Colts OHWS Handgun (SOCOM .45") & H&K MK 23:

You may have noticed that I'm not a great fan of the "legendary"  Colt 1911  .. BUT it certainly is and was a formidable short range performer in the right hands and in the right state of tune.

The later gun developed at Colts in 1991 for USSOCOM had (or has) potential to be even greater ..

 - "The gun that might have been" - the Offensive Handgun Weapon System OHWS - was designed by Colts to blend all the best features of the M1911 with those of the Colt All American 2000, - and the Colt Double Eagle into a winning primary offensive weapon system - & they almost did it.

This was to be a large 'attack' weapon system using +P ammo - as opposed to a defensive tool.

I'm certainly not expert on this weapons features, that was developed hurriedly for SOCOM trials - so can do no better than to direct you towards reviews by 'them-that-know' - LINK:

http://www.smallarmsreview.com/display.article.cfm?idarticles=1588

LINK 2:

https://weaponsandwarfare.com/2015/08/02/offensive-handgun-weapon-system-ohws/

Ten round magazines, rotating barrel lock-up, built to accept an efficient sound moderator and 'Plus P' ammunition - highly corrosion resistant. - What's not to like? (- well it is a BIG gun) - but Colt's missed-out and didn't continue with it's development having built only around 30 guns.

 - Heckler & Koch got the contract.

H&K MK23 US SOCOM Pistol, 12 Round Magazines, +P .45"

  Adopted 1996. - Large & Expensive.

Complete With Laser Aiming Module & Suppressor.

LINK 3: .. Read both pages for the full H&K MK 23 story:

http://www.sadefensejournal.com/wp/?p=1947

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