Hk Laser Aiming Module
Socom wanted a handgun that is suppressed and uses a laser aiming module lam.
Hk laser aiming module. The mk23 is part of a larger weapon system that includes an attachable laser aiming module a suppressor and some other features such as a special high pressure match cartridge 45 p ammunition. It is usable wet or dry with wet knocking even more db from the already quiet can. To best accomplish those tasks the project called offensive handgun weapon system ohws required that submissions include a suppressor and laser aiming module. The firearms adaptive target acquisition module llm01 laser light module combines visible and infrared laser diodes.
Insight technology inc the maker of the utl series for the usp pistols was chosen to provide the laser aiming module. Insight technology laser aiming module ilwlp lam 1000 with h k mk 23 interface is an advanced single module multi function insight illuminator flashlight and insight aiming device derived from the military standard insight an peq 6 infrared visible illuminator flashlight aiming laser sight attaching and detaching in only 2 seconds insight technologies lam flashlight laser aiming module. Modern laser sights are small and light enough for attachment to firearms. Hk commercially markets the mk 23 and derivatives of it but not the complete socom system.
In the late 1990s green diode pumped solid state laser dpss laser sights 532 nm became available. Hk mk23 lam lam unit laser aiming module mk23 mark 23 lam mark 23 lam for sale mark 23 laser aiming module mk23 lam mk23 lam for sale mk23 lam. Already have the pistol. H k made the mk23 while knight s armament won the contract to supply the mk23 with their suppressor.
H k did submit an eccentric box shaped suppressor but the kac was chosen over it so only the prototype exists. In august 1991 h k and colt were awarded with contracts for the development of the ohws pistol. View our products and contact us. Leading provider of advanced laser and automation systems.
The ohws was to be a system made of a pistol a sound suppressor and a lam laser aiming module and the pistol was to be designed more as a primary weapon than as a backup using the high powered 45 acp round. I m now looking for the laser aiming module. The suppressor sold by hk with the gun is made by knight s armament company of vero beach fl. Any suggestions on a source and what a reasonable price for one would be.
The program was notable as it was.