Korth Dilemma

[PzGren]

Gentlemen,
... but MY Korth is "on the way".

Excellent decision! Congratulations and welcome to the world of Korth collectors .

If you appreciate your P210 then the Korth will not disappoint you. I have only a P210-6 left after gifting the P210-4 to my oldest son when he was admitted to grad school but I very much enjoy shooting the P210-6.

The Swiss P210s and Korths both are known for longevity, superb accuracy and excellent finish.

The two weeks will fly and you can pick up some speedloaders in the meantime. Korth revolvers use the same speedloaders as S&W K-frame revolvers.

 

[Coal Dragger]

I wish I could find a Korth Combat for only $2K....

I will have to wait and see what the new, and much reviled among Korth aficionados, Nighthawk distributed guns are like. Not as pretty I know, but if they shoot as well and have that durability....maybe.

 

[Shoot66]

Mizar,
There are two different things here. It takes up to 4-6 weeks to obtain a „firearm licence“ i.e. a licence to carry or to acquire into your possession a firearm. In other words the entitlement to possess firearms in general. To physically acquire a firearm can be a matter of a single visit to the police register office (if the transfer of ownership is within the same district). For transferring ownership between private or physical bodies from two different districts one has to obtain a registry slip at his register (3 months validity), which is later marked by the police register in the district where you acquire the firearm at the moment of the transfer and then you have to visit the register in your own district (within 5 office days from the transfer). I usually do it within a day.

Pz Gren,
Thank you.
I do enjoy my SIG P210. It is a later target heavy frame model and I do count on its (and the Korth´s) longevity. As I mentioned before, dealing with worn or broken parts in this nick of the woods might be a bear.

 

[Mizar]

Shoot66 - it's the same situation here in BG. Anyway, congratulations for adopting the orphaned gun!

 

[bannockburn]

Plastikosmd

no korth but I got a fun daily driver! (see it can even hold 12 ninja turtle balloons for a
party!=practical!!!)

I will have to keep that in mind the next time I go to buy a new vehicle and my wife wants to know if it will make for a practical daily driver!

If it works I may try it on her for getting a new Korth!

 

[Master Blaster]

I you are talking shotguns for shooting trap, $2,000 is barely an entry level priced gun, a decent over under is at least $3,000, and some would say $5,000.

 

[Plastikosmd]

Bannen, please use me as a reference to get a turbo S!
Great gas mileage, it holds 2.3 people comfortably, the "frunk" is sized perfectly for one carry-on
Perfect

For the korth, I have had many false starts. I would really like to try one first as I am a shooter not collector. At times I have found that market perception and my opinion do not match. I may just make the leap like I did with the p210(very happy)

 

[PzGren]

Plastikosmd,

which P210 did you choose, a Swiss or German version? What I wrote directed at the OP should also be valid for you; if you like the P210 then the Korth will be the natural consequence - at least in spending patterns.

I gave my oldest son the P210-4 when he was admitted to grad school, for his graduation in 2018 I have my best Korth Combat reserved for him but I let him buy the Porsche himself.

 

[Plastikosmd]

I think it is german, I love the 22 conversion. It makes for a sweet 22lr pistol

 

[PabloJ]

With that cylinder release next to the hammer this is combat revolver to have. Nothing really comes close. You should buy that gun if the price is right and the price is VERY right.

 

[PabloJ]

I think it is german, I love the 22 conversion. It makes for a sweet 22lr pistol

That particular gun is over-rated just like the watches with little gold crown on the dial. The modern 9x19 S&W Model "52" will do just as well for almost half the cost.

 

[bc1023]

That particular gun is over-rated just like the watches with little gold crown on the dial. The modern 9x19 S&W Model "52" will do just as well for almost half the cost.

First off, the P210 is among the most accurate and durable pistols ever built. Secondly, the M52 is a 38 Special WC bullseye pistol. Apples and oranges.

If you're talking about the 952, they are pretty damn expensive these days.

I own them all and compare them often.

 

[Plastikosmd]

I like my 52's also. Cost was not a factor to me. I don't have the collection BC has but I trust his opinion. I don't want to drift the OP thread to far, sorry OP

 

[bc1023]

That's a Swiss P210 above, by the way...

 

[Plastikosmd]

^

Lol, sigh, so much to learn, thx for being my guide

 

[PzGren]

Yes, as Brian wrote it is a Swiss P210-6 that you have. It is the -6, the Sport model with a lighter trigger spring and a differently contoured trigger. It also has the hammer unit screwed in. Yours has factory original adjustable match sights and was built less than 200 guns before mine. Your gun has a differently contoured hammer to also work with the lower adjustable sights on the .22 conversion unit.

You can see the differently contoured trigger and service sights on the P210-4, which also has an LCI. Twist rate is 1 turn in 250 mm.

 

[PabloJ]

That's a Swiss P210 above, by the way...

I looked over improved made in Germany version (where the safety lever does not make drag mark on the frame) for $2400. I would rather put that money towards Les Baer than this piece. I think we all know that 11,43x23 is better than 9x19 especially in gun with single stack mag configuration. There are some guns out there worth the cost like R9 or Freedom Arms SA revolvers this piece isn't one of them. Used military version in very good shape costs $2500 or more that is insane.

 

[PzGren]

I looked over improved made in Germany version (where the safety lever does not make drag mark on the frame) for $2400. I would rather put that money towards Les Baer than this piece. I think we all know that 11,43x23 is better than 9x19 especially in gun with single stack mag configuration. There are some guns out there worth the cost like R9 or Freedom Arms SA revolvers this piece isn't one of them. Used military version in very good shape costs $2500 or more that is insane.

SIG Sauer did not improve anything over the Swiss version but made them with CNC technology. I was in the Eckernförde plant and shot more than one SIG Sauer P210 Legend extensively. I have a couple of custom 1911s but BC1023 is the guy when it comes to 1911s and he is a moderator at a forum dedicated only to this fine gun. He does not dream of putting the money on a gun as you do, he has dozens and dozens of high end guns, 1911s among them and his experience overrules your unfounded opinion, sorry.

You might not know Brian (BC1023) but when it comes to top-notch 1911s, he is the guy.

 

[PabloJ]

Good to have real expert among us. There was this Simpson Suhl 1911 A1 Match made in United Germany by same factory complex that in DDR times made: Makarovs, AKMs, Haenel airguns, Mekel, Simpson,.....Looks equal to Dan Wesson 1911 are these any good? It would be cool to own 1911 made in Germany, yes?

 

[bc1023]

I looked over improved made in Germany version (where the safety lever does not make drag mark on the frame) for $2400. I would rather put that money towards Les Baer than this piece. I think we all know that 11,43x23 is better than 9x19 especially in gun with single stack mag configuration. There are some guns out there worth the cost like R9 or Freedom Arms SA revolvers this piece isn't one of them. Used military version in very good shape costs $2500 or more that is insane.

You're certainly entitled to your opinion. The German Legend has some features that some people prefer, but its certainly not a better gun than the Swiss version, especially the older forged Swiss P210s. The P210 is very much worth the cost, in my opinion. Its one of the finest pistols ever made. Not sure how you can think the R9 is worth the cost and the P210 isn't. There's absolutely no comparison from a build quality perspective.

FA makes a very nice revolver. I've got a couple myself. While its an apples to oranges comparison, they have nothing over a Sig P210.

 

[MrBorland]

We've derailed into an off-topic discussion. Since lots of good & relevant info on Korth revolvers has already been offered in this thread, let's call this one done.