Korth NXS
- Category
- Revolver
- Barrel
- 152 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.44 kg
- Introduced
- 2021
About
What it is, and why it matters
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.
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.
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.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Korth
- Category
- Revolver
- Country
- Germany
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2021
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 152 mm
- Overall length
- 296 mm
- Height
- 162 mm
- Width
- 44 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.44 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Revolving
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer fired
- Trigger
- Double action
- Trigger pull
- 7.0 N
- Capacity
- 8
- Magazine
- Revolving cylinder
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Wood
- Finish
- DLC
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 440 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 784 J
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
8 shot cylinder
Moon clip compatible
Ventilated barrel shroud
Integrated picatinny rail
Adjustable rear sight
Interchangeable cylinder
Hammer forged barrel
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 1.44 kg | 1.10 kg | Among the heaviest tenth |
| Overall lengthAmong 50 .357 Magnum revolvers | 296 mm | 245 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 152 mm | 107 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 53 .357 Magnum revolvers | 8 | 6 | Among the largest capacities |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Korth NXS
How much does the Korth NXS weigh?
The Korth NXS weighs 1.44 kg (3.17 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Korth NXS?
The Korth NXS is chambered in .357 Magnum.
How many rounds does the Korth NXS hold?
The Korth NXS holds 8 rounds, fed from a revolving cylinder.
How long is the Korth NXS?
The Korth NXS is 296 mm (11.65 in) long overall, with a 152 mm (5.98 in) barrel.
Who makes the Korth NXS?
The Korth NXS is made by Korth (Germany). It was designed by Korth-Waffen.
When was the Korth NXS introduced?
The Korth NXS was introduced in 2021.
How does the Korth NXS operate?
The Korth NXS uses a revolving action, and its firing mechanism is hammer fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
82%
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API
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curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/korth-nxs' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "korth-nxs", "name": "Korth NXS", "manufacturer": { "id": "korth", "name": "Korth", "countryCode": "DE", "foundedYear": 1954, "website": "https://www.korth.de", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "79ea14664dd2945fe06ffed7c3b060f1256c9c932df62931abe8d6ddc807ac35" }, "category": { "id": "revolver", "name": "Revolver", "description": "Handguns with a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers" }, "country_of_origin": "DE", "year_introduced": 2021, "barrel_length_mm": 152, "weight_empty_g": 1437, "action_type": "revolving"}