Should I Offload my Zenith For The New SP5?

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  • local2fed

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    Let me start off by saying I love my Zenith Z5RS. It has been absolutely flawless in over 1k rounds. I got lucky and purchased this a few years ago and was on of the first batches. I know some subsequent shipments had some issues, but I've been super happy with my earlier edition. The SP5K was a hard no for me with no paddle and no tri lug. The new arrival of the SP5 has me salivating now. It checks all the boxes, minus the missing rear diopter drum w the holes. Easy fix on that though.

    After selling this Zenith I'd probably have to fork over another $600 or so. Looking for some feedback from ya'll on where ya'll would land with this decision.
     

    Glock17

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    Keep the Zenith and add the HK SP5. Can never go wrong with having both.

    I personally own a Zenith,PTR 9CT. Wanted to get the SP5k but the prices are insane right now.
     

    981GT4

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    Meh you’re just paying extra for the H&K engraving on the receiver.

    the one you have is made on the exact same tooling as H&K.

    in all honesty **** H&K they give the US civilian market the middle finger on fireArms.

    i went the other route and have a PTR MP-5 which is exactly the same as any H&K.
     

    Cheesy Lasagna

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    Kennah!
    I’d say no.
    HK has had to make adjustments to get it to the American market, including non HK parts.
    Wait and see.
     

    local2fed

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    Zenith.jpg

    pics for ya'll who have asked. upgraded as well.
     

    Cheesy Lasagna

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    Kennah!
    Looks like Ill be hanging onto the Zenith. The SP5's are on Gunbroker for $3500 and climbing with LOTS of bids. These people are nuts.

    Yes, they are.
    A buyer’s frenzy for the latest gadget.

    Slow and steady wins the race.
     

    Magdump

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    Looks like Ill be hanging onto the Zenith. The SP5's are on Gunbroker for $3500 and climbing with LOTS of bids. These people are nuts.

    Aw man that’s aggravating as hell. I’ve never had a good buying experience on GB. Buncha Goober nuts on there is like turning a 3rd grader loose at an auction house.
     
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