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SNT Motiv K5


Semi-Automatic Service Pistol


South Korea | 1989



"The Daewoo Precision K5 semi-automatic pistol was introduced with South Korean Army forces in 1989 and has already seen its fair share of combat action."

Performance
Performance specifications presented assume optimal operating conditions for the SNT Motiv K5. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.
164 ft
50.0 m | 54.7 yds
Max.Eff.Range
Physical
The physical qualities of the SNT Motiv K5. Information presented is strictly for general reference and should not be misconstrued as useful for hardware restoration or operation.
178 mm
7.01 in
O/A Length
104 mm
4.09 in
Barrel Length
1.65 lb
0.75 kg
Weight
Semi-Automatic System
Action
9x19mm Parabellum
Caliber(s)
10-, 13-, 14 or 15-round detachable box magazine (model dependent).
Feed
Iron Front and Rear.
Sights
Variants
Notable series variants as part of the SNT Motiv K5 Semi-Automatic Service Pistol family line.
K5 - Base Series Designation; base production model.
XK5 - Prototype model designation.
DP51 - Civilian market model.
DP51S - Semi-compact version of the DP51.
DP51C - Compact version of the DP51.
DH40 - Civilian market model chambered for .40 S&W.
DH45 - Civilian market model chambered for .45 ACP.
LH9 - Updated DP51 product of 2011.
LH9C - Compact variant of LH9 product.
LH9 Mk II - Picatinny accessories rail equipped LH9 model.
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In the 1970s and 1980s, the South Korean military made a concerted effort to reduce its foreign dependency on systems and products and encouraged local industrial growth. This has resulted in a myriad of products of indigenous origination covering combat tanks, armored vehicles, aircraft, helicopters and small arms. In the latter, a complete family of "K-weapons" has been devised and this lineup includes the "K5" semi-automatic pistol as the standard sidearm of South Korean warfighters.

The K5 is a no-frills military sidearm utilizing well-established traits proven in other global pistols. Design work by Daewoo Precision Industries spanned from 1984 until 1988 and manufacture (under the S&T Motiv brand label) began in 1989. The original prototype was designated "XK5" and this led to the standardized serial production "K5" model. From this was released the "DP51" civilian market model (in semi-compact and compact forms). The follow-up commercial-minded DH40 is chambered for ..40 S&W and the DH45 follows with its .45 ACP chambering. The DP51 has been modernized in the LH9C and LH9 Mk II models.

The sidearm is chambered for the ubiquitous 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge and a semi-automatic action manages the flow of rounds from the spring-loaded magazine (inserted into the base of the pistol grip) to the firing chamber. Externally, the weapon is traditionally arranged with a long-running slide (ribbed at the rear sides), over-frame sighting devices and an underslung trigger unit. Safety and magazine controls are presented along the side of the receiver. Feeding is typically by way of a 13- or 15-round detachable box magazine. Other counts are supported as well depending on the model at play.

Overall weight is around 26 ounces and length measures 178mm (the barrel is 104mm long). Effective firing range is 55 yards.

The K5 is also issued to Bangladeshi SWADS and Singaporean KOPASSUS special forces elements. Both Guatemala and Indonesia began using the K5 in 2011.

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Operators
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Contractor(s): SNT Motiv (Daewoo Precision) - South Korea
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