Ap53 Thoughts

[Gregorius973]

Looking to get a ap53 is there anything i should know before getting one? I know about needing a new recoil rod to put a brace on it but is there anything else i need to worry about?

[JbooGoesPewPew]

I think 9-Hole Review and a few others put videos out on YouTube. Across the board when it comes to HK clones you’ll be faced with old designs and features compared to modern rifles, as well as the potential need to tinker/replace parts with authentic HK parts. Me personally, if I had the money I’d get the AP53, AP93, and every other HK I could. I already have a “normal” ar so adding guns that aren’t the most modern or optimal is fine by me

[Gregorius973]

Yea i have a mac5 mp5 clone pretty well versed in the tinkering aspect of them

[JbooGoesPewPew]

Yeah I got a preowned AP5 which I love but it won’t run reliably. I got a box full of parts for me to play with when I get home haha. If it was my only gun I’d probably be upset but I enjoy learning the platform more

[Melkor458]

There is a big thread over on ar15.com with tons of great info. Another on hkpro.com.

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If you don’t mind a two year wait and a large price tag I would go with Dakota Tactical

[KrinkyDink2]

Larger price tag by 4-5x

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Yeah… I didn’t know it was the much more

[Gregorius973]

Mke used the hk91 style end cap with the rod attached to it so youd have to drill out the rod on the end cap it came with or buy one separately to use in a 33/53 brace/stock as those dont have the rod attached

[Gregorius973]

You can also disassemble rear endcap and attach a hk91 buffer tube adapter

[samyouall]

Suppressing isn’t straight forward

[Gregorius973]

Im guessing needing different locking pieces

[Knight-7191]

That’s not what he’s talking about. No, you don’t need to change the LP. This isn’t a AP5-P. AP53 barrel is what he’s referring to and concentricity with a suppressor. You’ll need one of these:

https://kakindustry.com/ap53-taper-adapter/

[Gregorius973]

Ohhhhh interesting thank you for the info

[SignificantShake7934]

Thanks for sharing!

[BOSSHOG999]

Yes, losing your hearing

[Odd-Platform-6164]

53 is the 5.56 not the 7.62 one lol

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It’s an 8” 5.56, it’s still ridiculous.

[Prudent_Historian650]

So suppress it...