MP5K Lower Receiver

Cilantro · February 11th, 2009, 02:09

So I had a brilliant idea to make a custom MP5K PDW, metal kit (eventually) and all, and I just wanted confirmation that I can import one of the CA MP5K LOWER receivers from airsoftglobal, right? It's the uppers that are restricted for the MP5 series? Thanks in advance. Also, anyone know any retailers that sell MP7 sights?

Disco_Dante · February 11th, 2009, 02:24

MP5 lower recievers are made of plastic. There's nothing wrong with the one on your gun stock.

Qlong · February 11th, 2009, 02:28

Frank sells em, http://velocityarms.ca/index.php?mai...roducts_id=114

Cilantro · February 11th, 2009, 02:28

I know, but I want one of the "old style" MP5K A3 lowers because its got grips, is textured and isn't all shiny like my worn Marui plastic.

Also, thanks to QLong, that's exactly what I was looking for to top my MP5K!

Disco_Dante · February 11th, 2009, 02:29

Oooo you're right that is a good reason.

Now I'm looking at them...

beach_boy · February 11th, 2009, 02:37

I agree, why do you want to get a new lower? Are you wanting to switch lower styles?

On top of that, do not confuse Armalite regulations with MP5 regulations; they are a completely different class. Armalites (AR's), for the most part, are restricted, whereas the MP5 is prohibited.

Hence, the import rules are different concerning MP5's. I am sure you could, but luck of the draw, get it across, but... we all know how that goes over.

Hope that helps some. Lowers sometimes pop up in the Used section, however a MP5K lower might be hard to find, just keep your eyes open.

[edit]darn it, too late

Cilantro · February 11th, 2009, 02:44

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach_boy

I agree, why do you want to get a new lower? Are you wanting to switch lower styles?

On top of that, do not confuse Armalite regulations with MP5 regulations; they are a completely different class. Armalites (AR's), for the most part, are restricted, whereas the MP5 is prohibited.

Hence, the import rules are different concerning MP5's.

So, does this mean that MP5 lowers are illegal to import, because I was under the impression that you could, the main reason being that it's not really an "essential" part of the firearm (no bullets go through, and it's a shell, so no necessary parts in it).

beach_boy · February 11th, 2009, 03:10

Well you do make a good point, but a AR lower is the restricted part of the firearm, and it not 'essential,' I use that term very loosely, but I am not exactly sure of the import rules on the MP5. I am just trying to give give you the context of your question. You are asking to import a replica of a prohibited weapon, so I wouldn't be surprised if you needed an importer to bring one in. Ask Mr Jon on here, I think he has one, and he might be able to direct you in the proper direction and answer your questions.

Cilantro · February 11th, 2009, 12:36

Excellent, thanks for your help, guys. On a related note does anyone here have any experience with the Nitro/Laylax Rail Sleeve Kurz for MP5Ks? Or does anyone know of anyone with experience? Thanks.

Cilantro · February 24th, 2009, 10:52

Werll I put in a bunch of orders for MP5K parts, the first to come was the Laylax rail, and it's a pretty badass piece of work. The only issue is that it might not be able to hold silencers, but I need to unscrew the hex under the muzzle and take it out to make sure. I'll be posting pics as I go, but in the end, my K-Custom will have UMP-style stock, Laylax rail, CA furniture (A3-style), CQB sights, and laser mod, if possible.

One thing though, I will be changing barrels from the longer 140mm to the 110, and as afar as I've googled, there aren't any guides on this. I'm guessing I just disassemble as normal, then pull out the hop unit & barrel, or is there some sort of special crap that needs doing like the G36?

CDN_Stalker · February 24th, 2009, 11:04

Quote:

Originally Posted by beach_boy

Well you do make a good point, but a AR lower is the restricted part of the firearm, and it not 'essential,' I use that term very loosely, but I am not exactly sure of the import rules on the MP5. I am just trying to give give you the context of your question. You are asking to import a replica of a prohibited weapon, so I wouldn't be surprised if you needed an importer to bring one in. Ask Mr Jon on here, I think he has one, and he might be able to direct you in the proper direction and answer your questions.

Is the restricted part due to the serial number being on it. MP5 lower doesn't have the serial number there. McGuyver had a thread last year where he ordered an MP5 lower, customs siezed it claiming it was restricted, he got into a big argument with them and outlined the lack of serial number, then gave up............... a few months later the released it to him.

Up to you if you want to try it out.

Jimski · February 24th, 2009, 11:52

is being leftie a problem for using the A3 lower?
because the grip is profiled...

Cilantro · February 24th, 2009, 14:14

Yeah, I decided that at $35USD it's worth a shot, and success seems like a pretty good possibility. I just ordered it separately from my other orders for simplicity's sake. I'll let you guys know how it turns out, etc.

Cilantro · February 24th, 2009, 15:54

On a related note to all this, what's the shortest 20mm rail I can get?

CDN_Stalker · February 24th, 2009, 15:57

Quote:

Originally Posted by Omega!

On a related note to all this, what's the shortest 20mm rail I can get?

I'd guess 20mm.

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February 11th, 2009, 02:09	#1
Cilantro formerly Omega! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa	MP5K Lower Receiver So I had a brilliant idea to make a custom MP5K PDW, metal kit (eventually) and all, and I just wanted confirmation that I can import one of the CA MP5K LOWER receivers from airsoftglobal, right? It's the uppers that are restricted for the MP5 series? Thanks in advance. Also, anyone know any retailers that sell MP7 sights? __________________ "History shall be kind to me, for I intend to write it." - Sir Winston Churchill Last edited by Cilantro; February 11th, 2009 at 02:13..

February 11th, 2009, 02:24	#2
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	MP5 lower recievers are made of plastic. There's nothing wrong with the one on your gun stock. __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

February 11th, 2009, 02:28	#3
Qlong Division Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Scarborough, Ontario	Frank sells em, http://velocityarms.ca/index.php?mai...roducts_id=114 __________________ Weee!

February 11th, 2009, 02:29	#5
Disco_Dante Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: GTA	Oooo you're right that is a good reason. Now I'm looking at them... __________________ Not for glory, nor riches, nor honours, but for freedom alone, which no good man gives up except with his life.

February 11th, 2009, 02:37	#6
beach_boy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Prince George, BC	I agree, why do you want to get a new lower? Are you wanting to switch lower styles? On top of that, do not confuse Armalite regulations with MP5 regulations; they are a completely different class. Armalites (AR's), for the most part, are restricted, whereas the MP5 is prohibited. Hence, the import rules are different concerning MP5's. I am sure you could, but luck of the draw, get it across, but... we all know how that goes over. Hope that helps some. Lowers sometimes pop up in the Used section, however a MP5K lower might be hard to find, just keep your eyes open. [edit]darn it, too late __________________ We'll do it like the Italian Job! Last edited by beach_boy; February 11th, 2009 at 02:42..

February 11th, 2009, 03:10	#8
beach_boy Trader rating Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Prince George, BC	Well you do make a good point, but a AR lower is the restricted part of the firearm, and it not 'essential,' I use that term very loosely, but I am not exactly sure of the import rules on the MP5. I am just trying to give give you the context of your question. You are asking to import a replica of a prohibited weapon, so I wouldn't be surprised if you needed an importer to bring one in. Ask Mr Jon on here, I think he has one, and he might be able to direct you in the proper direction and answer your questions. __________________ We'll do it like the Italian Job!

February 11th, 2009, 12:36	#9
Cilantro formerly Omega! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa	Excellent, thanks for your help, guys. On a related note does anyone here have any experience with the Nitro/Laylax Rail Sleeve Kurz for MP5Ks? Or does anyone know of anyone with experience? Thanks. __________________ "History shall be kind to me, for I intend to write it." - Sir Winston Churchill Last edited by Cilantro; February 14th, 2009 at 22:45..

February 24th, 2009, 10:52	#10
Cilantro formerly Omega! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa	Werll I put in a bunch of orders for MP5K parts, the first to come was the Laylax rail, and it's a pretty badass piece of work. The only issue is that it might not be able to hold silencers, but I need to unscrew the hex under the muzzle and take it out to make sure. I'll be posting pics as I go, but in the end, my K-Custom will have UMP-style stock, Laylax rail, CA furniture (A3-style), CQB sights, and laser mod, if possible. One thing though, I will be changing barrels from the longer 140mm to the 110, and as afar as I've googled, there aren't any guides on this. I'm guessing I just disassemble as normal, then pull out the hop unit & barrel, or is there some sort of special crap that needs doing like the G36? __________________ "History shall be kind to me, for I intend to write it." - Sir Winston Churchill

February 24th, 2009, 11:52	#12
Jimski Trader rating Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Montreal	is being leftie a problem for using the A3 lower? because the grip is profiled... __________________

February 24th, 2009, 14:14	#13
Cilantro formerly Omega! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa	Yeah, I decided that at $35USD it's worth a shot, and success seems like a pretty good possibility. I just ordered it separately from my other orders for simplicity's sake. I'll let you guys know how it turns out, etc. __________________ "History shall be kind to me, for I intend to write it." - Sir Winston Churchill

February 24th, 2009, 15:54	#14
Cilantro formerly Omega! Trader rating Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Ottawa	On a related note to all this, what's the shortest 20mm rail I can get? __________________ "History shall be kind to me, for I intend to write it." - Sir Winston Churchill

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