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submachine gun as we enter the new Millennium. Information on hand about the MP2000
says that the main reason for the project was to provide a lower cost alternative to the
MP5, with some of the design features of the SMG I and II. The lower receiver,
including the pistol grip, trigger mechanism and magazine well were made of polymer. The most interesting feature of the MP2000 is that the design appears to have been at least partially resurrected and improved upon in the guise of the new UMP. Look at the comparison photos below of the MP2000 directly above the UMP. The similarity is striking. It quickly became apparent to the Armed Forces that improving on the MP5 would be difficult. All of the prototypes were abandoned in favor of the MP5N, a standard MP5 with threaded barrel, tritium front sight, retractable stock and ambidextrous trigger group. This model continues to serve with distinction, and has a national stock number as well. (NSN) |
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| The MP2000 with
suppressor attached. Also readily apparent is the vertical foregrip. The
MP2000 featured a bolt locking device for added sound suppression. The MP2000 was a
further refinement of the SMG I and II. It too featured the STANAG mount used on the
G41 series and HK21E/23E series. Notice the resemblance of the lower receiver and
forearm to the new UMP in .45 cal. (Further illustrated below)
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| Fascinating comparison! The MP2000 circa 1987, and the brand new UMP below. Look at the tremendous resemblance in the forearm and lower receiver area. |
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