MP5 Cocking Tube/Front End Strength

TheYellowDart · August 9th, 2005, 22:37

I have an MP5A4, not HG, and I was wondering if a strengthened cocking tube would be a good investment. Is the improved tube on HG version that much stronger? Should I go metal? I ask because I currently use a 3 point sling and may get a flashlight front grip. My fear is that all that stress may cause the tube to bend and the inner barrel with it.

Yeah, so to people who had their MP5's for awhile, how do the front ends hold up?

Rico · August 9th, 2005, 23:23

I have an MP5J with foregrip taclite and 3pt sling and I've never noticed a difference in shot consistancy or range when I swap to my normal handguards.

Boombap · August 12th, 2005, 19:06

Yeah the stock plastic one is pretty sturdy, and even though I went metal reciever I haven't switched to a metal cocking tube yet. I will be in the near future, though.

Kane · August 15th, 2005, 20:24

I've had my A4 for 5 years now with a surefire and a 3pt sling attached and have had not one problem. If you don't have the money, don't waste it....

Cheers, Brent

TheYellowDart · August 15th, 2005, 22:02

Thanks for the responses. They were helpful.

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August 9th, 2005, 22:37	#1
TheYellowDart Myoga Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC	MP5 Cocking Tube/Front End Strength I have an MP5A4, not HG, and I was wondering if a strengthened cocking tube would be a good investment. Is the improved tube on HG version that much stronger? Should I go metal? I ask because I currently use a 3 point sling and may get a flashlight front grip. My fear is that all that stress may cause the tube to bend and the inner barrel with it. Yeah, so to people who had their MP5's for awhile, how do the front ends hold up?

August 15th, 2005, 20:24	#4
Kane Trader rating Join Date: May 2002 Location: Salmon Arm, BC	I've had my A4 for 5 years now with a surefire and a 3pt sling attached and have had not one problem. If you don't have the money, don't waste it.... Cheers, Brent __________________ “You hear the far-off crack of a rifle, your fate finally registering in your subconscious far too late as the white hot bullet penetrates your skull. Another round slams into the chamber even as your lifeless body falls to the ground…”---Unknown sniper “Invisible souls leave .308 holes.”----USMC Recon Sniper

August 9th, 2005, 23:23	#2
Rico Trader rating Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mississauga, On	I have an MP5J with foregrip taclite and 3pt sling and I've never noticed a difference in shot consistancy or range when I swap to my normal handguards.

August 12th, 2005, 19:06	#3
Boombap Trader rating Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Toronto	Yeah the stock plastic one is pretty sturdy, and even though I went metal reciever I haven't switched to a metal cocking tube yet. I will be in the near future, though.

August 15th, 2005, 22:02	#5
TheYellowDart Myoga Trader rating Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Vancouver, BC	Thanks for the responses. They were helpful.

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