Hi I am interested in an actual HK 94 9mm Semi auto carbine. NOT a clone. I am aware how pricey they are. Does anyone know if these are as reliable as HK’s get? I know no firearm is 100%, but will they pretty much eat any ammo? do they require certain types to feed properly? Are the mags decently available?
I would like to hear from anyone that has experience or knowledge on this. Again, not about clones, not interested in one.
Many thanks,
Rob
the only problems i have ever heard of was using the straight mags with Hollow points But HK solved that problem by going with the Curve Mag .
I have shot a few and Never have heard of any major problems with the HK94 all weapons can have a malfunction from time to time But with proper cleaning you are GTG
Many thanks for the reply!! Thats what I wanted to hear.
I’ve got about 3 of them going on 10 years without a hiccup.
So long as you don’t try and use aftermarket magazines you’ll be fine.
You also have to be careful with people who try and install MP5 trigger frames on 94s. Not everyone can shelf one properly and that can cause problems.
3 for 10 years! awesome! I never thought about that with the MP5 trigger, good to know. Thank you
My MP5 has run well for over twenty five years.
The most annoying stoppages I have experienced using Winchester White Box ball, military ball, Federal Hydra Shoks, and Winchester Silver Tips have been empty cases getting under the bolt and carrier, jamming the weapon between the lower and rear end of the magazine
That’s in addition to the four MP5s.
That is a common problem with many clones. Never seen it happen to a factory gun. Is yours a factory original SMG or 94 conversion? Swing down?
Let me know if you need a new best friend to shoot with ha…Just awesome. My dream guns. Straight up Jealous!
Would love to see pics of the 94’s as well…
Sadly only been issued one, would love to own a HK94 (SBR’ed of course) someday. I would pick the real deal over any clone anyday.
My MP5 has always been very reliable, even when quite dirty and using crap frangible ammo. Most of the time if there is a problem it is due to a magazine with a damaged feed lip from dropping on concrete.
My mp5k-pdw is boringly reliable. It is an all German HK SP89 that had a new factory pdw barrel installed by HK (back when they did that sort of thing), paddle mag, remark and refinish done by Phil Flack and Gordon Miller, with a 28 locking piece and DLO trigger frame to give it the fun position on the selector lever. It has just over 3k through it (not much, I know), mostly suppressed, with the only stoppages I’ve had occurring when it was REALLY dirty and gunk had to be cleaned from under the extractor (can count these on one hand). I only use factory HK curved mags.
Mags are available, though prices have gone up. Frankly, these mags are built like tanks and as such I feel comfortable with fewer than with other systems. Expect to pay $60-$75 per mag right now. Pre-hysteria they could be found for $45-$55 per mag.
Accessories and parts are more expensive than the AR15 series. And the reputable HK smiths are also costly and often back logged with work.
If you have the cash and want one, I say go for it. Buy a factory 94 or SP89 and SBR it; you will be glad you did.
These two are technically Turkish contracts (MKE)
I hate I found out about the MKE a little to late in the game i would have loved to pick one up
My girlfriends MKE SBR MP5 (A2) clone has about 5k rounds on it, with no documented malfunctions.
Great gun.
Sling solutions suck though.
If you want one, there are more popping up for sale now than I have seen in a long time. I’ve wanted one for years & just picked up an II date code 94 that has never been fired. I didn’t steal it by any means, but I have it. There are tons on gunbroker right now. I know it is a chunk to pay, but they is just something special about the MP5. There was 2 SP89s & a 94 with mags and accessorieson GB that would be a sweet package if you really wanted to get serious or had other buyers who would go in on it with you.
Yea thats where I have been looking. There’s a few nice looking like new looking ones. They are pricey but I think worth it. I think I saw that package you were talking about. 2 sp89’s &a 94 for 19k. Would be great.
I’m glad I came on here to ask about em, sounds like some great feedback from folks.
Hell of a collection!!! amazing…
I would also urge the OP to consider the MKE, if he can find one.
(which, as we all know, is not a “Clone” but a licensed HK product)
Mine has been excellent through a few thousand rounds so far.
