Description
There are pistols that perform well… and then there are pistols that feel engineered without compromise. The Korth PRS 5” in .45 ACP falls firmly into that second category, a precision-built German masterpiece that blends competition pedigree with unmistakable Korth refinement.
From the moment you pick it up, the balance tells the story. The 5-inch configuration gives the PRS an ideal weight distribution, steady in the hand, deliberate in its movement, and purpose-built for controlled, accurate fire. Chambered in .45 ACP, it delivers the authoritative recoil impulse collectors and shooters appreciate, yet the platform’s design keeps it remarkably flat and manageable.
Visually, this example embodies the modern Korth aesthetic in full. The deep matte black finish presents a sleek, non-reflective surface that highlights the pistol’s sculpted machining and tight tolerances. Signature Korth slide texturing, those distinctive raised pattern panels, provide both visual identity and functional purchase during manipulation.
The controls are exactly what seasoned 1911 enthusiasts hope for: extended beavertail grip safety, skeletonized competition trigger, and precisely fitted thumb safety, each component fitted and blended with the kind of attention that simply doesn’t exist in mass-production pistols.
One of the most striking visual elements on this PRS is the grip treatment. The red and black textured grip panels add contrast to the otherwise monochromatic build, bold without being loud, and perfectly suited to the pistol’s performance-driven personality. They anchor the hand confidently while adding a custom, almost bespoke feel to the presentation.
Up front, the heavy dust cover and integrated rail system reinforce the pistol’s competition DNA while also contributing to recoil mitigation and forward balance. The muzzle end is finished with a precision-machined compensator assembly, seamlessly matched to the slide and frame — giving the pistol its unmistakable silhouette while enhancing shootability.
Fitment throughout is what you would expect from Korth: precise, bank-vault tight without sacrificing mechanical smoothness. Slide-to-frame movement is glassy and deliberate, a hallmark of hand-fitted German engineering.
This example remains in outstanding condition and retains its full factory presentation, including original case, documentation, and accessories. All serialized components are matching, preserving the pistol’s collector integrity and factory originality.
For the enthusiast who appreciates modern performance pistols at the highest tier, or the collector building a representation of elite European handgun craftsmanship, the Korth PRS 5” in .45 ACP stands as both a shooter’s instrument and a display-worthy work of mechanical art.
