American Classic 1911 vs HK Mark 23

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Semi-Auto Pistol American Classic 1911 HK Mark 23
Summary
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Rank
#21267
#20942
Action Single Single
Caliber .45 ACP .45 ACP
Capacity 8+1 12+1
Finish Chrome Black
Sights Novak 3 Dot
Grip Checkered
Barrel Length 5.87"
Details
Brand American Classic
Reviews See 18 Reviews See 1 Review
Prices
MSRP $1,027.21 $2,418.42
Used Price $719.05 $1,692.89
Sale Price $924.49 $2,176.58

Semi-Auto Pistols Descriptions

American Classic 1911

Frame :4140 Steel Slide :4140 Hammer Forged Steel Front Sight :Dovetail Rear Sight :Novak-Style Ejection Port :Flared Serrations :Front and Rear Grip :Checkered Wood with Diamond Cut Magazine :Bumper Pad

HK Mark 23

The HK Mark 23 Caliber .45 ACP pistol gives shooters match grade accuracy equal to that of the finest custom made handguns yet exceeds the most stringent operational requirements ever demanded of a combat handgun. The Mark 23 provides this accuracy without the need for hand-fitted parts common in custom-built match pistols costing thousands of dollars more. One of the most thoroughly tested handguns in history, the MK23/Mark 23 project originated in 1991 when HK began development for the U.S. Special Operations Command, the organization that directs the activities of Americas most elite military units, including the Navy SEALs and the Army Special Forces. On May 1, 1996, the first HK MK 23 pistols were delivered to the U.S. Special Operations Command for operational deployment, making the MK 23 the first caliber .45 ACP pistol to enter American military service since the venerable Government Model 1911A1. During testing, MK 23 pistols met the most stringent operational and accuracy requirements ever demanded of a combat handgun. Endurance testing demonstrated a service life of over 30,000 rounds of +P ammunition. To meet the reliability requirement, the pistol had to demonstrate a minimum of 2,000 mean rounds between stoppages (MRBS) with both M1911 ball and +P ammunition. All pistols exceeded the 2000 MRBS with an average of 6000 MRBS. In more than 450 accuracy test firings from a precision firing fixture at 25 meters, MK 23 pistols far exceeded the government requirement, averaging 1.44 inches, with 65 groups of less than one inch. There were four groups of .5 inches, with 5 rounds going through the same hole! The Mark 23 is available in .45 ACP Features: Threaded O-ring barrel with polygonal bore profile Match grade trigger One piece machined steel slide Frame mounted decocking lever and separate ambidextrous safety lever Can be carried cocked and locked in single action mode with the safety lever on Patented HK recoil reduction system Corrosion resistant blued finish Corrosion proof fiber-reinforced polymer frame Oversized trigger guard for use with gloves Universal mounting grooves for installing accessories Ambidextrous magazine release lever Extended slide release Extractor doubles as a loaded chamber indicator Patented Lock-Out Safety device

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