I asked an HK exec about this and was told that the last P7M8 run in 2004 I think needed guys to come out of retirement to do the machining and such. He said the only people still qualified to make them are probably the folks at EAS (Hellenic Defense Industries) in Greece who made P7M8’s under license. They are still in service with Greek military (particularly the air force.)
Solution: Hire the old guys to come train your new guys.
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January 02, 2018, 09:52 AM
Dusty78
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Originally posted by BB61:
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Originally posted by Dusty78:
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Originally posted by arcwelder76: Meh.
They need to put the P7 back into production.
I asked an HK exec about this and was told that the last P7M8 run in 2004 I think needed guys to come out of retirement to do the machining and such. He said the only people still qualified to make them are probably the folks at EAS (Hellenic Defense Industries) in Greece who made P7M8’s under license. They are still in service with Greek military (particularly the air force.)
Solution: Hire the old guys to come train your new guys.
Probably all dead by now
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January 02, 2018, 10:40 AM
cslinger
Cuz I am sure a complicated, odd, expensive, heavy, large, low capacity 9mm will just fly off the shelves.
That being said I LOVE THE P7 and would love to see another run or a modern take on it.
Take Care, Shoot Safe, Chris
January 02, 2018, 10:57 AM
P320Mac
Worked on VP9SK - can reduce the trigger force to about 4.5 pounds-force with replacement of two springs from H&K. Even with the nine side/back plates still did not fit smaller hand due to far forward trigger placement. Way over priced - especially the magazines.
One can purchase a M&P 9 in 4.25 ("full size") or M&P 4" ("Compact") for just over 400. Replace the sear and have an excellent pistol with magazines costing about half those from H&K. . . . and will fit small or large hands using the right one of four back-plates.
. . . or look at the PPQ series or the similar and less expensive Canik. Can not see why one would purchase H&K.
Mac in Michigan
January 02, 2018, 12:12 PM
wolfe 21
Dusty, that link is for a 10 round gun. Otherwise, yeah a $600 longslide is really tempting. Especially if mags interchange with my VP9.
A Perpetual Disappointment...
January 02, 2018, 01:55 PM
SigM4
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Originally posted by wolfe 21: Dusty, that link is for a 10 round gun. Otherwise, yeah a $600 longslide is really tempting. Especially if mags interchange with my VP9.
Lucky for you they do.
Success always occurs in private, and failure in full view.
Complacency sucks…
January 02, 2018, 02:05 PM
quantum13
these new prices are nuts. I paid that used for a clean P30L a year ago. And yes, i sure was pleased to find that the mags were the same as my VP9!
January 02, 2018, 03:13 PM
remsig
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Originally posted by Dusty78: I’m sure you guys remember last year when the P2000 line and P30SK dropped in price. Well it seems HK is at it again. The P30, P30L’s are now selling in the $500’s and the HK45/45C are now priced in the mid $600’s.
Man, I wish you hadn't posted this. I've been wanting a full size 45 for quite some time & am seriously thinking of getting one right now just put one on layaway with Buds for $661.This message has been edited. Last edited by: remsig, January 02, 2018 07:23 PM
January 02, 2018, 03:38 PM
wcb6092
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Originally posted by Dusty78: Here’s a P30LS for $561
Originally posted by P320Mac: Worked on VP9SK - can reduce the trigger force to about 4.5 pounds-force with replacement of two springs from H&K. Even with the nine side/back plates still did not fit smaller hand due to far forward trigger placement. Way over priced - especially the magazines.
One can purchase a M&P 9 in 4.25 ("full size") or M&P 4" ("Compact") for just over 400. Replace the sear and have an excellent pistol with magazines costing about half those from H&K. . . . and will fit small or large hands using the right one of four back-plates.
. . . or look at the PPQ series or the similar and less expensive Canik. Can not see why one would purchase H&K.
Not all of us have baby hands...
January 03, 2018, 12:59 PM
Cobra21
...and folks want to know why the used gun market is so soft. Well, here is your answer.
Risk the consequences of honesty...
January 03, 2018, 01:06 PM
hile
The only HK Pistols I have any interest in are the HK45 Compact tactical (MK24) and the Mark23.
The only other HK product I really want is a Registered Sear/Trigger Group and/or MP5SD.
January 03, 2018, 01:48 PM
SigSentry
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Originally posted by 12131: Hell is about freeze over.
Well it is snowing in Florida right now
January 03, 2018, 01:53 PM
PD
Took advantage of the $499 VP9 from CDNN with the four extra mags. I thought it was a helluva deal.
January 04, 2018, 01:05 PM
Valpo Fz
I could not find any good deals on a HK45 full-size.
" The people shall have a right to bear arms, for the defense of themselves and the State" Art 1 Sec 32 Indiana State Constitution
YAT-YAS
January 04, 2018, 01:16 PM
Dusty78
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Originally posted by Valpo Fz: I could not find any good deals on a HK45 full-size.
