Tell me about Korth
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Jim Watson
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German made, all their own thing, not based on any ordinary brand.
Very high quality, very expensive, very scarce.
Worth the money? Sure, if you want to spend it.
Very high quality, very expensive, very scarce.
Worth the money? Sure, if you want to spend it.
Yes, they are high end custom built, almost all by hand, parts are hand fitted. The guns are built on a limited basis. Are they worth it, don't know, I guess if you can afford them they are worth it. I have had the opportunity to handle one and work the action, the revolver was smooth as silk and seem to be part of my hand. Korth has been building his firearms since 1982, the best way to learn about them is to google Korth firearms. The only ones that seem to bad mouth the guns are those who can't afford them, me, I'm just envious as h e double tooth picks
shouldazagged
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I don't think I've ever seen or heard anyone bad-mouthing them, but one guy did say he preferred his Smith or Ruger or whatever it was and the Korth wasn't that special.
They're said to be masterpieces of their kind mechanically, like Purdey shotguns only less expensive. Sure, it would be nice to own one, but that will never be anything but a dream.
Fortunately I'm happy with my own Smith revolvers, and they shoot better than I can.
Dragline45
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From a collectors standpoint if you have the cash its worth it. From a functioning standpoint a S&W revolver worked on by a quality gunsmith will perform just as well for a fraction of a price. I would rather drop that kind of money on an entirely handmade Arrieta shotgun, at least with the Arrieta you get custom engraving and some of the nicest wood furniture you will see on any gun.
I know this is the revolver forum but if you are interested in Arrieta shotguns this video does them a great justice, an absolute work of art, literally.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5HoKCDwmD8
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I know this is the revolver forum but if you are interested in Arrieta shotguns this video does them a great justice, an absolute work of art, literally.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J5HoKCDwmD8
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Bill Jordan, famed Border Patrol agent and later gun writer who talked Smith into producing the Model 19, handled a Korth and liked it but not enough to
believe it was worth the money over the Smith.
I know one thing about them and that's the trigger return block, which in a Smith runs on the frame of the revolver, is mounted on tiny ball bearings which give it at least in part its silky smooth trigger in double or single action.
believe it was worth the money over the Smith.
I know one thing about them and that's the trigger return block, which in a Smith runs on the frame of the revolver, is mounted on tiny ball bearings which give it at least in part its silky smooth trigger in double or single action.
I have a rimfire Korth revolver that was built in 1969, still under the original owner. He made sure that the quality was excellent or better. I have had the priviledge to visit their old shop in Ratzeburg before it closed in 2008 and got a tour of the shop by their master gunsmith.
I have a few friends in Germany that have shot their .357 Mag Korth revolvers - the newer models - with the barrel sleeve, extensively and they hold up very well, much better than the Python. The action of my 1974 Python is nowhere close to what the action of the Korth is. The trigger is on a roller bearing. I shoot my rimfire Korth a lot and it is unbelievable how reliable the ignition is with such a light mainspring. Is it more accurate than my 1954 S&W K22? Maybe not but the trigger pull will help it to shoot more consistently.
There are few revolvers of that quality, Freedom Arms and the Manurhin MR73 are the only ones that can hold a candle to a Korth.
I have a few friends in Germany that have shot their .357 Mag Korth revolvers - the newer models - with the barrel sleeve, extensively and they hold up very well, much better than the Python. The action of my 1974 Python is nowhere close to what the action of the Korth is. The trigger is on a roller bearing. I shoot my rimfire Korth a lot and it is unbelievable how reliable the ignition is with such a light mainspring. Is it more accurate than my 1954 S&W K22? Maybe not but the trigger pull will help it to shoot more consistently.
There are few revolvers of that quality, Freedom Arms and the Manurhin MR73 are the only ones that can hold a candle to a Korth.
I own two West German Korths, a 357 Combat and a 9mm Autopistol. Though known for their revolvers, Korth did build a very limited number of autos.
As Jim Watson mentioned, they are not heavuily based on any other design. Korth marches to their own drummer. I think they are exceptional firearms.
As Jim Watson mentioned, they are not heavuily based on any other design. Korth marches to their own drummer. I think they are exceptional firearms.
silvermane_1
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bac1023:
i asked this in another thread, but how accurate is the Korth P122 9mm?
i asked this in another thread, but how accurate is the Korth P122 9mm?
silvermane_1
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bac1023:
thanks for the info on Korth p 122 9mm, it's just i would think that a $12k handmade semi-auto would be a literal tack driver, albeit that has more to with the skill of the individual using it.
thanks for the info on Korth p 122 9mm, it's just i would think that a $12k handmade semi-auto would be a literal tack driver, albeit that has more to with the skill of the individual using it.