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WARFIGHTER · September 7th, 2009, 13:53

MP5 SD5

And we'll continue on with the SD5

The MSRP: $340.00

Again, they are available through Warfighter Tactical. We offer a comprehensive upgrade service through Amos for any AEG's we sell.

Advertised FPS is 350, we have found most of the AEG's from G&G shoot 330ish, but with a simple piston head replacement, the velocity jumps 20-40 fps.

Initial Impressions

Excellent packaging again. No surprise there.

Great weight and feel, heaviest of the three MP5's, very solid.

Included in the package:
-AEG
-1400 mah nihm 9.6v Split Stick Battery (small tamiya connector)
-Glasses w/ Soft Case
-Wall Charger (small tamiya connector)
-Bag of BB's
-Unjamming Rod
-Metal Hi-Cap Magazine
-Small-Large Tamiya Adapter
-Metal Silencer
-MP5 RIS Sight Rail

Externals

External quality again very good. Better than a lot of others I have seen, especially in this price range.

The SD5 has the same material in the rear stock and grip as the A4 and G5 do. Feels fantastic, has a nice 'rough' texture, good weight, little flex. The front ribbed foregrip is a different material, it isn't a bad quality or anything it just doesn't feel as good as the other.

The polycarbonate receiver feels/looks... Exactly like the others.

Metal components are as follows:
-Barrel
-Silencer
-Thread Adapter
-Sights
-Sight Rail
-Sling Mounts
-Mag Release Button & Lever
-Bolt Cover
-Bolt Handle
-Trigger

The metal parts feel the exact same quality as the A4.

The barrel has a metal threaded adapter with washer that is screwed into the 14mm counter clockwise threading, and then the included full metal silencer screws into the clockwise threaded adapter. The adapter has a set screw that needs to be tightened, otherwise, when trying to screw in the silencer, you will unscrew the adapter trying to get the silencer on tightly...

As with the A4, there are two sling mounting points, one is the slot type on the side of the rear stock, which is a metal bracket and bar, the other is a eyelet just below the front sight for a HK style hook or similar hook type clip.

Onwards!

Functions

Bolt handle and cover fully functional. Both metal, and fun to manipulate.

The selector clicks into place noticeably with audible confirmation, and there is also a bit of resistance moving it out of a position, just like the A4/G5.

The mag releases are the same as the A4/G5.

The mag sits tightly in the magwell with minimal wobble, and clicks into place securely. CA, MAG, and G&G mags fit perfectly, we have yet to test other brands.

Full stock can hold a large size battery, the AEG is wired for a large tamiya connector, so the adapter must be used to connect the included split stick battery.

Hop adjustment is the same lever type as the W/S AK and other MP5's. It is tight and stays in place well when adjusted. Like the others, it seems to have a 'sweet spot' than you have to find, anything beyond will arc waaaay up.

Performance

This one needed the hop tuned, once I found it's sweet spot, I was pleased to find it performed as well as the A4. It is noticeably quieter than the A4/G5. The sound is a lower frequency, and more muffled. The inner barrel only extends about an inch into the silencer, which is encased in foam. I am not sure if there is a quieter motor in the SD5 as well or not, but I didn't expect the amount of noise difference just from a foam filled silencer that the SD5 has over the A4/G5.

-Responsiveness
Like the other MP5's, the response time is excellent. Better than the M4's and AK's from G&G, and better than most guns I have seen and used. Near instant response when the trigger is pulled.

-Rate Of Fire
Seems the same as the A4/G5. Most excellent.

-Accuracy
Accuracy is very good for a stock gun, on par with the M4, not quite as good as the wood/steel AK. As I have mentioned before in my reviews, most stock guns from other major manufacturers are NOT this accurate out of the box. A big plus for G&G's guns.

-Range
Right along there with the accuracy, the range is excellent. On par again with the M4, not as long as the AK wood/steel. Really good considering the price, and that this is a stock gun. I don't expect this performance from much more expensive full metal guns from other manufacturers.

-Speed
Roughly 330, we didn't have a chrono at the field yesterday. I will have Amos chrono her when he takes a look at the innards. As with the other lines, we can expect I am sure a piston head that doesn't seal well. So replacing that will usually give a 30-40 fps increase.

-Reliability
All total about 400 rds through this SD5 thus far, no hiccups or issues. Will continue to report as we go along.

-Internals
See below

Summary

I'm assuming, the internals will be the same as the A4/G5, but we will check to find out.

A great MP5 from what I have seen so far. I like the A4 a bit better due to it's foregrip material but the quieter shooting of the SD5 also has it's advantages, so it's a tough call.

As with the other's, perfectly skirmishable right out of the box, and a few minor upgrades should offer a good performance boost as well.

September 7th, 2009, 13:53	#2
WARFIGHTER formerly Knyte Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Manitoba	Mp5 sd5 MP5 SD5 And we'll continue on with the SD5 The MSRP: $340.00 Again, they are available through Warfighter Tactical. We offer a comprehensive upgrade service through Amos for any AEG's we sell. Advertised FPS is 350, we have found most of the AEG's from G&G shoot 330ish, but with a simple piston head replacement, the velocity jumps 20-40 fps. Initial Impressions Excellent packaging again. No surprise there. Great weight and feel, heaviest of the three MP5's, very solid. Included in the package: -AEG -1400 mah nihm 9.6v Split Stick Battery (small tamiya connector) -Glasses w/ Soft Case -Wall Charger (small tamiya connector) -Bag of BB's -Unjamming Rod -Metal Hi-Cap Magazine -Small-Large Tamiya Adapter -Metal Silencer -MP5 RIS Sight Rail Externals External quality again very good. Better than a lot of others I have seen, especially in this price range. The SD5 has the same material in the rear stock and grip as the A4 and G5 do. Feels fantastic, has a nice 'rough' texture, good weight, little flex. The front ribbed foregrip is a different material, it isn't a bad quality or anything it just doesn't feel as good as the other. The polycarbonate receiver feels/looks... Exactly like the others. Metal components are as follows: -Barrel -Silencer -Thread Adapter -Sights -Sight Rail -Sling Mounts -Mag Release Button & Lever -Bolt Cover -Bolt Handle -Trigger The metal parts feel the exact same quality as the A4. The barrel has a metal threaded adapter with washer that is screwed into the 14mm counter clockwise threading, and then the included full metal silencer screws into the clockwise threaded adapter. The adapter has a set screw that needs to be tightened, otherwise, when trying to screw in the silencer, you will unscrew the adapter trying to get the silencer on tightly... As with the A4, there are two sling mounting points, one is the slot type on the side of the rear stock, which is a metal bracket and bar, the other is a eyelet just below the front sight for a HK style hook or similar hook type clip. Onwards! Functions Bolt handle and cover fully functional. Both metal, and fun to manipulate. The selector clicks into place noticeably with audible confirmation, and there is also a bit of resistance moving it out of a position, just like the A4/G5. The mag releases are the same as the A4/G5. The mag sits tightly in the magwell with minimal wobble, and clicks into place securely. CA, MAG, and G&G mags fit perfectly, we have yet to test other brands. Full stock can hold a large size battery, the AEG is wired for a large tamiya connector, so the adapter must be used to connect the included split stick battery. Hop adjustment is the same lever type as the W/S AK and other MP5's. It is tight and stays in place well when adjusted. Like the others, it seems to have a 'sweet spot' than you have to find, anything beyond will arc waaaay up. Performance This one needed the hop tuned, once I found it's sweet spot, I was pleased to find it performed as well as the A4. It is noticeably quieter than the A4/G5. The sound is a lower frequency, and more muffled. The inner barrel only extends about an inch into the silencer, which is encased in foam. I am not sure if there is a quieter motor in the SD5 as well or not, but I didn't expect the amount of noise difference just from a foam filled silencer that the SD5 has over the A4/G5. -Responsiveness Like the other MP5's, the response time is excellent. Better than the M4's and AK's from G&G, and better than most guns I have seen and used. Near instant response when the trigger is pulled. -Rate Of Fire Seems the same as the A4/G5. Most excellent. -Accuracy Accuracy is very good for a stock gun, on par with the M4, not quite as good as the wood/steel AK. As I have mentioned before in my reviews, most stock guns from other major manufacturers are NOT this accurate out of the box. A big plus for G&G's guns. -Range Right along there with the accuracy, the range is excellent. On par again with the M4, not as long as the AK wood/steel. Really good considering the price, and that this is a stock gun. I don't expect this performance from much more expensive full metal guns from other manufacturers. -Speed Roughly 330, we didn't have a chrono at the field yesterday. I will have Amos chrono her when he takes a look at the innards. As with the other lines, we can expect I am sure a piston head that doesn't seal well. So replacing that will usually give a 30-40 fps increase. -Reliability All total about 400 rds through this SD5 thus far, no hiccups or issues. Will continue to report as we go along. -Internals See below Summary I'm assuming, the internals will be the same as the A4/G5, but we will check to find out. A great MP5 from what I have seen so far. I like the A4 a bit better due to it's foregrip material but the quieter shooting of the SD5 also has it's advantages, so it's a tough call. As with the other's, perfectly skirmishable right out of the box, and a few minor upgrades should offer a good performance boost as well. __________________ Last edited by WARFIGHTER; September 7th, 2009 at 21:03..