasingly more difficult to obtain. This decision is bringing me back to my grad school economics course and the paradox of value between essential and non-essential things. Hilarious. It’s like the old saying goes, “The best things in life are free, the second best are very expensive.” Thanks for everyone’s feedback and input! Craig

Thanks johnsonlmg41, AGG, and SGT Fish. I appreciate the responses and messages I've received with excellent articles written about this very subject. There is a lot of information to digest before committing to this type of a purchase, but it's interesting to learn about a new subject I knew next to nothing about. I look forward to hopefully becoming an active member in this community, and will work on my internet shorthand! Craig

Thanks for the feedback AirCav73. It's an interesting proposition to purchase an MP5 that is actually an amalgamation of different parts and manufacturers, however, it seems that an original factory model is increasingly rare. Good to know about S & H, as Curtis Higgins' work has an excellent reputation in the industry. Given the investment it's definitely a purchase that needs consideration, as I would want to visit the range several times each year and not merely keep it as a collectible for future resale. Knowing Terry Dyer worked with Ruben on giving the weapon a full inspection for functionality and durability, gives me confidence that it would bring years of enjoyment. Thanks again for your time and information! Craig

Greetings from Florida, I am new to the forums and an interested potential buyer of a pre-May '86 transferable MP5. In 2000 I recall a local gun shop owner showing me one in box for $10,000, which at that time was well beyond my financial ability. Now in 2022 it seems prices have increased four to five times. I reached out to Ruben Mendiola through his DealerNFA site because of his reputation for offering quality firearms and exceptional service, and he still has a MP5 available (1557, 6122) for $48,995.00 (https://dealernfa.com/shop/hk-mp5-registered-sear-sh-dyer-excellent-1557-6122/). After extensive online research regarding the MP5, I have the following questions that I'm hoping those with more experience in these forums can answer: 1. Ruben said the number 1557 references the sear, made by S & H Arms. In the listing on his site there is an image just before the Terry Dyer certificate that shows S & H Arms, Owassa, OK, and the corresponding number stamped on an unidentifiable piece that doesn't look like the sears I've seen in numerous online images and YouTube videos. I attempted to attach the image but apparently as my account is new, that is not an option. 2. Does this weapon feature the sought-after double pushpin? 3. The items description states the "host gun is in excellent condition with an SEF Trigger Pack, 3-lug adapter, stamped M05, original mag and mag paddle release, and A3/A4 stock." If it is an original MP5 would it need a 3-lug adapter installed? Was it stamped MP5 or is that an original factory marking? Doesn't the presence of an original mag paddle release indicate it is not an HK94 conversion? 4. Does the serial number indicate a date of manufacture? I appreciate any and all feedback in advance of actual considering this purchase. From what I have read online the S & H sear seems to be as reliable as the Fleming, and the price reflects the rarity of such firearms in this condition. Most of all, Ruben's reputation is a critical component, as the market appears to have a plethora of possibly uninformed sellers that are unable to provide this information. Thanks! Craig