Ratzeburg and Lollar/Nighthawk Korths; Manurhin MR73

Here's my modified XL (XXL?) Nill grip for the MR73. I asked for it to be roundbutted, for the checkering above the thumbrest to be removed, for the finger grooves to be removed, and for some Manurhin medallions I bought off eBay to be installed.

Before on the left, after on the right:



It fits my hand better now, and is a lot more comfortable. (Note how my middle finger now covers the grip screw completely.

I expected the roundbutting to be more aggressive, but I gotta admit it feels really good, really stable, as is.

Gratuitous pic:

 
I bought a 4" surplus with target sights from Allen's Armory years ago. Most of what he sold were service sights. It was advised with push off and a local S&W armor friend fixed it. Had it reblued, looked good. Sold it after buying the 6" MR73 in .357.

Looks like the gunsmith did a fantastic job on your grips. Larry
 
Here is my 3 inch MR 73 with El Paso saddlery holster.
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Looking good, Toyman!

For the holster, did you just ask for a K-frame fit? (And is that EPS's Street Combat?)

And, where'd you get those grips?

Very nice set up there.
 
Onomea said:
Here's my modified XL (XXL?) Nill grip for the MR73. I asked for it to be roundbutted, for the checkering above the thumbrest to be removed, for the finger grooves to be removed, and for some Manurhin medallions I bought off eBay to be installed.

Before on the left, after on the right:



It fits my hand better now, and is a lot more comfortable. (Note how my middle finger now covers the grip screw completely.

I expected the roundbutting to be more aggressive, but I gotta admit it feels really good, really stable, as is.

Gratuitous pic:

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The finish on that 73 is something else. :eek::cool:
 
Onomea said:
From my reading, European shooters are well trained, tend to be serious shooters, and also tend to spend more on their individual guns.

This seems to be because their regulations encourage this: They are not permitted to own as many guns as we are, and are required as permitted owners to shoot regularly at their ranges. (I am extrapolating here from what I think I have read of Germany. IIRCC, Andyd says Germany requires 16 visits to the range per year to maintain ownership.)
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Toyman said:
This is my Manurhin MR73. Normally these target guns were in 38 special and called MR 38. This is one of five ordered as target guns in 357 magnum.
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There's a lot to be said for making a serious investment in something like a Korth or Manurhin MR73 when there are heavy restrictions on ownership.
Also, transportation and shipping for purposes of repairs can be a real problem under such difficult rules.
Permit rules often require proof of ongoing involvement in serious competitive level shooting. So, it makes a lot of sense to buy a gun built to perform at the highest levels for the long haul.

To me, it is quite humorous to read the grousing that guys make about the prices of a Korth or Manurhin, yet they will spend as much, or more, on a massive proliferation of junk that 1) can't stand up to constant, serious practice, (not that they can deliver the goods performance-wise anyways!,) and 2), have a resale value appoximately 10% of retail.
But, hey, whatever floats your boat, (I guess).

I really like the dedicated target revolvers, especially the ones that are "single action only". Dedicated tools that deliver uncompromising performance for the serious target shooter!

Very nice stuff throughout this excellent thread!! :cool:
 
I have a 3" Mulhouse MR73 with fixed sights. Not sure when it was made but the serial number is B37507.

It's in showroom condition and I managed to source some very nice giraffe bone grips with a Manurhin medallion on the right side from Kebco.

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Wow! Very nice indeed, SouthNarc! Do you have any thoughts on the grooved trigger face? I have thought of having the trigger polished for more comfortable DA shooting but, on the other hand, am reluctant to mess with the originality.
 
Onomea said:
Wow! Very nice indeed, SouthNarc! Do you have any thoughts on the grooved trigger face? I have thought of having the trigger polished for more comfortable DA shooting but, on the other hand, am reluctant to mess with the originality.
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As hard as these things are to come by, personally I wouldn't modify it. I think a smooth trigger might be more comfortable for some for a high volume of shooting but unless you're running 750-1000 round days with your MR73 I would enjoy it as is.
 
A little of subject I met an officer a few weeks ago carrying a STACCATO semi auto. I don't know what model he said $4000. Granted he uses it for duty but still a lot of money.
 
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