Century Arms AP5 9mm Roller-Delayed Pistol, 8.9 in Barrel, 3-Lug/1/2x28, Vortex Red Dot, Magpul MP BSL Brace, 5x 30-Rd Mags
This full-size Century Arms AP5 is an MP5-pattern, roller-delayed 9mm pistol built on a stamped-steel receiver and imported by Century Arms. It features an 8.9 in cold-hammer-forged barrel with factory HK-pattern 3-lug and 1/2x28 threads, diopter iron sights, and a left-side charging handle. This example is outfitted with a Magpul MP BSL pistol brace, a claw-style receiver Picatinny optics rail, and a Vortex Triumph red dot sight, and it comes with five 30-round magazines and the factory case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small finish blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Factory hard case
- Cleaning kit
- Sling
- OEM HK-pattern end cap (not installed)
- Vortex Triumph red dot sight (installed)
- HK claw-style Picatinny optics rail (installed)
- Magpul MP BSL pistol brace (installed)
- 3-slot birdcage-style flash hider (installed)
- AP5 Series owner’s manual
- 5x 30rd magazines (curved steel 9x19; mix of German-made and Century Arms-marked units)
The AP5 follows the proven MP5 pattern with a roller-delayed blowback action, stamped-steel receiver with welded cocking tube, and a two-position polymer lower with selector markings. It retains the correct hooded front post and rotary diopter rear drum for precise, repeatable sighting.
The 8.9 in cold-hammer-forged barrel uses a 1:9.8 in twist and offers dual muzzle interfaces: HK-spec 3-lug for quick-attach devices and 1/2x28 threads for standard 9mm accessories. A closed-front 3-slot birdcage-style flash hider is installed.
This pistol is set up with a claw-style receiver Picatinny optics rail and a Vortex Triumph red dot sight for fast target acquisition. The Magpul MP BSL pistol brace is installed, while the OEM HK-pattern end cap is included for configuration flexibility. A slim polymer handguard completes the package.
Manufactured by Century Arms in Turkey and imported by Century Arms (Georgia, VT), this AP5 bears Century Arms roundel logos, the Century Arms importer mark, a red “AP5” model marking on the polymer lower, and a “Cal. 9x19 mm” caliber marking stamped on the receiver just above the magwell. It measures 17.9 in in overall length (pistol configuration) and weighs approximately 5.5 lb. Capacity is 30+1, and this example ships with five 30-round magazines.