Korth Combat
| 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 | 5.25 in (133.4 mm), 4 in (101.6 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 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, enameling firing 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition after being correctly timed to the gun.[5][6]
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