[MMichaelAK]

I have looked and looked and looked at HK's P7 9mm for years now. They arent getting any cheaper by a long shot.

So I just put one on layaway. Its the single stack 8 round mag version with the heel mag release. The mag release is shrouded so Im having a but of trouble verifying the model as HK made like THREE just like that but with minor variations and they all sound like they use Different mags. And yep, the mags arent cheap either.

Anyone know what it is definitively? Maybe a PSP model?

And, where can I find mags for it?

Thanks guys!

 

[byrl]

I have drooled over one of those for years. About a year ago, I found one "on sale" in the $700 range. I didn't think I could swing it so I walked away. I had second thoughts on my decision so I went back the next day to make the buy and the price had gone up to $1095! I asked why the sudden increase and was told I should have bought it yesterday.

Now, about the model identification, I have no idea. I have seen a web site that went into all of that but I don't know what it was. I suggest doing a search and you may find it. That is a really cool gun, I am sure you will enjoy it.

 

[Big Bore]

I have looked and looked and looked at HK's P7 9mm for years now. They arent getting any cheaper by a long shot.

So I just put one on layaway. Its the single stack 8 round mag version with the heel mag release. The mag release is shrouded so Im having a but of trouble verifying the model as HK made like THREE just like that but with minor variations and they all sound like they use Different mags. And yep, the mags arent cheap either.

Anyone know what it is definitively? Maybe a PSP model?

And, where can I find mags for it?

Thanks guys!

There are only two kinds of mags, heel release for the P7s and the PSPs and side release for the P7-M8s. Of course the P7-M13 and P7-M10 use their own mags (although many use the P7-M10 mags in the P7-M13 when the ban was on and one could not buy P7-M13 mags, so like with the USP and USPC people used the 10 round 40 mags in the 9mms). The P7 has the heel mag release flush with the grip while the PSP has the narrower heel mag release that extends past the grip, but they use the same mag, only the release on the pistol is different.
Mags can usually be gotten from CDNN and Midway USA had them a couple of weeks ago.
Also, HKparts.net may have some.
For more reading check out the World of HK on HKPRO and also this site for info specific to the P7s and M4s.

There is a lot of confusion about what is a PSP. An actual PSP is very rare and has the narrow mag release that extends past the grip and will have "PSP" engraved on the left side of the slide as you will see when you check out the P7 pages above. The rest are P7 pistols and most people, including HK when they import and ship them, call them PSP but they actually are not PSPs. There have been some of these P7s come in with the narrow and mag release that extends past the grip and some even have PSP engraved in block letters on the slide, but I am not certain these are real PSP pistols since they usually come in with the P7s. The PSPs that bring the big bucks are the ones with PSP engraved on the slide but do not say P7 on the grip and has the PSP markings like those shown on the above P7 link. IMO those are the real PSPs, not the ones coming in now with the little block letters saying PSP and then P7 on the grip.

The pistol you bought is the standard run of the mill P7, heel mag release that does not extend past the grip, no heat shield, flat firing pin bushing. You will need a tool to remove the firing pin bushing but if you want, you can replace the flush firing pin bushing that needs a tool for removal to the P7-M8 rounded type that one does not need a tool to remove. Midway USA sells them for about $70 which is a lot of money just to remove the firing pin bushing easier. CDNN sells the P7 FPB tool for about $10 if your pistol does not have one and Midway often has the cylinder scraper and brush.

 

[MMichaelAK]

There are only two kinds of mags, heel release for the P7s and the PSPs and side release for the P7-M8s. Of course the P7-M13 and P7-M10 use their own mags (although many use the P7-M10 mags in the P7-M13 when the ban was on and one could not buy P7-M13 mags, so like with the USP and USPC people used the 10 round 40 mags in the 9mms). The P7 has the heel mag release flush with the grip while the PSP has the narrower heel mag release that extends past the grip, but they use the same mag, only the release on the pistol is different.
Mags can usually be gotten from CDNN and Midway USA had them a couple of weeks ago.
Also, HKparts.net may have some.
For more reading check out the World of HK on HKPRO and also this site for info specific to the P7s and M4s.

There is a lot of confusion about what is a PSP. An actual PSP is very rare and has the narrow mag release that extends past the grip and will have "PSP" engraved on the left side of the slide as you will see when you check out the P7 pages above. The rest are P7 pistols and most people, including HK when they import and ship them, call them PSP but they actually are not PSPs. There have been some of these P7s come in with the narrow and mag release that extends past the grip and some even have PSP engraved in block letters on the slide, but I am not certain these are real PSP pistols since they usually come in with the P7s. The PSPs that bring the big bucks are the ones with PSP engraved on the slide but do not say P7 on the grip and has the PSP markings like those shown on the above P7 link. IMO those are the real PSPs, not the ones coming in now with the little block letters saying PSP and then P7 on the grip.

The pistol you bought is the standard run of the mill P7, heel mag release that does not extend past the grip, no heat shield, flat firing pin bushing. You will need a tool to remove the firing pin bushing but if you want, you can replace the flush firing pin bushing that needs a tool for removal to the P7-M8 rounded type that one does not need a tool to remove. Midway USA sells them for about $70 which is a lot of money just to remove the firing pin bushing easier. CDNN sells the P7 FPB tool for about $10 if your pistol does not have one and Midway often has the cylinder scraper and brush.

I was hoping you'd respond Big Bore. I was looking at all the info I could find and what I was coming up with was that it wasn't a PSP because it didnt have the heel release that stuck out, but like I said, I wasn't sure. I was also pretty sure it wasn't an M8 because it was the heel release and not behind the trigger, so...

Standard P7. Now I know what kind of mags, just need to find a good lead on where for a decent price cause nothing about these pistols is cheap.

 

[Big Bore]

HKPARTS.NET has them for $65, OUCH!
Midway has them for $73, double ouch, makes HKParts look cheap! Even dealer price is $70 so they are not doing dealers any favor on this item.
CDNN has them for $70. HKparts is looking better all the time.
It seems it was just a year ago they were going for $49 from CDNN and people were complaining then. Now that $49 looks like a bargain.
Gordon Miller has them for $59, $56 if you buy 5 or more, $55 for 10 or more. This is the cheapest I can find from dealers I know are reputable.

 

[MMichaelAK]

Big Bore, thanks for the info.

 

[aryfrosty]

That's good info

Although I have to say that M10 and M13 mags are not interchangeable. The M13 is a 9mm and the M10 is in .40S&W only. Not trying to kick doggies here. Just my 2 cents.

 

[BlkHawk73]

Well, there's the PSP, the P7 and the P7M8. Two different mags between the three models. For a rundown on them go here:PSP/P7 and here: P7M8

I have one of each of the P7 and P7M8 models (not trade ins or refurbs) Grab mags when you can. Prime time for them for a few years ago but they seem to come around every few yrs with another batch.

 

[malone12346]

H&K pistol

I just bought a P7 made in 1986 for $600.Mags from Top Supply was $69.99.Gun is fantastic.Most prefer the P7 over the P8's which are now around $1,000.00.I think the P7 have a better feel and are more accurate.Best gun I have ever owned and shot.Would love a M13 but $1,500.00 is beyond my budget.Prices will only go up.A good website is Park Cities Pratical.A lot of H&K information from people that know.