Description
The Korth PRS 4” .45 ACP represents the pinnacle of German precision engineering applied to the classic 1911 platform, a pistol where modern performance, hand-fitted craftsmanship, and understated luxury converge in perfect balance.
Chambered in .45 ACP, this PRS configuration delivers the authoritative performance expected from the caliber while benefiting from Korth’s obsessive attention to tolerances, lock-up, and mechanical refinement. Every component reflects the brand’s Mastershop philosophy, precision-machined, meticulously fitted, and finished to standards that rival the world’s finest bespoke firearms.
Visually, this example is presented in an elegant two-tone configuration, pairing a matte stainless steel upper with a contrasting black finished frame and controls. The result is both contemporary and timeless, a restrained aesthetic that highlights the pistol’s architectural lines without excess. Signature Korth design elements are present throughout, including the sculpted slide profile, precision ball-cut cocking serrations, and the distinctive slide flats that subtly catch the light from every angle.
The 4-inch barrel length offers an ideal balance between shootability and handling dynamics. It retains the sight radius and recoil control expected from a full-size performance pistol while introducing a slightly more compact, agile profile in the hand. The accessory rail integrated into the dust cover adds modern versatility without disrupting the pistol’s visual symmetry.
Ergonomics is equally considered. The textured grip panels provide secure purchase, complemented by detailed frontstrap checkering that anchors the pistol naturally during recoil. The beavertail grip safety, extended controls, and skeletonized trigger all reflect the performance pedigree of the PRS line, engineered for shooters who appreciate both precision and refinement.
As with all Korth pistols, the mechanical harmony is where the platform truly distinguishes itself. The slide-to-frame fit is glass-smooth, the lock-up bank-vault tight, and the trigger break clean and predictable, characteristics that speak to the hand-built nature of the firearm rather than mass production.
This example is further elevated by its fully matching configuration, reinforcing its cohesion as a collector-grade piece. From component fitment to finish continuity, every detail aligns with the original production, preserving both authenticity and long-term desirability for the advanced collector.
The Korth PRS series has earned a reputation as one of the most refined modern interpretations of the 1911 design, blending German engineering discipline with performance-driven enhancements. In 4” .45 ACP form, it stands as a perfect middle ground between range precision and dynamic handling, wrapped in a presentation that is unmistakably Korth.
For the collector who values mechanical excellence, aesthetic restraint, and elite European craftsmanship, the Korth PRS 4” represents not just a firearm, but a functional work of precision art.
