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Old 06-02-2017, 01:12 AM
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Not a Smith, but I've always been intrigued by 9mm revolvers and thought I'd give this one a go. Haven't fired it yet. It seems like a nice little Revolver with a sweet trigger.
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Old 06-02-2017, 01:19 AM
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Hmmm
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Old 06-02-2017, 01:55 AM
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My goodness gracious! Pretty (and from what I hear pricey). Let us know how she shoots. BTW, I am told the machining on those guns is so fine that the internal mechanisms look like display pieces!
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Old 06-02-2017, 05:30 AM
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Oh wow, that thing is super nice!!

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Old 06-02-2017, 06:19 AM
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i too have the Korth bug, and want the very one you bought... jealousy factor of 10. well done sir, well done!
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Old 06-02-2017, 07:14 AM
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Very interesting revolver....and a nice one to boot! I am interested as well in a range report.
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Old 06-02-2017, 07:36 AM
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INTERESTING FIND! ENJOY YOUR NEW REVOLVER FRIEND!!
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Old 06-02-2017, 08:07 AM
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I like it, don't think I could afford one. I will be interested to see how it shoots also. Looks like a gold colored bead front sight with adjustable rear sights. What's the weight on that fine piece? Thanks for sharing.
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Old 06-02-2017, 08:55 AM
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Cool!! Love the short cylinder. It's probably really lightweight.
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I think it's sexy looking! Love to know how well it shoots too! I'd sure hate to put that first scratch on it though, at those prices. I've never seen one in person, not any Korth. But they do appears to be very well made. Congratulations!
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Old 06-02-2017, 09:33 AM
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Awsom congrats . Wheel Guns never take a bad picture.
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I like it, don't think I could afford one. I will be interested to see how it shoots also. Looks like a gold colored bead front sight with adjustable rear sights. What's the weight on that fine piece? Thanks for sharing.
Nighthawk lists the weight at 1.23 pounds. They have some great photos of it up on their website as well as the specs.

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Old 06-02-2017, 12:32 PM
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Looks like the perfect carry gun, another range report request. Enjoy, Larry
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I don't own any 9mm firearms, but if I ever see one of those in a display case, it's going home with me. There's just something about it that appeals to me.
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Old 06-02-2017, 11:34 PM
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Looks like the perfect carry gun, another range report request. Enjoy, Larry
Probably be awhile before I can get out to the range. I ordered this piece from Nighthawk Customs last December and since then my wife has been through the ringer with her hip implant since March, finally culminating in a revision surgery to replace it again. She's in a wheelchair still and until she's recovers more, I need to stay close to home and can't leave her for long.

I'm itching to get to the range to give it a good shakedown.
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Not a Smith, but I've always been intrigued by 9mm revolvers and thought I'd give this one a go. Haven't fired it yet. It seems like a nice little Revolver with a sweet trigger.
It is interesting to say the least! Congratulations! Kind of like a unicorn, I did not know they existed! Bob
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Old 06-07-2017, 07:05 PM
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WOW Checked the price and I can get TWO Kimber revolvers for one of those Ya see....it's all a matter of perception
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Interesting design. (Shades of the M547) Hope it works better and doesn't drop an empty behind the extractor when ejecting..
Also, anybody come up with a speed loader?
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