SP5K Barrel Replacement?

[bmbutch]

Recently picked up HK SP5K. Would like to have 3-Lug Barrel installed. From what little info is out there, this isn't a simple job. Any recommendations on gunsmiths for this, especially around Southern Indiana?

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Get with Michael's machine. This isn't a gun you want someone with no HK experience working on.

 

[madeuce50]

Terry Dyer can do it

 

[KJQ6945]

Get with Michael's machine. This isn't a gun you want someone with no HK experience working on.

I concur. Go to one of the reputable HK smiths.

 

[bmbutch]

Thank You all for responses, will call MM tomorrow for pricing. Also talking with INGO gunsmith about his interest in this endeavor.

Will also call Mr Dyer, my google foo came thru on that one.

Will do range review soon....hopefully....stupid job....

 

[duffman0286]

IGF investment grade firearms is another choice to look into..... back logged a bit right now with the election He's doing a hk53k build for me right now he also does barrel swaps and short barrel conversions.... I can also Vounce for Micheal Machines work!

 

[Riflemen14]

Also Jeff Walters, on HKpro, goes by ghilliebear2000. Jeff has done two HK's for me, a rebarrel on a C93 pistol, now a HK53 clone and rebuilt a C93 rifle. Both are very reliable, eat any ammo run thru them.
Contact info:

Email Ghilliebear2000@yahoo.com
Phone call 9-5 m-f 918-781-3939 phone is preferred.

 

[duffman0286]

Also Jeff Walters, on HKpro, goes by ghilliebear2000. Jeff has done two HK's for me, a rebarrel on a C93 pistol, now a HK53 clone and rebuilt a C93 rifle. Both are very reliable, eat any ammo run thru them.
Contact info:

Email Ghilliebear2000@yahoo.com
Phone call 9-5 m-f 918-781-3939 phone is preferred.

heard good things about ghillie bear but how's his turn around.... got a vector that needs a barrel reinstalled.... (trunnion is already installed)

 

[bmbutch]

This far, pricing is $350 minimum, not including barrel. Not sure I want to spend another $500+ on this toy.

 

[bmbutch]

Also Jeff Walters, on HKpro, goes by ghilliebear2000. Jeff has done two HK's for me, a rebarrel on a C93 pistol, now a HK53 clone and rebuilt a C93 rifle. Both are very reliable, eat any ammo run thru them.
Contact info:

Email Ghilliebear2000@yahoo.com
Phone call 9-5 m-f 918-781-3939 phone is preferred.

Just called, they want nothing to do with it, something about to high of a potential to destroy the trunnion. Thinking I'm better off sticking with 9mm SBR AR that already has 3-lug mount, & leaving well enough alone on SP5K.

 

[ROLEXrifleman]

Nothin cheap about working on the MP variants.................. It's to the point you buy the real HK to sit on as is and appreciate or you buy a Zenith, Dakota or Bretheran the way you want and shoot the snot out of it!

 

[bmbutch]

Nothin cheap about working on the MP variants.................. It's to the point you buy the real HK to sit on as is and appreciate or you buy a Zenith, Dakota or Bretheran the way you want and shoot the snot out of it!

Based on my short time with this type firearm, I'd say dang great advice!

 

[duffman0286]

Based on my short time with this type firearm, I'd say dang great advice!

cant afford anything HK myself im more of a clone fan myself ... for the price of one HK mp5 i got got two hk53 kits and a G3 kit .... shame on the barrel work.... personally i dont think it would be that difficult to remove the barrel and reinstall one (i have to install my hk53's barrel which the trunnion is already welding in) i just planned to support the trunnion and use a long brass guide/rod through the receiver shell .... but mines a far less expensive Vector receiver i could understand the hesitation on a real HK receiver

 

[chuckp]

Mike at TSC is who I would recommend for a barrel change. I have changed a couple of HK barrels myself and realized that is something I would rather pay for. I had a SP89 done by Curtis Higgins with the welded on 3 lug and it was great. On my next SP89 conversion I acquired a "correct" 3 lug barrel and sent to Mike with another SP89 to make into a MP5k-n. Its awsome. At the same time I had a HK93 converted to a HK53 with a Hk53 kit. He is worth the wait. Also Terry would be great. I have experience with another mentioned in this thread but would not spend money with him if I had to. BTDT.

 

[duffman0286]

Mike at TSC is who I would recommend for a barrel change. I have changed a couple of HK barrels myself and realized that is something I would rather pay for. I had a SP89 done by Curtis Higgins with the welded on 3 lug and it was great. On my next SP89 conversion I acquired a "correct" 3 lug barrel and sent to Mike with another SP89 to make into a MP5k-n. Its awsome. At the same time I had a HK93 converted to a HK53 with a Hk53 kit. He is worth the wait. Also Terry would be great. I have experience with another mentioned in this thread but would not spend money with him if I had to. BTDT.

Two very beautiful ladies you have there! I'm really wondering who you had issues with ..... i have a few extra kits i may send off when things slow down a bit ( the G-3 i still plan on building myself however i still have a another 53 kit that i believe really should be sent off and professionally built) ... however i do plan on picking up a mp5 kit or clone gun sometime in the near future.... so i'm interested in why or what happened.... if you dont mind sharing

 

[bmbutch]

Just sent Upper off for 3-Lug Barrel & paddle mag release. Sent to Michael's Machines. Really thought hard about just selling it, but have loved the MP5 for as long as I've loved Guns, so what the heck, off she goes. Now gotta get SBR paperwork submitted.