There are reasons one might pay $5,300 for a new revolver. Behold the group fired from the Korth NXR .44 Magnum, imported from Germany by Nighthawk Custom in Berryville, Arkansas.

This is one I’m testing for On Target magazine. It weighs some 58 ounces unloaded with that Trijicon RMR red dot sight (not included in the gun’s purchase price). That group comprises four rounds of the ferocious 1200 foot-second 310 grain SuperHardCast Hammerhead lead bullet .44 Magnum ammunition loaded by Garrett Cartridge.  Price of the ammo is around two bucks per shot and, if you’re hunting big game or defending yourself against something like bears, worth every penny.

Four of them are in one small hole. You have to look very closely to see the edge fourth radius. The one “flyer,” the first shot, was my fault I am sure. The pistol was on a Caldwell Matrix rest atop a concrete bench on my 25-yard range.  The flat bottom stocks you see in the photo of the whole revolver helped stabilize the Korth even more solidly than usual on the Matrix rest.

Performance has a price. Looking on the optimistic side, a gun like this is an heirloom you’ll pass on to your descendants, and if you use it for twenty years it will cost you less than 75 cents a day.  And of course, there is that intangible pride of ownership thing…

12 COMMENTS

  1. Beautiful revolver, but the price/performance ratio just doesn’t add up for me. I would suggest that my Dan Wesson in 44 magnum and stainless steel will come close to matching that performance, at a fraction of the price, plus I can change barrel lengths to make it a much more versatile gun. To each his own.

  2. A little rich for my blood. My SW Model 29 works for me. With .44 magnums, does a 1” group really matter when a 2” group will do?

  4. Much nicer than a Hunter Biden Painting. That said, I probably won’t be getting one. Very neat though. Thanks

  5. Wow! That is an amazing group of 4 at 25 yds. I wouldn’t want to be the bear that had to face four of those (or the “flyer” either). That is some devastating power.

  7. I can vouch for Garrett cartridge quality! I have my 329PD dialed in on 250gr Hammer heads. Little less than half the weight of the Korth though, coming in at 26oz…

  8. Wow, a Hi Point would only cost 2.5 cents a day! Of course, you would probably be better off putting the pennies in a sock and using that.

    • My old beater Belgian BHP has cost me about eleven cents per day since I bought it. I’m glad it did not come very dear, as money is elusive for me anymore. But in one sense I’d not care if it had cost twice or even four times what it has. I like it so much I’ve found a few more strays just like it and brought them home too. Backup “in case”. Might need to practice my New York Reload technique……

  9. As others have said, these revolvers are out of my price range unless I hit that ‘Powerball’ jackpot tonight! 🙂

    Even if I did have the money, I would not go for one of the “Space Gun” models like the one shown above. I prefer a more traditional look especially in a double-action revolver. If I could buy one, it would be one of the ‘Classic’ or ‘Mongoose’ models. It would not be a “Buck Roger’s Special”. 🙂

    No offense to anyone who likes that look. It is just that my personal preference leans toward the traditional look. YMMV.

    Mas – Clearly the test revolver shoots great. How did it feel in the hand? Did it feel like a revolver or did it feel like something else? Muzzle heavy or well-balanced?

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