Sidearms & Scatterguns 1 of 50 Nighthawk Customized Korth 6" .357, Only $6299!

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    I got a numbered Johnny Rifle when they sold those for the ex but I think I'll have to pass on this one.

    https://www.rainierarms.com/nightha...l&utm_campaign=Copy+of+New+Products+1-17-2020

    Wow, $6299... I think I paid less than $299 for my 686+ 6" and it's been pretty impressive for over 20 years. Gotta say, not a fan of the rails on the sides of this one. Who needs rails on the side of a revolver? For carry, it'll snag on shit. For competition, what's the point of the rails, and wouldn't they snag on shit? Who wants rail covers on a revolver?

    I guess at the price though it's just meant to be a safe queen. Because those rails pretty much destroy any practical application and they also take away a ton of real estate for engraving (and if you spent $6299 already, may as well send it off to the engravers). Wonder what the appreciation on this one will be.

    I would like to handle one though to see how much of a difference it is to my 686. I bet the trigger and fit and finish is amazing. Always thought it'd be nice to have a Korth.

    So, German, you getting one or you gonna have to go be poor somewhere else on this one too?
     
    Not quite my thing either. Korth Ranger would be more like it - if I ever have some funds for a high end revolver.


     
    I've been jonesing for a Nighthawk Korth Skyhawk but for that money I can buy an STI Stacatto-P (I mean I did buy an STI) and a bunch of ammo! All that said I can only imagine that is a bulleye pistol of the highest magnitude and has no other use!

    P.S. I do have a Nighthawk Custom 2011 and it is an amazing pistol but still...
     
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    That Korth Ranger is actually growing on me. But what HOLSTERS would work?

    I've understood that 6-shot Korths work with S&W L-frame size speedloaders, so the cylinder is about that size.
    Holsters made for L-Frame, Ruger GP100, and such would fit the cylinder but those rails would surely get in the way, in many holster designs.

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    Clearly, "race holsters" that only grab the trigger guard would work. Most that I can find will fit K/L/N frame S&W, Rugers, etc.
     
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