Zenith ZF-5
Zenith Firearms · Pistol · In Production · 2023
Also known as: ZF5
Overview
The Zenith ZF-5 is an American-made, semi-automatic MP5-style firearm chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum and built around the roller-delayed blowback operating system. Configured as a pistol with an 8.9-inch cold-hammer-forged chrome-moly barrel and a 3-lug, 1/2x28 threaded muzzle, the ZF-5 is Zenith's domestically manufactured successor to the Turkish MKE-imported Z-5 line. It feeds from 30-round steel MP5 magazines, uses the classic hooded front and 4-aperture rotary drum rear sights, and ships in Premium and Essentials packages with up to three magazines, a sling, a Picatinny optics rail, a flash hider, a hard case, and a cleaning kit.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2495 g (88.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 455 mm (17.91") |
| Barrel Length | 226 mm (8.90") |
| Sight Radius | 340 mm (13.39") |
| Action Type | Roller Delayed Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 400 m/s (1312 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 596 J (440 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Stamped Steel |
| Barrel Material | Chrome Moly Steel |
| Finish | Matte Black |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety Selector
- Features: Roller Delayed Blowback Action, Cold Hammer Forged Barrel, 3 Lug Threaded Muzzle, Mp5 Pattern, 4 Aperture Rotary Drum Rear Sight, Hooded Front Sight, Picatinny Optics Rail, Ambidextrous Selector, Made In Usa, Three Magazines Included
Variants
- Zenith ZF-5L — Long Barrel Rifle
- Zenith ZF-5P — Pdw Pistol
- Zenith ZF-5K — Subcompact
- Zenith ZF-5T — Suppressor Ready
Service history
Operators
- US civilian market · adopted 2023
Production
Production years: 2023-present
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
MSRP approximately $1,599-$1,999 depending on package (Essentials vs Premium). Available in Black, Gray, and Flat Dark Earth. Made in the USA in Afton, Virginia with a limited lifetime warranty. 922(r) compliant. The ZF-5 family replaced Zenith's earlier MKE-built Z-5 series.
Background
Zenith spent years importing genuine MKE-built MP5 clones from Turkey before bringing production to American soil with the ZF-5, giving US shooters a domestically made roller-locked subgun in the spirit of the H&K MP5.