Has the HK MP7 PDW 4.6 x 30 mm been evaluated or fielded yet?

[500grains]

I wonder if the terminal performance of the HK MP7 PDW 4.6 x 30 mm been evaluated, and I wonder if the cartridge has yielded any field reports yet. I don't doubt that it will punch through a SAPI plate, but I wonder what it does on the other side, or against an unarmored target. Just guessing, but it would seem to be in the same category as the 5.7 and the .22 Magnum, but perhaps the higher velocity will make a difference in terminal effectiveness [?].

The 4.6x30mm ammunition is loaded with pointed all-steel bullets with brass jacket. Bullet weight is 1.6gram (25 grains) and the muzzle velocity is 725 m/s (ca. 2400 fps). Manufacturer claims the 100% penetration of the CRISAT bodyarmor (1.6mm of Titanium plus 20 layers of Kevlar) at the distance of 200 meters.Other types of ammunition, including tracer, frangible, spoon-tip(rapid-tumbling for use against unarmored human targets), blank and trill(inert) also available for MP7A1; ammunition is currently manufactured in UK by BAE Systems / Radway Green plant.

http://world.guns.ru/smg/de/hk-mp7-pdw-e.html

[C-grunt]

I think it would be less effective than the 5.7. Its a lighter, smaller diameter round going marginally faster.

I dont think I would feel undergunned with a select fire version but I wouldnt choose it over other options.

But I could be completely wrong.

[DocGKR]

4.6x30mm has seen limited fielding in combat; performance is on par with similar small caliber PDW weapon systems. The MP7 is a compact, lightweight platform that is easily controlled when used full auto while trying to get enough hits on the bad guys to stop their hostile actions.

4.6x30mm does NOT go through SAPI or eSAPI plates; CRISAT is a joke...

[500grains]

Thank you!

[RyanB]

I have heard that it isn't bad for hosing down a guy who doesn't know you're there but if their blood is up it's hard to put them down.

[120mm]

My boss carried one for awhile in Astan. She is itty bitty, and it suited her, but she had to give it back once we left that AO. It's a cute gun on a petite woman.



Both Germans and Norwegians are currently using them in Astan. I am looking at a Norwegian one hanging on the wall next to a bunch of HK 416s as I type this.

[Discobobby]

It's a cute gun on a petite woman.

I'll assume you didn't say that to her face at the moment the picture was taken.

[Dano5326]

The MP7 has successfully assisted many persons on their travels elsewhere.... and so have ice picks and screw drivers. Each tool has it's utility.

[sff70]

That's a LOT of offset between the optic and bore.

[120mm]

I'll assume you didn't say that to her face at the moment the picture was taken.

You'd be amazed. She's the best boss I've had in a couple decades. I can and have said the most amazing things to her face, which usually turn into the coolest conversations.

I'm not a big fan of the PDW, though. Especially in light of how small of a platform you can put 5.56 into.