The Century Arms AP53 pistol chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO with a Magpul brace (brand part no. HG7888MB-N) is based on the iconic HK53 platform, using a semi-automatic roller-delayed blowback action tested to NATO environmental standards for salt fog, humidity, heat, cold, sand, and dust. Century Arms builds the AP53 with a cold hammer-forged 8.3-inch barrel, a Navy-style assembly with an ambidextrous selector, an MP5-compatible wide handguard, and the standard HK33 trigger group. A 4-prong flash hider, a fully adjustable rear sight, and two 30-round HK33-pattern magazines round out the package. Among large-format semi-auto handguns, this AP53 configuration favors shooters who want an HK53-pattern pistol with brace compatibility.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO.
• Capacity of 30 rounds.
• The barrel measures 8.3 inches and is cold hammer forged.
• The action is a semi-automatic roller-delayed blowback system.
• The controls include an ambidextrous selector and an MP5-compatible handguard.
• The rear sight is fully adjustable, and the muzzle uses a 4-prong flash hider.
• The pistol ships with two 30-round HK33-pattern magazines.
• The unloaded weight is 7.2 pounds.
• The safety is Manual Safety.
• The sights are FIXED.

Frequently Asked Questions

What action system does this pistol use? A semi-automatic roller-delayed blowback system based on the HK53 platform.

How many magazines are included? Two 30-round HK33-pattern magazines.

Buy the Century Arms AP53 Pistol

An HK53-pattern platform built to NATO environmental standards is exactly what this AP53 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.