Zenith and MKE have been busy. While earlier this week we discussed the new Z-43P rifle, today we can relay the announcement of a 9mm roller delayed carbine. Sporting (get it) a 16.1” barrel and the apppropriate number of U.S. made parts, the Z-5 is 922r compliant firearm. Meaning it can be imported and sold as a rifle and not a pistol.

In this configuration you are just $200 and a wait away from a more traditional looking HK style gun. Details, pricing and specifications can be found below.

The Zenith Z=5 Carbine

Aside from its longer barrel (16.1 inches) and configuration as a 922r compliant rifle, the Zenith Z-5 Rifle is dimensionally and operationally identical to a Z-5RS. A good option for those who would like to own a Z-5RS SBR, but are not willing to incur the expense or hassle of registration, this rifle comes equipped with a US-made 3-lug-mounted flash hider, a US-made tropical wide forearm, a US-made hammer, trigger, and sear, and a US-made A2-style fixed stock.

The Z-5 Rifle is covered by a five-year warranty, and it ships in a 42-inch Plano All Weather Rifle Case with three magazines, a Picatinny optics rail, a military-style sling, two extra takedown pins, a boresnake and Slip 2000 cleaning oil.

• Caliber – 9×19 mm Parabellum
• OA Length – 34.5 inches
• Barrel Length – 16.1 inches
• Barrel – cold hammer forged 32 chrome molybdenum vanadium
• Weight (Empty) – 7 pounds
• Operation – semi-automatic, roller-delayed blowback
• Twist Rate – 1:9.8
• Sights – rear drum for elevation and windage, front protected post
• Capacity – 30
• Colors – black
• Includes – Z-5 Rifle with Plano carry case, factory cleaning kit, two (2) extra take-down pins,
• Picatinny style optics rail, military style sling, three (3) magazines, and 5-year warranty
• Additional – barrel has 3-lug quick attachment and 1/2×28 threaded end
• Made in Turkey by MKE
• ITEM # MKZ5R00009BK
• $2,199.00