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Posted: 8/4/2017 3:50:03 PM EDT
I'm saving for the 23 right now. I've been shopping around as well. Where are you seeing the best prices? I've noticed they are creeping down. I just got an H&K 45CT which I consider the little brother to the 23. It's a really great shooter and built like a tank.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 3:50:50 PM EDT
HK45 or Mk23.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 3:56:46 PM EDT
Both. Then get a compact tactical. Small, medium and large... that's what I did anyway
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Posted: 8/4/2017 3:56:57 PM EDT
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I'm saving for the 23 right now. I've been shopping around as well. Where are you seeing the best prices? I've noticed they are creeping down. I just got an H&K 45CT which I consider the little brother to the 23. It's a really great shooter and built like a tank. |
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Posted: 8/4/2017 4:05:04 PM EDT
Smaller grip mostly.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 4:16:52 PM EDT
USP TACTICAL 45
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:27:27 PM EDT
I love my Mark 23.... it's an absolute laser. Love the USP series almost as much and a 45 or 9 tactical is next on the short list.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:29:59 PM EDT
Just put 300 rounds through my 45CT, flawless even though I kinda suck at pistol shooting. I need lessons!
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:30:58 PM EDT
To me it depends on you want. The USP Tactical is a much more practical pistol, in that it is considerably smaller and handier (still a brick of a pistol), has adjustable sights, HK's match trigger, and a less wonky manual of arms. All while being about 2/3 the price. But if you want a Mk. 23, then nothing else will do except the real deal. I opted for the USP Tactical, and it definitely scratched that itch for the foreseeable future. Still, at some point, I know I'll need to pick up the 23 because Metal Gear Solid and stuff.
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Posted: 8/4/2017 7:50:26 PM EDT
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To me it depends on you want. The USP Tactical is a much more practical pistol, in that it is considerably smaller and handier (still a brick of a pistol), has adjustable sights, HK's match trigger, and a less wonky manual of arms. All while being about 2/3 the price. But if you want a Mk. 23, then nothing else will do except the real deal. I opted for the USP Tactical, and it definitely scratched that itch for the foreseeable future. Still, at some point, I know I'll need to pick up the 23 because Metal Gear Solid and stuff. |
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Posted: 8/5/2017 10:57:21 AM EDT
Get the USP45 Tactical. You won't regret it.
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Posted: 8/5/2017 12:31:15 PM EDT
You have other pistols so you don't need to worry about the "what if I could just have one" practicality arguments. Do you plan to suppress? If so and you hypothetically had both the USP and the Mark23, you would likely shoot the Mark23 90% of the time. It's really that nice for that. If you don't plan to suppress, the only thing you get over and above the USP function-wise is the overbuilt/reliability aspects of it. The USP ergos are nicer, especially the combo safety/decock.
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Posted: 8/5/2017 8:09:47 PM EDT
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You have other pistols so you don't need to worry about the "what if I could just have one" practicality arguments. Do you plan to suppress? If so and you hypothetically had both the USP and the Mark23, you would likely shoot the Mark23 90% of the time. It's really that nice for that. If you don't plan to suppress, the only thing you get over and above the USP function-wise is the overbuilt/reliability aspects of it. The USP ergos are nicer, especially the combo safety/decock. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 9:35:00 PM EDT
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If I could find a 45 Expert I'd just get that, but they're like unicorns. |
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Posted: 8/6/2017 11:47:09 PM EDT
USP over the MK23 for price difference. Both shoot awesome, MK23 isn't any better though.
USP waaaay over the HK45. 2 more bullets, less expensive, way better trigger. If you don't get a can, you're wrong, and should feel bad. USP and MK23 are amazing suppressor hosts. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 7:46:03 PM EDT
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USP over the MK23 for price difference. Both shoot awesome, MK23 isn't any better though. USP waaaay over the HK45. 2 more bullets, less expensive, way better trigger. If you don't get a can, you're wrong, and should feel bad. USP and MK23 are amazing suppressor hosts. Can you install a match trigger in the HK45 or no? I am assuming it is not compatible with USP parts. I used to have an HK P30L and for a $900+ handgun it had a TERRIBLE trigger. That's the gun that turned me into a trigger snob. |
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Posted: 8/7/2017 7:57:17 PM EDT
This thread sucks without pics. I have a Mark 23. I will likely add a USP Tactical in the future as well.
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Posted: 8/10/2017 5:19:20 PM EDT
I have all 3 .... Mark23, USP45T, and HK45.
Mark23 ftw. It's a ass kicking hog leg. The USPT is awesome, and does the same as thing as the MK23. Everyone who says the the MK23 is too big, needs to hit the gym. You ain't concealing a USPT, at least not easily, so if you gotta hang it OWB, then just go ahead and get the big boy. The HK45 is nice, and dat grip is tits. But only 10 boolits. No wrong choices here. |
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Posted: 8/22/2017 2:35:38 PM EDT
Just wanted to update everyone. Found a USP Expert .45 online so I bought that. Haven't shot it yet, but I already like the feel of the larger frame over my 9mm Expert. It also feels quite a bit heavier which I like as well.
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Posted: 8/22/2017 11:51:21 PM EDT
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Just wanted to update everyone. Found a USP Expert .45 online so I bought that. Haven't shot it yet, but I already like the feel of the larger frame over my 9mm Expert. It also feels quite a bit heavier which I like as well. |
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Posted: 8/26/2017 1:00:14 AM EDT
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Just wanted to update everyone. Found a USP Expert .45 online so I bought that. Haven't shot it yet, but I already like the feel of the larger frame over my 9mm Expert. It also feels quite a bit heavier which I like as well. |
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Posted: 9/7/2017 10:05:48 PM EDT
If you have other guns (more common) for real life/HD, then I would HELLA get the mark 23. That is on my list.
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Posted: 9/17/2017 7:19:20 PM EDT
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Both. Then get a compact tactical. Small, medium and large... that's what I did anyway 
Seriously of the two, the Tactical is more usable. Heck, I even had DM Bullard build a holster setup for mine and I have carried it on occasion. 
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Posted: 9/18/2017 1:54:41 PM EDT
I also have both. the M23 is a novelty because I have always wanted one and the other for carry/normal use. Love them both!!
BTW the 23 isn't that big |
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Posted: 9/23/2017 10:07:32 AM EDT
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This. Then get cans for all of them: https://i.imgur.com/TEoK212.jpg Seriously of the two, the Tactical is more usable. Heck, I even had DM Bullard build a holster setup for mine and I have carried it on occasion. https://i.imgur.com/Oef5mXt.jpg |
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Posted: 9/25/2017 1:37:00 PM EDT
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This. Then get cans for all of them: https://i.imgur.com/TEoK212.jpg Seriously of the two, the Tactical is more usable. Heck, I even had DM Bullard build a holster setup for mine and I have carried it on occasion. https://i.imgur.com/Oef5mXt.jpg |
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Posted: 9/25/2017 10:05:37 PM EDT
If you really want a MK23 nothing else will do. I have a USP Tactical, too, and I am 100% happy that I have both.
And once you have a MK23, you have to get the correct can. The MK23 with the KAC suppressor is far and away my favorite of all my suppressed pistols. ZERO POI shift - none whatsoever. The smoothest recoil impulse thanks to the booster being designed specifically for this gun. Extra stout o-ring to make sure it doesn't unscrew while shooting. 
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Posted: 12/10/2017 11:27:35 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/11/2017 9:33:01 AM EDT
USPc .45 and MK23 cover most of the HK pistol bases for me.
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Posted: 12/11/2017 10:05:53 AM EDT
If you have other Go to guns, i would 100% get the marj 23. I wouldnt want my only main gun to be that but if you have a more common practical gun heck yes.
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Posted: 12/24/2017 9:04:15 PM EDT
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Posted: 12/24/2017 9:26:17 PM EDT
A mark 23 is my grail gun. Not for practical use just to have. So for me it isnt "This or that". Real guns and fun guns.
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Posted: 12/25/2017 3:48:00 AM EDT
I bought the mk23 and the hk45c to carry. Love both of them!
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Posted: 12/25/2017 4:49:19 PM EDT
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USP TACTICAL 45 The Mk23 does nothing the Tactical can't do a bunch of times better. |
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Posted: 12/25/2017 5:45:47 PM EDT
Quality over quantity? Easy - Mk23.
Everyone's got a USP/USP Tac...not a whole lot have a Mk23. But, if you're going to get the Mk23, you also may as well complete the set...get the KAC can, appropriate holster, etc. It won't be cheap, but it will be exclusive, and you'll have arguably the most reliable 45acp autoloader made on this planet whether it's suppressed or not. |
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