The OHWS called for at least 2,000 MRBF, but the Mark 23 averaged just over 6,000 MRBF, with the most being recorded at 15,122 MRBF.Ī 30,000 endurance test was conducted on three Mark 23s, with the only parts breakage being the non-essential rubber o-ring on the barrel. Mud, sand, and ice were also part of the testing environments, with the defining metric being mean rounds between failure (MRBF). The guns were tested in extreme heat and cold, ranging from -25 Fahrenheit, and up to 140 Fahrenheit. Lions and Tigers and Mark 23s Oh My After the first stage of testing for the OHWS, SOCOM decided to only continue with the HK submission.Įxtensive testing was done on a handful of Mark 23s, the harshest testing ever done at the time. This article isnt about the Colt OHWS however, as it was not chosen as the SOCOM handgun.
It was an abortion of a gun, based off the 1911, Colt Double Eagle, and the All American 2000. The Colt submission was merely called the Colt OHWS, and was based off of existing Colt designs. They designed a handgun from the ground up, taking into account all of the requirements of the OHWS, and desires of the civilian market. The OHWS set goals for the new handgun to meet: New handgun needs to be chambered in.45 ACP, must to be durable, and reliable with high pressure (P) ammunition New handgun needs to be able to mount a sound suppressor and laser aiming device Needs to be corrosion resistant Only two companies stepped up to submit guns for the OHWS, the American Colt, and the German Heckler Koch. With this, the Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) was born. Whats the deal with the Mark 23, and is it worth the hoopla The Lion, The Witch, and the USSOCOM In 1989, the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM) set out to improve its equipment.Īmong all branches, there was massive variation of weapons platform, so the plan was made to standardize on a new small arm. NovemPaul Whaley Guns, Pistol, Reviews The Heckler Koch Mark 23.ĭesigned to be a close quarters weapon 30 years ago, this handgun has had long lasting effect on gun culture, and media. Mark 23 And Usp Difference How To Choose Aīut with my patients, I try to set some rules to protect their health and their wallets.Īnother unique feature of the Mark 23 is the accessory rail, made for mounting lights, or aiming lasers.
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