4 .357's - 4 different makers - 4 barrel lenghts

[ZEN.45]

Over time I have owned different revolvers, but somehow I kept trading them in.

However these last few years I've fallen in love with revolvers big time.

It started with a S&W M19 with the 2.5" barrel ...



Than a Colt Python 6" ...



Than a Korth Combat Magnum 4"...



And the last (so far) is a 7.5" Freedom Arms M97 ...




So, what's next ? A ruger LCR 1.75" ? A Manhurin MR73 3" ? Something else ???

 

[azrn]

Nice.now i want to go home and play with my revolvers.i think i will clean them just for the fun of it. Azrn

 

[AZAndy]

After a Python and a Korth, not sure why you'd want anything else. No revolver collection is complete without a Ruger SP-101, though-- it's handy for carrying (not that the 19 isn't also.) The smaller frame will be a handy addition to the family. After that, maybe all the way down, size-wise, to a 640.

 

[Zebraranger]

I too have a love for revolvers, but when I started with revolvers, I never really traded them in. I have my share of semi autos, but just something about revolvers that you just don't get from polymer semi autos.

 

[PO2Hammer]

I was hoping to see an F/A, very nice.

Getting ready to hit the range with mine today (4-1/4" model 97 357 with red dot). Gotta celebrate the 4th properly!

 

[bannockburn]

ZEN.45

Fanatastic revolver collection! Every one of those is a winner and I could never see trading or selling any of those four.

 

[ArchAngelCD]

I know it's not a revolver but I have to say, adding a .357 Magnum Carbine would be good too. I have a Marlin levergun but there are others including Henry.

As for revolvers, maybe a S&W M627 would be a nice addition. They come in a bunch of barrel lengths. If not maybe a M586 which I want I'm looking for next.

Just a question on the Korth, is it so much better than other revolvers to justify the extremely high price? I mean Freedom Arms makes great but expensive revolvers but a Korth could cost you 3x of what FA costs? Your first hand opinion would be appreciated, thanks.

 

[bc1023]

I think the MR73 is the best 357 Mag of all time. I've got all those, plus a Registered Magnum.

 

[ZEN.45]

I know it's not a revolver but I have to say, adding a .357 Magnum Carbine would be good too.

Indeed, I’m looking for a nice lever and maybe the Ruger 77/357 (if only it was offered with a wooden stock).

Just a question on the Korth, is it so much better than other revolvers to justify the extremely high price? I mean Freedom Arms makes great but expensive revolvers but a Korth could cost you 3x of what FA costs? Your first hand opinion would be appreciated, thanks.

I paid the Korth about as much as a new S&W M586 would cost me and the FA about as much as a new Ruger GP100. So, no regrets there. BTW, a nice Python can be found here for about 400-500 €. Lately it seems everybody is ditching their beautiful revolvers to buy the latest ‘plastic wonder’.

About the quality of the Korth … it’s actually rather impressive. I considered the Python a quality piece with excellent fit and finish, but it loses a lot of its prestige when holding it next to the Korth. When you cock the hammer you can hear the clicks across the house. If you look at the back of the cylinder you don’t see the ejector star until you push it back. The smoothness (no stacking at all) of the DA trigger is by far the best I ever felt on any gun. First time I took it to the range the owner (and good friend) came over to have a ‘look’. He ended up getting some extra ammo from his shop so we could keep shooting empty shotgun shells at 25m (he rarely missed, I got about half).

But … after all that raving I feel like it’s NOT worth the extremely high price if you are mainly interested in practical use. Because my investment was limited I don’t mind using it intensively and I don’t worry (too much) about scratches or wear. And although I enjoy the quality when shooting, the actual difference in results wouldn’t justify the price difference to me.

 

[Tallball]

Ruger Blackhawk!!

If you haven't tried one, ya really oughtta.

I have three 357's and three 38's. The Blackhawk is easily my favorite one to shoot, and the other five are nice revolvers.

 

[Dr.Rob]

A Korth with bluing wear? Astounding.

I have never seen a Korth that looks like its been fired, much less used.

 

[Armybrat]

Every revolver guy should have a North American Mini. They are excellent quality little guns. Just plain fun to admire even if you don't shoot it much:

https://northamericanarms.com/shop/firearms/naa-sw/



Then again, if you are sticking with .357, why not a Colt SAA like mine? The newer production (from the last 10-15 years) 3rd Generation SAAs are as fine a quality fit & finish as colt ever made.



Or a Ruger Vaquero:

 

[BobWright]

Like you I went through many DA .357 Magnums from the Python to the S&W Model 27 and pre-Model 27, Model 19s etc.

When S&W introduced the L-Framed Model 586, I forsook all other DA .357s:




This gun fills my needs above all other DA revolvers, though not familiar with the Korth.

Now my .357 battery consists mostly of these:




Bob Wright

 

[ArchAngelCD]

ZEN.45, the price of a Korth here is very high, in the $5,000 U.S. range or more where as a new M586 would cost $750 U.S. A Freedom Arms revolver will cost $2,500.

 

[reppans]

I'll +1 for small carry revolvers to round out your collection - J-frames / Mini's. The M649 has become my personal favorite firearm.