The sight picture is so good that it feels more akin to that of a longer-barreled revolver. The topstrap is also serrated to reduce glare. Another enhancement is the gold bead front sight, which draws your eye down the 2-inch barrel. The Sky Hawk’s trigger is a work of art, especially in double-action (DA) mode. Along those same lines, the Sky Hawk’s 19.68-ounce unloaded weight balances portability with recoil management. This is an important consideration for a concealed-carry weapon that will be carried against your body for extended periods of time. This is both aesthetically pleasing and extremely durable.

The cylinder has a matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish. The Sky Hawk’s frame is hardcoat anodized black. This allows for better handling and for easier extraction and reinsertion into a holster. Pepper Spray: A Valuable Personal Defense ToolĪ subtle nuance with the Nighthawk Sky Hawk is how it has been “melted” via contouring and tapering around the barrel, triggerguard and front circumference of the cylinder. Even the Korth speedloader that arrived with the Sky Hawk is a high-quality piece of manufacturing. And the cliché of German engineering precision is typified by the Sky Hawk’s fit and finish. by Nighthawk) is paired with an aluminum frame. With the Sky Hawk, a billet steel barrel (finished here in the U.S. Korth utilizes a proprietary cylinder ejection design to make this possible. My first indication that something special was going on here came when I realized that the Sky Hawk could chamber 9mm rounds without requiring moon clips.

But there was something different about the Sky Hawk that immediately drew my interest. But I treated it as more of an anachronism in the 21st century than something that could compete, let alone attract attention. I had always given the revolver its due as a masterpiece of 19th century firearms design. It’s only fitting that one of the elite 1911 custom shops has now turned its attention to the “other” type of handgun-the classic revolver. And you might be thinking, “What more can be written about a revolver?” But I ask for a chance to explain. market something a little different in the form of the Sky Hawk 9mm revolver. Two highly respected gun-makers on each side of the Atlantic, Korth and Nighthawk Custom, have joined forces to offer the U.S. The top-of-the-line Nighthawk-Korth Sky Hawk is ready to function the second it clears leather with no safety levers to manipulate. The NXS can also be upgraded with an optional 9mm interchangeable cylinder. This model has an adjustable rear sight and 14k gold bead front sight. The NXS is finished in DLC, which makes this revolver as durable as it is beautiful, and pairs with a set of Turkish walnut grips. Since 1954, Korth has built a reputation of building the world’s finest revolvers and as soon as you pick one up, you will understand. The hammer-forged precision barrel is housed with integrated Picatinny rails on top and bottom. The NXS is offered with either a 4' or 6' barrel. The cylinder of the NXS includes a cut to accommodate moon clips for unmatched reloading speeds. This revolver also brings an 8-shot cylinder to the table for the first time in Korth's prestigious history. The modern looks of the NXS feature a ventilated barrel shroud for faster cooling and remarkable aesthetics. The frame also features a Picatinny rail for the option of a mounted scope or red dot, making it more versatile. The Korth NXS, where German engineering meets high capacity.

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