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01-16-2005, 01:48 PM
SHOULDER SHOT: Upgrading the MP5
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Here's some new twists on an established firearm: useful accessories and gadgets to make the Heckler & Koch MP5 carbine suitable for virtually any tactical operation.
With more agencies adopting the concept I call “SWAT On Patrol,” properly trained tactical officers no longer leave their special equipment locked in the station, but take it with them on their normal tour of duty. As highly trained first responders, these officers have the ability to assess critical incidents from the outset and carry out their primary mission: stop the killing and stop the dying.
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The tactical officer’s most important piece of equipment is a shoulder weapon that offers target acquisition and accuracy not available from a handgun. This gives the officer the time and distance needed to provide cover and make a critical shot without having to get closer. Although many of the special weapons used by police SWAT units are selective fire, they are almost always best deployed using semi-automatic fire. This is important not only to avoid wasting ammunition, but also for reasons of accuracy and liability.
http://www.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_MP5-4.jpg
Aside from their configuration as purchased, shoulder arms they can usually be improved by aftermarket improvements from a variety of sources. So widespread is this add-on list that it amounts to a literal smorgasbord of accessories that can easily lead the customer astray. With resources usually being limited, it is important that accessories will enhance a weapon’s performance rather than its looks, and it is equally important to know the difference.
It’s no secret that I prefer a rifle-caliber weapon such as the .223, but others opt for a pistolcaliber SMG or carbine, such as the HK MP5. It’s also true that many of the below products work perfectly with a number of tactical shoulder arms, but let’s examine some valuable upgrades with the HK MP5 SMG in mind.
Knight’s Mfg. Co.
A major supplier to the military, Knight’s Mfg. Co. (KMC) in Vero Beach, Florida, also offers aftermarket improvements for the HK MP5 SMG and other models including the .223-caliber HK53. One of them is the Rail Adapter System (RAS), and this clever H&K innovation comes into focus for one important reason: All H&K roller-locking shoulder weapons in the G3 family have totally free-floating barrels. Such weapons include the G3 (HK91, G33 (HK93), HK53, MP5 (HK94) and all variants. Although some users may not have been aware of this, the handguards of these weapons are mounted to the front receiver ring and to the rigid cocking handle housing, leaving the barrel totally free floating.
The basic H&K design left the perfect platform to design a multi-mission M1913 rail system to replace the issue handguard. Consisting of a tough, ventilated aircraft-alloy housing, the RAS positions into the standard handguard recess ring in the front of the receiver and locks there via a setscrew. The front of the RAS secures to the front of the cocking handle extension using a hex bolt and nut instead of the pushpin, insuring that the RAS becomes one with the tube and receiver without touching the barrel.
Since the arrangement of the non-reciprocating cocking handle precludes a top mounted rail, the RAS for the MP5 consists of full-length rails at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock. Equipped with standard MilSpec M1913 cross notches, these rails accept KMC’s quick detachable (Q.D.) handguard panels to accommodate a variety of KMC accessories. Included among them are sling mounts, light and laser mounts, and a vertical foregrip, but similar accessories are also available from other sources.
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Falcon Industries
Similar to KMC’s vertical foregrip is a brand new one from Falcon Industries, of New Mexico. Made of tough, lightweight polymer, this grip attaches to the bottom rail with a hex bolt instead of being hand tightened. The grooved Falcon Foregrip can be used to hold a pressure switch by rolling “O” rings over it to keep it in place. A piece of bicycle inner tube also works well. Falcon also makes standard and low-profile handguard panels for all M1913 rails.
SureFire Tactical Weapon Lights & Accessories
The most advanced manufacturer of fighting tactical lights in the world, SureFire makes a myriad of light systems compatible with the M1913 rail system. One of these, the Millenium Universal (MU) System, amounts to a family of lights from 6- to 12 volts providing from 65 lumens to 350 lumens of blinding white light. Offered with either wing nuts or A.R.M.S. ThrowLever mounts, MU lights can be had with single or dual end caps, allowing pressure-cap or remote activation, or both. The remote pressure switch can be used with a variety of vertical foregrips including the new Tango Down Grip from Buffer Technologies, with its special recess for the switch.
State-of-the-art is SureFire’s M900 Tactical Light. Being integral with its own vertical foregrip, the M900 not only provides either 125 lumens or 225 lumens of blinding white light, it also gives the operator superior control. Equipped standard with two tiny LED blue lights, the M900 also allows the operator to activate only these lights, to see the way to a critical entry point without sacrificing security by using the full white-light capability.
These blue LED lights work extremely well with the naked eye and are more efficient when used with night vision device (NVD) goggles. However, SureFire will furnish these LED lights in red or infrared (IR) on request, the IR being for use in total darkness with NVD goggles. Using a single A.R.M.S Throw Lever mount, the M900 will mount on any bottom M1913 rail.
Brand new from SureFire is an aircraft alloy M1913 Forend for the MP5 (and HK 53). Containing three M1913 rails, this high quality forend mounts to the gun using using a rocking yoke that connects to the cocking handle tube at the front using the standard handguard cross pin. Once so installed, a hex bolt is then tightened to push the rail system tightly into the rear handguard-ring of the receiver. This not only preserves the free floating of the barrel, but guarantees maintaining zero movement. SureFire’s M1913 Forend comes with its own low-profile handguards that are similar to those from Falcon Industries.
Dark Parts Handguard Panels
After working for Knight’s Manufacturing Company as an analyst, David Luke designed and patented a new design in handguards for M1913 forend rail systems. Called Dark Parts, these panels consist of a tough synthetic liner with overmolded rubber, with their own sliding cross piece to lock them in place. Available in a variety of lengths, Dark Parts handguard panels are very comfortable, and do not transmit heat. Since neither the RAS nor the SureFire M1913 rail forends contact the MP5 barrel, heat is not much of an issue. Currently offered in basic black, Dark Parts will soon be available in tactical colors, along with a new vertical foregrip through Excalibur Arms, of Florida.
MP5 with Giles Tactical Sling, Falcon Low Profile Handguard, Magpul magazine protector
As viewed from the left side, the MP5 is seen with its Giles Tactical Sling, Falcon Low Profile Handguard, and Magpul magazine protector.
Giles Tactical Sling
Available for the MP5, HK53 and other H&K products is the Giles Tactical Sling, the best tactical sling going for the MP5, in my opinion. Available from Wilderness Tactical Products, the Giles Tactical Sling was developed by former Phoenix P.D. SWAT Training Officer, Giles Stock. While this sling is based on H&K’s own Universal Sling, it is wider, quiet, and made of black Nylon. Using Giles Stock’s improved guidelines, his MP5 Sling is best deployed by reversing the shoulder over which it is hung, or “American style.”
A.R.M.S.
Designed by Mr. Richard Swan, of A.R.M.S., Inc., the now MilStd M1913 rail, often, but erroneously referred to as the “Picatinny” rail, was conceived as the ideal Weaver-type rail in the late 1980’s. I know, because Mr. Swan consulted with me during its design. In conjunction with the M1913 rail, Swan designed the A.R.M.S. ThrowLever mounting system already mentioned above. Years ago Mr. Swan also redesigned and improved the HK mount that attaches to all H&K rollerlock shoulder arms mentioned here, and furnished the mount to H&K. Called the G-3/MP5 NATO Universal Top Scope Mount, this all-steel platform is now offered in five styles to accommodate virtually any optical need. All of these mounts allow the open sights to be used in an emergency, and all of them clamp rigidly on the MP5.
First Samco
Offering lightweight polymer mounts, First Samco makes QD light mounts for popular size tactical lights, and a QD vertical foregrip, both of which fit M1913 rail systems. [Order Samco products from M&M Exports.]
Insight Technology
Insight Technology manufactures high intensity tactical weapon lights and lasers for the Military as well as law enforcement, nearly all of which mount directly onto any M1913 rail system. Lightweight and waterproof, Insight’s lights can be had with remote pressure switches and in light/LED or light/laser combinations.
MFI Low Profile Mount
Brand new from MFI, Inc., of Liberty, Kentucky, is a compact M1913 rail mount for the MP5 and H&K rifles. Called the Low Profile Mount (LPM), this one is made of aircraft alloy, and mounts right down on the integral base of the receiver using four claw-like locks. The LPM accommodates virtually all of the short reflex sights.
XS Sight Systems
One item of special interest is the new HK Sight System from XS Sight Systems, of Fort Worth, Texas. Consisting of a protected ghost-ring style aperture rear sight and several choices in tritium-powered dots or white-line front sights, these iron sights offer fast target acquisition and should be high on the list of improvements to consider on any HK MP5, HK53, HK33 or HK91.
Aimpoint
Needing no introduction is the Aimpoint Comp M2 and ML2 Red Dot Sight. Now standard issue with our SpecOps forces in the Global War On Terrorism, the Aimpoint Comp M2 has an adjustable bright-red dot with no parallax for extremely fast target acquisition out to 300 yards or more. It is happiest on our MP5’s mounted in an A.R.M.S. #22M68 ThrowLever Mount. The M2 is also nightvision compatible, and both models are waterproof to 60 feet.
Eotech
Another reflex sight that has caught on in a big way with both the Military and law enforcement is the Eotech Military/Police Sight with its red reticle. Adjustable for brightness, the M&P model also has two settings for use with night vision, and is submersible to 60 feet.
Trijicon
Well known for its ACOG and other Reflex Sights, Trijicon has introduced a new red reticle model. Called the Tri- Power, this sight actually has four power sources to include tritium, fiber optic, battery, and Cyalume mini-light light stick. Never needed, the battery has a 10-hour life span and the Cyalume mini-light stick, 14 hours. In any ambient light the fiber optic provides plenty of illumination for the bright red chevron reticle that is sharp and clear. Made of tough carbon fiber, the Tri-Power is one of the lightest optical sights going, and uses the same A.R.M.S. #22M68 mount as the Aimpoint Comp M2.
Meprolight Reflex Sight
A relative newcomer to the reflex sight business, Meprolight now offers an enlarged optic with a bright amber triangular reticle powered by tritium and fiber optic. Using a unique set of camming levers, this sight will mount rigidly onto any M1913 rail.
C-More
Also in use by special units in the U.S. Military is the CMore Reflex Sight. A very open sight, the C-More’s bright-red dot is fully adjustable and is easy to acquire under stress, offering great peripheral vision at the same time. Like all of the above sights, it mounts quickly onto any M1913 rail, including the Low Profile Mount from MFI, Inc., above.
Giambi magazine loader with Mp5 magazine and Magpul protective device
The Gambi Magazine Loader is seen here with the MP5 magazine along with the Magpul protective device.
Gambi Loader
New from World Wide Ordnance is the Gambi Magazine Loader. As well made as it is designed, this loading device quickly fills the 9mm MP5 magazine, at the same time preventing injured fingers. Gambi Magazine Loaders are also available for a variety of other magazines, and WWO also makes gun racks.
MagPul
One of the handiest devices made is the MagPul. Offered in a variety of colors, this soft polymer cap not only facilitates removal of the magazine from the pouch, but also protects it from damage if dropped, even if fully loaded. I wouldn’t be without a MagPul on my MP5 magazine, or any others it is offered for. KG Industries While the MP5 is nearly indestructible, during routine duty a firearm’s finish normally suffers. Such was the case with the MP5 SMG shown, which had seen service with a law enforcement SWAT Team. Since it remained near new on the inside, we decided to make it look that way on the outside again, so shipped it to KG Industries, of Hayward, Wisconsin. It came back with a matte-black, Space Age Gun Kote finish even tougher than its original factory finish. I recommend KG Industries finish highly, and an array of colors is available.
DSA
Brand new for the MP5 are a number of M1913 rail forends, optical mounts and buttstocks made by Brugger & Thomet, of Switzerland, and imported by DSA, Inc., of Barrington, Illinois. A 3-rail alloy forend and a synthetic bottom rail forend are offered, as well as two lightweight low-profile optical mounts, one especially for the Aimpoint Comp M2. Lastly are two new folding stocks, one designed for use while wearing a riot helmet with face mask, or a gas mask, and the other a UMP type stock designed for the MP5.
Currently in service with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across America, the HK MP5 can now be upgraded to configurations that will meet mission-specific needs with accessories that promise to take these guns well into the future. Although H&K is now producing the UMP9 as a possible replacement for the MP5, the latter is still available new to law enforcement agencies from Heckler & Koch, or in used excellent condition at a great price from many dealers.
Source: http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_MP5,,00.html?ESRC=soldiertech.nl
http://www.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_MP5-1.jpg
Here's some new twists on an established firearm: useful accessories and gadgets to make the Heckler & Koch MP5 carbine suitable for virtually any tactical operation.
With more agencies adopting the concept I call “SWAT On Patrol,” properly trained tactical officers no longer leave their special equipment locked in the station, but take it with them on their normal tour of duty. As highly trained first responders, these officers have the ability to assess critical incidents from the outset and carry out their primary mission: stop the killing and stop the dying.
http://www.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_MP5-5.jpg
The tactical officer’s most important piece of equipment is a shoulder weapon that offers target acquisition and accuracy not available from a handgun. This gives the officer the time and distance needed to provide cover and make a critical shot without having to get closer. Although many of the special weapons used by police SWAT units are selective fire, they are almost always best deployed using semi-automatic fire. This is important not only to avoid wasting ammunition, but also for reasons of accuracy and liability.
http://www.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_MP5-4.jpg
Aside from their configuration as purchased, shoulder arms they can usually be improved by aftermarket improvements from a variety of sources. So widespread is this add-on list that it amounts to a literal smorgasbord of accessories that can easily lead the customer astray. With resources usually being limited, it is important that accessories will enhance a weapon’s performance rather than its looks, and it is equally important to know the difference.
It’s no secret that I prefer a rifle-caliber weapon such as the .223, but others opt for a pistolcaliber SMG or carbine, such as the HK MP5. It’s also true that many of the below products work perfectly with a number of tactical shoulder arms, but let’s examine some valuable upgrades with the HK MP5 SMG in mind.
Knight’s Mfg. Co.
A major supplier to the military, Knight’s Mfg. Co. (KMC) in Vero Beach, Florida, also offers aftermarket improvements for the HK MP5 SMG and other models including the .223-caliber HK53. One of them is the Rail Adapter System (RAS), and this clever H&K innovation comes into focus for one important reason: All H&K roller-locking shoulder weapons in the G3 family have totally free-floating barrels. Such weapons include the G3 (HK91, G33 (HK93), HK53, MP5 (HK94) and all variants. Although some users may not have been aware of this, the handguards of these weapons are mounted to the front receiver ring and to the rigid cocking handle housing, leaving the barrel totally free floating.
The basic H&K design left the perfect platform to design a multi-mission M1913 rail system to replace the issue handguard. Consisting of a tough, ventilated aircraft-alloy housing, the RAS positions into the standard handguard recess ring in the front of the receiver and locks there via a setscrew. The front of the RAS secures to the front of the cocking handle extension using a hex bolt and nut instead of the pushpin, insuring that the RAS becomes one with the tube and receiver without touching the barrel.
Since the arrangement of the non-reciprocating cocking handle precludes a top mounted rail, the RAS for the MP5 consists of full-length rails at 3 o’clock, 6 o’clock and 9 o’clock. Equipped with standard MilSpec M1913 cross notches, these rails accept KMC’s quick detachable (Q.D.) handguard panels to accommodate a variety of KMC accessories. Included among them are sling mounts, light and laser mounts, and a vertical foregrip, but similar accessories are also available from other sources.
http://www.military.com/pics/SoldierTech_MP5-2.jpg
Falcon Industries
Similar to KMC’s vertical foregrip is a brand new one from Falcon Industries, of New Mexico. Made of tough, lightweight polymer, this grip attaches to the bottom rail with a hex bolt instead of being hand tightened. The grooved Falcon Foregrip can be used to hold a pressure switch by rolling “O” rings over it to keep it in place. A piece of bicycle inner tube also works well. Falcon also makes standard and low-profile handguard panels for all M1913 rails.
SureFire Tactical Weapon Lights & Accessories
The most advanced manufacturer of fighting tactical lights in the world, SureFire makes a myriad of light systems compatible with the M1913 rail system. One of these, the Millenium Universal (MU) System, amounts to a family of lights from 6- to 12 volts providing from 65 lumens to 350 lumens of blinding white light. Offered with either wing nuts or A.R.M.S. ThrowLever mounts, MU lights can be had with single or dual end caps, allowing pressure-cap or remote activation, or both. The remote pressure switch can be used with a variety of vertical foregrips including the new Tango Down Grip from Buffer Technologies, with its special recess for the switch.
State-of-the-art is SureFire’s M900 Tactical Light. Being integral with its own vertical foregrip, the M900 not only provides either 125 lumens or 225 lumens of blinding white light, it also gives the operator superior control. Equipped standard with two tiny LED blue lights, the M900 also allows the operator to activate only these lights, to see the way to a critical entry point without sacrificing security by using the full white-light capability.
These blue LED lights work extremely well with the naked eye and are more efficient when used with night vision device (NVD) goggles. However, SureFire will furnish these LED lights in red or infrared (IR) on request, the IR being for use in total darkness with NVD goggles. Using a single A.R.M.S Throw Lever mount, the M900 will mount on any bottom M1913 rail.
Brand new from SureFire is an aircraft alloy M1913 Forend for the MP5 (and HK 53). Containing three M1913 rails, this high quality forend mounts to the gun using using a rocking yoke that connects to the cocking handle tube at the front using the standard handguard cross pin. Once so installed, a hex bolt is then tightened to push the rail system tightly into the rear handguard-ring of the receiver. This not only preserves the free floating of the barrel, but guarantees maintaining zero movement. SureFire’s M1913 Forend comes with its own low-profile handguards that are similar to those from Falcon Industries.
Dark Parts Handguard Panels
After working for Knight’s Manufacturing Company as an analyst, David Luke designed and patented a new design in handguards for M1913 forend rail systems. Called Dark Parts, these panels consist of a tough synthetic liner with overmolded rubber, with their own sliding cross piece to lock them in place. Available in a variety of lengths, Dark Parts handguard panels are very comfortable, and do not transmit heat. Since neither the RAS nor the SureFire M1913 rail forends contact the MP5 barrel, heat is not much of an issue. Currently offered in basic black, Dark Parts will soon be available in tactical colors, along with a new vertical foregrip through Excalibur Arms, of Florida.
MP5 with Giles Tactical Sling, Falcon Low Profile Handguard, Magpul magazine protector
As viewed from the left side, the MP5 is seen with its Giles Tactical Sling, Falcon Low Profile Handguard, and Magpul magazine protector.
Giles Tactical Sling
Available for the MP5, HK53 and other H&K products is the Giles Tactical Sling, the best tactical sling going for the MP5, in my opinion. Available from Wilderness Tactical Products, the Giles Tactical Sling was developed by former Phoenix P.D. SWAT Training Officer, Giles Stock. While this sling is based on H&K’s own Universal Sling, it is wider, quiet, and made of black Nylon. Using Giles Stock’s improved guidelines, his MP5 Sling is best deployed by reversing the shoulder over which it is hung, or “American style.”
A.R.M.S.
Designed by Mr. Richard Swan, of A.R.M.S., Inc., the now MilStd M1913 rail, often, but erroneously referred to as the “Picatinny” rail, was conceived as the ideal Weaver-type rail in the late 1980’s. I know, because Mr. Swan consulted with me during its design. In conjunction with the M1913 rail, Swan designed the A.R.M.S. ThrowLever mounting system already mentioned above. Years ago Mr. Swan also redesigned and improved the HK mount that attaches to all H&K rollerlock shoulder arms mentioned here, and furnished the mount to H&K. Called the G-3/MP5 NATO Universal Top Scope Mount, this all-steel platform is now offered in five styles to accommodate virtually any optical need. All of these mounts allow the open sights to be used in an emergency, and all of them clamp rigidly on the MP5.
First Samco
Offering lightweight polymer mounts, First Samco makes QD light mounts for popular size tactical lights, and a QD vertical foregrip, both of which fit M1913 rail systems. [Order Samco products from M&M Exports.]
Insight Technology
Insight Technology manufactures high intensity tactical weapon lights and lasers for the Military as well as law enforcement, nearly all of which mount directly onto any M1913 rail system. Lightweight and waterproof, Insight’s lights can be had with remote pressure switches and in light/LED or light/laser combinations.
MFI Low Profile Mount
Brand new from MFI, Inc., of Liberty, Kentucky, is a compact M1913 rail mount for the MP5 and H&K rifles. Called the Low Profile Mount (LPM), this one is made of aircraft alloy, and mounts right down on the integral base of the receiver using four claw-like locks. The LPM accommodates virtually all of the short reflex sights.
XS Sight Systems
One item of special interest is the new HK Sight System from XS Sight Systems, of Fort Worth, Texas. Consisting of a protected ghost-ring style aperture rear sight and several choices in tritium-powered dots or white-line front sights, these iron sights offer fast target acquisition and should be high on the list of improvements to consider on any HK MP5, HK53, HK33 or HK91.
Aimpoint
Needing no introduction is the Aimpoint Comp M2 and ML2 Red Dot Sight. Now standard issue with our SpecOps forces in the Global War On Terrorism, the Aimpoint Comp M2 has an adjustable bright-red dot with no parallax for extremely fast target acquisition out to 300 yards or more. It is happiest on our MP5’s mounted in an A.R.M.S. #22M68 ThrowLever Mount. The M2 is also nightvision compatible, and both models are waterproof to 60 feet.
Eotech
Another reflex sight that has caught on in a big way with both the Military and law enforcement is the Eotech Military/Police Sight with its red reticle. Adjustable for brightness, the M&P model also has two settings for use with night vision, and is submersible to 60 feet.
Trijicon
Well known for its ACOG and other Reflex Sights, Trijicon has introduced a new red reticle model. Called the Tri- Power, this sight actually has four power sources to include tritium, fiber optic, battery, and Cyalume mini-light light stick. Never needed, the battery has a 10-hour life span and the Cyalume mini-light stick, 14 hours. In any ambient light the fiber optic provides plenty of illumination for the bright red chevron reticle that is sharp and clear. Made of tough carbon fiber, the Tri-Power is one of the lightest optical sights going, and uses the same A.R.M.S. #22M68 mount as the Aimpoint Comp M2.
Meprolight Reflex Sight
A relative newcomer to the reflex sight business, Meprolight now offers an enlarged optic with a bright amber triangular reticle powered by tritium and fiber optic. Using a unique set of camming levers, this sight will mount rigidly onto any M1913 rail.
C-More
Also in use by special units in the U.S. Military is the CMore Reflex Sight. A very open sight, the C-More’s bright-red dot is fully adjustable and is easy to acquire under stress, offering great peripheral vision at the same time. Like all of the above sights, it mounts quickly onto any M1913 rail, including the Low Profile Mount from MFI, Inc., above.
Giambi magazine loader with Mp5 magazine and Magpul protective device
The Gambi Magazine Loader is seen here with the MP5 magazine along with the Magpul protective device.
Gambi Loader
New from World Wide Ordnance is the Gambi Magazine Loader. As well made as it is designed, this loading device quickly fills the 9mm MP5 magazine, at the same time preventing injured fingers. Gambi Magazine Loaders are also available for a variety of other magazines, and WWO also makes gun racks.
MagPul
One of the handiest devices made is the MagPul. Offered in a variety of colors, this soft polymer cap not only facilitates removal of the magazine from the pouch, but also protects it from damage if dropped, even if fully loaded. I wouldn’t be without a MagPul on my MP5 magazine, or any others it is offered for. KG Industries While the MP5 is nearly indestructible, during routine duty a firearm’s finish normally suffers. Such was the case with the MP5 SMG shown, which had seen service with a law enforcement SWAT Team. Since it remained near new on the inside, we decided to make it look that way on the outside again, so shipped it to KG Industries, of Hayward, Wisconsin. It came back with a matte-black, Space Age Gun Kote finish even tougher than its original factory finish. I recommend KG Industries finish highly, and an array of colors is available.
DSA
Brand new for the MP5 are a number of M1913 rail forends, optical mounts and buttstocks made by Brugger & Thomet, of Switzerland, and imported by DSA, Inc., of Barrington, Illinois. A 3-rail alloy forend and a synthetic bottom rail forend are offered, as well as two lightweight low-profile optical mounts, one especially for the Aimpoint Comp M2. Lastly are two new folding stocks, one designed for use while wearing a riot helmet with face mask, or a gas mask, and the other a UMP type stock designed for the MP5.
Currently in service with hundreds of law enforcement agencies across America, the HK MP5 can now be upgraded to configurations that will meet mission-specific needs with accessories that promise to take these guns well into the future. Although H&K is now producing the UMP9 as a possible replacement for the MP5, the latter is still available new to law enforcement agencies from Heckler & Koch, or in used excellent condition at a great price from many dealers.
Source: http://www.military.com/soldiertech/0,14632,Soldiertech_MP5,,00.html?ESRC=soldiertech.nl