First Shots: Nighthawk Custom 6” Korth Mongoose

The video reviews the Colt Kodiak revolver, specifically comparing the 4.25-inch and 6-inch barrel variants. The presenter favors the shorter 4.25-inch barrel for concealed carry and maneuverability, despite acknowledging the potential balance benefits of the longer barrel on this heavy firearm. The review highlights features like the unfluted cylinder and ported barrel, discussing their potential impact on recoil and performance.

This video showcases two high-end Nighthawk Korth revolvers: a .357 Magnum with an 8-inch barrel and a .44 Magnum with a 6-inch barrel. Both are presented as custom builds with unique features. The presenter, Mr. Madness, demonstrates shooting both revolvers in single-action and double-action modes, highlighting the exceptional trigger quality of the Korths.

The Chiappa Rhino in .44 Magnum has been released, featuring a distinctive design with a barrel mounted low on the frame. This iteration boasts a full-length top rail and a skeletonized hammer. Despite its imposing appearance, the 6-inch barrel model weighs around 40 ounces, making it lighter than some comparable revolvers and designed to manage recoil effectively, similar to how the .357 Magnum Rhinos handle less powerful calibers.

This video showcases the Korth/Nighthawk Custom Mongoose revolver, a high-end firearm chambered in 9mm Luger. The visual demonstration highlights its construction and handling, featuring close-ups of the branding and the cylinder loaded with ammunition. The firearm is shown being expertly handled and fired on an outdoor range, emphasizing its action-oriented design and professional appeal.

This video reviews the Smith & Wesson 648, a .22 Magnum revolver notable for its substantial size and weight, which contributes to minimal recoil. The presenter highlights its 6-inch barrel, 8-round capacity, and the distinct characteristics of its double-action and single-action trigger pulls. A caution is issued against dry-firing .22 rimfire firearms to prevent potential component damage.

This video provides an unboxing and initial impressions of the Korth Ranger revolver, a collaboration between Korth of Germany and Nighthawk Custom of the USA. The reviewer highlights its premium features, including a 4-inch hammer-forged barrel, Turkish walnut grip, Picatinny rail, and DLC coating. A key feature is its ability to shoot both .357 Magnum and 9mm (with an included cylinder) without the need for moon clips, a significant convenience.

This guide, informed by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, details the critical differences between buckshot and birdshot for home defense. It covers their physical characteristics, penetration capabilities through walls, and effectiveness at close range. The advice emphasizes choosing a load based on concerns about over-penetration while stressing the universal importance of training, target identification, and using a light for any home defense scenario.

This guide details the field stripping process for a 1911 pistol, presented by Roy Huntington, Publisher of American Handgunner. It covers essential safety checks, step-by-step disassembly, and reassembly, emphasizing techniques to prevent damage. An alternative 'cheat' method for faster disassembly is also demonstrated, along with advice on using specialized tools for tight components.

This video showcases an exceptionally rare find: a first-generation 1873 Colt Single Action Peacemaker, discovered via metal detecting in Arizona. The expert speaker details its museum-quality condition, dating it to 1875, and analyzes the authentic patina and wear, including specific gutta-percha grip details and muzzle wear from holster friction. The firearm's discovery context among homestead ruins adds to its historical narrative.

This guide, presented by Roy Huntington, Editor of American Handgunner Magazine, outlines an efficient '5-minute clean' for modern semi-automatic pistols like the Glock 26/27. It emphasizes that over-cleaning is unnecessary and can cause premature wear. The process focuses on targeted cleaning of critical areas like the barrel and slide rails, with minimal lubrication applied only to high-friction points. Proper function checks after reassembly are also highlighted.