Description
The Korth Stainless PRS 5” in .45 ACP stands as a striking expression of modern German precision fused with the unmistakable DNA of the classic 1911 platform. At first glance, the pistol commands attention through its architectural presence alone, sculpted from stainless steel and finished in a refined matte satin that allows every contour, machine line, and hand-fitted surface to speak for itself.
In hand, the weight and balance immediately communicate what Korth set out to achieve with the PRS series: a competition-bred, heirloom-grade pistol built without compromise. The 5-inch configuration offers the ideal sight radius and mechanical harmony for the .45 ACP chambering, delivering both authoritative performance and remarkably flat recoil impulse, a testament to the meticulous internal tuning and tight tolerances Korth is known for.
Visually, the pistol blends restraint with bold design language. The slide flats are clean and purposeful, accented by Korth’s signature recessed texturing panels at the front and rear, functional grip surfaces executed with geometric precision. The sculpted slide serrations flow seamlessly into the frame cuts, creating a cohesive, almost monolithic profile.
The frame itself is where the PRS truly separates from traditional 1911 interpretations. Precision undercutting at the trigger guard, an extended beavertail, and deeply machined frontstrap texturing all work together to anchor the shooter’s grip without sacrificing comfort. The contrasting grip panels, finished in a dark, high-polish tone with circular machining reliefs, provide both tactile purchase and visual contrast against the satin stainless frame.
Up front, the integrated accessory rail and precision-machined dust cover add forward weight and visual balance, while the match barrel and fitted bushing system underscore the pistol’s performance pedigree. Every control surface, from the extended thumb safety to the slide stop and magazine release, is executed with the same deliberate fit and finish expected from a hand-built German firearm.
As expected from Korth, the details extend far beyond what is immediately visible. Internal components are hand-fitted, tuned, and inspected to ensure mechanical harmony throughout the firing cycle. The result is a pistol that feels less like an assembly of parts and more like a singular mechanical instrument.
Accompanying factory accessories, documentation, and presentation materials remain in a matching configuration with the pistol, preserving its factory completeness and collector integrity.
The Korth PRS platform has always occupied a unique space, bridging the gap between elite competition pistol and investment-grade mechanical art. In stainless form, chambered in .45 ACP and executed in the 5-inch configuration, it becomes something even more compelling: a modern precision pistol built with the soul of traditional gunmaking and the tolerances of contemporary engineering.
A commanding addition to any advanced Korth collection, and a piece that speaks equally to performance enthusiasts and collectors of fine mechanical craftsmanship.
