Description
There’s something unmistakable about a Korth the moment you see it in person, the way light rolls across the metal, the absolute sharpness of every line, the sense that nothing exists on the pistol without purpose. The PRS platform already lives in rare air within the world of precision handguns, but in .45 ACP and in this configuration, it becomes something even more compelling, a fusion of competition engineering and heirloom-grade craftsmanship.
This 4-inch Korth PRS is a study in mechanical refinement. The satin stainless finish presents with a soft, non-reflective sheen that highlights the meticulous machining beneath. Every surface is clean, intentional, and flawlessly executed, from the sculpted dust cover with integrated accessory rail to the distinctive slide serrations and raised tactile press-check panels fore and aft. The result is a pistol that feels both modern and timeless, blending performance design with the unmistakable DNA of German master gunsmithing.
The frame and slide exhibit Korth’s signature precision fitment, tight, bank-vault lockup with the kind of hand-fitted harmony that can only come from a small-batch, artisan manufacturing process. Controls are finished in contrasting black, creating a striking visual break against the satin steel while also enhancing tactile usability. The extended beavertail, skeletonized hammer, and match trigger system all speak to the PRS’s competition pedigree, delivering both ergonomic comfort and mechanical advantage.
Grip treatment is equally deliberate. The textured grip panels provide confident purchase without disrupting the pistol’s refined aesthetic, while the checkered frontstrap and mainspring housing ensure control under recoil. Even at rest, the pistol communicates balance, engineered to perform, yet finished to be admired.
Chambered in .45 ACP, the PRS platform takes on a different character, authoritative, deliberate, and deeply satisfying in both feel and performance. It’s a caliber that complements the pistol’s weight, geometry, and recoil management system, making it as capable on the range as it is desirable in a curated collection.
As expected from Korth, all serialized components are matching, a critical detail for collectors who value originality, mechanical integrity, and long-term provenance. The pistol is presented in its factory configuration and remains a pure example of the PRS vision executed without compromise.
Included with the pistol is its original factory presentation case and accompanying materials, completing a package that reflects the brand’s commitment to both luxury and performance.
In the world of high-end 1911-pattern pistols, many claim precision. Few deliver it at this level. The Korth PRS 4” in .45 ACP stands as one of those rare pieces where engineering, aesthetics, and exclusivity converge, built not just to perform, but to endure as a centerpiece within an advanced collection.
