Korth NXS
Korth-Waffen GmbH · Revolver · In Production · 2021
Also known as: Korth NXS 8-Shot, Nighthawk Custom Korth NXS
Overview
The Korth NXS is a premium German double-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum, produced by Korth-Waffen and imported to the United States by Nighthawk Custom. It is built around the company's first eight-shot cylinder, which is moon-clip compatible for rapid reloading, and pairs a hammer-forged barrel housed in a ventilated shroud with integrated top and bottom Picatinny rails for optics and accessories. Machined from billet steel with a DLC finish and Turkish walnut grips, the NXS offers an extremely light single-action trigger and benchmark-grade accuracy.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1437 g (50.7 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 |
| Trigger Pull | 7 N (1.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 8 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Cylinder |
| Muzzle Velocity | 440 m/s (1444 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 784 J (578 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 254 mm (10.00") |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | DLC |
Calibers
- .357 Magnum · primary — also known as .357 Mag, .357 S&W Magnum, 9x33mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Revolver Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar
- Features: 8 Shot Cylinder, Moon Clip Compatible, Ventilated Barrel Shroud, Integrated Picatinny Rail, Adjustable Rear Sight, Interchangeable Cylinder, Hammer Forged Barrel
Variants
- Korth NXS 4-inch — Barrel Length
- Korth NXS 6-inch — Barrel Length
Production
Production years: 2021-present
Low-volume premium production; built to order in Germany and imported by Nighthawk Custom
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Korth-Waffen
Notes
An optional interchangeable 9mm cylinder is available, allowing the revolver to fire 9x19mm using moon clips. The eight-round cylinder was a first for the Korth revolver line.
Background
Korth has built a reputation for hand-fitted, extremely high-precision revolvers since the 1950s, and the NXS continued that tradition with the marque's first eight-shot .357 Magnum cylinder paired with a rail-equipped, optics-ready frame.