The H&K SP5 pistol in 9mm Luger with a tan Cerakote finish (brand part no. 81001078) is a semi-automatic civilian sporting pistol that matches the look and feel of the legendary MP5 submachine gun. Heckler & Koch builds the SP5 with authentic features including a Navy barrel with a threaded tri-lug adaptor, a paddle magazine release, and a fluted chamber, all backed by the roller-delayed blowback operating system prized for accuracy, reliability, and smooth shooting dynamics. Manufactured in HK’s Oberndorf, Germany factory on the same lines that produce the MP5, the SP5 retains precision-machined components and includes an ambidextrous safety lever and adjustable rear diopter sight. Among premium semi-auto handguns, this SP5 configuration favors shooters who want an authentic MP5-pattern pistol.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm Luger, and the capacity is 30+1 rounds across two magazines.
• The barrel measures 8.86 inches, a Navy-style barrel with a threaded tri-lug adaptor.
• The operating system is roller-delayed blowback, prized for accuracy and smooth cycling.
• The safety is an ambidextrous safety lever, supporting right- and left-handed shooters.
• The sights are an adjustable rear diopter for precise aiming.
• The finish is tan Cerakote, applied over the pistol’s exterior.
• The pistol ships with 2 30 rd. magazines.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-10.

Frequently Asked Questions

What operating system does the SP5 use? Roller-delayed blowback, the same system perfected on the HK G3 rifle and used across several HK firearms.

Where is the SP5 manufactured? At Heckler & Koch’s Oberndorf, Germany factory, on the same lines that produce the MP5.

Buy the H&K SP5 Pistol, Tan Cerakote

The look and feel of the legendary MP5 submachine gun is exactly what this H&K SP5 Pistol delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.