Fulcrum does a review with stealthy Tokyo Marui MK23 NBB pistol, a preferred sidearm for airsoft snipers... "In this airsoftreview we're taking a look at the Tokyo Marui MK23 SOCOM NBB airsoft pistol, one of the quietest #airsoft handguns you can buy. Perfect for quiet covert kills, this is the go-to silent sidearm of many airsoft snipers. This TM MK23 SOCOM, whilst being quite a large handgun, makes up for its big footprint with incredible accuracy and great range whilst also having a very low muzzle report. Being Non-blowback, the slide doesn't reciprocate when firing however this allows the gun to be incredibly gas-efficient since the gas doesn't have to fire the slide backwards.

This mk23 is fully licenced with Heckler and Koch markings, along with a few others. Since its made by the venerable Tokyo Marui, it is incredibly well-built even though it's mostly plastic. Reliability is good too although the stock hop unit does struggle with heavyweight rounds. The trigger is double-action due to this airsoft pistol being NBB. The long trigger pull can make rapid fire inaccurate so this pistol is better suited for single engagements whilst firing from a concealed firing position. The suppressor is very effective, making the loud snap dissipate into a very dull and quiet thud which will be almost inaudible outdoors, especially over the other noises on the battlefield."