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Question about a mark 23

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#1 ·
I stop by my local gun shop just by chance they have 3 mark 23 pistols 2 of them are date coded CA for twenny twenny and they have one that I think was BK or BA. Is there any upside the buying the older pistol?
 
#5 ·
BA, BK are not older date codes. The ones worth buying are the KG, KH if you’re looking for a more valuable older date code. They have the maritime finish. That retail price seems pretty high though.
 
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If you have the means attempt to grab one, but I wouldn't pay more than 1900 out the door. Your next step will be finding a Knights suppressor if you want to keep things in order. That will set you back around 1300, maybe even more in this current time.
 
#10 ·
I seriously doubt you can talk them down from 2295 to 1900. You'd be hard pressed to find a new one online int here times for 1900. Beginning of the year that would have been possible.

+1 for the KAC MK23 suppressor! Shopping for one myself. Prices are around that $1310 mark for sites that have them in stock + that tax stamp and FFL transfer
 
#12 ·
I have the maritime finish KH coded and Mark 23 marksing vs. MARK 23 . The barrel hood finish will rub off after your first mag but the metal is treated below the black finish and retains it's anti-corrosion protection so I didnt really care that much. You can find replacement barrels from time to time if you want to retain the original spec'd barrel finish and run the second as your primary. A pal did that with his. Gordon gets them every once in a while at HK Specialist.
 
#13 ·
oh crap! what a great idea! I was like man after my first mag I noticed this. And I did contemplate making it a safe queen, but for me the Mark 23 was a long time bucket list and I aint going to die without shooting the hell out of it anytime I can. The first mag with it was an amazing experience. Such an amazing pistol and shot right out of the box. I love spending 100 rounds with it and then picking up my USPc 9 and it's like light as a feather LOL
 
#23 ·
That was not a bad price, but for a little more you can snag a better date code possible a Maritime finish. Just saying.
As for size, you would be surprised at the balance of the entire fire arm.
My wife hates my 1911’s and will not shoot them at all, but she will snatch up my MARK 23 and go to town with it.
She also has smaller hands... which I find is the perfect size for me to hold! LOL!
M.
 
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