HKPRO: The HK93

As was stated on the HK91 page, the rifle that started it all for HK was known as the G3. On the heels of that great accomplishment came the HK33, the same rifle but in the smaller new NATO caliber. It was a most natural progression.

Identical to the HK91 externally, with only the select fire internals missing, the flipper magazine release deleted, the front pushpin area replaced with the "shelf," the grenade launching ring omitted from the barrel, and one pushpin behind the trigger group instead of two, the HK93 is the "little brother" to the HK91. Imported into the United States in greatly reduced numbers from the 91, the 93 is now commanding premium prices in the United States. The HK93 is truly a pleasure to shoot, with the roller locking system responsible for a smoothness uncommon in most modern semiautomatic rifles.

An HK price list from 1985 shows the retail price of the HK93A2 at a staggering $599.00. The 93A3 could be had for a mere $65.00 more. The complete package consisted of the rifle, three 25 round magazines, a sight adjustment tool, a light bipod, muzzle cap, cleaning kit and HK patch for a whopping $752.00. How things have changed.

Caliber	Cyclic Rate	Mag Capacity	Mode of Fire	Width (in/mm)	Height (in/mm)	Weight (lb/kg)	bbl. length (in/mm)	Overall Length (in/mm)
.223	NA	20/25/30/40	Semi	2.28	8.26	8.40	18.89	34.06
5.56 x 45	NA	20/25/30/40	Semi	58	210	3.8	450	1025
Click Here for video of HK93 Requires QuickTime Plugin

HKPRO Exclusive: American Importation Data for the HK93
1974	1975	1976	1977	1978	1979	1980	1981	1982	1983	1984	1985	1986	1987	1988	1989
52	400	588	880	607	1200	1560	5860	2360	3260	0	0	1	525	906	100