A Tasteful PTR 9CT

[@j.yossarian6852]

Impressive, very nice. Now let’s see James Reeves’ PTR.

[@andreivaldez2929]

Force James to review the Taurus carbine, lol.

[@Hoplopfheil]

James prefers Turkish MP5s.

[@BenB8290]

I’m not sure anyone got the reference.

[@fosty.]

@@Hoplopfheil James is your older brother right?

[@Matt-xc6sp]

That stock. My god, it even has a NFA stamp.

[@RenoMay]

This whole series has been interesting

[@wonderloaf]

I love u

[@YeomanArcher]

I think PCC's still have a place as modern cowboy one caliber for pistol and carbine set up or babies first rifle after buying first pistol...but yeah, the recent supply issues have obliterated the cost effectiveness of PCC's VS rifle carbines. I think as Calibros, our only real option off the shelf is the Ruger PCC or having featureless AR-15 PCC's. Would love to have a PTR MP5 Clone for style points alone, but if I'm going to do it, I'm not going to have it Calicucked. I'd have to move out of CA to have my dreams no longer be memes.

[@Mirageknight2133]

Good seeing you here Reno

[@BaqTalk]

Love this build. Everybody thinks they're a "James," but we're all really just a Hop trying to squeeze the best out of what we got.

[@TheGunner11]

Bend the selector switch metal detent plate outwards a bit. I've done it to 3-4 Magpul HK selectors at this point and it hugely improves the positivity of the selector.

[@mrs.vasquezz]

Do an update if this works

[@Motoboo_Marine]

Makes sense. Kinda like bending AK selector levers to adjust the stiffness.

[@Frizzendoggo]

Can confirm, did the same with the one on my PTR-91SC.

[@jjones6606]

I have one of the first 500 KP15s and I had to stretch my detent spring to get it unwonky. Same principle.

[@treverdavis5881]

Gunner 11 is rights this is the fix.

[@Boa796]

Was literally thinking "I wonder if he has a 3-lug supressor" glad I watched till the end. Hopefully you get it quick-ish, look forward to your impressions on how it runs.

[@renosgarage7451]

I stuck my barrel in the lathe and lathed the 3 lug off and put 1/2x28 threads on it, tri lug is dumb

[@hobierupe1635]

I also went with the 510 on my 9CT I went full SBR and it has the B&T UMP Folding Stock. It is so much better than any brace.

[@andrettski8686]

This PTR 9CT is the only option that I have a snowball's chance in hell of ever owning, so I really like your setup IMO. Just a cool gun.

[@nadams01_65]

The tasteful thickness of it. Oh my God, it even has a watermark

[@mozzberg590]

All the toys available to you and all illegal for us pheasants in New Jersey. Enjoy Hop

[@randomidiot8142]

Pheasants can use the internet? What next, the turkeys run for office? Oh wait. They already do.

[@mattfleming86]

You should migrate to a new state. It would be a quick flight.

[@luken.1109]

Keep the content coming! Personally I'm a huge fan of anything HK or classic FN or anything built from the parts kits. Its refreshing to see something other than constant ar this ak that

[@arrowhead5217]

I like this build, glad you're finally happy with this damn thing, Hop!

[@aribpm]

It’s really fun picking up and acquiring these HK style of weapons. You really get a feel for the simplicity of the design and how old the engineering is. They literally feel like 1960s farm equipment.

[@mtsurov]

Love production quality and content. Didn’t think we need yet one more gun channel, but now im convinced we must !

[@Mrgunsngear]

Thanks

[@Quality_Guru]

First you though it was a terrible firearm solution and now you like it even though you complain about all of the accessories that just don’t work right. Another great Hop review!

[@josh656]

Tasteful indeed, one of the few KZbin MP5’s that looks right and doesn’t make my OCD kick in thinking about accessories I’d remove.

[@crankygunreviews]

Nice little compact setup, and functional.

[@marcel-w7]

…”vision blurred by some substance.” All things are possible.

[@Hoplopfheil]

I had just been pepper sprayed on my way home from work.

[@LaFemme6345]

@@Hoplopfheil how in tf?

[@cameronh5442]

I used a drill bit to deepen the magpul safety selector detents. You can do it gently by hand. You only need 4 or 5 rotations and it will deepen the detents so that you have a more positive safety/ fire selector. Don't chuck it in a drill, just rotate the drill bit by hand a little at a time until you're happy.

[@doc_sav]

Perfectly reasonable, acceptable setup. I doubt many people would call it uncouth.

[@Frizzendoggo]

Can always rely on Hop to keep it candid and interesting. Thanks for just being you, man. Good work, as always!

[@FMDad-dm5qo]

I like how even a handstop from Strike Industries looks subtly baroque/cyberpunk

[@storpheusmorpheus]

I have a Magpul mp5 handguard with a light cantilevered on the 2 o clock and Modbutton on the 8/9 o clock position. I've found the Magpul handguard to be more ergonomic than the MI if you're only gonna put a light on the gun.

[@MegaSloth]

Good on you for using the SI LINK. So many people talk shit on strike for their red anodized plebatry, but I think the Link is the best thing they make. Feels really nice in the hand.

[@scottbruns2907]

Thanks for all the effort. I've bought a PTR 9KT and was thinking about a folding brace like yours, but I'm not really happy with it on my Stribog. I then was looking at the pic rail at the back end, but I was hesitant because of the problems you showed with the SB tactical folding braces that kept collapsing under recoil. Then I found the Midwest Industries brace tubes that attach to pic rails. It has a folding and non-folding version, but most importantly it attaches more securely and spreads over a wider area than the SB hinge does. I went with the non-folding version because I had no real need for a folder. It's very stable and you can raise or lower the tube on the pic rail to match the cheek weld you want.

[@calvinpaulvincent2840]

Back to back Hop videos make for a good day

[@kraemer66]

My solution for getting both a light and IR on my MP5 was to replace the front handguard pin with picatinny rail adapter and slap on a Streamlight TLR-VIR II. Its not a very powerful IR illuminator, but it's tiny, has light, IR laser and IR illuminator, and I never really shoot PCCs past about 50 yards anyway.

[@ratagris21]

Glad you have a working improvement weapon HOP. Om sure you'll eventually be happy with the labor love of your PCC. 🎩♠️☯️🏁

[@farklestaxbaum4945]

we need a modern roller delayed system in 5.56 and/or 9mm

[@TacticalAccountants]

Have the same brace on my Scorpion and I’ve been running a Holosun 507 on it for cheek weld and cowitness with factory irons. Tempted to put an EOTech or 510C on it for passive NV and magnifier use. Good stuff man

[@Codevil.]

Hop, being humble, or im just not" in the now". I think its a great build, all and all

[@arrowhead5217]

Glad you’re finally happy with this fuckin’ thing, Hop.

[@Kill3rGr1zzly]

I wouldn’t call that happy, I’d call it begrudging acceptance of the best you can get out of mediocrity. See also: MP5’s and PCC’s in general.

[@mrs.vasquezz]

@@Kill3rGr1zzly PCC = trash

[@bombfog1]

I’d be happy to see a follow-up on this gun in the year it’ll take to get a can for it.

[@paulbunion1244]

I have a PTR-9CT. And yes, after putting meprolight Tritium front and rear sights, I dremeled a V cut into the front ring . I then bought a POF MP5 HK33 green lower with selector and dremeled it to fit as well. JB weld to reinforce the front. I then dropped in a Franklin trigger pack. I also added a Moore Advanced Dynamics (M.A.D.) Moore Advanced X-tractor (M.A.X) for the drop-in bolt head. Added a MI rail with a MagPul AFG-2, and topped it with a Trij MRO and GG&G QR mount. At the front of the MI bottom rail, I have Lasermax green Spartan laser/light. SB Tactical brace and KCI mags. I also have a couple HK drums and a CGS group qube that I can don very quickly. This is my gray backpack firepower load out, when I have to go gray, and step outside the fence. A Ferro Concepts Slingster or Spector 2 point keeps it balanced, along with an SB Tact HK PDW Adjustable Pistol Brace. YMMV.

[@Cheesepants1]

Would you recommend the ptr 9ct as a first time pcc?

[@paulbunion1244]

@@Cheesepants1 No

[@alpinaca]

I’m interested to hear more about why Hop got rid of the PTR-91.

[@wonderloaf]

Best info

[@Hoplopfheil]

Best bread product

[@cletustheslackjawedyokel6083]

If you go with a lower optic like a T-2 clone in a low QD mount (no riser) you will have a better cheek weld and still have an unobstructed view over the front sight hood. I’ve used Holosun HS403R on ADM low QD mounts on all my MP5/MP5k and you can see the top of the hood in the bottom 1/4 of the window, but you won’t even notice it.

[@enb3810]

Atf E forms are out! Hopefully they just repeal the nfa... Short of them doing that, hopefully your wait time isn't too bad.

[@maskito4256]

My favorite channel

[@thermaltoyzngear3310]

I have mine setup with the Trijicon 1.5x16 acog (for use with mini thermal clip ons), the CQBL on the unit mount being used in tandem with a surefire scout...all on a 45⁰ off set mount connected to ths KAC trirail (with a duel pressure pad as well on the opposite side). This setup seems to work well with the space provided.

[@saltykrug]

I have the Holosun HS503CU red dot on my CZ Scorpion. I wish I'd gone with what you did. Wider field of view I guess. Mine is bright as hell though and has the solar panel for what it's worth. I really like it but at my 50 yrs of age, my old ass really prefers green dots over red. Green just makes me happy whereas red reminds of stepping in dog shit with lots of corn in it while bear foot.

[@wonderloaf]

Good info

[@RagingCajun985]

Did you ever have trouble with the mags seating in the mag well... When I got my PTR I would have to really shove them very hard Into that mag well in order for them to hit the mag catch and lock in. Frustrated and after a pint of whiskie I took my dremal to the inside of the mag well and now they slide very easy. There is some play now they wobble a little but as long as it doesn't affect the function of the weapon it really doesn't matter to me.

[@Nighttimeduck]

You could probably stipple a little ledge on the lower just below or above the safety to give it something to overcome.

[@craykard8325]

I have a PTR 9CT and I got issues with the Magpul ESK selector. When I reinstalled the OEM one, I had no issues.

[@jeremyterwisscha6534]

So I have a question, I myself own a PTR, but I don't own nods or anything like that so I can't really experiment with it your ir laser bit. HOWEVER, after watching your original video a thought came to me, instead of putting your IR device on your mlok handguard, would if you put it on the pic-rail on the top if the reciever and have your red dot behind or in front of it. (Just word for thought, I don't have night vision or use lasers so idk if it would work.

[@mikepetersons1319]

utas ut9 is a pretty cool pcc and very affordable

[@JohnDoe-kt9em]

I see you're now using the holosun 510c 😏. Review coming soon?

[@alanniederlitz8630]

Hmmm, the woods up there are known to grow "substances".

[@j.p.4541]

Hey Hop, if you cut a piece of black duct tape and place it on the rear portion of the Magpul grip module that should help out with the slack. Ask me how I know, lol

[@MJLai85]

You might learn to hate the SI link. I know I did. Doing reloads and coming up quickly and stabbing my hands on all the pointy bits unless I gripped it in exactly the right spot got quite annoying.

[@mr.knight1353]

Sheeeeeeeeeesh that little thing is nice

[@SMACK1978]

I’ll stay tuned anyway 🤷🏽 I’ve got three in jail and it’s been the slowest year of my life…

[@no-sway3709]

Form 1 a can. WTT kit + YHM trilug mount. 30ish days if you're not using a trust.

[@bobborlog1677]

Hop looks like a German cherub

[@TheDuppyman]

Wish you would explore options to improve the trigger, great video by the way.

[@spencerwells1328]

I did somthing with my ptr9 and some how a round ended up IN THE TRIGGER area on the inside. I didnt know it happened until the next time i went to shoot, than the bolt wouldnt cycle. Does anyone know what i did?

[@bullpupgaming708]

Hey hop, got a question for you in regards to cans. What are your thoughts on using a 9mm can on a .308 and 5.56? Is there a big enough difference in decibels to warrant needing a dedicated 5.56, dedicated .308, and dedicated 9mm can?

[@NCrdwlf]

Would look so bad ass with a wood stock but I hate stamps too .

[@scottydouglass1892]

I really like pcc's. Trying to make your favorite is not always easy. No Hopp is not a smug ass who was ask to leave the Taurus booth. Butt then again he is from the pacific northwet, and not Florida.

[@Solid-Shizzard]

Now do a CETME L

[@snatchgoblin]

Have any plans of acquiring and reviewing the new Sig Tango MSR budget line of scopes? Hardly anybody has touched them, really curious what you'd think of them considering your experience with different types of glass.

[@MrPunisher2268]

Are there any rails that extend past the barrel? You would have to run a can but I might help with mounting IR

[@maddantt7757]

I wonder if you might consider a CETME-L as your next project (you seem to like trying to modernize older rifles to see if they can be practical/capable of modern combat, etc)

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

I modernized my PCS33 (Hk93 clone from Parabellum Combat Systems) for use with NODs and even managed to do so with the factory polymer vented handguard

[@D.M.Luiz.]

How lucky are we to get 2 vids in one day

[@WalterWhite-gw3vm]

Hop any malfunctions with feeding or extracting? I had a 9ct a few years ago and it took over 200rds to fully break in and stop malfunctioning, oh yeah and try out the tri lug to make sure its in spec because I to had to send mine back to ptr for them to replace the whole barrel

[@Hoplopfheil]

Zero malfunctions from the 9CT. Completely the opposite experience than I had with my 91.

[@WalterWhite-gw3vm]

@@Hoplopfheil that's awesome man, looks like there getting them done right

[@AndrewTPewPew]

Love your vids. My only comment would be that not every gun has to be practical or be able to run NVG’s with etc. some guns just have a cool factor and are just fun. Just my $0.02

[@ChaohsiangChen]

Why can't somebody make a roller delay PCC upper for the AR platform?

[@manuelmata4920]

Angstadt arms mdp9

[@benjamingibson8458]

What kind of 20 rounders you running? Are they reliable for you?

[@Just_A_Gun_Guy]

Very nice. I just wish PCCs and PDWs weren't an arm and leg, it makes it hard to justify buying one over a short barrel rifle caliber flavor. Unless you've got something nice like a FRT trigger to speed up the fire rate in close quarters, I don't see PCCs/PDWs gaining enough traction for civilian use. Maybe home defense, but even then 5.56 and .223 have been shown to be safe to use indoors compared to 9mm.

[@psp1921tsmg]

Well if you ever make it easy you can try out all the hk’s with fun buttons

[@edwardnovick9904]

I feel like if you had a 9mm surpressor with interchangable mounts then you could just switch it for each gun or put tri-lug on all your 9mm pcc

[@NJohnD]

Do you have a can for it yet? Would love to see the update on this

[@DireAvenger001]

Do you prefer the UZI or MP5 platform? Also, I hear the PTR tri lugs are out of spec. Is this true?

[@KirkFickert]

MP5 by a country mile.

[@josecook1]

Mp5 I highly prefer....& I've owned three ptr's & shot them all suppressed using tri-lug....never had an issue

[@themeltingpoint3867]

I recommend SBRing but I know in your last video you wouldn't consider it because it's just a range toy, but I did with my 9kt and having a vertical fore grip makes a world of difference and I have plenty of hand space because of it (even with the shorter barrel) and I have a SF-M340v on the right side and a Mod-button on the left. And as for night vision the M340v and Aimpoint T-2 is "Good Enough" for most situation or at least for me it is.

[@ihavenoaffinity]

would the Strike Link work on a handguard that only has two M-Lok slots or is it too big for that?

[@jz362]

Just got my PTR 9... wish I knew what can he was looking at.

[@Hoplopfheil]

YHM R9

[@jz362]

@@Hoplopfheil thanks man, was not sure you looked at the replies! I just started following it today!

[@joshmajor8662]

Why won’t you run the streamlight RML2 on anything?? After I found those I’ve never gone back Lol for the price, quality, and accessories that come with it it’s hard to beat 🤷‍♂️

[@Hoplopfheil]

It's a pistol light in a rifle form factor, and not a great one. I had one for a minute and it didn't even mount properly to most rails without becoming oddly canted because of the hump on the back. Really odd and pointless light.

[@BlackHawkBallistic]

When is the 5.56 edition being released, and the x39 edition

[@johndunn7561]

How much of the front sight is in view looking through the optic

[@Yustax]

Probably if you swapped the forend with a Surefire side button one you would have more luck. It's the current setup I have in my ptr9

[@michaelpro2800]

I’m thinking of getting one, would you recommend it or the century’s ap5?

[@cletustheslackjawedyokel6083]

AP5

[@newdefsys]

Getting rid of the PTR-91 was probably the inevitable conclusion. It was a damn good option 10 years ago, but there are just so many better .308 options on the market today.

[@LIKEDBUTTONPluto]

What would be fun is to see more vids like the original PTR modernization project (Do more projects) (Plez boss man or we will tell your dad at tfbt)

[@UnexpectedInquisition]

GJ Hop

[@heinrichfuhrmeister1244]

The only acceptable setup for a not so practical mp5 is comp m2+srpl ring+ aimpoint low mount+sf 628+f type stock. That’s how i set up my sp5. If you want to mount a modern light get kac ras quad

[@abolishtheatfandrepealthen6014]

I like it

[@LU-D1GITAL]

Fkn nice!

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

Hey Hop I have my PCS33 (Hk93 clone from Parabellum Combat Systems) set up for use with NODs with my Nivisys NVAG-6 ANVIS-6s and it actually works pretty well, would love to send you some pictures of it and get your thoughts (running it with an EXPS 3-4, DBAL A3, M640DF Pro Scout hooked up to a Unity TAPS DBAL dp switch, works well with the vis override)

[@stevemc6010]

Just do 9Hole's modern MP5k-PDW build brochacho

[@JohnDoe-pk8lc]

Maybe i missed it, but what happend to the ptr mc51 thingy?

[@Fahrenheit38]

I just want a MP5 clone

[@The_kookclub]

Woah. Beautiful 🥵

[@benjamin3290]

Should have put an MRO on it

[@Hilljosh884]

I wonder if the aimpoint acro would be good for the mp5. Comment opinion’s please

[@Crangaso]

🔫 Love my PTR 9kt

[@AlexLee-dc2vb]

Did you ever consider ACR stock adapters or SureFire flashlight handguards?

[@Hoplopfheil]

Sure haven't

[@AlexLee-dc2vb]

@@Hoplopfheil lol can't blame you. Between how expensive the good aftermarket parts are and how much compromising is needed to a void a tax stamp, it seems like putting together an MP5 clone that I'd be happy with is a project well outside by budget.

[@salfox1820]

Love it

[@YeomanArcher]

I want a PCC in .40 S&W for the memes. So far, the Beretta CX4 Storm and the Ruger PCC is my only good options. Unobtanium right now and I'd have to have a calicuck kydex to fill the thumbhole for the CX4.

[@MaverickHeloPilot]

You can hit up Leadbetter Tactical and Hk Ralph, they'll build you a .40 or 10mm MP5 clone

[@YeomanArcher]

@@MaverickHeloPilot Oh, that sounds kewl!

[@andreivaldez2929]

I think at this point with the parts cost you could've tried SBR'ing and seen if it helped make it any more useful like that. Otherwise, thanks for the content, Hop, can't wait for the next saga of trying to make old guns work like a modern guns 👍

[@sunnycat69]

paying to get put on a federal gun registry with movement restrictions is lame 😒

[@randomidiot8142]

@@sunnycat69 "paying to get put on *another* federal gun registry with *more* movement restrictions"

[@andreivaldez2929]

You're really trusting if you think the government doesn't already have a registry of everyone who's done an FFL transfer, but yeah, ATF and NFA are complete BS. Repeal the NFA. It's really long overdue.