Is the HK worth $500 more than the Zenith or $400 more then the Omega 9K, or is it just a status thing?

To my thinking, it was more of a status thing, and I'm a pretty devout H&K guy.

I bought the Zenith MKE Z-5K. The $400 (closer to $500 at the time I purchased) difference in price wasn't the only determining factor, but when I figured in that the MKE already had a paddle mag release AND a threaded/tri-lug barrel, that sealed the deal. Three mags with the MKE was also a (minor) plus.

Fit and finish of the MKE is great. Mine has run well, and has reliably feed every ammo type I've thrown at it. The only challenge I've had, and am trying to address, is a somewhat "sticky" trigger that doesn't always like to reset.

Good luck.

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Handled my brother's Z5P today, equipped with the SBT5k folding brace. It is awesome. I don't think the HK is worth the extra money. Take the $500 and buy 2 more mags and 2000 rounds of ammo. The Zenith is where it's at, I think.

I like my sp5k. Don't know if it's worth the extra cash but I like mine.

I've got a dj Getz. I would not pay hk prices for less product.

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Originally posted by billnchristy:
I've got a dj Getz. I would not pay hk prices for less product.

Isn't he out of the business?

Yeah, just saying clones are best bang for the buck.

I just found out this morning that a friend of mine who owns several HK's also has a Z5P SBR. He said he'd bring it to the range next week for me to shoot. Look'n forward to that.

I have a Z5K. I went with it because I wanted the ability to add a suppressor. The SP5K obviously doesn't get you there. The flapper mag release is a plus as well. I've handled and shot a couple real MP5s, including an SD, and I am very impressed with the construction of the Zenith.

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Originally posted by DaBigBR:
I've handled and shot a couple real MP5s, including an SD, and I am very impressed with the construction of the Zenith.

I shot a full auto MP5K this morning, a full auto 94 last week, and an SD the week before. I can only dream about owning one of those but the Zenith is on my want list.

Any suggestions of where to buy the Zenith?

[QUOTE]Originally posted by HKSean:
Any suggestions of where to buy the Zenith?[/QUOTE
Here's one http://www.atlanticfirearms.co...detail.html?Itemid=0

When prices on the Genuine HK-94 and SP-89 started going out the roof and over the moon I sold mine and picked up a used CA-89 pistol, SBR'd it and didn't look back ... that was when the crew over at HK Pro was looking down their noses at clones in general ... and banned any discussion of Todd Bailey (owner of Special Weapons)

Recently I bought an Omega MP5 SD barreled receiver and it has been everything I hoped it would, it also came with a pistol end cap, full auto-carrier and bolt.
I've read there were a few problems with the early SD's but the other models seemed GTG ... the problem with the SD was the suppressor cage was off center and would rub on the suppressor ... and since the cage was off, so were the sights but guns were returned to Omega, repaired, refinished and returned to the customer; all at the expense of Omega. Since then the process of building has been perfected; and mine, has been flawless.

The only thing I would ask them to change is their wording in the advertisement which says
"After you take possession of the barreled receiver you can add your favorite trigger pack and suppressor"

It doesn't say anything about you favorite suppressor needs to be for an MP5SD ... which I find a bit misleading ... with a little ingenuity I made my SWR Octane work (its hearing safe but not SD quiet). If the HPA passes I'll buy an SD suppressor ... and I might anyway if I can't come up with a SD adapter so I can use all the baffles for the Octane.

It has a very nice finish and both fixed and retractable stocks fit perfectly. I've only used one trigger pack with the registered sear, (I haven't SBR'd it yet) it has ran flawlessly in full-auto as well as semi.

I give them a definite

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Originally posted by HKSean:
Any suggestions of where to buy the Zenith?

http://www.kellyenterprises.ne...tols-and-rifles.html

This is the same guy with the "call for best price" ads on GB. I bought from him. Five minute phone call, no CC fees, and it was on my way.

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Originally posted by HKSean:
Any suggestions of where to buy the Zenith?

or try these folks, little cheaper.

https://www.rainierarms.com/ca...rch/result/?q=zenith

So, how much lower are Kelly Enterprises' "call for best price" prices?

I was sold on the z5p but didnt pull the trigger. Now I am torn between the z5p and the z5rs. Wish I could just get both.

Kelly enterprises was about $50 cheaper if I recall but with free shipping and no cc fees. I think you can get it cheaper if you send a cashiers check or similar. He also had one that was basically an open box special. Not sure if it is still there or not. He was about the cheapest I could find when factoring in everything.

So here's what I'm thinking based on all the info I have now. I'm thinking Omega 9 because it is auto ready if I ever hit the lotto.