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
Korth Combat .357 Magnum with 4 inches (101.6 mm) barrel
TypeRevolver
Place of originGermany
Production history
ManufacturerKorth GmbH
Specifications
Mass40 oz (1,100 g) (4"barrel model)
Length9.4 in (238.8 mm) (4"barrel model)
Barrel length4 in (101.6 mm)
5.25 in (133.4 mm)
6 in (152.4 mm)
Height5.75 in (146.1 mm)

Cartridge.357 Magnum, .38 Special
.44 Magnum, .44 Special
Caliber.357 in (9.1 mm)
Actiondouble-action
Muzzle velocity734 ft/s (224 m/s) (.38)
1,300 ft/s (400 m/s) (.357)
Feed system6-round cylinder
SightsFixed
Korth Combat .357 Magnum with 4 inches (101.6 mm) barrel

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

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  1. ^ Hogg, Ian V.; Walter, John (2004). Pistols of the World. David & Charles. p. 193. ISBN 0-87349-460-1.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ Korth Arms GmbH company website
  4. ^ Korth Combat Revolver, $4,700: The Ultimate Conditional Buy GUN TESTS, July 2002
  5. ^ Product Code: 60-093 Changeable Cylinder Combat 9 mm Luger 6-Shot
  6. ^ KORTH Workmanship Supreme! by Raymond Caranta GU×N DIGEST, 57th EDITION, 2003
  7. ^ KORTH - Revolver Technical data and instruction manual
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