HK Mark 23

Description

Superior equipment for the best units. The H&K Mark 23 defeated all competitors after being subjected to the toughest comparative trials of the US Army Special Operations Command. It was adopted under the designation MK23 MOD.O, US SOCOM.

The tests which had to be successfully passed included the following:

• 30 000 round endurance firing test with + P – ammunition
• Test at extreme temperatures + 73°C /-50°C
• 96 hour salt spray test
• Sand, dust , mud test
• 96 hour surf simulation
• Harshest drop tests
• Maximum accuracy and precision

Features

• Buffer system to minimize recoil forces
• Ambidextrous safety lever
• Ambidextrous magazine release
• Separate decocking lever on the left side
• Extremely corrosion resistant surface coating of all metal components
• Hard chrome plated polygon barrel

Mark 23 – CAL. .45 AUTO

Caliber:
.45 AUTO

Operating principle:
Recoil-operated with modified Browning locking system

Magazine capacity:
10 rounds

Sights:
3-dot

Dimensions:
Length approx. 245.00 mm
Width approx. 40.0 mm
Height approx. 150.0 mm
Barrel length approx. 149 mm
Sight radius approx. 197.0 mm

Weight:
Pistol approx. 1,100 g

Trigger pull:
ca. 20 (SA)/50 (DA) N

The Heckler & Koch Mark 23 is the .45 ACP pistol developed for US Special Operations Command as the “offensive handgun” — and it remains in production today. A match-grade double-action/single-action trigger, a 5.2-inch threaded O-ring barrel with polygonal bore, a corrosion-proof fibre-reinforced polymer frame, ambidextrous safety and decocking lever, adjustable high-profile sights and a frame rail for lights and lasers. Supplied with 10-round magazines for the Australian market.

Specifications

• Brand: Heckler & Koch
• Model: Mark 23
• Calibre: .45 ACP
• Action: DA/SA, match-grade trigger
• Capacity: 10 rounds (12-round magazines exist)
• Barrel: 5.20 in, threaded, O-ring, polygonal bore
• Overall length: 8.50 in (216 mm)
• Height: 5.91 in
• Width: 1.54 in
• Weight: 31.2 oz loaded (manufacturer)
• Frame: Fibre-reinforced polymer, corrosion proof
• Sights: Adjustable high-profile
• Licence category: Category H
• Country of origin: Germany
• Manufacturer code: 262456

Specifications are the manufacturer’s published figures; sources: Heckler & Koch USA — Mark 23.

Licence & collection: Category H handgun — supplied only to holders of a current firearms licence with the appropriate category and a Permit to Acquire; interstate purchases are transferred dealer-to-dealer. 3 Gun Tactical, Licensed Firearms Dealer 50001578, Tingalpa QLD.