Description
Saigo 23 Socom Gas Pistol with Silencer (Stealth Assassin – Black)
The Saigo 23 Socom is a gas-powered airsoft pistol styled on the large-frame MK23 SOCOM pistol and supplied with a silencer, here in the Stealth Assassin black finish. The MK23 is famous for its size and for its long, suppressed silhouette, and this replica captures that imposing look at a sensible price.
Saigo Defense makes the Socom 23 an affordable way to own an imposing, full-size sidearm. This black version suits a classic special-forces loadout, and with the silencer included it looks the part from the moment it comes out of the box.
Build and design
Retailers describe the Saigo MK23 as an ABS-bodied, non-blowback gas pistol weighing roughly 865g with its silencer fitted. The full-size frame gives a large, comfortable grip and a long sight radius, and the silencer adds length and balance at the front, which helps keep the pistol steady when aiming.
Non-blowback means the slide stays still when you fire. Because no gas is used to cycle the slide, more of each fill goes into firing BBs, which typically gives more shots per fill than a blowback pistol of similar size, and the pistol is quiet in operation.
Performance
The pistol has a hop-up to give the BB backspin for better range, and retailers list a magazine capacity of 28 BBs plus one in the chamber. Being gas powered, it gives a crisp shot without a battery, though like all gas replicas it performs best in mild temperatures and may lose some power on very cold days.
With its silencer fitted, the Socom 23 suits stealth-themed roles and close-quarters games, where a quiet pistol can be an advantage. Check that the silencer is firmly tightened before each game, and practise magazine changes so they become second nature.
Filling and first use
Charge the magazine with gas in short, steady bursts and let it rest briefly before shooting. Test-fire at a safe target and set the hop-up from zero, adding a little at a time until the BB’s flight is straight and level.
Practise reloads at home so they feel natural, and have the replica chronographed at the site before your first game.
Key features
- MK23 SOCOM-style gas pistol
- Silencer included
- Stealth Assassin black finish
- Non-blowback: quiet and gas-efficient (as listed)
- Hop-up for improved range
- 28+1 round magazine (as listed)
- Full-size frame with long sight radius
Compatibility
Use magazines made for this Saigo pistol, as gas magazines are rarely interchangeable between makers. Holsters need to suit a large MK23-type frame, and most standard holsters will not take the pistol with the silencer fitted. Use a good quality airsoft green gas and seamless 6mm BBs.
Care and maintenance
Put a drop of silicone oil on the magazine’s fill valve and seals every few fills, and store the magazine with a little gas inside so the seals stay supple. Fill in short bursts with the can upright and do not overfill.
Wipe the pistol down after use, clean the inner barrel occasionally with a rod and patch, and never use petroleum-based oils on the seals. On cold days, keep the magazine warm in an inside pocket rather than heating it.
Who is it for?
It suits players building a special-forces or stealth-themed loadout, collectors of MK23-style replicas, and anyone wanting a quiet, gas-efficient pistol in a classic black finish.
Please note: Gas and BBs are not mentioned as included. Always wear suitable eye protection when using or testing any airsoft replica.
