A Korth is absolutely worth what they charge for it. It's not my thing because I am poor and I don't like revolvers, but the Korth is easily the nicest wheelgun ever produced.

 

Not to me. But these things are relative.

 

Yep. I like revolvers, but Korth, Manurhin, old Pythons, etc., are priced way higher than what they are worth to me. Last time I stopped at Bud's they had 3 or 4 Manurhins for around $4K each.

 

No.

There is a youtube of a guy with a 686, Koth, and MR73. He said blindfolded he couldn't tell the difference in trigger.

Value for shooting? No. For collecting, maybe.

 

They’re worth what the market bears.

 

The 9mm/.357 convertible makes it more appealing to me but I do know that those two (3 w/.38) calibers can have accuracy issues with the 9mm. Maybe Korth splits the baby down the middle. A 3 incher would be more appealing to me for carry. I don't need a longer barrel for accuracy. I know I can't shoot better than what a Glock or similar can do. Twenty years ago when my eyes and attention span were better, maybe.

 

It’s a personal choice if it’s worth it. For me, no. I’m not that good of a shooter. The smith and Wesson performance center stuff would be my top end for a handgun.

 

If I were to buy a $4K Korth or Manuhrin then I'd 100% expect it to perform the same duties as a mail order bride.

 

Pressure you for a green card?

 

Buy a $4k gun and never shoot it. Buy an $800 gun and wear it out. Unless it came with a lightsaber, I’d pass.

 

You wouldn't be able to wear a Korth revolver out. They have gone as many as 1 million rounds.

 

I have handled those and the Korth pistols as well.

They are as fine machined as anything ever can be made.
Really more pieces of art, than crafmanship.

But are they "worth" it by any means?
Will they shoot better than a good tuned S&W? No.

So it is up to you.

If you want the maximum of brilliance which can be done (in my opinion), so yes, they are worth it, because there is no other revolver around which can hold up to them.

But if you just want a good six-shooter, you may pay to much.

Just my 2 cents.

 

Korth makes a great revolver. It is like any other fine handgun—it has a market. Look at what some people pay for 1911‘s.

 

I like them, but I prefer the older Korths.

Yes they are worth it, just like I think other high end guns are worth it. They aren’t for everyone, which is the best part.

 

Of course it's worth it. Ignore the S&W fan boys, "my n frame is way gooder!" As the S&W shoots loose with factory loads.....

 

How do you know? Do you own a Korth? Bac may know. He owns them, I am sure. I don't know that he shoots them or Smiths enough rounds to know if they are going to "shoot loose". I shoot quite a little bit and have not shot a Smith loose yet.

 

If money is no object, I’m sure they are worth it. I don’t know personally, but I trust the word of a few specific people who vouch for how good they are.

But for me, a S&W or Ruger will do all I’m capable of doing with a handgun.

 

Is a revolver worth $_?

CDW4ME opinion warning - revolver advocates stop reading before its too late.

If you like revolvers, last chance to turn back, abort.

If you like revolvers and are still here, your fault, not mine...
Revolvers are capacity deficient.
I'd rather defend myself with a Glock (Sig 365) than any revolver. (I ain't shooting through coat pockets in FL)
Pocket carry: Sig 365 / Glock 43 / Kahr PM9 > revolver
Self defense against human attackers: Glock 19/22/29/30 (ect...) > revolver
Self defense against bears: Glock 29/20 > revolver
Our conclusion: Excluding resale value, any revolver is worth less than a Glock

 

I doubt anybody buys a $4,400 revolver for self-defense. That would be as ridiculous as you thinking people buy $4,400 revolvers for self-defense.

 

Plastic semi-autos are great for SD/HD but metal guns are fun. When I go to the range with friends that own 20 plastic handguns they always want to shoot my revolvers, BHP and 1911. Same for ARs, they want to shoot my levers. Nothing more boring than a large collection of plastic and no metal.

 

I have read many good things abouttheseguns and have Not read and bad reviews and I'm sure they are very well made Weapons! But IMO, I can't Believe that they are worth that amount of money or are that much better than S&W or Ruger Firearms! Yes they have a Great History and Reputation and maybe If I ever Win the Lottery, I just might buy one! Ha Ha!

 

I have that exact Korth with both cylinders. The only accuracy issues it has is that it is so accurate it leaves no excuses for the shooter. If you can't feel the difference in triggers between it and a S&W your hand is paralyzed. Not only is the trigger vastly better but it can be adjusted according to how you like it to break.
It's one major downside is that it really has to be cleaned thoroughly. My reloads are filthy and can get powder into places it shouldn't. If it gets dirty enough the cylinder can completely bind and it will be locked up until it's clean. One more minor downside is that it comes with rubber grips and you can expect to pay around $300 for the grips it should have come with. But you know that going in, so it's no fault on Korth.
So is it worth it? For me it was and I enjoy shooting it as much or more than any handgun I own. But I wouldn't miss a meal or car payment to get one.

 

I would rather spend that money on a used Smiff and Western Model 27 or 28, and have Hamilton Bowen go over it. There I said it.

 

I bought a S&W Model 14 and had Marc Morganti/Gemini Customs do an action job on it. I have about $450 total in it, including putting on wood grips to replace the Pachmayrs. No charge for the gunsmithing work.

Gemini Customs: Improving The Proven - American Handgunner

I’ve known Marc Morganti, founder of this one-man show called Gemini Customs, for almost 20 years. After nearly two decades of association you learn much about a man’s character.

americanhandgunner.com

 

Idontplaynice: Buy the new one @. $3700 without the 9mm cylinder,
if it’s actually available.

 

If you have the funds to buy the best of the best in life, and you truly appreciate these items, then it is absolutely worth it.

 

SpringerTGO said:
Yeah, because there is no history of 357 magnum revolvers being useful in SD situations.

I believe the Troopers used the .357 for years.

 

I was joking.

 

 

Many folks had no idea that Glock has an warning flag on many of their pistols.

😁 😁

 

Here's a nice video on 357 revolvers, their applications, and also the Korth Mongoose.

 

I have a bunch of high end safe queens! @bac1023 keeps them in his safe for me, and posts pictures of them occasionally!😂

 

Hey, that’s the least I can do