Heckler & Koch® Genuine Mark 23 / MK23 .45 ACP Factory Magazine – 12 Rounds – Heavy-Duty All-Steel Black – 50248615
The Heckler & Koch® Genuine Mark 23 / MK23 .45 ACP Factory Magazine (50248615) is a premium, military-grade feeding component engineered exclusively to deliver flawless operational reliability inside the legendary HK Mark 23 offensive handgun platform. While third-party options or generic aftermarket alternatives frequently suffer from soft feed-lip distortion, inconsistent follower binding, and spring fatigue under prolonged compression, this authentic factory masterpiece completely eliminates those operational vulnerabilities. This high-capacity 12-round magazine (642230266780) is built to the exact maritime deployment specifications required by USSOCOM, providing an unyielding insurance policy for duty use, home defense setups, and collector firearms.
Precision-formed in Germany from high-tensile, heavy-gauge heat-treated structural steel, the body of the 50248615 features a proprietary, friction-reducing matte black corrosion-resistant finish. This specialized coating preserves seamless surface tracking while shielding the underlying metal matrix against coastal salt spray, sweat acids, and harsh carbon fouling. The technical core of this authentic HK magazine utilizes a heavy-duty, high-tensile steel wire spring coupled with a smooth-glide, high-density polymer anti-tilt tracking follower, ensuring uniform upward force directly against the receiver's breach face. Completed with standard rear-facing witness tracking holes for immediate round verification and an impact-resistant polymer floor plate, this 12-round powerhouse matches the uncompromising, match-grade feeding dynamics that made the "SOCOM Pistol" globally famous.
Includes: (1) Heckler & Koch Mark 23 .45 ACP 12-Round Factory OEM Steel Replacement Magazine with High-Impact Polymer Basepad.
*Compatibility Note: This factory magazine is custom-dimensioned EXCLUSIVELY to fit the oversized grip frame of the official Heckler & Koch Mark 23 (.45 ACP) platform. It is NOT compatible with alternative HK .45 caliber handguns, including the USP45, USP45 Compact, HK45, or HK45 Compact, which utilize entirely different frame and latch geometry.
Key Features
- USSOCOM Combat Optimization: Engineered to match original military specifications, guaranteeing perfect mechanical dimensions, reliable slide-lock execution, and flawless feeding cycles.
- Heavy-Gauge All-Steel Chassis: Reinforced structural steel frame comfortably withstands high-leverage field drops, administrative concrete impacts, and rugged range-bag compression.
- Smooth Anti-Tilt Follower Matrix: Advanced geometry polymer follower distributes spring pressure uniformly across the double-stack pillar, entirely eliminating localized cartridge binding or nose-diving.
- Maritime-Grade Element Shielding: Proprietary matte black chemical finish shields underlying carbon steel from humid maritime air, harsh copper solvents, and blood splatter.
- Turnkey Payload Auditing: Precision-drilled rear witness ports provide instantaneous visual confirmation of your remaining ammunition status during administrative inspections.
- Genuine Oberndorf Factory Original: Built on official factory tooling in Germany to protect your firearm's collector resale value and preserve structural weapon warranties.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Heckler & Koch® (HK Germany)
- Product Line: Factory OEM Component Series
- Model Name: Mark 23 .45 ACP 12-Round Magazine
- SKU / MPN: 50248615 (Alternative Part Identifiers: 234316S / HK-50248615)
- Firearm Platform Accommodation: Heckler & Koch Mark 23 (MK23 / SOCOM) Only
- Cartridge Caliber Compatibility: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (.45 ACP / .45 Auto)
- Total Payload Capacity: 12 Rounds
- Magazine Core Construction: Heavy-Gauge Heat-Treated Structural Steel
- Follower Composition: Smooth-Slick Polymer Anti-Tilt Matrix
- Baseplate Profile: High-Impact Overmolded Polymer Buttplate
- Spring Chemistry: Premium High-Tensile Steel Wire
- Finish Colorway: Corrosion-Resistant Matte Black Coating
- Feed System Type: Double-Stack / Single-Feed Alignment
- Country of Origin: Proudly Made in Germany (Oberndorf am Neckar)
- Product Net Weight: ~4.20 oz (119 g) Unloaded
- UPC: 642230266780
