Hk Bringing back the oh so wonderful sl8

[beenjammin]

I know so many of you guys are really upset you missed out on the Clinton era Bastardized US G36 but cry no longer....

HK is brining it back instead of letting it rot.

I don’t get this. They did so good with the sp5 and could made a legit G36 or Hk93 or heck limited run on psg1 and make out like kings but no they wanna bring this back from the Dead

I bet the price will be crazy also. Way over that a precision AR would cost

 

[beenjammin]

Good news for Bostic Builds though I guess

 

[MarshallDodge]

My guess is that they want to get in on the SCAR 17S, LMT MWS, etc business.

I agree that the HK93 would be more up my alley.

 

[Jsp556]

Single stack 223. Lol it’s the equivalent of a 9mm 1911.

 

[thehun]

My guess is that they want to get in on the SCAR 17S, LMT MWS, etc business.

I agree that the HK93 would be more up my alley.

How so? The SL8 is no where a competition to the SCAR17, LMT MWS or other .308 semis…

 

[Shooter McGavin]

Just more proof H&K hates civilians

 

[thehun]

It’s really more to do with how German export and US import laws work…

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

It’s really more to do with how German export and US import laws work…

This. There's no way they can make a semi 36 for export, and I am pretty sure German laws won't even let them make it in the US.

 

[Shooter McGavin]

It’s really more to do with how German export and US import laws work…

They could do what Sig did and make their shit here.

 

[GhostFace]

I thought German HK went TU?

ETA or was that German Sig?

 

[Hollywood 6mm]

They could do what Sig did and make their shit here.

If I am not mistaken, Germany has some weird-ass law that keeps HK from doing that.

 

[brianf]

prob with 5-10 round mags to get around the SAFE laws in state like NY (where im from)

no pistol grip etc

so a thumbhole might circumvent

 

[thehun]

Correct. Essentially the military owns the rights to G-designation rifles…

SP5s had to get the blessing of the German police before they could release them here.

Trust me. Hk usa would love to do G36 guns here. But they just can’t…

 

[Wnick308]

My guess is that they want to get in on the SCAR 17S, LMT MWS, etc business.

I agree that the HK93 would be more up my alley.

Yes, a HK93 return would be sweet.

 

[hypno02]

Wow can’t wait to get one.
Pause not.

 

[Kamerad]

I thought German HK went TU?

ETA or was that German Sig?

That was German Sig.

 

[308pirate]

If I am not mistaken, Germany has some weird-ass law that keeps HK from doing that.

How can SIG do it then?

 

[308pirate]

Correct. Essentially the military owns the rights to G-designation rifles…

HK can call them something else just like the G3 became the HK91

 

[hk401]

Couple days ago. CDN had 6 SL8 in the stock for $1499. I'm glad I did not get one because I'm funding 416 upper.

HK SL8 - $1499.99

https://www.cdnnsports.com/hk-sl8-223-black.html

www.hkpro.com

 

[308pirate]

At the end of the day it's another HK. Hard pass.

 

[dms416]

How can SIG do it then?

Educated guess:
The Swiss/SAN stuff coming is via the company/mfg working with Dave/JDI. Dave has the process pretty well down to procure this stuff and bring things in as pistols and getting approved through the 'AFT'. Moving beyond a "pistol" to SBR or whatever leaves the onus on the owner.

HK stuff has been brought in successfully (Arms Unlimited and the MR223's) but this is done via a 3rd party on the German end as this was NOT done with Heckler&Koch's blessing. It can/has indeed been done. Given that the SP5/SP5k exists just makes this more confusing as to what they do/don't do and the why behind it.

...clear as mud?

 

[thehun]

HK can call them something else just like the G3 became the HK91

Sure...but the 91 was also neutered...no paddle release...they still had to get the blessing of the military to release it in that form...their laws and our laws still didn't jive in those days either...after Clinton...it became harder...

It is not as easy as just calling it a different name...

 

[thehun]

Educated guess:
The Swiss/SAN stuff coming is via the company/mfg working with Dave/JDI. Dave has the process pretty well down to procure this stuff and bring things in as pistols and getting approved through the 'AFT'. Moving beyond a "pistol" to SBR or whatever leaves the onus on the owner.

HK stuff has been brought in successfully (Arms Unlimited and the MR223's) but this is done via a 3rd party on the German end as this was NOT done with Heckler&Koch's blessing. It can/has indeed been done. Given that the SP5/SP5k exists just makes this more confusing as to what they do/don't do and the why behind it.

...clear as mud?

This is correct...a 3rd party importer could make it happen but it is still pretty intensive to do so...if I remember correctly...HK Germany cannot be involved in the export of them...

 

[IndustrialHalo]

For anyone that remembers the gray frame VP9's that were a special order, HK can be pretty nasty about non-approved imports. They do not officially honor any manufacturers warranty on the VP9's... I'd be concerned about non-standard configurations.

On topic, hopefully these stay about the $1500 MSRP I've seen, I know the SP5's have climbed ridiculously.

 

[TacticalPlinker]

Love HK !
Would rather have a KAC LPR upper...

 

[deersniper]

Only thing I want HK is a mp5 or maybe mk23. And only cause you can’t get modern subguns or belt feds