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Well,

My local FFL and Nighthawk dealer, just had to tell me he got this limited edition Korth in. I went to look at it and fell in love. Not only with the looks, but it's engineering, trigger, balance and grip in my hands. This will not be a CCW.

I've a special place in my heart for korth revolvers. I don't own one yet. But one day.

Never ever heard of them, but it's sure a beauty.
Congrats, range report shortly??

RP

Vaquero wrote: ↑

Sat Apr 22, 2023 6:21 pm

Never ever heard of them, but it's sure a beauty.
Congrats, range report shortly??

RP

$$$ Randy.
More power to Ya Retlawman, and congratulations! I cannot see myself, even if I were very wealthy, purchasing one of those.
Enjoy that trophy.

I have read about them. i have heard they are pricey but worth every penny. Great looking gun the polished blue really pops.

https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/6-vintage


What a lovely lovely work of art… Do you insure your valuable guns?

John Davies
Spokane WA

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

Beautiful pistol. Never heard of Korth but it is probably a good thing for my wallet.

I need new glasses. I clicked to read about a North Korean revolver.

WOW....I had to grab my shades to view the pic of that classy/glassy looking shooter! Have read about the Korth but had not heard of that one but the finish on it is at top of class. Will be looking for a good range review. Congrats on a very fine revolver!!

Question on the chrome looking muzzle ring. Is the barrel bore an insert or is that just a trim piece?

fortyshooter wrote: ↑

Mon Apr 24, 2023 9:04 am

Question on the chrome looking muzzle ring. Is the barrel bore an insert or is that just a trim piece?

The muzzle ring is part of the one piece barrel/bore. It is highly polished 416R stainless steel. The charcoal blue shroud is on the exterior. The cylinder is also charcoal blue and the frame is color case hardened.

Correction, contacted Korth and they said the barrel is alloy carbine steel. Nighthawk has it listed as 416r stainless. C'mon Nighthawk!

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:00 am

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

I know what you mean. I use gloves when I handle it. I'm still not sure if I want to keep it as a prestine heirloom or take it to the range for some low round counts. My previous most expensive handgun was a Wilson Combat 1911 that I actually shoot.

Retlawman wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:16 am

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:00 am

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

I know what you mean. I use gloves when I handle it. I'm still not sure if I want to keep it as a prestine heirloom or take it to the range for some low round counts. My previous most expensive handgun was a Wilson Combat 1911 that I actually shoot.

My opinion is that it would be a really really bad financial decision to shoot this gun, it is indeed an heirloom and you would wreck its value. If you have the money, buy the cheap version and shoot the heck out of it. Buy a pretty glass topped wood case to display your investment.




John Davies
Spokane WA

John E Davies wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 25, 2023 11:45 am

Retlawman wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:16 am

markiver54 wrote: ↑

Sun Apr 23, 2023 9:00 am

It IS beautiful, without a doubt!...but $9k beautiful ? I would be afraid to touch it!
Hey, to each their own.

I know what you mean. I use gloves when I handle it. I'm still not sure if I want to keep it as a prestine heirloom or take it to the range for some low round counts. My previous most expensive handgun was a Wilson Combat 1911 that I actually shoot.

My opinion is that it would be a really really bad financial decision to shoot this gun, it is indeed an heirloom and you would wreck its value. If you have the money, buy the cheap version and shoot the heck out of it. Buy a pretty glass topped wood case to display your investment.



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John Davies
Spokane WA

Funny, you mention the Mongoose. I told my FFL that if he can get a 4" .357 version this summer I would be interested, for the exact reason you stated.

That is a great looking revolver. I have heard of them but I have never ever seen one up close in my whole life.

Retlawman wrote: ↑

Tue Apr 25, 2023 5:16 pm

Funny, you mention the Mongoose. I told my FFL that if he can get a 4" .357 version this summer I would be interested, for the exact reason you stated.

Those 4” guns seem to be rare and priced accordingly. Found a 5” that is used but looks unfired, with a very nice custom leather rig.





https://www.gunbroker.com/item/983054128


John Davies
Spokane WA