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ClydeFrog · August 21, 2011, 11:37 PM

To my limited knowledge, the milspec version of the HK Mark 23 .45acp pistol was ended for US sales to the general public about 12-18mo ago.
The .45acp USSOCOM pistol had a lot of T&E before the military selection but from what I know of US spec ops in SW Asia, it was not as popular or common as the Glock 21/21SF, the single action 1911a1 .45acp or the SIG Sauer P226R/P228 9x19mm.
I read a non fiction book by a former member of the US Army Delta(Combat Applications Group) who said the Mk23 or model 0 .45acp was bulky and unyieldy in OEF(Afganistan).
The big HK Mark 23 service pistol was also part of a novel I read but I don't recall the title. The author explained the weapon & it's features in detail.
A well made sidearm in .45acp to me would be HK's HK45 or for compact/concealed use; the smaller HK45 compact(LEM system). The Glock 21SF can do well too but many Glock shooters have complained about a few 21SF ambi controls not working correctly.
The SIG Sauer Classic P220R DAK, the M&P .45acp(with ambi safety), the XDm .45acp and the Beretta PX4 in .45acp can be worth reviewing too.

CF
ps; I like HK's older Expert series but I think it was discontinued.

August 21, 2011, 11:37 PM	#5
ClydeFrog Junior member Join Date: May 1, 2010 Posts: 5,797	CAG: Killing Bin Laden, Heckler & Koch HK45, HK45c LEM... To my limited knowledge, the milspec version of the HK Mark 23 .45acp pistol was ended for US sales to the general public about 12-18mo ago. The .45acp USSOCOM pistol had a lot of T&E before the military selection but from what I know of US spec ops in SW Asia, it was not as popular or common as the Glock 21/21SF, the single action 1911a1 .45acp or the SIG Sauer P226R/P228 9x19mm. I read a non fiction book by a former member of the US Army Delta(Combat Applications Group) who said the Mk23 or model 0 .45acp was bulky and unyieldy in OEF(Afganistan). The big HK Mark 23 service pistol was also part of a novel I read but I don't recall the title. The author explained the weapon & it's features in detail. A well made sidearm in .45acp to me would be HK's HK45 or for compact/concealed use; the smaller HK45 compact(LEM system). The Glock 21SF can do well too but many Glock shooters have complained about a few 21SF ambi controls not working correctly. The SIG Sauer Classic P220R DAK, the M&P .45acp(with ambi safety), the XDm .45acp and the Beretta PX4 in .45acp can be worth reviewing too. CF ps; I like HK's older Expert series but I think it was discontinued.