The MK23 SOCOM Pistol is no stranger to the Airsoft world, as non-blowbacks, springers, and blowback versions were created by makers such as KWA, Tokyo Marui, and even Novritsch. Arguably, all iterations of the MK23 Airsoft pistols were great, and this one from KSC is no exception. The H&K MK23 pistol was first introduced in 1996 as a request by the United States Special Operations Command (USSOCOM), as they had a need for an "Offensive Handgun Weapons System" or OHWS. Although USSCOM did adopt this platform, it did not see too much widespread use or adoption due to the sheer size and the price of this pistol.
However, in popular culture, the MK23 was famously used by Solid Snake in the video game series Metal Gear, and it has always been a favorite with Airsofters. The KSC MK23 SOCOM is a CO2 blowback gas Airsoft pistol that is a faithful replica of the MK23 pistol. Made of high-quality polymers (this is done so as to comply with Japanese Airsoft laws), this MK23 feels solid to the grip, and you can definitely feel the beefiness of this Airsoft pistol. Everything about the MK23 is big, and its size is comparable with the legendary Desert Eagle, and it would require a pair of larger hands to operate this pistol.
The KSC MK23, unlike most Airsoft MK23s on the market, has functional controls; the decocker and ambidextrous thumb safety on this Airsoft replica are all functional, giving Airsofters the realism we longed for. Adding to the realism, the gun fires in both single and double action, meaning this CO2 Airsoft pistol will fire simply by pulling the trigger even when the hammer is down, which is just like the real thing.
The KSC MK23, being CO2 powered, utilizes 12g CO2 cartridges, which can be inserted into the magazine that holds 27 rounds of BBs. KSC claims that one CO2 cartridge is enough to fire about 50 shots. However, a few Japanese Airsoft reviewers have claimed that they could fire 60 rounds before need a replenishment which means this CO2 pistol is quite gas efficient given that it has blowback.
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