SP5K Pistol: Operator's Manual
SP5K Pistol: Operator's Manual
SP5K Pistol: Operator's Manual
SP5K Pistol
9 mm x 19 Calibre
Operator's Manual
SP5K Pistol
9 mm x 19 Calibre
DANGER
Risk of death from gunshot wounds!
Accidental discharge of weapon may occur when loaded weapon is handled.
Do not use the weapon until you have read and understood this manual completely.
Follow the safety instructions when handling the weapon.
Carry out a safety check before working on the weapon.
Functional elements - left side view
The illustrations on the pages with Roman numerals I and II show the functional elements
of the weapon from the left and right sides. Opening these pages simplifies comprehen-
sion when reading.
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11 10
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Functional elements - right side view
The illustrations on the pages with Roman numerals I and II show the functional elements
of the weapon from the left and right sides. Opening these pages simplifies comprehen-
sion when reading.
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12 11 10 9 8
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Table of contents
Table of contents
Part I Description
1 Using this manual............................................................................. 3
1.1 Purpose of this manual ......................................................................3
1.2 Target audience for this manual .........................................................3
1.3 Safety instructions, notes and information.........................................3
4 Technical description...................................................................... 12
4.1 Safety features.................................................................................12
4.2 Functional elements.........................................................................13
Part II Handling
6 Checks............................................................................................ 19
6.1 Carry out safety check ......................................................................19
6.2 Carry out function check ..................................................................20
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7 Preparations................................................................................... 22
7.1 Use the carrying sling.......................................................................22
7.2 Adjust rear sight ..............................................................................23
7.3 Adjust rear sight ..............................................................................23
7.4 Fill the magazine..............................................................................26
7.5 Prepare weapon for firing .................................................................27
7.6 Additional preparations in unusual climatic conditions....................27
8 Operation ....................................................................................... 28
8.1 Lock charging handle.......................................................................28
8.2 Insert magazine ...............................................................................28
8.3 Load the weapon .............................................................................28
8.4 Firing position and aiming................................................................29
8.5 Firing ...............................................................................................31
8.6 Remove magazine............................................................................32
8.7 Reload weapon ................................................................................32
8.8 Unload weapon................................................................................33
8.9 Empty the magazine ........................................................................33
9 Cleaning ......................................................................................... 34
9.1 General instructions for cleaning......................................................34
9.2 Disassemble weapon.......................................................................34
9.3 Clean weapon ..................................................................................38
9.4 Assemble weapon............................................................................41
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Part I
Description
1 Using this manual
1.1 Purpose of this manual
The first part of this manual (Description) describes the design and function of the
weapon, and the second part (Handling) describes the handling of the weapon.
This manual is intended for persons who are authorised to use this weapon. This manual
does not assume extensive technical or weapons-specific knowledge.
To ensure the greatest possible safety during handling, important information and technical
notes are specially highlighted.
Part I: Description 3
1 Using this manual
1.3 Safety instructions, notes and information
DANGER
Risk of death from gunshot wounds!
Accidental discharge of weapon may occur when loaded weapon is handled.
Do not use the weapon until you have read and understood this manual completely.
Follow the safety instructions when handling the weapon.
Carry out a safety check before working on the weapon.
The following colours and signal words are used in the safety instructions to indicate vari-
ous danger levels:
4 Part I: Description
1 Using this manual
1.3 Safety instructions, notes and information
Symbol Meaning
Supplementary information on the weapon, on practical hand-
ling of the weapon or on using this manual.
Part I: Description 5
1 Using this manual
1.3 Safety instructions, notes and information
Details in illustrations and drawings may vary from your weapon, depending on the
model.
The information right, left, front and rear applies to the position of the weapon as
seen in the direction of fire.
1 Hearing protection
2 Safety goggles
6 Part I: Description
2 Fundamental safety instructions
2.1 The operator's manual as an integral component of the safety concept
The weapon has been designed and manufactured according to the latest technical know-
ledge and the recognised safety rules. Nevertheless, use of the weapon may result in in-
jury or death of the user and third parties, or damage to the weapon and other material
property.
Follow all of the instructions in this operator's manual. Non-compliance may result in
injury or death.
Do not handle the weapon if you are tired, feel unwell, or have consumed alcohol,
drugs or medicines.
Follow the applicable regulations for the handling of weapons.
Do not use the weapon until you have read and understood this operator's manual
completely.
Keep the operator's manual for the entire service life of the weapon.
If you receive any supplements or amendments, be sure to add them to the operator's
manual.
Pass the operator's manual on to any subsequent operator or owner.
Do not entrust the weapon to anyone who has not read and understood this operator's
manual completely.
Part I: Description 7
2 Fundamental safety instructions
2.2 Safety instructions for handling the weapon
Use the weapon only for its intended purpose. Do not use the weapon as a club, ham-
mer, pry bar, etc. Using the weapon for other than its intended purpose may result in
accidental discharge of weapon or damage to the weapon.
Do not play with the weapon.
Never point the weapon at people when handling or practising with it.
Do not use excessive force when handling, disassembling, cleaning and assembling
the weapon.
Store weapon and ammunition separately. Be sure to prevent access to the weapon
and ammunition by unauthorised persons, especially children.
Do not entrust the weapon to anyone who is not entitled to possess the weapon. Ob-
serve applicable regulations.
Immediately rectify any faults that compromise safety.
Use a carrying sling to avoid dropping the weapon to the ground.
Exposure to exceptional stresses such as when the weapon is banged or dropped can
have a negative effect on safety. After exceptional stresses, have the weapon inspected
by the manufacturer or trained firearms personnel.
Do not rely on safety features. Safety features are no substitute for careful, correct
handling of the weapon.
When using accessories and ammunition, follow the instructions provided by their re-
spective manufacturers.
Do not touch the trigger when loading, unloading, aiming or handling the weapon in
any other way. Always place your trigger finger on the outside of the trigger guard.
Avoid dry firing of the hammer. Dry firing of the hammer can lead to premature wear.
Never give or take the weapon unless it is unloaded and the bolt group is in open posi-
tion.
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2 Fundamental safety instructions
2.3 Safety instructions for firing
Heckler & Koch GmbH accepts no liability and provides no warranty for incidents arising
from:
Part I: Description 9
3 Description of the weapon
3.1 Designation
The pistol SP5K (calibre 9 mm x 19) is a recoil-operated pistol with a roller-delayed blow-
back locking system. The magazine is available in three sizes, with a capacity of 10, 15 or
30 cartridges.
3.1 Designation
Pistol SP5K
3.3 Illustration
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3 Description of the weapon
3.4 Assembly groups
1 2 3
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4 Technical description
4.1 Safety features
4 Technical description
The finger protector makes it more difficult for the shooter to reach in front of the muzzle.
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4 Technical description
4.2 Functional elements
The ambidextrous safety lever can be used to make the weapon safe and to select the mode
of fire.
The charging handle can be used to open the bolt group in order to load or unload the
weapon and to lock the bolt group in the rearward position.
The Picatinny rail can be used to attach various optical sights and other accessories.
The handguard with thumb rest and finger protector serves to hold the weapon and makes it
more difficult for the shooter to reach in front of the muzzle.
The carrying sling connects the weapon to the shooter and secures the weapon to prevent it
from being lost, falling and striking the ground.
The sights consist of a rectangular rear notch and a hooded front sight.
Part I: Description 13
5 Cleaning kit and auxiliary materials
5.1 Cleaning kit
The cleaning kit is not included in the standard scope of supply for the weapon. The
cleaning kit can be ordered from Heckler & Koch using the Ident.-No. shown.
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5 Cleaning kit and auxiliary materials
5.2 Auxiliary materials
Part I: Description 15
Part II
Handling
6 Checks
6.1 Carry out safety check
6 Checks
Successful completion of a function check verifies that the weapon is functional. The
function check is especially important after assembly of the weapon and after rectifica-
tion of faults.
6.2.2 Check free movement of bolt group and function of recoil spring
7 Preparations
The carrying sling connects the weapon to the shooter and secures the weapon to prevent
it from being lost, falling and striking the ground.
The rear sight can be adjusted for precise shooting or for rapid target acquisition.
For precise shooting, adjust the rear sight to a narrow notch (Fig.12).
For rapid target acquisition, adjust rear sight to a wide notch (Fig.13).
The position of point of impact also depends on the ammunition. Use of different types of
ammunition can change the elevation and windage of the position of point of impact. The
sights can be adjusted to correct the changed position of point of impact.
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2 A
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Use cartridges with standard projectile shape. Projectile shapes with a short truncated
cone or hollow-point shape and atypical ogive may cause feed malfunctions.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage due to damaged or fouled cartridges!
Damaged or fouled cartridges can damage the weapon and cause malfunctions.
Do not use damaged or fouled cartridges.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage from an overfilled magazine!
An overfilled magazine can lead to malfunctions.
Only fill the magazine with the permissible number of cartridges.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage from keeping a magazine filled for long periods!
Keeping a magazine filled for long periods can result in damage to the magazine
spring and cause malfunctions.
Empty the magazine before placing the weapon and magazine in storage.
1. Disassemble weapon.
2. Screw handle rod, extension rod(s) and pull-through holder together.
3. Insert clean cleaning pull-throughs in pull-through holder.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage from incorrect cleaning direction!
Cleaning the barrel from the muzzle end may damage the muzzle. A damaged
muzzle will decrease the weapons accuracy.
Always clean the barrel starting from the chamber end.
4. Pull clean cleaning pull-throughs through barrel several times until barrel is free of oil
and foreign bodies.
5. Visually check weapon for damage.
6. Assemble the weapon.
7. Carry out function check.
High air humidity and ambient temperatures between -25 C and +63 C do not require
any special measures.
In cold conditions, freezing condensation can compromise the functional reliability of the
weapon. To prevent the formation of condensation, do not bring the weapon from cold
conditions into warm conditions and shortly thereafter again into cold conditions.
If there are high concentrations of dust or temperatures over +63 C, lubricate the
weapon more heavily.
At temperatures below -25 C, lubricate all moving parts with low-temperature oil.
8 Operation
It is easier to insert the magazine into the weapon when the bolt group is locked in the
rearward position.
When inserting the 10-round magazine into the weapon, the bolt group must be locked in
the rearward position.
WARNING
Risk of injury from accidental discharge of weapon!
A loaded weapon is always a potential source of danger.
Load the weapon only immediately before firing.
Unload the weapon immediately after firing.
1. Insert magazine.
2. Pull charging handle all the way back.
3. Let charging handle snap forwards. The weapon now has a round in the chamber and is
set to Safe.
The two-handed grip with carrying sling is the most stable firing position and offers the
prospect of the best possible hit results.
When shooting, press the weapon forward against the force of the carrying sling.
Use a carrying sling to prevent the weapon from falling and striking the ground.
WARNING
Risk of injury from reaching in front of the muzzle!
The shooter may reach in front of the muzzle while firing.
Hold weapon by the handguard.
Place the thumb on the thumb rest of the handguard.
1 Finger protector
2 Thumb rest, both sides
8.4.2 Aiming
Correct aiming
Aiming errors
8.5 Firing
NOTICE
Risk of material damage from dropping the magazine!
Dropping a magazine can damage the magazine lips and cause malfunctions.
Remove the magazine by hand.
Avoid impacts on the magazine lips.
1. Grasp magazine.
2. Press magazine catch (Fig.21).
3. Remove magazine (Fig.21).
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WARNING
Risk of injury from accidental discharge of weapon!
A loaded weapon is always a potential source of danger.
Load the weapon only immediately before firing.
Unload the weapon immediately after firing.
1. Remove magazine.
2. Pull charging handle all the way back and hold it. A cartridge is ejected. If no cartridge
is ejected, then a fault is present. Faults: Causes and remedies.
3. Look into the chamber. There must not be a cartridge in the chamber.
4. Move bolt group slowly forwards.
5. Click safety lever to the Single fire position.
6. Pull trigger. The hammer is released.
7. Click safety lever to the Safe position.
WARNING
Risk of injury from igniting the cartridges!
Impacts to the primer can ignite the cartridge.
Push the cartridges into your hand when you empty the magazine.
Prevent any impacts to the primer.
Prevent cartridges from falling.
9 Cleaning
WARNING
Risk of injury from improperly assembled weapon!
Improper assembly can compromise the safety and functioning of the weapon.
Only disassemble the weapon to the extent described in this manual.
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NOTICE
Risk of material damage from incorrect cleaning agents and care products!
Incorrect cleaning agents and care products can damage the weapon.
When cleaning the weapon, use the specified cleaning agents.
Do not use any metallic objects, plastics (nylon, etc.) or chemical cleaning agents
(benzine, tetrachlorethylene, tichlor, etc.) to clean the weapon.
Do not clean the weapon in an ultrasonic bath.
1. Disassemble weapon.
2. Clean assembly groups.
3. Clean barrel.
4. Lubricate weapon.
5. Assemble the weapon.
NOTICE
Risk of material damage from incorrect cleaning direction!
Cleaning the barrel from the muzzle end may damage the muzzle. A damaged
muzzle will decrease the weapons accuracy.
Always clean the barrel starting from the chamber end.
1 Bolt head
3. Press locking piece completely into
2 Locking piece
bolt head carrier and hold it.
3 Pressure spring for firing pin
4. Turn locking piece anti-clockwise until
4 Firing pin
assembly position has been reached
(Fig.37). 5 Bolt head carrier
5. Place bolt head with extractor upwards
onto locking piece (Fig.38).
6. Turn bolt head anti-clockwise until the
connecting piece audibly and tangibly
snaps into place (Fig.38).
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Users are strictly prohibited from troubleshooting faults that go beyond the scope of this
manual! Only authorised specialists may rectify faults in the weapon.
WARNING
Safety risk from not knowing whether or not the weapon is loaded!
In the event of a fault, the weapon may be loaded even if you expect it to be un-
loaded.
In the event of a fault, treat the weapon as if it were loaded.
In the event of a fault, verify whether the weapon is actually loaded.
Follow the fundamental safety instructions for troubleshooting.
The following points do not constitute a complete list of all the possible faults. Causes other
than those named here are also possible.
Protection guards the weapon against external influences and maintains its functional re-
liability even if it is not used for long periods. Whenever the weapon is expected to be
stored for more than 6 months, the weapon must be protected.
If the weapon is not expected to be stored for more than 6 months, it is sufficient to clean
the weapon.
1. Unload weapon.
2. Empty magazine.
3. Package the weapon in appropriate transport container.
6. Protect rooms where weapons are stored against break-in and fire.
7. If the weapon is to be stored for longer than 1 year, check the grease seal on the barrel
and the oil film on the metal parts on an annual basis.
Follow the applicable regulations on the transport and shipping of weapons and am-
munition.
Technical data
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Made in Germany
Version 007.0416 Ident.-No. 970086