Hk45T in Version 3 configuration.
The compact version Hk45ct is already serving with the Navy SpecWar groups under the designation Mark 24 Mod 0. At least one went on the Neptune Spear operation to bag Usama Bin Laden.
Of course, the U.S. Army hates Navy ideas and will cheap out and go with the Smith & Wesson M&P gun, or something. I sure hope they don’t choose the FN FNX 45 Tactical.
Whatever they select, how the gun fits the hands of a 5’1” military policewoman will ultimately be the prime consideration even if she’s just going to get pregnant and leave the Army after 2 1/2 years active duty on a disability.
(And I'm still laughing - truth is way funnier than fiction)
Mine was absolutely spectacular. Unfortunately, Arthur convinced me my beloved 45 acp is too much lovin' for me, and sadly, we had to part.
The MK 23 MOD 0 was built as an "offensive" handgun for U.S. special operations forces under USSOCOM, as per request made in 1989. Military versions of the firearm have the writing "MK23 USSOCOM" engraved on the slide. The first MK 23 production models were delivered to SOCOM on May 1, 1996. The first use of MK23 USSOCOM handguns of which I'm aware was by the US Military Advisory team in El Salvador circa 1987-1990, who were restricted by congress from carrying rifles but could carry handguns. Both the MK23 and H&K SP89 handguns were fortunate results of that limitation.