UTG has been quietly modernizing the MP5 by offering clamp-on handguards that allow the mounting of all the lasers, lights, and tactical accessories that a Tier 1 Operator would want in the legendary SMG. At SHOT Show 2026, they brought a new extended lower handguard sized for suppressors and a new fully knurled round charging handle.

At last year’s SHOT Show, Leapers showed off their new UTG Pro monolithic MP5 clamp on modernized handguards. They turned out to be a huge hit among MP5 fans. This year they’ve brought these modern Picatinny mounting options to a receiver scope clamp and a front sight clamp.

These clamp-on mounts allow users to attach modern optics, weaponlights, and accessories onto MP5s while retaining its traditional furniture.

The MP5 is one of the most reliable and legendary SMGs in the world. But its design is nearly 70 years old and lack the modular features of modern PDWs to allow easy mounting of tactical accessories and optics. Thanks to the industrial designers at UTG Leapers, MP5 owners can add compatibility for 1913 Picatinny or MLok by easily adding this modern aluminum handguard.

Best of all all UTG Leapers products are made in Taiwan (the good China) and their UTG Pro line is made in the good ol’ USA. So you don’t have to feel un-patriotic when you’re looking for a good value.