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H&K Mk23 SOCOM .45 Development

H&K Mk23 SOCOM .45 Development

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Published on June 28, 2019
Duration: 26:12

This video delves into the development of the Heckler & Koch Mk 23 SOCOM pistol, a firearm conceived in the 1990s for U.S. Special Operations Command and the U.S. Navy. The program aimed for an "offensive handgun" capable of serving as primary armament, with stringent requirements for size, suppressor/module compatibility, magazine capacity, and extreme endurance testing (30,000 rounds). The description highlights that only H&K and Colt initially submitted pistols, with Colt failing early. H&K's USP-based design ultimately won, leading to its adoption as the Mk 23 in 1996. The video emphasizes the remarkable testing regimen the pistol underwent.

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