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The AP5 Core is Century Arms' take on one of the most iconic firearms ever made. The MP5 platform has been trusted by military and law enforcement units around the world for over 50 years, and this pistol traces its lineage directly back to that design. What makes the AP5 stand apart from other clones is where it actually comes from: MKE, the Turkish state arms manufacturer, built these on original HK tooling acquired during the licensing era when Turkey was producing military-grade MP5 variants for its own armed forces. That's not marketing language, that's manufacturing heritage.
The action is what makes this thing special. Roller-delayed blowback cycles differently than a standard blowback or even a direct impingement gun. The bolt velocity is controlled, the recoil impulse is smooth and deliberate, and follow-up shots come naturally. It's one of those guns where after the first mag, everyone standing around you wants a turn. The 8.9" cold hammer-forged chrome moly vanadium barrel with a 1:9.8" twist wrings out good accuracy for a pistol of this size, and the 1/2×28 threaded muzzle plus 3-lug adapter means you can run a suppressor or just about any muzzle device you want.
Sights are classic MP5 style: fixed front post with a fully adjustable drum rear. The rear sight adjusts from 100 to 400 meters, which is more range than you'll likely need, but it gives you precise point-of-impact correction if your groups are drifting. The receiver is stamped steel, the trigger pack drops out with two pins for easy cleaning, and the paddle magazine release is right where your thumb expects it to be. The AP5 also accepts standard MP5-pattern magazines, so the aftermarket is massive.
This Core package ships with one 30-round magazine and an HK-style sling. The AP5 is a platform with a deep and active aftermarket for stocks, handguards, braces, rails, and triggers, so there's plenty of room to make it your own over time. Whether you're a collector chasing the MP5 feel, a range shooter looking for something genuinely fun to run, or just want a reliable 9mm pistol with some personality, the AP5 Core delivers.
The AP5 is manufactured by MKE, Turkey's state arms manufacturer, using original HK tooling acquired during the era when Turkey produced military MP5 variants under license. Century Arms imports it into the US. This isn't a reverse-engineered copy built from scratch — it's the product of a factory with genuine institutional knowledge of the roller-delayed platform, which is a meaningful distinction.
The roller-delayed blowback action cycles noticeably differently from a simple blowback design. The bolt movement is controlled by roller bearings that delay the opening of the breech, which results in a smoother, more measured recoil impulse. Most people describe it as a push rather than a snap, and follow-up shots come very naturally. It's one of the more satisfying actions in any 9mm pistol you can buy.
The 8.9" barrel is threaded 1/2×28 and also includes a 3-lug adapter, giving you two standard options for mounting suppressors and muzzle devices. The 1/2×28 thread pattern covers most commercially available suppressors, and the 3-lug setup is compatible with many dedicated MP5-pattern cans and quick-detach systems. It's a well-thought-out setup for anyone who wants to run it suppressed.
Yes — the AP5 uses standard MP5-pattern magazines, which means a large selection of aftermarket and surplus options are compatible, including magazines from MKE, KCI, POF, and others. The platform also has a deep aftermarket ecosystem for handguards, stocks, triggers, and rails, so there's plenty of room to build it out over time.
No, the AP5 does not lock open automatically after the last round is fired, which is true to the original MP5 design. To manually lock the bolt open, you pull the charging handle to the rear and rotate it upward. This is a well-known characteristic of the platform and something to be aware of if you're coming from more modern pistol-caliber carbines.
Century Arms offers the AP5 in a few configurations. The Core is the full-size model with the 8.9" barrel and ships with just the sling and a single 30-round magazine as a clean, no-frills package. Other variants come with a pistol brace or additional accessories. There are also shorter-barreled versions in the AP5 family, but the Core is the largest and most traditional configuration.
| UPC | 787450877528 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | HG6034ALN |
| Action | |
| ATF Type | Pistol |
| Barrel Length | 8.9" |
| Caliber/Gauge | 9mm |
| Capacity | 30 + 1 |
| Color | Black |
| Length | 20 |
| Model | |
| Number of Magazines | 1 30 rd. |
| Package Height | 3.5 |
| Package Width | 11.1 |
| Product Type | Semi-Auto Pistol |
| Safety | Manual Thumb |
| Shipping Weight | 10.7 |
| Sights | Fixed Front/Drum Rear |
| Sights Type | Adjustable Sights |
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