OMG new Nighthawk Korth!!!
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Looks exactly like the National Standard. Remember that all Korth's models from Natl Std. to their full custom line are all high end custom built to the same tolerances. The only difference is their basic model is around $7k Vs. over $10k for the custom models depending on finish, sights, engraving...etc.
They might all be custom, but not the same. There are clearly more than cosmetic finishing differences between the National Standard and the classic Korth Combat / Custom revolver (cylinder release, frame and grip frame, rear sights, cylinder design (cylinder and frame differences suggesting diff lock-work...)). Curious to know what and how significant those differences are on the inside in terms of quality/attention to detail etc... Never seen a National Standard for sale in NA but apparently they were expected to be around 3K usd a year ago- so right in line with current Nighthawk pricing.
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There's obviously more than finish on the Deluxe or Custom models. You can customize nearly everything on the gun but the internals, frame and cylinder are made to the same standards on every gun. I also have the US price list and the base revolver is at $3995 for the matte blue Troja model (ancestor of the Natl. Std model). It goes up to $10000 for the top of the line Deluxe " Anno Domini" polished gold plasma finish with thorn motif engraving and elm briefcase.
No, the National Standard is a different, 'cheaper' production gun altogether, not based on the Troja. The Troja was basically a base Combat model with the same frame, internals and workmanship as the Combat, just not as well finished. If you look at the pics above, for example, the top 2 (the Nighthawk and the National Standard on which it is based) are fundamentally different than the classic and customizable Combat model shown on the bottom eg frames, cylinder releases, and cylinders (direction of the cylinders notches, countersunk chambers). Based on those design elements, the internals of the National Standard and Combat models can't be the same. Sure, you could theoretically build 2 different guns to (based on) the same 'standards', but given the Combat model is a 40-50% cost premium over the National Standard, I doubt they are.
Anyway I'd be interested in learning about the differences.
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That's a sad direction for Korth revolvers to go in...they've built some beautiful stuff in the past. That looks like they took the last five covers of SWAT Magazine and combined them into a wheelgun.
Not every surface has to have a god damned rail on it. And not every lever and button needs to be extended. I'm really curious to know who at Korth actually shot the thing and said "yep, this makes sense".
Or do they really just plan to sell them to guys who think gold-plated porsches are cool, and have now drifted into "tactical" as their current favourite fashion show item?
Not every surface has to have a god damned rail on it. And not every lever and button needs to be extended. I'm really curious to know who at Korth actually shot the thing and said "yep, this makes sense".
Or do they really just plan to sell them to guys who think gold-plated porsches are cool, and have now drifted into "tactical" as their current favourite fashion show item?
Not sure why there is all the fuss about the rails. That is just on the Sport version. They are making conventional/traditional versions as well.
FWIW, did a little more digging on the difference between this 'cheaper' 4-5K Korth and the classic Korth Combat model which seems to sell for between 8-10K these days. Korth was able to reduce costs because the mechanisms and lock-work were designed to minimize hand fitting, and it is fabricated out of different materials (CNC billet rather than ground forgings). Initial impressions by some aficionados are generally positive.
FWIW, did a little more digging on the difference between this 'cheaper' 4-5K Korth and the classic Korth Combat model which seems to sell for between 8-10K these days. Korth was able to reduce costs because the mechanisms and lock-work were designed to minimize hand fitting, and it is fabricated out of different materials (CNC billet rather than ground forgings). Initial impressions by some aficionados are generally positive.
I'd give them a "meh" at best, particularly at their price point. Transition from frame to barrel looks chintzy AF; backstrap fitting sucks, and Hogues on a $3500 USD revolver?
For that money I'll grab four Ruger match champions...looks about equal and at least the ones they had at SHOT didn't have issues.
Definitely a different market...but in this case there's not enough of a difference other than the name to warrant the expense IMO.
I mean maybe the production Korths are going to be better than the pre-production versions...but even so that's a stiff price for a mediocre looking revolver. Particularly considering the notchy feeling lockwork on the prototypes.
I mean maybe the production Korths are going to be better than the pre-production versions...but even so that's a stiff price for a mediocre looking revolver. Particularly considering the notchy feeling lockwork on the prototypes.
