Perhaps no other revolver generated more interest and curiosity than the Korth Mongoose. After all, how many folks have shot a revolver with an MSRP of $5,000? The Mongoose is a medium-frame revolver that is similar in size to the Smith & Wesson K-frame. It is made in Germany by Korth Waffen and imported by Nighthawk Custom. We received a sample of the new Mongoose Silver that is finished in an attractive and durable silver DLC. The Mongoose is at the top of the revolver food chain! The 4.25-inch barrel features a full under lug that is similar to the Python. The double-action trigger pull is the smoothest and lightest of any revolver in the group, and when combined with an excellent single-action trigger, resulted in an astounding score of 4.75.
The adjustable rear sight is paired with a gold bead front sight and provides an excellent sight picture. However, unlike a traditional adjustable rear sight, windage adjustments are made by tightening one screw and reversing an opposing screw with no tactile clicks. One of the unique features of the Mongoose is the ability to easily change between the .357 Magnum cylinder and one chambered in 9mm. The oversize wood grips, marked “Jim Wilson,” are made from Turkish walnut and feature finger grooves and palm swells. The grips also cover the backstrap and provide good recoil control when shooting magnum loads. The combination of the action, sights and grips also allowed shooters to score well in the accuracy category, though I would like an option of a more compact shape for concealed carry. Overall, the Mongoose won over the shooters in all of the categories save the value/price point. At $4,999, evaluators rated the value at 2.83.
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