By far the best revolver in my stable….. because I have only one. 🤣 I used to make fun of wheel guns. I was wrong, very wrong on that. My friends remind me about that weekly.

@Squints seems pretty knowledgeable on this subject.

 

By far the best revolver in my stable….. because I have only one. 🤣 I used to make fun of wheel guns. I was wrong, very wrong on that. My friends remind me about that weekly.

@Squints seems pretty knowledgeable on this subject.

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I thought your barrel would be longer.....

 

I’ve never owned one and it’s on my short list so I’m in for insight as well. @Buccaneer12 not sure if you’ve heard of them but check out spohr revolvers as well, they are also forged, German made and are built on a smith and Wesson L frame essentially.

 

thanks. I checked out Spohr, and they look nice. Unfortunately the L frame means they are all 6 shots for 357, and Im looking for an 8 shot. The Mongoose is now available as an 8 shot 357, as is the NXS, which have caught my eye.

 

I have the pictured Mongoose. Great trigger pull and easily adjustable. It has the Smith type cylinder release which I like because I have been shooting Smiths since 1981 and don't feel like adjusting to the type next to the hammer. Shoots very accurately. 6-shot, L-frame heavy at almost 41 oz loaded.

How does it compare? It no doubt is more finely made and very slick but I have to say that it is not much different than a good Smith, an example of which is the pictured Smith, a 586-L comp. It is a 7-shot, comes machined for moon clips, almost 39 oz loaded. I put on the D&L Sports rear sight and cylinder release piece. Maybe I was lucky but out of the box, this gun had a super DA trigger, essentially on a par with the Korth. I don't shoot SA so can't compare there.

Almost all my Smiths are pre-lock and are stock (I don't lighten springs) except for a custom M57 mountain gun-type and have beautiful triggers. I have a 66 snub and 65 and 13 3-inchers that can't be beat action wise. I have had some loser Smiths in the past that had really bad triggers or other action issues but have not run into that recently, except for an NYPD M64 a prior owner's gunsmith butchered and I had to send to TK Customs to be unscrewed.

Value-wise, I traded an ACW 1911 for the Korth so I indirectly paid quite a bit, but I am glad I did not directly pay cash because I probably would feel let down. I am glad I have the Korth but really the 586 L-comp at 1/3 the price is as good or better out of the box.

 

So, here is my opinion, it's mine so it's valid to me.
I have the 5" barrel Korth from Nighthawk with the 9mm cylinder. The roller trigger is buttery smooth and the most accurate revolver (in my hands) I own. I wound up selling my blued Python (which was my prized revolver). This Korth is worth every penny and is now my "forever" revolver. The weight helps handle .357 at the range with no stress on me.
Hope it helps.

 

5" Mongoose?

 

@Buccaneer12 I didn’t know they came out with a 8 shot. I see the nxs has the rails that I’m pretty sure you are interested in for light and red dot.

Korth NXS 8-Shot .357 Magnum | Nighthawk Custom

The Korth NXS is an 8-Shot .357 Magnum revolver. This is the first eight-shot revolver from Korth. The NXS breaks new ground in the legendary Korth revolver lineup.

www.nighthawkcustom.com

 

yep. based on the larger 44mag frame and cylinder. It isnt on the website, but the mongoose can be had in 8 shot now as well.

 

I fell in love with the Korth Super Sport 5+ years ago, and then bought one for my 70th birthday present to myself. I told my wife there was a 2 year build time, so I ordered it but Nighthawk had one sitting on the shelf, so I got it 2 years early . It is one amazing handgun, no other words are appropriate. The SA trigger is like any fine 1911, incredibly accurate, rock solid, and fantastic fit & finish.

Then about 2 years ago I saw their (new) Korth Classic model, WOW! Once again I was in love, and I ain't even a wheelgun kinda guy. Two years of savings and it's now sitting in the stable. Shoots and handles like the Super Sport (after all, it's a Korth) but is IMHO, a jaw dropping pistol to behold. Definitely an heirloom piece.

These are handguns I'll own until I die, and even then I may try to take one of them "with me" when I go. A few friends have already warned me that they are going to frisk me while I'm lying in my coffin in the receiving line at the church to take the gun from my cold dead hands. So, Yes, in my opinion they are worth owning new or used, and BTW these are shot. I realize they are not cheap, but if you can swing it, they are worth owning. Here's my stable of Korths...

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gorgeous. How does the recoil compare between the two?

 

Have owned this NXS 8 shot for a few years now. Can’t remember the last time I shot it, very few rounds through it. I can say though that when I handle it I feel like I’m 10X the man.

 

I’ve pictured my NXS below. I have about 12 revolvers ranging from the 617 in 22lr to the Survivalist in 500S&W. I mainly shoot competition for speed and International Center Fire. The Korth is smooth as butter, and I love being able to swap my cylinders to run 9mm out of my NXS. Germany even sent me a fiber optic front site to try out which really helped for the speed shooting. The downsides…. She’s a bigggg girl and carries her weight everywhere. Now this pretty much diminishes recoil from standard loads and makes minor PF shots have minimal lift, but depending on what you’re doing it’s heavy. The trigger pull is longgggggggg, as is he rest. My 929’s allow me to cycle much faster, but again, if you aren’t looking for speed it’s great. Idk if I’ll keep it, it’s a great backup, but I already have 2 929’s. Just shot the year in USPSA and found out those tight tolerances, do not like powder build up.

 

Nice!

thats the second time someone has mentioned a long trigger reset. I had a 627 vcomp and a supergp100 for a while but its been too long to remember those triggers.

 

Mongoose 4” in silver DLC. Everyone who shoots this loves the trigger. This and a Manurhin 73 are my two favorite revolvers in my collection.

 

Let me say first: I am a revolver nut. I love them all. I have owned several Korth models are they are fantastic. That being said, you can buy the S&W, Ruger or whatever of your choice. Send it TK Customs, Alex Hamilton, or others and have a revolver that is slicker than dog !@#$. Then send it out for DLC coating and still come in well under the price of a Korth. The one most recently done for me by TK is probably the finest revolver I have ever handled. They replaced all the MIM parts with their tool steel versions. The DA trigger is barely 6# and smooth as butter, the SA is so perfect it you wouldnt believe it. They perfected every part of it and then on top of that did a bunch of free stuff just for the hell of it. Its now at a local shop being cerakoted (I know, I know) but I couldnt find any FFLs willing to ship it for me to be DLC coated.

Of course , this is just my opinion which is worth just what you paid for it 😉

 

Korth Super Sport ULX, one of my favorite revolvers and only Korth I own. Chambered in 357 mag and also have a 9mm cylinder.

 

Wow, that's a beauty. Maybe a little too laid back and conservative but a sure joy to shoot. Congrats on that grab.

 

Yes buccaneer12, a 5" Korth Mongoose with vented rib.
I waited quite a while for it but worth the wait.

 

IMHO, a Korth revolver is to a Smith & Wesson revolver as a NHC Double Stack is to a Springfield Prodigy.

You can work up a Smith & Wesson to get the best out of it, just like you can send off a Prodigy for a complete overhaul. Congratulations, at the end of the day its still a S&W or Springfield and if you take pride dusting high end sports cars in your soup'd up Vega by all means buy the S&W.

Korth and some others (Spohr, M73 etc.,) are in a completely different world but no, even a Korth won't magically make .357s or .44s feel like .22s.

Will a S&W put the holes where you want them, yes they will and with a high level of reliability, just like a Honda civic will get you to work everyday.

I have owned many Korths, Smiths, Rugers, etc., but what I want and what you want may lead you to a different conclusion.

For me, I wanted...superior quality, a DLC finish, an amazing SA/DA trigger, full top rail (if I wanted an optic or scope), a bottom rail (if I wanted a light), the flexibility to shoot multiple calibers with ease (38/357 & 9mm) No need for moonclips to shoot 9mm, different grip options, adj rear/gold bead front and a compensator that can be added or removed easily, to name a few things. The Korth Ranger fit that bill better than anything else, checked all the boxes. Sure Taurus makes a model with different cylinders (w/clips), maybe bolt on a hap hazard looking rail, get someone's Uncle Bobby to message the trigger a bit, and wa-la its nicer, but its still a Taurus (more expensive one to boot) and for me I wanted better then that.

You just want a decent quality 8 shooter, get a Smith PC 327 TRR8, it puts holes in the right places, you can get someone to smooth out the trigger, and even add a rail or two if you want to add a bit of the 21st century to your revolver. Its nice but its not a Korth.

You want the softest shooting 357 experience, get a Chiappa Rhino DS50/60.

Get the Ferrari or buy a Camaro, but no matter the work you put into the Camaro don't think people will confuse it for a Ferrari.

 

That's more or less where I am at with it. Dropping $1000 into a 627 5" doesn't really appeal. I'm sort of down to either replacing the Ruger Custom Super GP-100 I had (which was by far the best and nicest revolver I've ever personally owned) or stepping up to Korth, and leaning the latter.

 

some that have come before me, a 4" NXS .357 (w/comp, 9mm cylinder and the "zombie" grips) and the literal Korth beast the 6" NXR .44 (with comp and weight) aka BladeRunner Revolver

 

some that have come before me, a 4" NXS .357 (shown w comp and 9mm cylinder) and the literal Korth beast the 6" NXR .44 (with comp and weight)
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Gorgeous. hows that 4" with the comp? Is the comp about 1" long?

 

I'm 76 years old and have had literally dozens of S&W and Colt revolvers, including Pythons, prewar Officer's Models, and just about every Smith model made from the 1940's to the 80's (I have no interest in the recent guns). I like 'em all, but if--God forbid--I could only have one, it would be my 6" Korth Mongoose.

 

I'm 76 years old and have had literally dozens of S&W and Colt revolvers, including Pythons, prewar Office's Models, and just about every Smith model made from the 1940's to the 80's (I have no interest in the recent guns). I like 'em all, but if--God forbid--I could only have one, it would be my 6" Korth Mongoose.

that says alot.....

 

I have 2 6 inch barrel mongoose revolvers. Most revolver makers have missed an opportunity to truly own the market. The current production S&W/Colt/Kimber revolvers are junk compared to the Korth. Those manufacturers are the quintessential “bulk beef” revolvers with poor fitment and even worse customer service.

it amazes me that Colt can now sell their current revolver offerings for $1300 to close to $2000.

The metal finish n kimbers and the canted barrels on S&W are laughable.

The double action pull on my Korths are even better than the single action pull. Only 25 units separate the serial numbers and they are made by different smiths. They are both flawless with beautiful DLC finishes. Bank vault tight with no play of any kind and super accurate.

 

Here's a pic.

 

Damn these threads. Now I dud went'n ordered another Mongoose!

 

And this is why we are addicts

 

Love it? YES! This is my 44mag (pics from seller as they are far better than any i take). Need a strong grip and hang on

 

It's the Dark Side all right ... I spent $4500 on a 4" Mongoose because it's the only one I've ever seen in heavy smoked nitride. I haven't even shot the 4" 686 Performance Center I bought from TK Custom with their Ultimate Master action job and other custom work I got a few weeks ago yet. Added to that, I bought the hard chromed custom Model 27-2 Scott Mulkerin that Karl had up a few months ago. At least I've shot that one ... 🤢

 

ill be curious to hear your thoughts on the 686 vs the Korth. I have a 586 L Comp with Eli, throwing the whole catalogue at it.

 

More people think it’s ugly more than not. People who don’t know korth just laugh. When I first saw this thing in “skymarshal” form I was in love and knew I had to have it. Unfortunately life went off the deep end and the price was an “unreasonable” $1750 at the time it was released as the Skyhawk in the US.

years later I spent almost 3x what it originally cost to get one and it’s my absolute favorite. I do not regret it at all. Value has skyrocketed since I got it but I’d only sell it as a last resort for my family. The m3, rifles, and all my personal quality of life belongings go first.

the only issue I have with it is that it’s worth so much I don’t want to carry it and casually use it like my smiths. On that note, I carry a S&w 386ng everyday now, which I love like a second or third child but I’ll never tell them. Being honest though, it makes me feel warm inside knowing the nightguard has some similarity to the Skyhawk. They’re both mine but ones going to college and the other one is staying with me to run the family business.

I’ll echo what has already been said, because it’s true. The trigger on the korth is phenomenal. The finish looks excellent in pictures but in real life it’s akin to a fresh custom 2011 dlc. This particular Skyhawk is 19ish ounces and shoots 9mm. It has some snap to it but is manageable and nimble.

 

More people think it’s ugly more than not. People who don’t know korth just laugh. When I first saw this thing in “skymarshal” form I was in love and knew I had to have it. Unfortunately life went off the deep end and the price was an “unreasonable” $1750 at the time it was released as the Skyhawk in the US.

years later I spent almost 3x what it originally cost to get one and it’s my absolute favorite. I do not regret it at all. Value has skyrocketed since I got it but I’d only sell it as a last resort for my family. The m3, rifles, and all my personal quality of life belongings go first.

the only issue I have with it is that it’s worth so much I don’t want to carry it and casually use it like my smiths. On that note, I carry a S&w 386ng everyday now, which I love like a second or third child but I’ll never tell them. Being honest though, it makes me feel warm inside knowing the nightguard has some similarity to the Skyhawk. They’re both mine but ones going to college and the other one is staying with me to run the family business.

I’ll echo what has already been said, because it’s true. The trigger on the korth is phenomenal. The finish looks excellent in pictures but in real life it’s akin to a fresh custom 2011 dlc. This particular Skyhawk is 19ish ounces and shoots 9mm. It has some snap to it but is manageable and nimble.

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very cool

 

I just can't get into those. I know very well that there's no comparison, but they remind me of a cheap gun I used to own years ago, the Taurus 605 Poly Protector 357. People at the range used to gather around when I shot 357 out of it, because the fireball went several feet in front of the barrel and lit up half the range. 🤣 🤣🤣

 

In researching Korth- it seems the current style cylinder release near the back of the hammer travel, the red dot used to mean "exceptional accuracy" during a factory test, but best I can tell now it no longer means that.

anyone know the story behind the red dot?

 

In researching Korth- it seems the current style cylinder release near the back of the hammer travel, the red dot used to mean "exceptional accuracy" during a factory test, but best I can tell now it no longer means that.

anyone know the story behind the red dot?

talked to NHC about this. They said there is no difference now.

 

I wish there was a way to get a red dot onto a Mongoose.

 

It would have been handy and the reason when I was getting back into the higher end revolver game I was seriously considering a Spohr (carry is tapped on top like a S&W). However when I compared the features I wanted, the ease of dealing with NHC vs a small "mom and pop" importer (no disrespect) and finally the price I secured on my Ranger it was a no brainer. I also didnt want to deal with moonclips to shoot 9 and the Spohr doesnt offer a clipless option.

 

I just can’t get good with red dots. I don’t know if it’s my eyes or what. All the guns I enjoy most don’t have mounting options for red dots that make sense. I have been working with target focusing both eyes open with irons and it’s working out quite well. I am torn on the korth though…i hardly ever hear anyone complain about gold bead front sights but they’re hard to use both eyes open.

i love a gold bead black out rear also. Its bright and quick, but for me the dot reigns king.

It would have been handy and the reason when I was getting back into the higher end revolver game I was seriously considering a Spohr (carry is tapped on top like a S&W). However when I compared the features I wanted, the ease of dealing with NHC vs a small "mom and pop" importer (no disrespect) and finally the price I secured on my Ranger it was a no brainer. I also didnt want to deal with moonclips to shoot 9 and the Spohr doesnt offer a clipless option.

yeah ivs been looking at the same. I want an 8 shot, so that rules out the ranger, and the nxs is nearly a full grand higher than the 'Goose-8