Bobcat MP5?

LoadIt · July 26, 2005, 12:43 AM

I want a 9mm carbine. I'm really close to getting a Vector Arms Uzi Semi Carbine. I heard Vector is no longer making the IMI and only has the Group Industries recivers now. So I'm thinking about a Bobcat MP5 9mm Carbine now.

I like my new JLD copy of the HK-91 and am interested in another German style firearm.

Anybody have any experience with the Bobcat?

DPris · July 26, 2005, 01:06 AM

The two different versions I tried were well made and reliable with the right ammunition.
They're made to function best within certain pressure levels and bullet types.
Denis

LoadIt · July 26, 2005, 01:08 AM

Two different versions of the Uzi?

P226 · July 26, 2005, 03:01 AM

I've heard mixed things about the Bobcat MP5 clone. You might also want to look at Ohio Rapid Fire's version of the MP5, I have heard nothing but good things about them.

http://www.ohiorapidfire.com/hk.htm

LoadIt · July 26, 2005, 12:06 PM

Thanks P226,

I'll look into Ohio Rapid Fire.

DPris · July 26, 2005, 12:14 PM

LoadIt,
Your last sentence was asking if anybody had any experience with the Bobcat, that's what I was referring to.
Denis

LoadIt · July 26, 2005, 12:27 PM

Thanks DPris.
I'm still looking into different manufacturers of the MP5.

Anyone know about the Vulcan Arms version? I like the idea of the scope rail already on the firearm and the cheaper price tag

P226 · July 26, 2005, 03:44 PM

Vulcan Armament has a dubious reputation. They used to be Hesse, and I would shy away from them. That is not to say that they cannot turn out a good product occasionally, but I have yet to hear anyone pleased with their Vulcan/Hesse firearm.

Mannlicher · July 26, 2005, 05:30 PM

A successful business, that makes good products does not have to change it's name. Bobcat, does not fit into that category.

P226 · July 26, 2005, 06:08 PM

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A successful business, that makes good products does not have to change it's name. Bobcat, does not fit into that category.

Well to be fair there is some ambiguity on the exact origin of Bobcat. I used to believe like many they are were just Special Weapons under a different name, but some have stated that Bobcat's owner is a friend of the owner of Special Weapons and bought their equipment. Other than that, they are not supposed to share any other affiliation. That does not make Bobcat's pedigree any better, however. This was discussed to some degree over on www.thehighroad.org.

http://www.thehighroad.org/showthrea...ghlight=Bobcat

July 26, 2005, 12:43 AM	#1
LoadIt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 269	Bobcat MP5? I want a 9mm carbine. I'm really close to getting a Vector Arms Uzi Semi Carbine. I heard Vector is no longer making the IMI and only has the Group Industries recivers now. So I'm thinking about a Bobcat MP5 9mm Carbine now. I like my new JLD copy of the HK-91 and am interested in another German style firearm. Anybody have any experience with the Bobcat?

July 26, 2005, 03:01 AM	#4
P226 Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Posts: 90	I've heard mixed things about the Bobcat MP5 clone. You might also want to look at Ohio Rapid Fire's version of the MP5, I have heard nothing but good things about them. http://www.ohiorapidfire.com/hk.htm __________________ "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun." -Mao Tse-tung "Knowledge is power" -Sir Francis Bacon I have both.

July 26, 2005, 03:44 PM	#8
P226 Member Join Date: September 5, 2004 Posts: 90	Vulcan Armament has a dubious reputation. They used to be Hesse, and I would shy away from them. That is not to say that they cannot turn out a good product occasionally, but I have yet to hear anyone pleased with their Vulcan/Hesse firearm. __________________ "Political power grows out of the barrel of a gun." -Mao Tse-tung "Knowledge is power" -Sir Francis Bacon I have both.

July 26, 2005, 05:30 PM	#9
Mannlicher Senior Member Join Date: July 8, 2001 Location: North Central Florida & Miami Posts: 3,209	A successful business, that makes good products does not have to change it's name. Bobcat, does not fit into that category. __________________ Nemo Me Impune Lacesset "The trouble with our liberal friends is not that they're ignorant; it's just that they know so much that isn't so.".........Ronald Reagan

July 26, 2005, 01:06 AM	#2
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	The two different versions I tried were well made and reliable with the right ammunition. They're made to function best within certain pressure levels and bullet types. Denis

July 26, 2005, 01:08 AM	#3
LoadIt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 269	Two different versions of the Uzi?

July 26, 2005, 12:06 PM	#5
LoadIt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 269	Thanks P226, I'll look into Ohio Rapid Fire.

July 26, 2005, 12:14 PM	#6
DPris Member Emeritus Join Date: August 19, 2004 Posts: 7,133	LoadIt, Your last sentence was asking if anybody had any experience with the Bobcat, that's what I was referring to. Denis

July 26, 2005, 12:27 PM	#7
LoadIt Senior Member Join Date: June 7, 2005 Location: Kansas Posts: 269	Thanks DPris. I'm still looking into different manufacturers of the MP5. Anyone know about the Vulcan Arms version? I like the idea of the scope rail already on the firearm and the cheaper price tag