New H&K Mark 23 owner! (56k'ers may want to go make a sandwich)
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Take pride in your MK23
I bought one in 98. I bought the Knight's Armament suppressor in 99. The picture shows the details at 21 feet of the first time I shot it. You can put a dime over the first four holes, but I tanked the 5th shot. I could not believe all the shots were going through the same hole.
It is a wonderful weapon. It is worth every penny. I paid $1850. I have never regretted it since.
Recently, I went shooting with a buddy after a 2 year idle time. He is jetdriver on this forum and he's spoken of it. He mentions that he "outshot" me with his Taurus. He did at close range, but I was juuuust warming up.
At the end of the evening, we put on an 8 inch shoot-n-see target in the center of mass. We moved the target back to 78 feet. I fired 5 rounds. One was in the 7 ring, one in the 9, and three in the 10 touching each other and the x ring.
I love this gun.
I bought one in 98. I bought the Knight's Armament suppressor in 99. The picture shows the details at 21 feet of the first time I shot it. You can put a dime over the first four holes, but I tanked the 5th shot. I could not believe all the shots were going through the same hole.
It is a wonderful weapon. It is worth every penny. I paid $1850. I have never regretted it since.
Recently, I went shooting with a buddy after a 2 year idle time. He is jetdriver on this forum and he's spoken of it. He mentions that he "outshot" me with his Taurus. He did at close range, but I was juuuust warming up.
At the end of the evening, we put on an 8 inch shoot-n-see target in the center of mass. We moved the target back to 78 feet. I fired 5 rounds. One was in the 7 ring, one in the 9, and three in the 10 touching each other and the x ring.
I love this gun.
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I've never shot one, but the Mk23 is certainly one of the meanest, coolest looking handguns available, IMO. If it shoots 1/2 as good as it looks, then it should be awesome.
I never seem to find good deals on guns around here no matter how hard I look - so I have just gotten use to paying retail (or retail+ sometimes) but hey, you can't take it with you!
Congrats.
I never seem to find good deals on guns around here no matter how hard I look - so I have just gotten use to paying retail (or retail+ sometimes) but hey, you can't take it with you!
Congrats.
IZinterrogator
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Joint/Strike
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Well, I would have to say that I am a bit evnious... 
...Great find...Great gun.
...Great find...Great gun.
BDD said:
"Recently, I went shooting with a buddy after a 2 year idle time. He is jetdriver on this forum and he's spoken of it. He mentions that he "outshot" me with his Taurus. He did at close range, but I was juuuust warming up.
At the end of the evening, we put on an 8 inch shoot-n-see target in the center of mass. We moved the target back to 78 feet. I fired 5 rounds. One was in the 7 ring, one in the 9, and three in the 10 touching each other and the x ring."
Dude!?! You forgot to mention that I was shooting one-handed (with my weak hand), behind the back using a mirror, with a patch over my dominant eye!
Sheesh! How about the details bro!
"Recently, I went shooting with a buddy after a 2 year idle time. He is jetdriver on this forum and he's spoken of it. He mentions that he "outshot" me with his Taurus. He did at close range, but I was juuuust warming up.
At the end of the evening, we put on an 8 inch shoot-n-see target in the center of mass. We moved the target back to 78 feet. I fired 5 rounds. One was in the 7 ring, one in the 9, and three in the 10 touching each other and the x ring."
Dude!?! You forgot to mention that I was shooting one-handed (with my weak hand), behind the back using a mirror, with a patch over my dominant eye!
Sheesh! How about the details bro!
When you fire it outside, all you hear is the gun cycle, and then the impact of the target. It sounds like a branch breaking. The first time I fired it, I couldn't believe the suppression. At night, the only flash you see is the spark of the empty brass striking the ejector. There is greatly reduced recoil, so you reaquire the target immediately.
I've never had a jam, no matter how dirty the weapon has been. The suppressor is a little tough to clean, as it has a recoil spring in it. I don't strip it all the way down every time. There are a couple places you must have clean, though.
The KA suppressor ran $1150. Plus the $200 tax stamp. But I'm completely satisfied.
In fact, I've taken a few people to the range who have never fired a gun in their lives. I let them shoot the MK23 with suppressor on first. They aren't shocked by their first experience, especially to a round like the 45. Then I let them shoot it without, and then my Sig P239 9mm. They all have enjoyed themselves. Especially the wife of one of my friends who is scared to death of guns. She did well and really loosened up.
Yes, I have absolutely no complaints about the MK 23 and the KA suppressor.
I've never had a jam, no matter how dirty the weapon has been. The suppressor is a little tough to clean, as it has a recoil spring in it. I don't strip it all the way down every time. There are a couple places you must have clean, though.
The KA suppressor ran $1150. Plus the $200 tax stamp. But I'm completely satisfied.
In fact, I've taken a few people to the range who have never fired a gun in their lives. I let them shoot the MK23 with suppressor on first. They aren't shocked by their first experience, especially to a round like the 45. Then I let them shoot it without, and then my Sig P239 9mm. They all have enjoyed themselves. Especially the wife of one of my friends who is scared to death of guns. She did well and really loosened up.
Yes, I have absolutely no complaints about the MK 23 and the KA suppressor.
Sorry to bump an old thread, but I posted some misinformation. It appears that H&K is now making the USP series and the Mark 23 series in black, grey, desert, and olive drab colors for 2005.
http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/index.jsp?loc=9&REFID=A0000&SITEID=A
http://www.hecklerkoch-usa.com/index.jsp?loc=9&REFID=A0000&SITEID=A
FirstFreedom
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Out-freaking-standing! Congrats. Even the Jolly Green Giant needs a sidearm, eh?
WillBrayjr
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The only complaint I have about the MK23 Socom is the price! I would think about getting one if H&K would bring the price down to where it should be, around $850.00!
As for suppressors, get the KA. If I had a firearm that would except a suppressor I would get one in a heart beat.
As for suppressors, get the KA. If I had a firearm that would except a suppressor I would get one in a heart beat.
Bob Freddy
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That is a great analogy.
BOB
Wow,
You really got the mother of all deals !! I paid $850.00 for a used tactical and thought I did pretty good. I bought mine from a US Marshall who was selling it to have money to purchase a MP5. I also got 3 boxes of ranger law enforcment rounds, three mags, and a Belleni holster. I've taken it to the range a couple of times and am really peased with it. I just wish 45 ammo was'nt so expensive !!! Congrats any way and I hope you enjoy the piece.
You really got the mother of all deals !! I paid $850.00 for a used tactical and thought I did pretty good. I bought mine from a US Marshall who was selling it to have money to purchase a MP5. I also got 3 boxes of ranger law enforcment rounds, three mags, and a Belleni holster. I've taken it to the range a couple of times and am really peased with it. I just wish 45 ammo was'nt so expensive !!! Congrats any way and I hope you enjoy the piece.
MidwestRookie
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this post is 6 and a half years old smart guy..