| Colt OHWS | |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Colt |
| Specifications | |
| Length | 249 mm |
| Barrel length | 121 mm |
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| Cartridge | .45 ACP |
| Caliber | 11.43 (.45 in) |
| Maximum range | 50m |
| Feed system | 10-Round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed Iron |
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 winner of this competition would become the standard-issue handgun for most US special forces groups. The OHWS contract was awarded to Heckler & Koch for their MK23 Mod 0 pistol, and Colt scrapped the project.
The Colt OHWS was based on the M1911 frame and carried a single-stack 10-round magazine. The handgun was designed to carry a removable sound suppressor and a laser aiming module (LAM).
The handgun was chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge.