MP5A4

"This infamous submachine gun is commonly used by law enforcement agencies. The stationary butt plate allows for steadier fire."

- The Arsenal

The HK MP5A4, or simply the MP5, is a German Sub Machine Gun. It is has been recreated in-game to be one of the most balanced weapons of the SMG category. It has average power, average recoil, and good rate of fire, along with low spread.

Being one of the original SMG's in the game, it is hardly considered a popular weapon, as more players opt for a stronger UMP or a bullet-hosing P90. However, it is still one of the frequently used guns by beginners and, with a lot of patience and practice, an efficient tool for more experienced players. Its big highlight is, actually, the gun's accuracy and recoil control, both when zoomed in or not. Although seen rarely, Reflex Sights work extremely well when attached; the bullets have low Bullet Spread and its recoil is buffered when Tap Firing, which can help gain the upper hand in mid-range. For closer situations, the fire rate works surprisingly well, allowing players to drop targets fast even with its slightly-lacking firepower.

While higher-ranked players may use the MP5 RAS, thinking that it is better, there is actually only a slight decrease in recoil that one will barely notice.

The MP5A4 can be outfitted with all current attachments.

The MP5A4's recoil goes horizontal.

Variants

 * MP5 MOD
 * MP5 RAS
 * MP5 RAS Centurion

Trivia

 * The MP5 is used by police forces and Special Forces across the globe.
 * It is made by Heckler and Koch, the same designers of the UMP, G36E, USP, PSG-1, M416 and the MSG-90.
 * After February 3, 2010, the MP5 is no longer up for Default Weapon Replacement as those have been removed from the game.
 * Strangely, when the player is carrying this submachine gun, they'll notice that the fire selector switch is on the SAFETY symbol, which is supposed to stop the gun from firing, yet it's perfectly firing in automatic in the game. This is not the case for the other variants.
 * In addition, there appears to be a burst-fire selection, although the in-game MP5A4 does not have one. The MP5 RAS does, however.
 * The MP5A5, the more common version, has a retracting stock, not a solid stock, as Special Forces would need a more compact and lighter weapon (excluding snipers).
 * The most compact version of the MP5 is the MP5K(Kurz, translated as "compact"), with a smaller foregrip, 20 round mag, and no stock.