RE: Why the MK23 failed......

[AGG]

The Mk23 is a fabulous pistol that met the DOD specs when no other pistol could and HK stepped to the plate. Then it was put into service where the people it was designed for never really embraced it. It's really a love/hate thing for most especially the cost which bewilders some. You either get it or you don't. I loved mine so much I had my vanity LP made and enjoyed it secretly for years until my fever broke and my love has waned. I still love the concept and the weapon, there is nothing else like a Mark 23.

That is awesome --- those not in the know probably think that is your name--- or a Bible verse!!!

Tony

[AGG]

What many forget is that the Mk23 was going to shoot some hot, HOT .45 ammo:
https://www.hkpro.com/forum/hk-handg...ml#post1283934

Likin' me some Winchester Q4310!!!

Tony

[AGG]

Say what you want I like it. It big mean and serves it's purpose. It's no different the a 500 mag de 50 ae. It just does it better. Show me any other gun that was put thru the ringer and asked for more. With the proper holster you carry anything with ease.

Prefer the drop-leg!!!

Tony

[mew]

That is awesome --- those not in the know probably think that is your name--- or a Bible verse!!!

Tony

It is, and it is........
when you go to the DMV and apply they ask "what does this mean" I said my name is Mark and I like the number 23. I figured they might
deny my application if I said it was the baddest pistol of all time!!!

[AGG]

Care to share your CCW holster for the mark 23? Perhaps a picture of you carrying it?

Or even an OWB?

At least the .50 AE guns have a ton of energy compared to the Mark 23.

Honestly, I’d take a Glock 20 all day every day and twice on Sunday.

Blasphemer!!!
Glocks are good as "throw downs".

Tony

[AGG]

Some dopes on here just like to rile people up.

Just trollin'!!!

Tony

[redpillregret]

Blasphemer!!!
Glocks are good as "throw downs".

Tony

I carry a Glock most every day. Not a 20, though.




But I like the VP, too.





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[wallew]

Yeah you’re right. I’m just a poor jealous person who can’t afford a mark 23 and that’s the only reason I won’t admit it’s ultimate perfection.

Redpillregret,

At least you admit your mistakes

The first thing is that you obviously DON'T HUNT. You don't even KNOW about or understand what it takes to go far afield to harvest large wild game. There are probably a lot other things you don't know about either.

My nephew and BIL recently took a friend of theirs on his first elk hunt. He got a MASSIVE buck with a 12 point rack. And either my nephew or his dad WERE carrying the S&W 500 with them. WHY? Because the S&W 500 is a BEAR stopper.

Just like the MARK 23 is a man stopper. Regardless of what other folks say, at the time, the MARK 23 was exactly what the DOD requested.

Has time moved on and perhaps a smaller lighter pistol might be a better choice. I understand that the USP 45 compact tactical or the HK 45 compact tactical is becoming the favored pistol for spec op forces these day.

Hey, time moves on. Things get better. No one is riding horses these days. Well, not to get to work or go to the store.

There are better choices for transportation, just like there are NOW better choices for spec for warriors to carry.

But as an FRACKING OLD GUY, I know for fact that my 1970 deuce is a great truck. Is it the 'NEW HOTNESS'?

No it's not. DOES IT STILL WORK AS WELL AS IT WAS DESIGNED?

YOU BET

[straightgrain]

And that is enough of that.