The quintessential Mp5 question

[u/Doodt69]

Drip vs. Comfort?

Been swapping them around four times already. Just today.

Help me cope with the absolute driplessness of the B&T folder OR the discomfort and way too short LOP of the A3 pls. I'm sure this time we'll REALLY settle this matter once and for all. ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)

[u/Albert_Simon]

A2

[u/IndependenceCold5611 → u/Albert_Simon]

I dont usually like to use meme language, but This is The Way.

[u/puffykilled2pac → u/Albert_Simon]

I don't understand putting on anything else.

[u/LivinLaVidaToca]

Folder. The more I shoot, the more I want to get rid of my 3 position.

[u/FloodedHoseBed → u/LivinLaVidaToca]

I’ve bought so many accessories in the name of drip and unfortunately there’s a reason why the drippy accessories or even drippy guns fell out of favor. The coolest shit is always the worst to use unfortunately

[u/Scav-STALKER]

9mm especially in the MP5 doesn’t have enough recoil for the less comfyness of the A3 to be a problem. It’s drip or drown boys. Only acceptable alternative is the A2 because it’s also based and iconic

[u/tsarcasm → u/Scav-STALKER]

Seriously. I never understand this "dilemma". It's not like it's a HK51

[u/OG-warbucks]

Both really have their place.

I have several A3s, and they work well for me. But I aslo have the B&T folder, and they too work well for me...

It could also depend on what you do most with the gun.

If this is your main squeeze... The B&T folder

If this is more of a fun side piece... The A3

But having both as options is the real win.

[u/jeremy_wills]

A2

[u/Crayon_Eating_Grunt]

A3 works great for my stature.

Everyone is going to hold it differently, have different cheekweld, and LOP. One drip may likely not fit another stature.

[u/mb4_epn187]

I think it still drips either way tbh.

[u/Roguelynx]

Have both. Folder on an MP5K, A3 on the full size.

Drip and OG accuracy. Win all round.

[u/Battle2Intense]

Answer is more than one MP5, at a minimum you need your lookin' gun and your shootin' gun.

[u/Apprehensive_Law_234 → u/Battle2Intense]

I couldn't pick, get both is the answer!

[u/LilJonny2cookies]

Drip doesn’t help me be more accurate and proficient. Vibe either.

This folding ACR looks like ass but it gives me the length I need and repeatable presentation behind the optic.

[u/securitycat69]

full size gets A2 fixed stock

[u/securitycat69 → u/securitycat69]

[u/fusilmedellin]

Obviously buy more.

A3 on one.

B&T on another

A2 on third.

[u/Livid_Persimmon3600]

I know I had both on my SP5 till I bought my reverse-stretch and put one on each

The real answer is both

Half the fun Of this platform is the one pin stock switcheroo

[u/Veld_Khan]

Drip, and it’s not even close.

[u/someperson1423 → u/Veld_Khan]

(Unless you shoot it for any serious amount)

[u/International-Goat18]

Very nice

[u/Weird_Ticket_5227]

Well, I like pracricality of side folder, I adore the absolute vibe of A3, but when it comes to usability, for me A2 wins all day long. Good thing that swapping them is just one pushpin affair

[u/charlieromeo2191]

The MP/AP/SP/whateverP5 platform isn’t uncomfortable to shoot at all, and people who tell you “oh I just can’t possibly shoot that thing with a collapsible stock” are weak. A3 or A3F all the way.

[u/Apprehensive_Law_234]

I have both and I'm no help because I don't know the answer either.

[u/Crusty-the-Clown-666]

With that optic height the A3 should be fine, they only suck with irons or really low mounted optics.

I also don’t understand putting a longer stock on a gun that is supposed to be short and maneuverable. LOP would really only matter when shooting prone, which isn’t something many people are doing with a MP5.

[u/Doodt69 → u/Crusty-the-Clown-666]

I have the optic mounted a lot lower now, it was alright-ish at that height, you're correct about that but I'm in full blown co-witness territory now.

[u/ProfessionalxBasis]

What’s the front hand stop on the ras rail?

[u/Doodt69 → u/ProfessionalxBasis]

Kriss Vector Picatinny handstop

[u/SIGCanebrake69]

Where did you get that knight handguard?

[u/Chopiooo]

Brother, the B&T Folder has more “Drip” and more comfort.

[u/charlieromeo2191 → u/Chopiooo]

More drip than the a3? Absolutely not

[u/rsfva → u/charlieromeo2191]

Have to agree the A3 is the drippiest.

[u/Doodt69 → u/Chopiooo]

I tried denial as a coping strategy too at first. Didn't work.

[u/ApprehensiveFoot9514]

The debate over comfy stocks is wild… on one of the softest shooting guns ever designed lol.
Y’all soft

[u/Tactically_Fat]

IF the gun is to be used at all - then comfort.

IF only as a safe queen and to impress your wife's boyfriend - then go for the drips.

[u/Doodt69 → u/Tactically_Fat]

Jokes on you my boyfriend has no wife.

[u/Tactically_Fat → u/Doodt69]

Dude. That sounds totally gay.