HK 94
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| HK 94 | |
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| Type | Carbine |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Service history | |
| In service | United States. |
| Used by | Law Enforcement and Corrections Officers; Civilian hunters. |
| Wars | None. |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | 1983-1989 |
| Number built | 15,633. |
| Variants | HK94A2 HK94A3 HK94SG/1 |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 2.92 kg. (6.43 lbs.) [HK94A2] 3.26 kg (7.18 lbs.) [HK94A3] 4.2 kg (9.25 lbs.) [HK94 SG/1] |
| Length | 829 mm (34.59 in.) [HK94A2] 700 mm (27.58 inches)collapsed; 865 mm (34.05 inches) extended [HK94A3] |
| Barrel length | 420 mm (16.54 in.) |
| Width | 58 mm (2.28 in.) |
| Height | 210 mm (8.26 in.) |
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| Cartridge | 9 x 19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Roller-delayed blowback |
| Rate of fire | 40 rounds/min. |
| Feed system | 15, 30, & 40-round detachable box magazine |
The HK-94 is a semi-automatic carbine version of Heckler & Koch's MP5 submachine gun. It was sold exclusively in the United States.
Because it was originally intended for the US civilian market, changes were made as required by law. The barrel length was increased to 16 inches and the trigger group was changed to the semi-automatic S-E type, with S standing for Sicher ("Safe") and E standing for Einzelfeuer ("Single Shot").
These are fairly rare in the United States firearms market because they were banned from further importation in 1989 by an executive order from then-President George H. W. Bush. Thus they now command prices far in excess of the original MSRP, usually ranging from US$ 2,000 to US$ 4,000.
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[edit] Versions
- HK-94A2: Solid polymer stock. In 1983, they retailed for US$ 650.
- HK-94A3: Retractable 1-position sliding stock. In 1983 they retailed for US$ 720.
- HK-94 SG/1 [c.1986-1989]: Sniper variant of the HK94. It was marketed with Heckler & Koch's proprietary claw-lock scope mount, a factory-zeroed Leupold 6x-power scope, an HK94A2 solid stock with adjustable cheekpiece, a Harris bipod, and a flash suppressor on the barrel. As an aftermarket option, it could be converted to use the ergonomic PSG-1 trigger group by changing the ejector and hammer spring. It retailed in 1986 for US$ 1,525.
[edit] Accessories
- Zeiss 1.5x-6x variable power scope.
- Schmidt & Bender 4x25
- Hensoldt 4x24.
- Leupold 6x Optical Scope.
- An aftermarket 8-inch perforated barrel shroud and/or a straight foregrip were available to make the HK 94 easier to maneuver with. Whenever the weapon is shown in 1980s TV and films it is usually shown with the aftermarket kit mounted.
[edit] Notes
- In 1991, the state of California imported 420 HK-94s, mostly for their state Department of Corrections. It was the last batch of HK-94s imported into the United States.
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