The Colt OHWS (also known as Colt SOCOM) was a semi-automatic pistol created by Colt to compete for the United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) tender.

May 31, 2018 · When engaged in a firefight and their Colt M4A1 runs out of ammunition, then they will immediately transfer to their handgun and that will become their primary weapon. The OHWS was to be an offensive weapon system. The system was to be comprised of a handgun, silencer and a laser aiming module.

Nov 30, 2022 · Colt collector Alex Young got his hands on a Colt OHWS. The competitor that lost to the H&K MK23. Take a look at the photos and history behind this pistol

Dec 1, 2006 · The Colt OHWS suppressor is a baffle-type system containing five baffles that suppresses the muzzle blast by creating turbulence and cooling the hot propellant solids and gases. Extinguishing the “fire” of the propellant solids and gases causes a great reduction in the sound of the weapon when discharged with sub-sonic ammunition.

The Colt OHWS is a prototype pistol designed by Colt's Manufacturing Company for the USSOCOM's Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) competition. The Colt OHWS competed against the Heckler & Koch OHWS in the competition and was eliminated, and the Heckler & Koch design was eventually adopted by...

Nov 30, 2020 · A Navy SEAL with the MK23 during phase two trials of the OHWS competition (U.S. Navy) Heckler & Koch and Colt were the only companies that participated. The Colt OHWS failed primarily because it could not handle the high pressure ammo like .45 Super and +P .45 acp that USSOCOM required.

Sep 9, 2021 · Though Colt had high hopes for their own M1911-replacement, the Colt Colt OHWS, the design was ultimately unsuccessful. The German Heckler & Koch ultimately won the competition with their...

Jul 8, 2023 · The Colt OHWS highlights one drawback of the rotary-barrel design—the tendency of the barrel’s rotating action to loosen a threaded-on suppressor.

The Colt OHWS (also known as Colt SOCOM) was a semi-automatic pistol created by Colt to compete for the United States Special Operations Command (US SOCOM) Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) tender.

The Colt OHWS was a semi-automatic pistol created by Colt to compete for the United States Special Operations Command Offensive Handgun Weapon System (OHWS) tender. The winner of this competition would become the standard-issue handgun for most US special forces groups.