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Heckler & Koch Mark 23 vs Luger P08 — Side-by-Side Comparison | TGDB - The Gun Database
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Heckler & Koch Mark 23 vs Luger P08
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
vs
Luger P08
Side-by-side technical comparison
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
Handguns
In production
Luger P08
Handguns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
Luger P08
Manufacturer
Heckler & Koch
Deutsche Waffen und Munitionsfabriken (DWM)
Country
Germany
Germany
Production
1998–Present
1908–1945
Units produced
~15,000 estimated (military and law‑enforcement contracts)
~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)
Specifications
Spec
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
Luger P08
Overall length
225 mm (8.9 in) with extended slide
225 mm (8.86 in)
Barrel length
127 mm (5.0 in)
100 mm (3.93 in)
Weight
1.13 kg (2.5 lb) empty, 1.36 kg (3.0 lb) loaded
0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty
Magazine capacity
13 rounds standard, optional 10‑round low‑profile magazine
7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger
Action type
Short‑recoil, locked breech, rotating barrel; stainless‑steel slide with polymer frame
Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt
Calibers
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
.45 ACP
Luger P08
9x19mm Parabellum
.30-06 Springfield
.45 ACP
Heckler & Koch Mark 23
Luger P08
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Trigger type
Four‑position manual safety/decocker; single‑stage trigger (military) with optional two‑stage competition trigger
Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever
Sights
Fixed three‑dot tritium night sights (front blade and rear notch); optional removable night sight kit
Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf
7.65x25mm Tokarev
