For full auto use the double buffered V33K was a nice fit, however, unless you are putting an A3 stock on it and/or using with sear (the lower impulse of the shorter barrel) not sure if worth the cost of cutting / changing the barrel vs just leaving as an HK93. Now the HK33K is not in the same world as the HK53, the HK33K is a lots nicer behaved firearm IMO ;-)

Vector V33KP Pistol in 223 (5.56) with 12.7 in barrle made from a 33K parts kit

 

I agree with this statement 100 percent. I has all three and if I had to choose one it would be the 33k with my sear pack.

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My 33k is my favorite rifle.

The shorter barrel suppresses almost the same ad the 16", yet more compact.

It balances perfectly in my hands, though I don't own a 16" 93 to compare to.

I'd vote worth it

 

I would agree as long as the poster will be suppressing, shooting on full auto and/or uses an A3 stock and needs a more compact rifle ... for just a range rifle probably not worth the loss in the tax stamp and labor charges, in particular if the poster did not already have one or more HK93s. Now if the rifle needs a new barrel, that might be another reason why.

 

I'll be using this with a sear. Is there any advantage of an A3 stock over a fixed stock? My HK53 is so compact that I'm not sure if I need another compact 223 rifle. Like any HK nut, I'll probably end up with both stocks

 

With a sear the HK33K is probably the perfect "light" host for shooting but I still like the HK53.

 

I like the 33k so much, I'm having my second one built right now. But then again, I tend to get multiples. It's a very fun rifle and well balanced (as said before). Much like Goldielocks, it's just right.

 

the 33k is pretty nice. what are you trading for it?

 

My 33K is one of my favorite sear hosts due to its balance and cyclic rate. I just wish I could bet it to run suppressed.

HK33K - YouTube

 

Are you changing the locking piece when you add the suppressor? I'm guessing you are using a #3 in your 33K? At least that is what I have. I use a #8 for a 33K suppressed. The can is going to act like increasing barrel length. So a LP for full length rifle barrel seems to work for my 33K suppressed.

In the video were you trying to get singles or bursts with the 33K in auto? A method I learned for singles, here at HK Pro, is putting your trigger finger a little deeper into the trigger. Use the second section of your trigger finger instead of the end pad on the trigger. You can feel the trigger break over. When it does, let off the trigger slightly. It also helps keep less movement of the gun. The trigger pull for the next shot is right there without extra take up. I can get singles consistently with my MP5K during subgun matches with this technique. YMMV.

Scott

 

33K=must have for any HK fan

 

I vote yes!

I'm building my 33E a little brother.

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I love mine though I want to put an A3 stock on it. Damn those are expensive.

 

Thanks for all your comments! Let's see if the trade works out or not.

 

What does the k, e, etc. suffix mean? 53 v. 33 etc.

 

You have been a member here for almost 11years, and you haven't read this?

The Automatic Rifles

 

A HK53k (not a factory guns) is a MP5 size 223 (5.56) with a shorter carrier and very short barrel (5.5"??)
A HK53 is a MP5 size 223 (5.56) with a short carrier and a 8.5" barrel (more or less ;_)
A HK33K is the "full size" 223 (5.56) with a shorter barrel (nominal 12")
A HK33 is the "full size" (i.e. same as HK93 more or less) 223 (5.56) with a 16" barrel (actually the military guns were 15.5" more or less)

 

Lets face it, you just need a 53K. That would be all sorts of fun :62:

 

53k and 33K are two different animals, the 53K is at best a subgun / handgun and the 33K is a compact rifle ... then again depends on if you are shooting at 25 yards or 250 yards.

 

The 33K is my favorite.

Hk 33k in action - YouTube

 

Still waiting for my HK 33k to ship to my SOT.

I'll be happy when my dealer gets it and the real wait can begin.

 

I'll be happy when my dealer gets it and the real wait can begin.

I’m now in the "real" wait period. Will the 33K be worth it? Hope so. Friend's was very smooth and controllable in FA. So it was at the top of the list when I began acquiring my own H&Ks. This one is built from a 93 by TPMO. Maybe another 4 months until the stamp arrives…

 

How long is the wait for a SOT transfer?

 

Should be 30 days if the dealer gets the necessary stuff to ATF.

It's been 2 1/2 months for me and still no HK 33K.

 

My 93 took almost 6 months to the day......

 

How is the retractable stock. Can you get the sights to line up without hunting, or is it just a cool factor? Dose the stock move when shooting?

 

This one's still in transfer, but generally A3 stocks lock up well when extended, stay rigid when firing, and sights align easily with a good cheek weld.

 

I have a 53 and 33k, I liked the 33k not alot of people get them done I think it only shortens the barrel 16 to 12.5 inches but It looks cool and stands out in a crowd.

 

I have. 93 53 volmer and a 33k that Jeff Walters built for me. The 33k is great to shoot. I love the 53 so much I am having Jeff build me another one and I am putting my Volmer away for safe keeping. I have a Fleming seat pack and mp5 mp5 reverse stretch 53 33k 33 g3 g3k and now a 51. By far the most fun is my reverse stretch but the 53 And 33k are right up there it is a great gun to shoot full auto.

 

I just dropped off a HK93 at TSC machine to get the 33K treatment; I was lucky to score an original HK UK 1/7 barrel from the parts forum here. Mike said he turns the majority of the HK93s he receives into 53s but 33Ks and even 33s are requested on a regular basis. After seeing the beautiful batch of 53s he is working on currently I am feeling the fever for a second 5.56 HK...

 

Unfortunately, the HK93 trade never occurred, but you've all convinced me to build a 33K regardless! Was at the local gunshow, and saw an "ok" priced 93. Was tempted to buy it for the conversion, but a friend held me off saying that I should keep in mind that maybe I should hold out for a 1/7 gun rather than the 1/12 that I was looking at. What do you guys think?