H&K fans step inside, SP5/SP5Kpdw/SP5L discussion

[OldIronFan]

H&K Fans, Fanbois, and Haters (if you wish)...

If you had the opportunity to pick up a SP5 variant at a very reasonable price what would be your choice, SP5 or SP5Kpdw?

I picked up an MP5 .22 LR Pistol not long ago and would like to pick up its big brother in 9mm. (and yes I know the .22 LR MP5 is not produced by H&K)
For this reason I am leaning toward the standard SP5 rather than the Kpdw since the overall look and feel is very close to the MP5 .22LR. Nearly (externally) identical fore ends and rear caps. I believe there are a few more end cap options for installing/adapting braces to the standard SP5 as well. I added a brace to the little MP5 and it is a blast. 
 

[KahrMan]

I got the SP5 for a couple of reasons.  One I think it looks better than the K.  Second the K is about 4 inches shorter and does not feel as good in my hands.  For me the left hand position is more comfortable on the 5 than the 5K

Edited February 15, 2022 by KahrMan

[Jackalope]

I've got a PTR-9KT (SP5K clone) on lay-away.  I couldn't justify spending another $1200 for a real H&K, plus it has a built in picatinny rail, so it's a more modernized version.  I've got other H&K's, but the SP5 family seems over-priced.  I went with the K model because I prefer the compact size, and I've used one and it felt comfortable to me.

Also have one of the H&K MP5 .22LR carbines, which is essentially my wife's gun. 

Other H&K's include a model 91, USP 45, and a VP-9, which all have been reliable.  Bought the model 91 back in the late 70's, or early 80's, think I paid around $700 for it back then.  I wish I bought 10 of them.

 

[OldIronFan]

On 2/11/2022 at 8:18 PM, Jackalope said:

think I paid around $700 for it back then.  I wish I bought 10 of them.

 

I feel that way about just about everything I look at when I walk into a gun/sporting goods store. 
 

[Chucktshoes]

I got offered in unfired, like new in box Pre-Bush 41 ban SP 89 the other day. But $6K was too rich for my blood.

[orientalexpress]

On 2/11/2022 at 1:06 PM, KahrMan said:

I got the SP5 for a couple of reasons.  One I think it looks better than the K.  Second the K is about 4 inches shorter and does not feel as good in my hands.  For me the left position is more comfortable on the 5 than the 5K

I bought both of them. Eventually I want to form 1 both of them obviously for the stock on the SP5 and specifically so I can put the VFG on the K model. 

I've had a couple of them.  the later SP5s had drum  peep sights instead of the notched drum sight which i guess is more correct.  

[Murgatroy]

I guess I am the odd one out, I have always liked and desired a K.

 

[Capbyrd]

My GSG5PK is SBR'd and I honestly wish i had the GSG5P.   The K is really really short.

 

[Alleycat72]

If they just locked back on the last round.