Jan 22, 2018 · Remember that iconic photo of Margaret Thatcher and the SAS just after they successfully rescued the hostages in the Iranian embassy back in the 80s? Their MP5s had weaponlights mounted on the HK claw mount. Many people, …

Jan 22, 2018 · The choice of weapon was the MP5, but some members had large torches (flashlights) rigged on top of the iconic SMG… modern CQB techniques with some of the first techniques of employing the weapon mounted light were born from this combination.

Mar 17, 2023 · Specifically modified for low light operations, SAS modified its MP5s to include a top-mounted flashlight, which conveniently doubled as an aiming device. Notice how the flashlight sits in place of an optic on the submachine gun’s mount. This might seem counterintuitive at first, but there is, in fact, a method behind the madness.

Oct 14, 2023 · Remember that iconic photo of Margaret Thatcher and the SAS just after they successfully rescued the hostages in the Iranian embassy back in the 80s? Their MP5s had weaponlights mounted on the HK claw mount. Many people, myself included assumed they were Maglites. And while they may have used... Thank you!

Jan 7, 2025 · Original SAS MP5 Handguard maglite. A llowing the user to use the beam as a sight in the dark as both the windage and elevation can be adjusted. The same model was covered in Vicker's Guide HK Vol 2.

May 4, 2023 · Unlike the rest of the British Army, which at the time was using the L1A1 SLR service rifle, SAS utilized the MP5 submachine gun for its size and accuracy. Specifically modified for low light operations, SAS modified its MP5s to include a top-mounted flashlight, which conveniently doubled as an aiming device.”

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May 14, 2021 · For a small package like the MP5, I do think the Arisaka looks slick/slimmer but obviously can’t compete in terms of output. What grip is this. I love it. A Maglite. M300C. I have the surefire scout on mine with the same hand guard. Modlite. 77 votes, 24 comments. 21K subscribers in the MP5 community. Home of the HK MP5.

Mar 28, 2017 · Old school HK optic made by Hensoldt that projects light with a crosshair in the beam. It runs on 5 C batteries and weighs as much as the MP5 itself. Back in the day SAS ran Maglite flashlights ontop of their MP5s.

Original SAS MP5 Handguard maglite. Salvaged from the replacement leftovers. These maglite handguards was used before the Surefire 628 handguard was available. The special features of this handguard is the adjustable windage and elevation of the light. Allowing the user to use the beam as a sight in the dark. Not...