That’s what I’d go for IF I was was looking to spend that kind of money on a revolver. Imo, it’s the best one money can buy.I’d take a look at the Manurhin MR73 with the 4 inch barrel if I was in the market for a high end revolver. Read up on it.
That’s what I’d go for IF I was was looking to spend that kind of money on a revolver. Imo, it’s the best one money can buy.I’d take a look at the Manurhin MR73 with the 4 inch barrel if I was in the market for a high end revolver. Read up on it.
I was basing my opinion solely off of research and never actually handling one. I trust this guys opinion so if he says the Korth is nicer than it probably is. TFBtv is where I first heard of the M73 and thought very highly of it. Either way you go I don’t think you’re getting a bad gun. Personally only thing I’d do differently is get one with a longer barrel because I’m not sticking a 3k+ gun in my pants every day. That’s what Glocks are for lol. Not to mention I carry a Glock 17 as is daily. I’m not a fan of smaller guns when duty sized pistols are so easy to conceal.I've handled both the Korths and newer Manurhin M73 (beretta import).
The Korths seem to me a little fancier on the craftsmanship side. The M73 kinda gave me the oldschool Colt handfit/custom shop vibe.
The features just seem a little more refined on the Korth. Trigger seemed smoother on the ones I've passed across the counter top.
The m73 that I got to finger was the demo that was sent to TFBtv for review. The front sight was bent out of the box. Not too impressive for something of that pedigree.
We spoke with one of the main gunsmiths of Korth at the Nighthawk booth a couple Shotshows ago. The guy went into some good details about some of the parts are made and the attention that goes into them. So I guess that kinda sticks with me as well. It was impressive.
Are they worth it? Maybe if you want to splurge. I love fine and exclusive guns. But for me these would be further down on the list in that price range.
So to each his own, as always.... If you have the coin and you want a rare bird hand-built wheel gun. These are probably good options for you.
Appreciate the offer but it'll probably end up another safe queen so I'll just trust all the reviews and testimonials about quality and accuracy. Thanks again for your generous offer.It's a great piece. If you wanna feel one out I would be opposed to you shooting it if you wanted. It's the NXS in 357.
I generally agree with you but I did once purchase a Hi Point in 9mm. It was reliable enough but it sure was a fat ugly girl. I banged her a few times, then moved on.Yup - love my Rugers. Smiths and Colts, too. Heck, ain't ever met a gun I don't like.
A common rant on the interwebs is the argument that companies like Colt and Smith & Wesson don't put the same level of old-world craftsmanship into their guns that they used to. I don't personally buy into these arguments, but suffice to say that Korth makes guns the old-fashioned way, in a way that very few companies do now. In other words: if you want fastidiously-made-one-at-a-time revolver, that's the price of entry. It's why a nice Smith & Wesson revolver can still be had for three digits, while the Korth is solidly into four digits.I've been considering a Korth 357 for some time and now that they have a 3" model I'd like to add one to the collection. The thing is, I'm somewhat value orientated and I'm having a major issue convincing myself that they are worth north of $3500. Thats more than double the new 2020 Python. I would pay that for a nice vintage 3" Python but the Korth is still in production. What makes them worth the cost?
Totally agree - quite a few of my friends also have collections that have evolved over the last 50 years or so, upgrading here and there, until we end up with higher end guns that are indeed harder to sell. I am blessed with a son and grandsons who are gun guys so I don't have to worry about resale values. I only sell to get rid of duplicates or to make room in the vaults for something new (i.e. like selling a duplicate P88 to make room for the Korth!)And when you do sell your $4k handgun here some day, maybe 10% of members here have that sort of pocket change to blow on it. There are a whole lot more guys here capable or willing of spending $800 or 900 for a really nice Ruger GP-100 revolver, than a high end $4000 unit. How many Q Honey Badger bolt action "pistols" do you see changing hands here on BS for $3000? Or $3000 Stacattos versus a Beretta M9 or a CZ Shadow 2?
Simple economics. Much easier to sell a $250,000 house than a $1,200,000 house.
I probably wouldn't list a Korth on BayouShooter. There are other forums where prospective buyers for those sorts of guns hang out.And when you do sell your $4k handgun here some day, maybe 10% of members here have that sort of pocket change to blow on it. There are a whole lot more guys here capable or willing of spending $800 or 900 for a really nice Ruger GP-100 revolver, than a high end $4000 unit.
Which ones? Post some hyperlinks so I can go browse there.I probably wouldn't list a Korth on BayouShooter. There are other forums where prospective buyers for those sorts of guns hang out.
Mike
https://1911addicts.com would be my first stop. Yes, the Korth isn't a 1911, but that site gets a lot of non-1911 traffic.Which ones? Post some hyperlinks so I can go browse there.
Thx Mike.https://1911addicts.com would be my first stop. Yes, the Korth isn't a 1911, but that site gets a lot of non-1911 traffic.
Mike
We expect pictures!FOUND ONE - should be here in around a week.
Thanks again for all of the input.