MAC: Korth - The Ultimate Revolver by Nighthawk

[Shadowrider]

It would be a neat trick if that 637 had casting flash in the frame since it’s made from aluminum billet.

 

[JD8]

I at no point said that anything other than lockup on my 637 seemed as good as the Korth in the video. I at no point said that I was a fan of my 637. The only two facts I said about it were 1) it came with flashing in the frame (not good), and 2) the lockup movement was about like what I saw in the video.

Will definitely take it for what it's worth.

 

[teslawasframed]

If anyone has the itch to get one (and has $4200 to spare), one's for sale on the Snipers Hide forums.

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/wts-3”-korth-nh-357mag-w-9mm-cylinder.7110506/

 

[retrieverman]

I at no point said that anything other than lockup on my 637 seemed as good as the Korth in the video. I at no point said that I was a fan of my 637. The only two facts I said about it were 1) it came with flashing in the frame (not good), and 2) the lockup movement was about like what I saw in the video.

Y’all don’t be hating on a 637, because you might offend the one in my waist band right now.

 

[retrieverman]

If anyone has the itch to get one (and has $4200 to spare), one's for sale on the Snipers Hide forums.

https://www.snipershide.com/shooting/threads/wts-3”-korth-nh-357mag-w-9mm-cylinder.7110506/

It’s also listed on 1911 addict forum and has been for a while. This is actually the one I was thinking about when I posted what I did about not being a big market for high end revolvers.

 

[diggler1833]

It would be a neat trick if that 637 had casting flash in the frame since it’s made from aluminum billet.

Wanted to touch bases on your assertion.

Well this 'billet aluminum' piece had a big ol' spot where there was an uneven metal "vane" sticking out after 'machining' that was probably .002" thick and a full 1/8" wide. It broke off with almost no pressure when I gave it a push with a little brass punch. Here's the aftermath photos that I just took now (gun needed torn apart and cleaned anyway).

That vane resembled any kind of casting flash you'd see on a poor quality gun...almost like something you'd see on the outside of a plastic toy at the dollar store.

As you can see, there is still enough of it left to show up on a cell phone camera. I'd expect this from a Taurus, but not S&W.

However, I see no other evidence of casting marks, so I will concede that you're correct and this is somehow billet. But I don't know what kind of machining they do there at S&W...here's another example of left over material in the same gun (in green).

I'm going back to finish disassembly and cleaning now.

 

[RickN]

Wanted to touch bases on your assertion.

Well this 'billet aluminum' piece had a big ol' spot where there was an uneven metal "vane" sticking out after 'machining' that was probably .002" thick and a full 1/8" wide. It broke off with almost no pressure when I gave it a push with a little brass punch. Here's the aftermath photos that I just took now (gun needed torn apart and cleaned anyway).

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That vane resembled any kind of casting flash you'd see on a poor quality gun...almost like something you'd see on the outside of a plastic toy at the dollar store.

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As you can see, there is still enough of it left to show up on a cell phone camera. I'd expect this from a Taurus, but not S&W.

However, I see no other evidence of casting marks, so I will concede that you're correct and this is somehow billet. But I don't know what kind of machining they do there at S&W...here's another example of left over material in the same gun (in green).

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I'm going back to finish disassembly and cleaning now.

Someone was taking their medical pot or vodka that day.

 

[RickN]

To be honest, I could win the lotto and still be to cheap to pay $3000 or more for any firearm. I am cheap and I admit it. Heck if I could have any revolver I wanted, it would be a toss up between a Ruger Security Six 357 in stainless with a 6 inch tube, or a S&W 1917 in excellent condition.

 

[Perplexed]

To be honest, I could win the lotto and still be to cheap to pay $3000 or more for any firearm. I am cheap and I admit it. Heck if I could have any revolver I wanted, it would be a toss up between a Ruger Security Six 357 in stainless with a 6 inch tube, or a S&W 1917 in excellent condition.

I’m not a fan of revolvers, but I’d want one each of the Night Guard family. A 329 NG has been on my want list for a while!

 

[JD8]

To be honest, I could win the lotto and still be to cheap to pay $3000 or more for any firearm. I am cheap and I admit it. Heck if I could have any revolver I wanted, it would be a toss up between a Ruger Security Six 357 in stainless with a 6 inch tube, or a S&W 1917 in excellent condition.

Hell, if I win the lottery I'll buy one of each......can't take it with you so might as well enjoy life