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Post by Melson on Dec 23, 2008 15:36:55 GMT -5
Does Anybody have any pictures of the MP7 being used by the United States military or even private contractors?
I keep reading that US Special Op units have been using the MP7 lately but am finding no pictures.
I would think their gear might consist of maybe some sort of chest rig with pistol pouches? I'm not too sure.
I'm looking to find gear for my gun but I just cannot find any and I do not want to just change it entirely by looking German.
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Post by Knife on Dec 23, 2008 16:13:06 GMT -5
As far as I know, no one is fielding the MP7. Contrators maybe, but I've never heard or seen US forces using it.
Depending on which force, they'd be wearing some type of armor, more than just a chestrig. Pistol pouches is a good bet, maybe MP5 pouches. I doubt the MP7 would be issued because of ammo and mags. They don't even use the MP5 anymore, even for CQB it's just CQBRs or MK18s.
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Dec 23, 2008 16:25:45 GMT -5
They may have just been doing field tests for it, but I have seen some German KSK guys using them I do believe.
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Post by bigc on Dec 23, 2008 16:27:55 GMT -5
KSK and a Swedish special something or other are using them currently.
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Post by King on Dec 23, 2008 16:39:55 GMT -5
I've only seen them in the hands of Australian Prison guards, thats it.
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Post by kustom on Dec 23, 2008 22:43:49 GMT -5
The KSK is the current de facto user of the MP-7 in their combat teams, but the small nature of the gun would make it perfect for a contractor setup. I'd do an MP-5 dropleg in your favorite camo with extended mags and pistol mag pouches for the standard mags. It would look good with a LBV or other light chest rig, especially if you're not going for a real-world military force impression. www.planetairsoft.net/archives/Pictures/1-2006-NEWS/pdwacc.jpgThis ain't a bad look though. |
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Post by Melson on Dec 24, 2008 12:45:33 GMT -5
Wow fast responses.
All I have read is when articles are posted up about the MP7 people have said US Special Ops have used them but that's it and I understand that isn't very credible.
However in since Airsoft is pretend then if hypothetically Spec Ops were to use them their rig would consist of what exactly? Would I just have about five double pistol pouches across my chest?
Budget being not too out of this world taken into consideration also.
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Post by M.S.-ARC on Dec 24, 2008 13:43:01 GMT -5
Well, you've got the Germans but I haven't seen pictures of U.S troops with them as well.  |
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Dec 24, 2008 14:25:56 GMT -5
Arc has just won the intrawebz. Also, search around HKpro.com, namely their forums, you may find something cool. |
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Post by bigc on Dec 24, 2008 15:11:29 GMT -5
Well, here is my hypothetical loadout for an MP7.
First you must remember the weapon is small and light which would make it great for Personal Protection detail which is high speed low drag. A second great use would be as a truck gun for the close quarters of a vehicle. Either way I would say that you would have very few pouches on a plate carrier.
I would go to route of Eagle plate carrier in tan along with a 4 mag pouch right up front, to the left of the mags I would put a FUCT pouch(first aid) and to the right would be a general purpose/E and E pouch to hold misc. stuff. If you want to get fancy perhaps add a holster ala Blackhawk SERPA or Safariland ALS at a slant for your sidearm(people in vehicles won't put them on their hip as it's imposible to get to and to wide for the seats.
I would use a wolf hook of sorts as the retention device as a three point would be to much sling to mess with in a vehicle.
Just my .02
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Post by Melson on Dec 24, 2008 16:33:22 GMT -5
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Post by GrinchBiscuit on Dec 24, 2008 16:54:38 GMT -5
Dont get .45 mag pouches, get ones that are built for an MP5.
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Post by Psychosis on Dec 24, 2008 17:12:03 GMT -5
Use whatever floats your boat and functions, since it's hypothetical.
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Post by bigc on Dec 24, 2008 18:05:22 GMT -5
Looks like it might be a strobe pouch next to the radio.
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Post by sh1fteh on Dec 24, 2008 18:44:01 GMT -5
I would definitely listen to Cort. I have seen only two H&K guns used by the US military in my experience. Both were MP5's used for personal protection guards for GO's. The guys I saw carrying them carried very little so they could move quickly on foot and in/out of vehicles. My advice would be:
Plate Carrier: Lightweight and not restrictive.
Pouches: 1 or 2 Mag pouches designed specifically for MP5 mags. A SAW pouch to use as a dump/general purpose pouch couldn't hurt. A small personal medic pouch can never hurt (for replication sake). If you so choose a small radio and flashlight pouch. Also, as far as pistols go, MOLLE mounted holster.
Don't bother with a drop leg. Moving in and out of cramped humvees is hard enough, those just make it a pain. For the most part everything should be mounted front/center. That's just from my experience though.
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