HK 94 9mm's - reliability?

[Robc1219]

I would also urge the OP to consider the MKE, if he can find one.
(which, as we all know, is not a "Clone" but a licensed HK product)

Mine has been excellent through a few thousand rounds so far.

Yea, no problem with MKE's just not interested in those bobcats or whatever. Looking currently at some pre-ban HK's with the 4 digi SN#'s. 1-2 supposedly unfired ones. Nice pics BTW!!!!

[SPQR476]

I've got a 94 and and 89 clone, waiting on stamps. Both are 100% now with everything from ball to HP, as long as it's not powder puff loads...normal ball is fine. My Coharie 94FS took a little work and a few German parts to get there, though. The 89 is from Dave Getz in PA, and it's been 100% since day one.

I need to grab a real one at some point. I've shot a passel of MP5s over the years, and of course, zero issues. I don't feel bad abusing the clones or throwing a pack in them. I fear that I'd baby a real HK too much to enjoy it.

[Robc1219]

I've got a 94 and and 89 clone, waiting on stamps. Both are 100% now with everything from ball to HP, as long as it's not powder puff loads...normal ball is fine. My Coharie 94FS took a little work and a few German parts to get there, though. The 89 is from Dave Getz in PA, and it's been 100% since day one.

I need to grab a real one at some point. I've shot a passel of MP5s over the years, and of course, zero issues. I don't feel bad abusing the clones or throwing a pack in them. I fear that I'd baby a real HK too much to enjoy it.

I was worried about if I bought one would I let it become a safe queen, but I really want to use the hell outta one ha. If I'm paying 5k, I want to run it hard like my AK's and AR's. BTW, Magpul rocks...all my AR's run on pmags :-)

[Joe R.]

I worked as an Adjunct Instructor for the HK International Training Division for 8 years. While the 94 only made rare appearances in classes (the MP5 being the most common platform), it performed with out issue.

The most common parts breakage you will run into on the MP5/94 are roller holders. The answer is to use the wire roller holders rather then the plates as they were much more resistant to breakage. Next in line would be extractor springs and extractors. These parts are normally available at one of the HK specialty shops on the web.

As previously mentioned the straight magazines will not feed hollow points. The curved mags will work fine with pretty much any ammo.

You will want a chamber brush and chamber face brush. Keeping the flutes clean in the chamber will greatly increase your reliability. You don't need to be OCD about it, but a good cleaning every 1000 rounds and decent lube will work.

While the popularity of the MP5 has wained, I still like the platform as it is very easy to shoot well and exceptionally durable.

[chapperjoe]

I snagged one of the CA jail guns in 05 or 06, but sold it cause I couldn't stand the mag release and didn't want to wait for a paddle job.

MY friends HK91 is butter too, but can't stand the mag release.

[Robc1219]

I worked as an Adjunct Instructor for the HK International Training Division for 8 years. While the 94 only made rare appearances in classes (the MP5 being the most common platform), it performed with out issue.

The most common parts breakage you will run into on the MP5/94 are roller holders. The answer is to use the wire roller holders rather then the plates as they were much more resistant to breakage. Next in line would be extractor springs and extractors. These parts are normally available at one of the HK specialty shops on the web.

As previously mentioned the straight magazines will not feed hollow points. The curved mags will work fine with pretty much any ammo.

You will want a chamber brush and chamber face brush. Keeping the flutes clean in the chamber will greatly increase your reliability. You don't need to be OCD about it, but a good cleaning every 1000 rounds and decent lube will work.

While the popularity of the MP5 has wained, I still like the platform as it is very easy to shoot well and exceptionally durable.

Great information / Feedback...Thanks Joe! I always wondered why the popularity had faded. I assumed AR's in pistol caliber and AR SBR's were becoming the trend. Not sure though...

[SteyrAUG]

I snagged one of the CA jail guns in 05 or 06, but sold it cause I couldn't stand the mag release and didn't want to wait for a paddle job.

MY friends HK91 is butter too, but can't stand the mag release.

Never been a problem for me. I just use my left hand index finger to push the button when I grab the magazine.

You can also install a TacLatch pretty easy.

http://www.taclatch.com/

[SPQR476]

Great information / Feedback...Thanks Joe! I always wondered why the popularity had faded. I assumed AR's in pistol caliber and AR SBR's were becoming the trend. Not sure though...

The move to rifle caliber platforms and the fact that there is a ton of sheet metal welding involved in making a roller locker probably didn't help.

[warpigM-4]

I personally think SteyrAUG Needs a SME title i learn something all the time from you Not to mention you have one hell of a collection and knowledge On the HK94 platform as well as other weapon platforms

[Aegis]

+1 on Joe R's comments on extractor springs.

Great weapon, reliable, just get some of the small parts like the rollers and the extractor springs.

Just like any weapons system it's good to keep these parts on hand.