Korth NXR
Korth · Revolver · In Production · 2017
Also known as: Korth Ranger NXR, Nighthawk Custom Korth NXR
Overview
The Korth NXR is a premium double-action/single-action .44 Magnum revolver built by the German firm Korth and imported to the United States by Nighthawk Custom. Machined from steel and finished in black Diamond-Like Carbon (DLC), it features an integrated Picatinny rail for optics, a removable underslung barrel weight to tame recoil and muzzle rise, a slotted barrel sleeve, an eleven-degree target crown, adjustable sights, and Turkish walnut grips. Its cylinder lockup is inspired by the Colt Python, and the gun draws on classic PPC competition revolver design.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1568 g (55.3 oz) |
| Weight (loaded) | 1690 g (59.6 oz) |
| Overall Length | 296 mm (11.65") |
| Barrel Length | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Height | 162 mm (6.38") |
| Width | 44 mm (1.73") |
| Action Type | Revolving |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 22 N (4.9 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Revolving Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 430 m/s (1411 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1442 J (1064 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Black Dlc |
Calibers
- .44 Remington Magnum · primary — also known as .44 Magnum, .44 Mag, 10.9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Revolving Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar, Hammer Block
- Features: Integrated Picatinny Rail, Removable Underslung Barrel Weight, Slotted Barrel Sleeve, Eleven Degree Target Crown, Adjustable Rear Sight, Interchangeable Front Sight, Turkish Walnut Grips, Colt Python Style Cylinder Lockup
Variants
- Korth NXR 4-inch - Barrel Length
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Low-volume, hand-fitted premium production; exact figures not published
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Korth (developed with Nighthawk Custom)
Notes
Offered with 4-inch and 6-inch barrels. Compatible with HKS Size 29 speedloaders. The muzzle-heavy configuration and removable barrel weight are intended to manage the recoil of full-power .44 Magnum loads.
Background
Korth revolvers are among the most expensive production wheelguns in the world, hand-fitted in Germany. The NXR was introduced as a collaboration with American custom-gun maker Nighthawk Custom, pairing German engineering with a modern optics-ready .44 Magnum platform aimed at hunters and collectors.