Wet Sock shares his first impressions of the Steel Bolt for VFC HK53 made by Clutch Precision... "VFC's HK53 has been one of my favorite airsoft replicas for the time I've had it, but the felt recoil was always lacking. I decided to take a chance on Clutch Precision with their steel bolt for the platform. It seems promising."
Jonathan Fergusson of Royal Armouries joins 9-Hole Reviews to talk about the practical accuracy of the HK53/L101A1 rifles at 500 yards... "While the HK53 was made by West German company Heckler and Koch, the "submachine gun" had been perhaps most widely used by UK forces and UK police.
We are joined by Jonathan Ferguson, Keeper of Firearms and Artillery of the @RoyalArmouriesMuseum in Leeds, UK to speak on the employment of the HK53 in UK forces."
9-Hole Reviews does a comparison of the Turkish made MKE AP53 with the German made HK53. This video reviews the Turkish-made AP53, an HK53 clone imported by MK, emphasizing it's a factory-built clone, not a product review, and noting Turkey's familiarity with the HK33.
Bruce of BB2K Airsoft got some good things to say about the licensed Umarex HK53 GBBR made by VFC... "The original Heckler & Koch HK53 is the compact version of the HK33 series. The combination of the compact design and the high penetration power was ideal for use in a number of special units at the time. The company VFC / UMAREX has taken on this classic and reproduced it as a GBBR Airsoft. I take a closer look at this successful 1:1 replica with you.
NextGen Retros goes over the licensed Umarex VFC HK53 GBBR SMG which should delight fans of retro guns... "The Heckler & Koch HK53 is an MP5 in .223 caliber. Due to the combination of the compact design with the high penetrating power, it, like the HK33, was used by a number of special units and police around the world. The company VFC has recreated this model in steel as a GBB Airsoft. I'll take a look at this successful 1:1 replica with you in this little unboxing video."
Full review by Bruce of BB2K Airsoft on the Heckler & Koch HK53 GBB made by VFC for Umarex... "The Heckler & Koch HK53 is an MP5 in caliber 5.56. Due to the combination of its compact design and high penetration power, it has been used by a number of special units, police and armed forces, including Brazil and Thailand.
The company VFC / UMAREX has taken on this classic and reproduced it as a GBB Airsoft.
I'll take a look at this successful 1:1 replica with you."
Alan "Uncle Fury" Hsu does a creative video featuring a test shoot of the new VFC HK53 GBBR with his iPhone as the main camera. The VFC HK53 GBBR system is a faithful replica of the original H&K rifle, with full authorization from Umarex. It features a stamped steel receiver, realistic welding and assembly, and authentic trademarks. It also inherits the advantages of the G3 and MP5 V2 system, which the company says delivers amazing performance and shooting experience.
Here is Yas' take on the VFC HK53 GBB Rifle in this review by Hyperdouraku... "I love the HK53. So I can't give an objective review. I like this shape anyway. The HK53, which is more compact than the HK33, is easy to handle and easy to handle. A submachine gun-like assault rifle that uses 5.56mm x 45 bullets, neither 7.62mm nor 9mm."
Read more here and below is the video made by Mister Moro:
Let's hear what the crew of RedWolf Airsoft TV (RWTV) has to say on the latest gas blowback rifle made by VFC for Umarex, the HK53 GBB Rifle... "The Umarex (Elite Force) HK53 gas airsoft rifle is a faithful replica of the German Cold War classic.
The prayers of those waiting for a HK53 Gas Blowback Rifle have been with the announcement of the VFC HK53 Gas Blowback Rifle that is expected be sold under the Umarex brand outside of Asia... "HK53 GBBR system is a new work transplanted from the advantages of G3 upgrade and MP5 V2 version. It provides players with better shooting experience and vaporization performance. Welcome to experience a better VFC GBBR system!
H&K HK53 early version faithfully rendered