The Heckler & Koch MK 23, MK 23 MOD 0, Mark 23, or USSOCOM MARK 23 is a semi-automatic large-frame pistol chambered in .45 ACP, designed specifically to be an offensive …

In more than 450 accuracy test firings from a precision firing fixture at 25 meters, MK 23 pistols far exceeded the government requirement, averaging 1.44 inches, with 65 groups of less than …

Choose from custom HK Mark 23 45ACP handgun finishes like Urban Grey and Black MultiCam featuring premium cerakote. No handgun collection is complete without the original H&K …

Mar 9, 2025 · Key Points and Summary – Meet the MK23: The Heckler & Koch MK23, developed in the late 1980s for U.S. SOCOM’s Offensive Handgun Weapons System, was designed as …

Jun 6, 2019 · The pistol’s background is storied, which contributes to its aura. Heckler & Koch GmbH, or HK, based in Germany, developed the MK23 Model 0 in 1991, and it would be …

Jun 28, 2018 · The MARK23 is H&K's civilian version of the US SOCOM MK23 Mod 0. It is an iconic weapon showcased in the hit video game Metal Gear Solid. If you are a fan of special …

As one of the most rigorously tested, combat-proven pistols ever engineered, the HK MK 23 has a legendary reputation for reliable accuracy dating back to the 1990s when it was first deployed …

Mar 5, 2025 · In the late 1980s, SOCOM went looking for such a new handgun. This search would eventually give rise to the Offensive Handgun Weapons System and the Heckler and Koch …

Jun 28, 2019 · The H&K Mk 23 pistol was developed in the 1990s for the US Special Operations Command and US Navy. The goal was to produce an “offensive handgun” that could serve as …

Nov 30, 2020 · Though its application is limited, the H&K MK23 is arguably still the best offensive handgun today. The lengthy process for its adoption by USSOCOM earned it the reputation as …