Korth Sky Marshal 9mm
Korth · Revolver · In Production · 2015
Also known as: Nighthawk Korth Sky Marshal
Overview
The Korth Sky Marshal 9mm is a premium German snub-nosed revolver chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum, built by Korth of Lollar and imported to the United States in collaboration with Nighthawk Custom. Unusually for a revolver firing a rimless cartridge, the original Sky Marshal does not require moon clips: Korth's spring-loaded extractor-star tabs snap into the case groove on loading and eject spent cases via the ejector rod. It pairs a 7075 aluminum frame with a DLC-coated steel cylinder and a 416R stainless barrel, and is renowned for its exceptionally smooth trigger.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 560 g (19.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 130 mm (5.12") |
| Barrel Length | 51 mm (2.01") |
| Height | 157 mm (6.18") |
| Width | 39 mm (1.54") |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Double Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Internal |
| Effective Range | 25 m (27 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Finish | DLC |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Repeating
- Feed systems: Revolver Cylinder
- Safety mechanisms: Transfer Bar
- Features: Spring Tab Extractor Star, Rimless Cartridge Revolver, Picatinny Accessory Rail, Adjustable Rear Sight, Snub Nose, Dlc Coated Cylinder
Service history
Operators
- Civilian concealed carry market
Production
Production years: 2015-present
Low-volume premium production; no total figures published
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Notes
Introduced at SHOT Show in January 2015. The original Sky Marshal does not require moon clips; the related Sky Hawk model is the one that uses 9mm moon clips. Weight is most commonly cited at about 560 g (19.75 oz), though some review prose ranges higher.
Background
Korth is a German maker of ultra-premium revolvers whose flagship models can run well over ten thousand dollars; the Sky Marshal was conceived as their relatively affordable concealed-carry entry. Its standout trick is firing rimless 9mm from a revolver without moon clips, via a clever spring-tab extractor star, and the name evokes the discreet air-marshal role its short barrel suits.