Description
There is a short list of firearms people recognize on sight, and the MP5SD is on it. The Century Arms AP5-SD captures that silhouette faithfully, right down to the full-length shrouded handguard and removable faux suppressor, and backs it up with the roller-delayed blowback action that made the original famous. These are built by MKE in Turkey, a longtime military contractor with decades of experience producing this platform, so you are getting real stamped-steel construction with a manganese phosphate finish, not a lookalike built from castings.
What Sets the AP5-SD Apart
Pull the faux suppressor off and you will find a 5.75-inch cold hammer forged barrel with 3-lug mounting and 1/2×28 threads underneath, so this thing is ready for a real can the day it comes home. The roller-delayed system soaks up recoil in a way straight blowback 9mm pistols just cannot match, which is why so many range sessions with these turn into a line of people waiting for a turn. Controls include an ambidextrous selector on the Navy-style grip frame, a paddle-and-button magazine release, and the classic fixed front post with adjustable rear diopter sights. A claw-mounted 1913 Picatinny rail comes in the box, so adding a red dot takes minutes instead of a trip to the gunsmith.
Braced and Ready Out of the Box
This version wears the Magpul MP BSL brace, which folds to keep the overall package compact for storage and transport while adding welcome stability when extended. At 6.66 pounds unloaded with a 24.75-inch overall length folded, it balances nicely and points fast.
The Century Arms AP5-SD Package
Century does not skimp on the extras here. You get two 30-round magazines, a sling, a cleaning kit, and a hard carry case, so there is nothing to hunt down before your first range trip. Whether you are chasing that iconic profile for the collection or want a soft-recoiling 9mm that runs great suppressed, the AP5-SD checks the boxes without the surplus-market price of an original.
Key Specifications
- Model: AP5-SD
- Manufacturer Part Number: HG7886MB-N
- UPC: 787450933613
- Caliber: 9mm Luger (9x19mm Parabellum)
- Action: Semi-Auto, Roller-Delayed Blowback
- Barrel Length: 5.75" Cold Hammer Forged, 3-Lug
- Thread Pattern: 1/2×28 with 3-Lug Adapter
- Capacity: 30+1
- Brace: Magpul MP BSL
- Sights: Fixed Front, Adjustable Rear Diopter
- Receiver: Stamped Steel, Manganese Phosphate Finish
- Overall Length: 24.75" (30" with brace extended)
- Weight (Unloaded): 6.66 lbs
- Twist Rate: 1:9.8"
- Safety: Ambidextrous Manual Selector
- Country of Manufacture: Turkey (MKE)
What’s Included
- Century Arms AP5-SD 9mm pistol with Magpul MP BSL brace
- Removable faux suppressor
- Two 30-round magazines
- Claw-mounted 1913 Picatinny rail
- Sling
- Cleaning kit
- Hard carry case
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Century Arms AP5-SD suppressor ready?
Yes. Under the removable faux suppressor sits a 5.75-inch cold hammer forged barrel with 3-lug mounting and 1/2×28 threads. That gives you two of the most common attachment methods for 9mm suppressors right from the factory, and the roller-delayed action pairs very well with a can.
Who makes the AP5-SD and how close is it to a real MP5SD?
The AP5 line is manufactured by MKE in Turkey and imported by Century Arms. MKE has produced this roller-delayed platform under license for decades, so the stamped steel receiver, internals, and overall dimensions stay true to the original design. Most furniture, magazines, and parts made for the MP5 pattern will fit.
Can I mount a red dot on the Century Arms AP5-SD?
Yes, it ships with a claw-mounted 1913 Picatinny rail that clamps onto the receiver. Install the rail and you can run any red dot or optic with a standard Picatinny mount. The fixed front post and adjustable rear diopter irons are there whenever you want to shoot it old school.
What magazines does the AP5-SD use and what comes with it?
It ships with two 30-round MP5-pattern magazines, and it accepts standard MP5-style mags, so spares are easy to find. The package also includes a sling, cleaning kit, hard carry case, and the Picatinny optics rail, so it is range ready out of the box.




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