Ruger Forum

3482jl · September 30th, 2012, 03:11 PM

Anybody out there ever own, handle, and shoot either a Korth or Manurhin revolver. If so, I'd be curious as to your opinion.

bwinters · September 30th, 2012, 04:41 PM

i shot a few Maunhurin revolvers when in Europe visiting my wife's cousins in Germany. They seem well made and accurate. The french swat teams used them for years because of accuracy.

3482jl · September 30th, 2012, 04:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bwinters

i shot a few Maunhurin revolvers when in Europe visiting my wife's cousins in Germany. They seem well made and accurate. The french swat teams used them for years because of accuracy.

I have handled and shot a friends Korth (German), and have handled Manurhin(French). Both beautifully made high end $$$$$ revolvers. Did you find it uncanny the resemblance to Rugers GP100 ?? The Korth looks like a cross between a Python and a GP 100, and the Manurin looks a lot like a GP 100. We all know Bill Ruger was a sly fox and a genius. But; you don't suppose ????

Breadman03 · September 30th, 2012, 05:01 PM

There is a guy on GlockTalk that has a couple Korth guns. They set a high bar for excellence.

bearcatter · October 1st, 2012, 10:01 AM

Extremely well finished on the only one I ever saw. Some are convertible by changing the entire crane/cylinder assembly, push a button to swap .357 for 9mm. Cylinder latch is behind the hammer, can't remember how it worked. IIRC, they are about 3 grand and up?

3482jl · October 1st, 2012, 10:54 AM

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Originally Posted by bearcatter

Extremely well finished on the only one I ever saw. Some are convertible by changing the entire crane/cylinder assembly, push a button to swap .357 for 9mm. Cylinder latch is behind the hammer, can't remember how it worked. IIRC, they are about 3 grand and up?

On the Korth, there is a cylinder release thumb lever to the right of the hammer that pushes down. On the Manurhin, it is a S&W style on some models, and a Ruger push-button style on others. You're correct on the price; the last examples I saw were in the $3000 range used, for either. Just thought a little discussion of these fine revolvers would be interesting.

KKBMTGG/go army · October 1st, 2012, 01:09 PM

I don't have any hands on experience with the Korth so I cannot say but the Manurhin is a high end high quality piece. Visually it reminds me of the Dan Wesson revolvers. My only dislike is the lack of a substantial recoil lug or hump if you will. Much like the early Security Six. Pricey but cool piece.

3482jl · October 1st, 2012, 04:18 PM

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Originally Posted by KKBMTGG/go army

I don't have any hands on experience with the Korth so I cannot say but the Manurhin is a high end high quality piece. Visually it reminds me of the Dan Wesson revolvers. My only dislike is the lack of a substantial recoil lug or hump if you will. Much like the early Security Six. Pricey but cool piece.

Fun to Google "Korth revolvers" or "Manurhin revolvers". Lots of photos to look at.