[Amish]

I was expecting it to be heavy, but it was lighter than a SIG 220ST. When I checked the specs on it, I found out that it was one oz. lighter than the SIG. From all the talk, I was expecting something real heavy, but it wasn't. No more heavier than a standard Springfield 1911 Stainless Loaded. Sure it's a little big, but it isn't huge. If I can find a used Mark 23 for a good price I plan to buy one and might carry it around. I bought a USP45F and the thing is sweet. It's like having a SIG, Glock, and 1911 all in one.

[Tamara]

If I can find a used Mark 23 for a good price I plan to buy one and might carry it around.

I wonder how many cows it'd take to make a CCW rig for one? :confused:




;) :p

[Boats]

Maybe it too could have won the XM9 trials despite its "obsolete" combat chambering?:evil:

[Tamara]

Nope, the cost of the caissons would have pushed it over the budget target. ;)

[10-Ring]

Yeah, the SOCOM is a beast, but I wouldn't mind owning one either ;)

[Ian11]

"Its like having a SIG, Glock, and 1911 all in one"

Yeah, and its as big as a SIG, a Glock, and a 1911 all in one too. Sorry, couldn't resist.:o

I was lucky enough to try one out one day. Very accurate, pretty lightweight for its size, mild recoil (similar to my SIG P220ST) and fit my medium sized hands very well. Even if I had the money I probably wouldn't buy one. But anyone who is interested in the concept should not be disappointed.

[Mike990]

Its the best crew-served handgun out there.:D

[Sean Smith]

I've only fondled one in the gun shops. Big, yes, heavy, not so much. Classic HK, though... to wit, overly elaborate execution of an eccentric idea taken too far. :D

[Marko Kloos]

That thing should come with a sling attachment point, and a good tactical sling.

You could probably tote it OK in a vertical shoulder rig. Just look at the carry options for Desert Eagles, and go from there.

[George Hill]

Naw, you carry them in a scabbard across your back... like the Claymore in "Braveheart".

[Al Thompson]

That's what you get when a Glock and Desert Eagle get too "friendly". :what: :D

[cool45auto]

There's a gunshow tomorrow not too far from here and I hope to finally see and handle one of these awesome weapons. Maybe one day...

[Bergeron]

I have also had the opprotunity to handle one of these monster pistols...

Was in a gun shop in Baton Rouge, just looking at all the new toys that the shop had in, when I saw a MK 23 that they had, and was fortunate enough to be allowed to handle it. Two negatives, in my opinion. The thumb safety needed to be longer and wider, mayber further foward, and I just don't care for dot sights. It was very nice though, and if I had the disposable income to blow on one, I probably would. Chrome the slide, just to aggravate the tactical weenies. :p

That pistol makes a convincing case for the purchase of a suppressor.

[cool45auto]

Yeah, baby! At the gun show in Gwinnett today I got to fondle a Mk23! It's no where near as heavy as I expected. The asking price was $2795!:what:
I've seen them for less than half that in my area. One of these days.

[harrydog]

I always see used ones for sale locally. Seems many people are enamored with the mystique but after the newness wears off...
I think the USP Tactial is a better choice for most people. It can do everything the Mk23 can do at half the price. And it's not as ridiculously large.