The Korth Combat is a German high-end revolver produced by Korth GmbH chambered in .357 Magnum.[1] Each revolver is custom-made involving about 70 percent handwork and four months time and costs over €3,300.[2][3][4] A rare feature of .357 Magnum/.38 Special Korth revolvers is a user changeable cylinder, sold as an accessory, enabling firing 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition after being correctly timed to the gun.[5][6]
| Korth Combat | |
|---|---|
.jpg) Korth Combat .357 Magnum with 4 inches (101.6 mm) barrel | |
| Type | Revolver |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Korth GmbH |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 40 oz (1,100 g) (4"barrel model) |
| Length | 9.4 in (238.8 mm) (4"barrel model) |
| Barrel length | 4 in (101.6 mm) 5.25 in (133.4 mm) 6 in (152.4 mm) |
| Height | 5.75 in (146.1 mm) |
| Cartridge | .357 Magnum, .38 Special .44 Magnum, .44 Special |
| Caliber | .357 in (9.1 mm) |
| Action | double-action |
| Muzzle velocity | 734 ft/s (224 m/s) (.38) 1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) (.357) |
| Feed system | 6-round cylinder |
| Sights | Fixed |
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The Korth Combat has an adjustable trigger weight in both double-action and single-action modes, a feature found in other high-end revolvers such as those built by Manurhin and Janz. These adjustments do not alter the strength of the main spring, ensuring reliable primer ignition. This is achieved by use of roller bearings in the trigger mechanism, with extensive hand fitting and polishing of components during assembly.[7]
References
edit- ^ Hogg, Ian V.; Walter, John (2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. p. 193. ISBN 0-87349-460-1.
- ^ Michalowski, Kevin (2004). The Gun Digest Book of Guns for Personal Defense: Arms & Accessories for Self-Defense. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. p. 109. ISBN 0-87349-931-X.
- ^ Korth Arms GmbH company website
- ^ Korth Combat Revolver, $4,700: The Ultimate Conditional Buy GUN TESTS, July 2002
- ^ Product Code: 60-093 Changeable Cylinder Combat 9 mm Luger 6-Shot
- ^ KORTH Workmanship Supreme! by Raymond Caranta GU×N DIGEST, 57th EDITION, 2003
- ^ KORTH - Revolver Technical data and instruction manual