You wouldn’t shoot through a thousand rounds without cleaning your gun, so why would you shoot through a thousand rounds without cleaning your ZF-5 or MP5 magazine? Yeah, we don’t know either, which is why we assembled this brief (but helpful guide). ZF-5 / MP5 Magazine Disassembly and Cleaning Say you’ve burned through a few …
The HK MP5 is something of a legend among gun fanatics and history buffs. It’s been in production for almost 60 years and has been widely adopted by official entities around the globe for military and law enforcement duty. But these are in somewhat short supply over here, and since the HK MP5 is capable …
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In September 2014, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives revised Publication 5300.4, section IV.B.8.c, on the “Assembly of Nonsporting Semiautomatic Rifles and Shotguns from Imported Parts.” Part of section 922(r) of Title 18 U.S. Code reads, “It shall be unlawful for any person to assemble from imported parts any semiautomatic rifle or any …
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For those of you that have a ZF-5 or another MP5 clone, congratulations on owning the most prominent roller-delayed blowback firearm the world has yet seen. They are dependable and smooth-shooting, but firearm maintenance is the better part of platform reliability. That being the case, keep these MP5 parts on hand if you don’t have …
The original MP5 submachine gun (Maschinenpistole 5), chambered in 9×19 Parabellum, is one of the most infamous, recognizable SMG platforms of all time. It has been in production consistently since 1966 and has since seen prolific, widespread use around the world. Law enforcement, paramilitary, and militaries from over 40 countries and countless constituent groups have …
Zenith Firearms, along side it’s sister company, ZQI Ammunition, are attending the National Association of Sporting Goods Wholesalers Expo in Columbus, OH, this week. Zenith will be showcasing it’s newly-released ZF-5 model and it’s line of roller-delayed blowback parts, along with with the latest offerings from ZQI Ammunition. The show runs Wednesday through Friday.
ZF-5 TO OFFER ADVANCEMENTS OVER THE ORIGINAL DESIGN AFTON, VA: Zenith Firearms announced today that it will be releasing its first gun model in the fourth quarter of 2021. Their ZF-5 will retain the iconic submachine gun profile, but offer improvements throughout the system. Users can expect improved serviceability along with renewed accessibility to parts …
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