Colt OHWS
| Colt OHWS | |
|---|---|
Illustration of the OHWS. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 249 mm |
| Barrel length | 121 mm |
| Cartridge | .45 ACP |
| Caliber | 11.43 (.45 in) |
| Maximum firing range | 50 m |
| Feed system | 10-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed iron |
| References | |
The Colt OHWS (Offensive Handgun Weapon System; 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 winner of this competition would become the standard-issue handgun for most US special forces groups. The OHWS contract was awarded to Heckler & Koch (H&K) for their MK23 Mod 0 pistol, and Colt scrapped the project.
The OWHS program was started to find a pistol that can fire a specialized .45 ACP round known as the .45 ACP +P.