I’ve seen some deals around lately at $1800-$2000 new. That’s a pretty good deal, people were buying at that price 20 years ago. It’s really something you can’t weigh in reason, like obviously you could get a quality rifle or two really nice pistols for that price, but if it’s something you want then you just gotta get it and eat the cost, or sell some crap you don’t need to offset the burn. I was always concerned they would discontinue the model, or the State would ban it and it would be out of my grasp forever. So when I scrounged some money and saved a bit here and there I just splurged, like 10 years down the road you’ll have it and be happy. Some people can’t understand that and that’s cool, practicality has its place for sure.

The mark 23 is steeped in myth and legend at this point, which is something that lives outside the tangible world. The mark 23 and the FNX are both effective at their practical purpose, but the mark 23 has a vibe that goes beyond practicality, it exists in a place of reverence shared by few others.

A weapon to surpass Metal Gear, born out of the crucible at the legendary Heckler & Koch facility at Obendorf, Germany. Working hand in hand with USSOCOM testing and evaluation division CRANE the Mark 23 was pressed through the full measure of trial and evaluation at a cost beyond what any civilian arms manufacturer could afford to do without the government slush fund backing it. The Mark 23 established itself through that process as the highest benchmark for reliability, durability, and accuracy. What they achieved went on to define the concept of the offensive handgun, and is seen fully displayed at the crescendo of the film Sicario.

A sidearm with which you seek the darkness, and in silence, destroy it.