THE ARMOURY
is more than enough for use in a CQB
scenario. With the hop fully off it was
achieving a respectable 283-300fps.
With hop set for a 0.20g, this dropped
to 270-285fps.
Summary
If you are thinking of playing at a CQB
event and are looking for something to
use other than a pistol, or if you’re not
convinced by gas blow back SMGs, then
this is an ideal bit of kit. Alternatively,
you might be looking for a backup AEG
for your sniper load-out and don’t fancy
spending a fortune. Either way, for the
money the Classic Army B&T MP5K
represents fantastic value and it’s
guaranteed to leave a smile on your face
as you blatt away! n
SPECIFICATIONS
only 315mm with a barrel length of just
110mm.
Fitting or changing the battery is a
bit awkward, but after a few goes it
becomes much easier. With the two
rear pins and end cap off and the front
sling hook out and the foregrip off, the
stick battery then slides in the top of
the receiver sitting on top of the version
three gearbox. While the foregrip is off
you will see the hop-up adjuster, which
is
a sliding bar located on the left
hand side of the receiver.
This is covered when the
foregrip is fitted.
So with my 200BB magazine loaded
and battery fitted, off I went to test this
fine little SMG.
On single shot she is no different to
any other AEG – but flick her to auto and
she springs to life. The MP5 feels like it’s
struggling to get out of your hands as it
bounces around with a proper ‘clacker,
clacker,