NAME – Walther MPK

NAME (NATIVE) – Maschinenpistole Kurz

COUNTRY OF ORIGIN – West Germany

DATE OF MANUFACTURE – 1963-1983

CALIBER – 9x19mm

OVERALL LENGTH – 37.5 cm (14.75 in) (Stock folded), 65.9 cm (25.96 in) (Stock extended)

BARREL LENGTH – 17.1 cm (6.75 in)

RIFLING (TYPE & TWIST) – 6 grooves, Right hand twist

BULLET DIAMETER – 9.02 mm (0.355 in)

BULLET WEIGHT – 8.04 g (124 gr)

MUZZLE VELOCITY – 350 m/s (1148 fps)

MUZZLE ENERGY – 492 j (363 ft/lbs)

WEIGHT (EMPTY) – 2.84 kg (6 lbs 4 oz)

WEIGHT (LOADED) – 3.47 kg (7 lbs 10 oz)

SIGHTS – Rear sight, Coarse wide, curved notch, set for 75 m (82 yds), Aperture peep for precision aiming, set for 75 m (82 yds), Front sight, Hooded post with channel on top of sight for coarse aiming, center post for precision aim.

EFFECTIVE RANGE – 150 m (164 yds)

OPERATION – Blowback, fires from open bolt

TYPE OF FIRE – Selective, Semi and Full automatic

RATE OF FIRE – 45 rpm (Semi) 128 rpm (Full)

CYCLIC ROF – 550 rpm

FEED DEVICE – 32 round box magazine, double column, double feed

FEED DEVICE WEIGHT (EMPTY) – 0.20 kg (7 oz)

FEED DEVICE WEIGHT (LOADED) – 0.63 kg (1 lb 6 oz)

BASIC AMMUNITION LOAD – 4 magazines (128 rounds)

LOAD WEIGHT – 2.52 kg (5 lbs 8 oz)

MANUFACTURER – Carl Walther – Waffenfabrik, Ulm/Donau

STATUS – Obsolescent

SERVICE – West German Police, Commercial sales, Special Operations Forces

     This is the shorter member of the Walther MP family. It operates in exactly the same manner as the longer MPL version but is more compact for easier carrying and concealment.

 

The short (Kurz) version of the Walther MP series of submachineguns. The weapon is an exact duplicate of the MPL version except for a shorter barrel, overall length, and lighter weight. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Dockery
The short (Kurz) version of the Walther MP series of submachineguns. The weapon is an exact duplicate of the MPL version except for a shorter barrel, overall length, and lighter weight. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Dockery
The short version of the Walther MP series submachineguns with the stock extended. The very compact nature of the weapon can be seen in this picture. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Dockery
The short version of the Walther MP series submachineguns with the stock extended. The very compact nature of the weapon can be seen in this picture. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Dockery
The very compact Walther MPK submachinegun. With the stock folded and locked along the right side of the weapon, it can be used easily with either hand. The shape of the stock clears the controls and the ejection port. Additionally, the folded stock can be used as a front hand grip, making it easier to fire with weapon while holding it with both hands. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Dockery
The very compact Walther MPK submachinegun. With the stock folded and locked along the right side of the weapon, it can be used easily with either hand. The shape of the stock clears the controls and the ejection port. Additionally, the folded stock can be used as a front hand grip, making it easier to fire with weapon while holding it with both hands. PHOTO CREDIT: Kevin Dockery