Systema MP5 Preliminary Release Info

[mcguyver]

This is from Steven at Empire, as posted on the PTW Forums:

Originally Posted by kdogg

Hijacked from Wallace @ ZShot...

2008.03.19 : SYSTEMA Training Weapon Model-5 Release Imminent!

Today we bring you exciting news regarding the highly anticipated PTW Model 5 Training Weapon! SYSTEMA is very pleased to inform us that production is on-schedule, and final release is imminent. Current tentative schedule points to end-of-March release date, with U.S. delivery expected to begin on the first or second week of April. Final U.S. Pricing for the new Training Weapon is as follow, and as soon as we received our first production run we will update with more information.

.................................................U .S. MSRP.......E.S.P.
Training Weapon Model 5-A4...........$1,295.00.........$995.00
40 Round Magazine.............................49.95........ .... 39.95
40 Round Magazine, 8-Pack.................299.95...........269.95
9.6v 2400mAh Battery..........................79.95............ 69.95
M90 Cylinder Unit (TW5-Specific)..........209.95...........179.95
M110 Cylinder Unit (TW5-Specific).......209.95............179.95
M130 Cylinder Unit (TW5-Specific)........229.95...........189.95

Finally, since there will only be 300 units (globally) for the first production lot, and the next production lot (scheduled for end of April) will be equally limited in quantity, we expect supply will be extremely short for the next few months. Therefore, please visit your favorite U.S. Official Dealer and reserve yours soon!!

*Note: E.S.P. = Estimated Street Price. Pricing may vary based on other factors. Please check with your local dealer for actual pricing near you. Pricing shown here are for reference only.

Maybe 1 will make it into Canada yet this year, but I'm not holding my breath!!

[CadetCatastrophe]

YES I've been waiting for them to release their MP5...

[Fox Hound]

damn 50$ for 40 round mag, holy shit

[mcguyver]

And you expected less?

[Fox Hound]

lol no, i expected that from systema to overcharge on everything.

but i guess it is getting closer to the real thing.

oh i got a question. in order to "reload" do i have to cock back the charging handle, insert mag, and slap it back on just like the real thing?

[mcguyver]

I saw no evidence of any wiring or switches in MadMax's photo montage. I heard no, but this is also coming from a gun that did dry-fire. Pre-Pro samples are not always the same as the final product.

[ColtFarmer]

i wonder if it'll be possible to rewire the battery, the only thing holding me back is the solid stock...

[mcguyver]

I suppose that anything is possible. All depends on what you're willing to do/spend/risk to accomplish your goal.

Some guys have done it to the M4, but I wouldn't. The risk is too great for the benefit, in my opinion.

[mcguyver]

Systema TW5 (official name) manual can be found here:

http://www.zshot.com/Download.asp

[kullwarrior]

sadly this is worse than the Ar-15 series with the anti-dry firing Cock lever no use... Hope they add it next version

[Crunchmeister]

Excerpt from the manual:

Advanced sensors within the TW constantly monitors the magazine, and will stop firing once it detects that you have expended all of your ammo, thereby simulating the operation of the real firearm.

Seems like the production model won't dry fire. But the cocking handle is still just there for show like on other AEGs.

[wildcard]

Well if the body structure is anywhere close to the M4 I'll stick with my upgraded marui, I have nothing but trouble with ALL my PTW It's either a bad electronics or ground gears (bad batch of gears as I was told) or cracked body