
- description
The AirTac MP7 to MP5 HPA Adapter is the compact, streamlined HPA conversion for the VFC MP7 — and for players who care about aesthetics and balance as much as performance, it's the more considered choice over an M4 magazine configuration. The MP5 magazine format sits naturally under the MP7's compact receiver, producing a slimmer, lower-profile look that feels purpose-built rather than adapted. It's the kind of detail that matters in milsim and competitive play where loadout coherence counts.
Performance-wise the adapter delivers everything expected from AirTac: pre-assembled with valve, feed lips, and NBR gas router installed, no donor magazine required, and individually tested in a VFC MP7 before dispatch. The gas router is manufactured to VFC MP7 specification for a correct, consistent air seal — compatible with both OEM VFC parts and aftermarket alternatives. A high-flow valve supports reliable cycling through the full rate of fire range including sustained full auto.
Where this adapter stands apart from the M4 variant is the CNC machined aluminium magwell. Aluminium construction brings additional rigidity and a premium feel, and is more resistant to the specific stress points of a compact magwell geometry under repeated mag changes. The adjustable shim system covers both straight and curved MP5 magazine styles, and the included rear shim and feed tube spacer provide fitment options across the range of CYMA MP5 mid-cap variants — the most widely-used MP5 magazine format in UK airsoft.
MP7 to MP5 vs MP7 to M4 — choosing your format
| Feature | MP7 to MP5 (this) — £119.95 | MP7 to M4 — £129.95 |
|---|---|---|
| Magazine format | MP5 / SMG-5 | Standard M4 AEG |
| Magwell construction | CNC aluminium | Injection-moulded polycarbonate |
| Profile | Compact — slim, low-profile | Larger M4 mag — maximum capacity |
| Magazine availability | CYMA MP5 mid-caps (widely stocked UK) | Standard M4 mags — maximum availability |
| Best for | Compact loadout, streamlined aesthetic, milsim | High capacity, easy mag sourcing |
Magazine compatibility
| Magazine type | Compatible? |
|---|---|
| CYMA MP5 mid-caps (65rd metal, 120/130rd metal) | ✓ Yes — primary recommendation |
| CYMA MP5 straight magazines | ✓ Yes — adjustable shim accommodates |
| Curved MP5 magazine styles | ✓ Yes — shim system covers both straight and curved |
What you need to run this adapter
| Item | Notes |
|---|---|
| HPA tank | Any standard HPA tank — see HPA Tanks |
| Secondary regulator | AirTac AT200 or equivalent — always required |
| HPA line | US Foster fitting line — see HPA Lines |
| MP5 magazine | CYMA MP5 mid-caps recommended |
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| SKU | AT-MP7-MP5 |
| EAN | 5056444747242 |
| Platform compatibility | VFC / Umarex MP7 (VFC OEM only) |
| Architecture | Plug-and-play — no donor parts required |
| Pre-shipment testing | Every unit tested in a VFC MP7 before dispatch |
| Magwell construction | CNC machined aluminium |
| Gas router | Injection-moulded NBR to VFC MP7 spec — OEM compatible |
| Valve | High-flow — pre-installed |
| Magazine compatibility | CYMA MP5 mid-caps; straight and curved styles |
| Fitment adjustment | Rear shim + feed tube spacer included; adjustable shim system |
| Recommended operating pressure | 90–110psi |
| Maximum operating pressure | 150psi — do not exceed |
| HPA fitting | US Foster — pre-installed |
| Modular system | Yes — compatible with alternative magwell bases |
| Warranty | Lifetime (AirTac) |
| Brand | AirTac |
Package Contents
| Item | Qty |
|---|---|
| AirTac MP7 to MP5 HPA Adapter (fully assembled, pre-tested) | 1 |
| Rear shim | 1 |
| Feed tube spacer | 1 |
| Shim set (multiple sizes for fitment tuning) | 1 set |