I love my Mark 23. It is fun to shoot - especially suppressed (obviously). I never thought I'd pay $2k+ for a pistol since I am more into rifles, but this beauty re-wrote my rule. Oh and tons of overtime helped pay for it - ha ha.

William (Mishaco) - Knights only made the cans for the US Market. The Europeans who picked up the MK23 picked it up with a B&T silencer. 20 of those B&T silencers made their way to the U.S.

I'm not too proud to admit I started drooling over the MK23 because of Metal Gear Solid, back when I was a teenager. My first Airsoft was a MK23 and I loved that thing; a shooting buddy of mine had one and I got to put some rounds through it on a couple of occasions. While huge, it fit my hand well and I was floored by the accuracy; I was putting down groups at 50yd that I struggled with other pistols at 25yd. The only pistol I've ever owned that has shot even remotely close is a Glock 34 that I picked up a few years ago. I just put down a very large amount of money to pick up a MK23 with the maritime finish(which they stopped making in 2005), a healthy supply of mags, and that rare camo soft case; it is the single most expensive firearm I have ever purchased. I'm so incredibly excited to put this beast through its paces.

That's a large frame handgun for sure. You sure are putting out the videos lately. I'm loving every minute of it. It's finally feeling like Spring, then they start talking snow come Friday. Aaaaargh.

Misha is always the best for informative reviews

The Mark23 has become a special firearm for me its like an old friend that I just like to have around and nothing really could take its place. I carry it in the wisconsin winter in a old school size Large soft IWB holster and I can really get a good grip when drawing from the holster with gloves on because of the big trigger guard. The feel when I rack the slide is like no other because of the heavy duty recoil system and its like you can feel the reliability when you shoot it if that makes any sense . The stippling on it makes you feel like you are back in the 90's like shooting a carbine with a carry handle.

Sweet, was hoping for more HK pistols on here. The Mark 23 is one of my grail guns for various reasons from my childhood, plus it’s just a cool pistol even if it is big. I need one to go with my USP 45’s

I have heard that the few operators that have used the Mark 23, used it quite extensively with great results in the Middle East. They praised the handgun tremendously for meeting their standards and effectiveness in the field.

Glad you kept it!

Your videos are the most informative , detailed ever. Great job.

One of my dream guns for over the past 25 or so years...that's a keeper! Thx for sharing.

I love my Mark 23! Soft recoil, accuracy durability, and all of the other accolades you and Fox mentioned I wholeheartedly agree with. Two things to note. There is an adapter available that allows a standard weapons light to be installed. I have a Stream 10 light/laser combo on mine that performs very well. Also, it uses a standard thread pitch so I had no problem putting a Rugged Suppressor on on, unlike my HK 45 Compact which uses reverse threads and required a separate adapter. It's even more of a pussycat when suppressed and everyone needs to be able to experience that pleasure! The bigger problem is finding a good holster for it. Definitely a range toy, but oh so fun. Thanks for the great video featuring one of my very favorite pistols!

Really enjoyed, love that pistol, thanks

I just recently acquired a brand new Mark 23. I also own to USPs in .40 and .45 both Variant one versions. The Mk 23 is just so badass and is a legend in the gun world. Now I’m in the process of obtaining a Ghost suppressor..which is about a 9 month wait time to process.

Metal Gear Solid introduced me to this pistol all those years ago. I still want one to this day.

I wish I got one back in 1996, when you could get the Mk.23, 5 mags, and a case for $1,400.

Great video

When they first came on the market i was young and wanted one super badly. It was painted to be the ultimate duty pistol and i loved anything SEALs used. All these years later im glad i never got one. I pretty much dont use any full sized pistols anymore.

Crew-Served Pistol! that pretty much it sums up !! that gave me a laff and gained you a subb!! Add one more GenX‘er (first draft class - ‘66) to the roster. looking forward to working thru the back-catalogue. cheers

Only thing i would do to the mark23 would have a take down notch like the high power has but it is definitely easier to reassemble than the 1911

I have big hands and love the larger handguns like Mk 23. Little ones feel like they are going to slip out of my hands like a bar of soap in the shower sometimes. An acquaintance has a Glock 43 and its like that to me.

I bought one in the camo case little over a year ago for 1.8k. Unfired, KG date code, lower case "Mark 23". Guy got it for a graduation present in 1996 and was selling it because of divorce. I haven't shot it yet.

I went with a FNX-45T but it was a close race...what won me over? The FNX can upgrade to run 460 rowland ammo with double the chamber pressure for those wild nights in Alaska 😉

With Crocodile Dundee's immortal words - a little adapted to the situation "That ain't a gun.....This is a gun"

I have a similar beast. Not hk but impressive/crazy. FN FNX tactical .45. 15 round + 1 in the hole. Ambidextrous safety/decocker threaded barrel. Night sights optic ready rail etcetera. Seems like somebody was looking at that mk.23. It's a beast.

HK probably sends Konami a royalty check every time a Mk.23 is sold.

It's really surprising these are still in production, in my opinion. This pistol has outlasted the Walther p99... They must sell quite on various civilian markets around the world to make it financially viable...

Hey Misha, Any chance you could do a review of the "Asian" AK kits and maybe some on the history/variants of NK?

Pentagon: We need you to design a pistol that does all of this. *Holds out long list* HK: Done. Pentagon: This pistol is too big and stupid, we'll never use it!

Like clockwork... Whenever I want to buy or sell a gun, I'll see a really cool video about it in my feed. In this case I have an MK23, but last week decided I would sell it to move on to some other options. It's a good gun... I love the looks and feel of it. Very fun being able to shoot 45 super out of it too. But there are other gun related things I want that are more practical, and I only have so much space and money for my gun collection. Maybe I'll hold on to it a bit more?

Snake!??

If you ever get your hands on a HK45C Tactical, it might be a good opportunity to do a video on the MK24 Mod O supposedly present during the Bin Laden raid. Also P8A1 would be amazing

I hate how much I want one of those

I’d love this gun one day

What the heck is going on! I feel like I got some kind of FILTER on the Mishaco channel that shows me only my current favorite guns ! If a MR762 video appears soon on your channel I will have to pinch myself

Its interesting that all MK23 have those wear marks on the "ejection window", dont know the english name for it. I guess it is because of the coating process and because the tighter tolerances compared to other kind of duty pistols. The first models had the salt water coating all over the slide, i guess the later ones only at the ejection window, i would like to see a 2024 version. Of course there is a reason to buy the MK23 these days, it has a better quality and precision, its an icon and the long size is not bad for 25m precision shooting, in combination with a lighter trigger and the P7 sights its not bad.

For sure it's fun.

Those 30,000 rds tests were done with P+ ammo. Did I miss that part?

This pistol saved my life on a central American island infested freak dinosaur monsters..... Much respect!!!!! RIP Mr 🐐.

The SEAL teams who did use it, seems to unanimously love it. SDV guys, guys in hides, and guys clearing caves in Afghanistan. It’s where the pistol shined, doing what it was designed to do. It was never meant to be a side-arm. The myth of SEALs not using it is from teams who didn’t do that kind of work. You can see the interview with a SEAL who did use and and helped develop in on the 1911 syndicate channel.

I have one because if an end of the world pistol exists then this is it.

I have one because I wanted one....and because I'm a Metal Gear Solid series fan and because I watched Tears of the Sun too many times.

That's what she said

I love mine never know when you might need a gun that will never break in civilian use

A beast , but needs respect , stand alone defense !

I’ve owned one for years and never shot it. I have a usp 45 I shoot I figure it’s close enough.

I've seen this gun before but it looks extra big now some reason. R u trolln?

Want one of these pretty bad. Hate CA “laws”

Lol Crew-served pistol

I used to make fun of the Mark 23, now it's my favorite gun in my collection. It's even better when you get it milled for an RMR.

Best handgun ever, just hard to find and expensive. These should be like $1.5k, not $3k.

Are these still manufactured?

Wanna sell it

😊😀😎👍🏼

Size of the gun is exaggerated.Most of the guys that say it’s huge are midgets with small hands.Yeah it’s big but not as overwhelming as little hand people exaggerate.

Beats a Desert Eagle

didn't watch the video but why the fuck would you call it 'absurd'. it's a full size handgun and arguably the best full-size no-compromise handgun ever built. not going to get started on people who think guns are 'fun'

Solid Snake 100%

Hate cats.

It is a gun for giants.