Saturday, October 4, 2008

Sub-Machine Gun (SMG)

The SDU currently operates the H&K MP5 SMG.

There are many different variants of MP5, of which the SDU currently operates the A3, SD5, SD6, K and K-PDW. The marine team uses the MP5N which has the trigger group specially modified for underwater uses. All MP5s fire the 9 x 19mm pistol rounds, however due to the longer barrels and special firing mechanisms, the 9mm rounds fired from MP5 are more accurate and powerful than fired by pistols.

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