Manurhin MR73 Now Imported by Beretta

[VictorLouis]

One of James' BEST reviews, ever, LOL.

If someone could explain the dual white dots on the rear,
with the plain patridge front.....I am sure curious.

 

[bc1023]

The are among the finest revolvers ever made by man.

I have a couple 1970's models. In fact, the 4" is a first year 1973 gun unfired in the box. The 6" MR 73 Sport is my shooter. I've been wanting to shoot the 4" model, but I don't due to its extremely high collector value.

 

[JohnRippert]

Nope. Not at anything near that price. I can get a couple or three 19-2's in excellent condition with all the bells and whistles for that kind of money.

 

[bc1023]

Nope. Not at anything near that price. I can get a couple or three 19-2's in excellent condition with all the bells and whistles for that kind of money.

I wouldn’t take four 19’s for an MR73. Not even close to being as nice a revolver

 

[CLASSIC12]

The are among the finest revolvers ever made by man.

I have a couple 1970's models. In fact, the 4" is a first year 1973 gun unfired in the box. The 6" MR 73 Sport is my shooter. I've been wanting to shoot the 4" model, but I don't due to its extremely high collector value.

Beautiful. I don’t think I could refrain from shooting that 4 inch fixed sights.

 

[jeffrefrig]

So, are these better guns than the Korth, or vice versa, or matter of opinion? And how do I tell the Mrs. I pulled almost $4K out of my (our) annuities management co.?

 

[bc1023]

So, are these better guns than the Korth, or vice versa, or matter of opinion? And how do I tell the Mrs. I pulled almost $4K out of my (our) annuities management co.?

I like it better as much as my Ratzeburg Korths and much more than the current Lollar Korths. I don't buy the Lollar Korth revolvers.

 

[Andyd]

So, are these better guns than the Korth, or vice versa, or matter of opinion?...

An interesting question that is coming up often enough.

The quality of Korth and Manurhin MR73 are better than what S&W has delivered in the last 70 years but that does not also mean that they are shooting better.
I compared my four inch MR73 directly against an older S&W 15 and both delivered the same accuracy, rested and off-hand. My S&W K-22 is as accurate as any of my rimfire Korths, too, but the difference is, that all my rimfire Korths are excellent, no overtorqued barrels, poorly fitted cranes, or hard extraction after 24 rounds.

I have learnt to appreciate quality from my early childhood on and for me the Ratzeburg Korth is the pinnacle of handgun quality, closely followed by SIG Neuhausen and the Manurhin MR73. Personal preference is a part of that conclusion.

 

[bc1023]

An interesting question that is coming up often enough.

The quality of Korth and Manurhin MR73 are better than what S&W has delivered in the last 70 years but that does not also mean that they are shooting better.
I compared my four inch MR73 directly against an older S&W 15 and both delivered the same accuracy, rested and off-hand. My S&W K-22 is as accurate as any of my rimfire Korths, too, but the difference is, that all my rimfire Korths are excellent, no overtorqued barrels, poorly fitted cranes, or hard extraction after 24 rounds.

I have learnt to appreciate quality from my early childhood on and for me the Ratzeburg Korth is the pinnacle of handgun quality, closely followed by SIG Neuhausen and the Manurhin MR73. Personal preference is a part of that conclusion.

Speaking of quality, have you seen this, Andy?

I’ve got one inbound this month.

German Geiger GRP Roller Delayed Blowback Pistol -The Firearm Blog

Test: Die Geiger Rollenverschluss-Pistole | all4shooters.com

 

[kobsw]

I bought a new one made by Chappuis Armes back in 2009 (and made in 2007). Price was 2000 Swiss francs, which was the same in US dollars. Today’s price in Switzerland in $ 3000.

They are beautiful guns with an amazing blueing. Trigger is great, accuracy is excellent. A true collector and shooter.

Those are beautiful revolvers that appear to be of the highest quality. It's great to see a manufacture providing this level of elegance and craftsmanship.

I really like the straw colored hammer and trigger, I'm not put off at all. There a some really nice original WWI/WWII guns out there with that same treatment(straw color) and it really adds to their appeal.

Best regards,

Kobsw

 

[bc1023]

Beautiful. I don’t think I could refrain from shooting that 4 inch fixed sights.

Thanks and I hear you, but revolver shooting probably comprises less than 10% of my overall handgun range time. I’ve always been much more a semi auto guy.

 

[Andyd]

Speaking of quality, have you seen this, Andy?

I’ve got one inbound this month.

German Geiger GRP Roller Delayed Blowback Pistol -The Firearm Blog

Test: Die Geiger Rollenverschluss-Pistole | all4shooters.com

Brian,

I am still trying to reduce the numbers of guns that I own but that somehow does not seem to work. Among each lot that I import there are some guns that I simply fall in love with when I handle them and when I shoot them and when they perform well in my hands, I simply add them to my humble collection.

I just shot my AR with a rented suppressor and I think that is the next thing that I will get. I just ordered another extra large safe. 13% more than the same one last December.

I enjoy my range time and today was no exception!!!

 

[JohnRippert]

I wouldn’t take four 19’s for an MR73. Not even close to being as nice a revolver

To each their own. I will happily leave the 73's for you and you can leave the 19-2's for me.

 

[jeffrefrig]

The last edition of Shooting Magazine showed a Korth & a Manhurin. The Korth was extremely ugly with all those slots; the only plus was it held 8 rounds of .357, but for a nicer looking gun and $2000 less MSRP I believe the MR73 is the nicer gun, IMO, even at only 6 rounds.

 

[Andyd]

The last edition of Shooting Magazine showed a Korth & a Manhurin. The Korth was extremely ugly with all those slots; the only plus was it held 8 rounds of .357, but for a nicer looking gun and $2000 less MSRP I believe the MR73 is the nicer gun, IMO, even at only 6 rounds.

Looks do not count to a shooter, performance and quality do. A good friend of mine regularly wins local, county, and state matches with his Korth. I have to admit that the design is a bit ... too modern for me.

 

[OlongJohnson]

Is there a delete option for the gold plated hammer and trigger?

That's my only problem with how they look (and I generally don't care for full underlugs, but it works well here). Apparently it's closer to a "straw" color in person, but I'd much rather they be case hardened or silver.

Edit: That straw color is growing on me. Not too bright or gaudy, and certainly unique.

As noted, it's due to the heat treatment of the material. Common for stainless steels to do that when used for ICE exhaust, for instance.

If you really wanted to get rid of it, it would likely polish off to a bright stainless/tool steel look.

Also, there are several older threads on this site with extensive and informative discussions of this model. Worth a search if you're interested.

Personally, my interest is due to what I've seen working on S&W and Ruger revolvers myself, rather than sending them off to a smith. Based on discussion of how they're made, what they're made from, and the performance and durability that results, I can see where the content is there to justify the price.

It's really about the same price as a Wilson Combat basic gun, and nobody gets looked at as crazy when they throw down for one of those. It might even be more worth it.

 

[TeamPB]

I have no problem admitting that I want one. In fact I have wanted one for awhile. The new ones on GB and GI that I have considered over the years have given me pause and the used ones have been too big of a leap of faith for me. Beretta's distribution is a plus for me, an added level of legitimacy if you will. So considering that I seem to acquire something every two to three months anyway the price just means I might need to take a six month or so break (Ha!). Or at least that's the approach I am taking with "she who must be obeyed". Oh, she happens to be both a good shot and a Francophile.....

 

[Jebus35745]

At the club we are shooting a double action revolver league, same as Bullseye but add 5 seconds to timed & rapid because the gun is down till the targets turn. I shoot different guns each week and the MR73 shoots the best for me. . Used it for 2 weeks so far. Love the gun, the double action is smooth as set by the previous owner. Glad to see a reputable company pick up the importation but will hurt people like Kebco. Larry