HK MARK 23

[Retired W4]

I looked at the 23 when they first came out some 25 years ago. I really liked it but pushing a grand, as I remember, I passed on it.

 

[PALADIN85020]

I think I first got into HK USP series because Dick Marcinko was very enthusiastic about their performance under harsh conditions.

I have a Mark 23, shown here with my other USP-type pistols.

It's interesting to me the in spite of its bulk, the Mk23 weighs almost exactly the same as a GI .45 1911A1. And it's as reliable as sunrise.

John





This "suppressor" is fake. No fees, no wait. Looks good, though!

 

[Valmet]

Yes, they're massive handguns. You did well at $1550, congrats!

 

[Retired W4]

Yes, they're massive handguns. You did well at $1550, congrats!

Not exactly a concealed carry piece, unless you weigh 275.

 

[LVSteve]

With the suppressor, it gets very nose heavy and my first shots were a bit low. Noise reduction was good, but strangely the first shot was louder and the subsequent ones much quieter.

The "first round pop" is a feature of many suppressors. I have yet to see a proper explanation as to why it happens.

 

[Echo40]

With the suppressor, it gets very nose heavy and my first shots were a bit low. Noise reduction was good, but strangely the first shot was louder and the subsequent ones much quieter.

I have a theory on the matter. I believe that the cause of the first round pop has to do with the pressure which builds within the suppressor until the bullet passes through the otherwise tight openings of the wipes, resulting in a loud pop once the bullet exits the suppressor with all of the pressure built up behind it.

In many cases, the wipes inside of suppressors have undersized holes in them which are too tight for the bullet to pass right through, so that first shot has to squeeze through those tight openings as pressure continues to build behind it, then once the bullet finally clears them all, it's like champagne bottle when you pop the cork, only with far greater pressure.

 

[Retired W4]

If the silencer can run wet or dry a little water or light oil in it will reduce the 1st round pop.