Century Arms MKE AP5-M Review and First Shots

[@rhodycars6058]

For $899 this is a steal!

[@bigfootlivz]

Bought the AP5M from Atlantic few weeks ago. $839.00 plus $30 shipping. One mag, no rail, sling or cleaning kit. Best price I found for just the pistol and mag.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Very good price!!!

[@GarikDuvall]

I just picked up my AP5-P tonight! I also grabbed that mag two-pack from Atlantic. Can't wait to shoot it.

[@tomahawk5118]

I got mine for $899 as well, AP5-P. It shoots suppressed as well. Mine has the threaded and trilug barrel. Always wanted an MP5 or SP89.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Awesome!!! I was torn between between the M and the P, but I have other guns with threaded barrels, so I eventually picked this one!

[@Strigon01]

I got my AP5-P early this month. Went to the range every Saturday and so far I've had nothing but failed to eject problems. Shot mostly 124 brass ammo and tried many different brands. I was having anywhere from 4 to 8 fails per mag, so it has been nothing but a frustrating experience for me. 500 break in period was just this last weekend, still fails to eject.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Oh, Wow, I'm sorry to hear that! I only ran Full Metal Jacket, with no hollow points through mine. Also ran 115 grain. Maybe you could try those or 147 grain. I'm assuming you have tried multiple magazines to ensure it's not that; it could be a part problem like Ejector or Spring. I'm new to HK clones, so that's my first thought.

[@Strigon01]

@@TJeffW1974gmail I've tried 115, 147 and 158 grain over the weekend when I crossed the 500 mark. The AP5-P did not like flat nose rounds. Those gave me feeding issues along with the ejecting issues. The only casing that Ive yet to try is any steel cased rounds. Ive tried only brass cased ammo so far. The only reason why I havent tried steel cased is because almost all indoor ranges in my state do not allow for steel cased ammo. As for the brands Ive shot, they are Winchester, Federal, Remington, SAR US 9mm NATO, Fiocchi, PMC, CCI Blazer, MagTech, Sellier & Ballot and Sig Sauer 9mm. All FMJ, and they all jam on ejection.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

@@Strigon01 That sounds like a real issue, maybe check Google or ask some of the other Gun Tubers to see if this is a common issue.

[@soonhwang5717]

@Strigon01 Mine had the same issue. I swapped out to h&k german mags, extractor spring and get the new “f” style extractor, and extractor lever. 1000 rounds so far no issues now. I understand your frustration. Don’t give up on it!

[@JVRottweil]

Yeah the -P model is a piece of crap

[@heathkiser7782]

I used to have the same problem shooting to the left. Try putting just the tip of your finger or the trigger. Helped me out a lot. Happy shooting!

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

I will do that next time, always looking to improve myself! Thank You for the Advice!

[@seang1032]

Also, psa has them for 899 or had them for 899 on labor day weekend but I haven't checked since

[@johnroper3077]

FINALLY! You see it too! The Midwest Industries MP5/MP5k Top Picatinny Rail looks so much better than that generic little piece of whatever that comes with all of those. I think it sets off the shape of the AP5m much better and it's not overpriced like that huge HK rail either. Note: I have two (2) of the Midwest Industries MP5/MP5k Top Picatinny Rails and ALL of the screws fit perfect. Had to be a MI factory packaging goof. I even got an HK SP5k German Handguard cut to fit over the sling loop and picked up an HK SP5K/SP89 SEF Navy Style Trigger Housing with my Evike bungee slings to make an HK MP5k clone one day and an SP5k German Sporting Pistol the next. Semper Fi.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Yes, it looks better to me too! Most of the Midwest Industries rails and products look better to me. This was the sole reason I ordered this rail because it looks much better. I don't even know what optic I want to put on there, but I know I wanted to get one of these rails before they get sold out with all the cheap AP5s coming out!!! And the screws only cost me $4, so it was no significant loss and not worth sending it back over. I'm sure they just messed up as you said. Thank You, Sir

[@rzf8584]

Zenith makes the best clone

[@seang1032]

I just bought the regular size. I bought a few mags (1 that came with the gun and 2 more by mke from Atlantic Firearms and waiting for an HK mag in the mail as we speak. When racking the charging handle, it would extract the round but not eject. It would just fumble around in the chamber and it even happened while shooting it the first half dozen rounds and occasionally a random malfunction or two in a mag. I have about 200 rounds through it with all 3 mags. Did the failure to eject continue happening?

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Maybe try different ammo or different grain. I think it recommends 124 Grains; I used 115. Sorry to hear of your issues. Hopefully, you can work it out.

[@Danko88]

I had a hard time getting the midwest rail to stay level and it covers the serial. I ended up going with the B&T low profile rail with a Holosun 510C.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Yeah, when I first tightened it down evenly, it was unlevel. I had to fool around for 20 minutes to get it level. So I can understand that!

[@ebcbert]

PSA has them for $899 now

[@pauliedweasel]

I just got mine from Atlantic Firearms on a special sale for $839.

[@cykovisuals]

Labor Day Sale going on right now at PSA for this model including 1 magazine, field kit, generic sight rail, sling, and case for $899 plus tax and shipping. 😎

[@johndelrio975]

Just ordered mine off PSA too 😎

[@turtletrooperblue]

The bolts that came with the AP5-M are jank.. Gotta order new ones straight from Century Arms. You're welcome 👏

[@LakeBauer-c2y]

I acually removed and cleanned up one of the mke stickers and laminated it for keep sake

[@LakeBauer-c2y]

I have the m and love it

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Nice!!! I should try to do that!

[@tmarcustv4085]

Just order mine other day 💪💪💪💪

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Awesome!!!

[@tmarcustv4085]

@@TJeffW1974gmail videos will be up soon

[@myktm1ify]

Does it have a lot of flash with the M model not having a flash hider??

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

I didn't notice any difference from my other handguns. I would say no, very smooth shooting gun.

[@myktm1ify]

@@TJeffW1974gmail awesome palmetto is running a promo on the M model so may have to pick one up!

[@OCHOVLOGSKC913]

Beautiful

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Thank You

[@millercmdn6805]

Cant wait to grab…

[@UpinsmokeSmokey]

Anyone know if they are reliable ?

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Mine was very reliable, but from everything I've heard, there's about a slight chance you'll get one that doesn't work with 100% reliability.

[@UpinsmokeSmokey]

Right on I was thinking of getting one but been seeing mixed reviews. Thanks for the info I appreciate it..

[@JVRottweil]

Shooting left means too much finger on trigger and punning it instead of squeezing it. Low to left means that and anticipating the shot by jerking it downward

[@ZpapM92]

I’m thinking long & hard about dropping 2k for one of these at my local shop.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

It's Worth $1000 for sure, but I could never bring myself to do it when they were $2000. I wouldn't say I like ordering online, but I had to when they fell below $1000. But locally, you do get to inspect it first, so that is a big plus! But if you have the means, it's hard not to pick one up!!

[@carlos8398]

Just peel those top stickers off. That’s what I did and then you have MKE stickers and made in turkey 5M and no century Arms crap, get rid of those top stickers.

[@קירילסגדין]

Hell of a gun!

[@t436]

Still 899 but mags are just 1 over the 2 most reviewers and open boxers are showing.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Yeah, I had to buy a few more mags here and there!

[@millercmdn6805]

899 from Where???

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Classic Firearms online

[@stevedrawdy2532]

PSA has it for 899 as well. Use code ap5 at checkout

[@isrstrategies]

Just bought one that’s like dealer cost welds seem as nice as HK mine as well get it cheap before you can’t anymore any import ban by biden they would be 3000

[@isrstrategies]

Nobody can compete with that price they must have bought allotb

[@trigger5.563]

Try to use a heat gun to get that century arms sticker off of the case

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

That's a good idea, I have a heat gun too!

[@gx9112]

Sweet mp5 clone Made on h&k equipment ! I’ve wanted one for over 40 years, thank goodness for that sale , I got one just before 😊Christmas . Hi Quality firearm . 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Ets makes decent Glock & ar mags , but Not good mp5 mags .

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Congratulations and yes I'd been wanting one for a long time as well for about 35 years! Yes I was surprised the ETS magazine did not jam on me, I attributed it to a very well-made firearm!

[@velevvasiliev1936]

Ive got two of these, accuracy is pretty shit after 25 yds.

[@DARTHDANSAN]

Right and I bet the lack of stock is big factor of crappy acurracy . I’ll stick to my keltec sub 2000 and stock up on more ammo

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

I love my Gen 1 Sub 2000, I like both.

[@Mr_P_Rockzz]

Thinks I’m gonna have to pick one of these up nowwww:/

[@buddymorgan4165]

Well thec clones are doing ok, but time will tell compared to the real hk mp5

[@BlkArmory]

Got mine for $859 😊

[@emilywhite591]

Where did you get it from?

[@independentprepper1]

Left low too much pressure on your trigger finger

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

I'm going to try to relax my finger a bit next time! Thank You for the input!

[@edstrecker4275]

It's a great gun as long as you don't need Century Arms suck ass customer support.

[@BanYahawadah]

You're shooting down and to the left because you're anticipating the shot and pulling the gun to the left and down.

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Thank You for your input; it's a bad habit of mine! I need to learn how not to do that! I'll research how to avoid this, always looking to improve!!!

[@SHOTS-FIRED]

I picked one up on sale from psa. Check mine out sometime

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

I wiil do, watch all the AP5 videos I can find!

[@georgec5769]

Lmao big ol ass case 😂

[@godsdozer]

LOL

[@arcuz7862]

Ah yes, the poors that can't afford an SP5 acting like they got an MP5 now.

[@JVRottweil]

Unless you have a full auto. You don't have an MP5 either

[@chillbro8811]

Big o a$$ case 😂

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

💯💯💯💯💯 I'm thinking of getting a different case!

[@poopymcface9792]

A voice like a South Park character

[@TJeffW1974gmail]

Probably from all my years of watching it!!! 😆😆😆