Description
There’s something unmistakable about a Korth the moment you see it in person. The balance, the machine work, the way light rolls across the steel, it all signals that this isn’t just another high-end 1911. The Black Korth PRS 4.25” in .45 ACP sits firmly in that rare space where precision engineering meets modern German design philosophy, built for shooters who appreciate mechanical excellence as much as visual presence.
Finished in an elegant black treatment, the pistol carries a purposeful, understated aggression. The contrast between the deep black frame and controls against the natural steel accents creates a striking two-tone interplay that feels contemporary without losing the classic 1911 silhouette. It’s the kind of finish that rewards close inspection, subtle transitions, flawless edging, and surface consistency that only comes from meticulous hand-fitting and finishing.
The 4.25-inch configuration gives the PRS a particularly appealing profile. It retains the sight radius and shootability that enthusiasts expect from a performance-driven 1911, while offering slightly quicker handling. Chambered in .45 ACP, it delivers the authoritative recoil impulse and proven ballistic performance that define the platform, smooth, predictable, and deeply satisfying in the hand.
Korth’s attention to machining detail is evident across the entire pistol. The slide features precision texturing at the front and rear, providing both functional purchase and visual symmetry. These textured panels complement the serrations, giving the slide a distinctive architectural look that stands apart from traditional checkering patterns.
The frame continues that theme. The grip panels are sculpted with an eye-catching circular pattern, bold in appearance yet practical in function, offering a tactile interface that feels secure without being abrasive. Paired with the textured front strap, the pistol locks naturally into the shooter’s hand, reinforcing the PRS’s performance pedigree.
Controls are executed with the same obsessive refinement. The skeletonized trigger, extended beavertail, and ambidextrous safety are all precisely fitted, maintaining clean tolerances and a cohesive visual language. Every edge feels intentional, dehorned where it should be, crisp where it matters.
As expected from Korth, the internal fitment reflects the same philosophy as the exterior. Slide-to-frame mating is bank-vault tight while remaining glass-smooth in operation. Barrel lockup is precise, reinforcing both accuracy potential and long-term mechanical consistency.
This example presents as a complete, carefully kept package. All components remain matching, preserving the pistol’s collector integrity and factory originality, an important detail for enthusiasts who value provenance and long-term desirability as much as shooting performance.
In the world of premium 1911s, the Korth PRS occupies rare air. It isn’t simply a custom pistol, it’s a German interpretation of an American legend, executed with the kind of manufacturing discipline usually reserved for fine instruments.
For the gallery collector or the discerning enthusiast, the Black Korth PRS 4.25” .45 ACP represents more than craftsmanship alone. It’s a modern precision piece, engineered to perform, built to endure, and finished to be admired for generations.
