How It All Began | Nighthawk Custom & Korth Arms

Some have asked how Nighthawk Custom and Korth Arms came to be partners. We'd like to take just a couple of minutes and tell you how it all began.
At SHOT Show 2015, Nighthawk Custom owner and CEO Mark Stone met Korth Arms owner Martin Rothman and a friendship was born. Over many conversations, the two men realized their companies shared many philosophies and values. Both companies use 100% Fully Machined parts and utilize a "One Gun, One Gunsmith" way of building a firearm. With a matching emphasis on faith in God, a partnership between the two companies was a perfect fit. In 2016, Nighthawk Custom became the exclusive distributor of Korth Revolvers in the U.S.
It is often asked what role Nighthawk Custom plays in the partnership. Are Korth revolvers built in the U.S. by Nighthawk Custom? Every Korth revolver is 100% built in Lollar, Germany at the Korth Factory. After receiving the revolvers state side, Nighthawk Custom runs a complete quality control inspection on every firearm. After inspection, each revolver is test fired, targeted and cleaned before shipping to our dealers.
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[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

We can't say enough good things about our partnership with Korth. Great people who make great firearms. Tell us about your Korth experiences!

[@npet6842]

Here in Australia , Korth are available locally as imported Nighthawk-Korth marketed guns from you . The Mongoose 6" is something really special .

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Agreed! When our dealers come in, they love shooting the 6" Mongoose.

[@npet6842]

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms I'm getting a quote for a Silver finish 6" with walnut . Will look spectacular !

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

The Silver Mongoose revolvers have been flying out the door. Slick lookin' guns!

[@carlreeves6108]

So glad to see a company stick to their believes no matter what others may think. This makes me respect you all that much more.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Thank you, Carl!

[@marksd5650]

Beliefs

[@carlreeves6108]

Mark S Delaney lol thanks your a scholar and a gentleman

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Round 2 coming in 3, 2, 1...

[@carlreeves6108]

Nighthawk Custom hahaha

[@TomRussellatAFA]

I have always appreciated your quality but you truly won me with the statement of faith in God. I began preaching right after the Marines in 83 and received my master instructor certification from Colonel Cooper at Gunsite in September of 2000 and never neglect to mention God in my classes. Yes, people are there for firearms instruction but they certainly appreciate that it is God who gives us rights that no man can legitimately take away.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Thank you, Tom! Faith plays a big role here at Nighthawk Custom. Not everyone believes the same as us, but we always want our faith to be on display. And sharing a faith in God was one of the biggest keys to our partnership with Korth. It's important to us and it's important to them. Thank you for serving in the Marines and thank you for living out your faith!

[@manuelgarcia8301]

Just over a year ago I purchased the "Sky Marshall" (I believe that is what they call it) which is their small revolver in 9 mm and truly love it. Conceals perfectly. Good luck on future relationship and sales!!

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Those Sky Marshall revolvers aren't easy to come by. You've got a gem there!!!

[@jonnyc212121]

Well. It's nice to finally have a face to go with the voice. Honestly, the only reason I haven't given these revolvers very much consideration is the fact that the mongoose isn't available with that 8 shot cylinder. Not that the NXR isn't cool

[@brenofreitas1708]

I follow you on instagram since 2017. I'm a great fan of your work and passionate on 1911 pistols, hope one day buy a gun with you. I'm Brazilian

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Hey Breno! We have a dealer in Sao Paulo called Royal Hawk Logistic. Any time you want to order one of our pistols, Leonardo there at Royal Hawk can get it for you. His email is [e-mail].

[@brenofreitas1708]

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms Awesome! I didn't know that. But it will take some time, I'm 21 and here it's allowed to purchase only after 25. I expect become a police officer before that and certainly I'll contact Leonardo in the future, thanks for your attention

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

He'll get you set up when the time comes 👍

[@bryanduchane2371]

Would love to see a factory tour video!!!

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Coming soon! We've been planning it for months now. Trying to work out how to properly show off our campus. When we do it, we'd like to do it well and not rush it with a poor video.

[@philapop5269]

I own 5+ Nighthawk 1911s from you folks, and they are all amazing guns. Fantastic shooters and a pleasure to handle, true quality. I spent many years in the consulting world and our business model was to consistently exceed client expectations, but there's an expression which I've always liked, and I believe it applies to Nighthawk also. "We strive for perfection, but settle for excellence." I've had my eye on the Korth SuperSport for a couple of years now, but I keep finding another Nighthawk I HAVE to own! So I keep buying another 1911, adding to the collection. This year I am determined to get my Korth... unless of course I decide to get my Custom Classic beforehand. Decisions, decisions... Keep up the great work, but let this be the year I get my Korth :-)

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Thank you, Pop! Joe will be in touch with you soon about getting you that Korth 😉

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Between the two of you, y'all have a fine arsenal!

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Everything we make is uber grade 😎

[@philapop5269]

@Tactical Mustache I'm sure it won't be my only Korth, that's what scares me. My most recent amazing gun is my Thunder Ranch, so this week I took the Chairman out to the range. Damn, that's a great pistol, both amazing guns. Then there's the Kestrel and the Falcon, and let's not forget the War Hawk. I have another 2 or 3 Nighthawks already picked out to add to the family, let alone starting w/ the Korths. I think I need another safe. TM- if you've not shot the Chairman or the Thunder Ranch, give them a try. Hard to top those two, but fun to try. Enjoy...

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

@Phila Pop @Tactical Mustache Have we ever told you that we love you guys? Y'all are always contributing on the comments, and we appreciate it!!

[@douglasfrazier811]

I absolutely love my Nighthawks to include my Korth Mongoose 4in and Hightower’s!

[@douglasfrazier811]

High powers darn auto correct

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Douglas, we're glad to hear you're loving those firearms. We love getting feedback like this. It's good to find out what the customers really enjoy. Thanks!

[@cliffcox7643]

NIGHTHAWK, can you tell us about the gun, is it all steel, aluminum, DAO? Where are they serviced at? 6 shot?, 7 shot?, 8, for 9mm, are the cylinders chamfered, will they accept moon clips, what's the trigger pull weight? Does the crane lock in two places or at the yoke only,, etc, etc etc.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Hi Cliff. We'll try and answer some of these questions here. Every Korth revolver is made of fully machined steel, with the exceptions of the the Super Sport ALX and ULX versions, as well as the NXA model, which have an aluminum barrel shroud. Every Korth revolver we sell is serviced here at Nighthawk Custom. Every model of Korth we offer is a 6-shot with the exception of the new NXS and NXA models, which are 8-shot. All models we offer chambered in .357 Mag are available with an optional, interchangeable 9mm cylinder. The chambers of the cylinder are chamfered. The crane does lock in two places on each model we offer. And, as far as trigger pull goes, it's going to fall around 2.5 lbs in single action, and somewhere around 7 lbs in double action, but it's hard to say exactly. The only revolvers we offer that accommodate moon clips are the NXS and NXA models. If you have any other questions, let us know and we'll get you some answers!

[@briankorth6763]

My last name is Korth, I’ll have to ask my uncles if they know if my family has ties to them.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

That would be pretty cool.

[@marksd5650]

I’m sure they won’t be submitted to Massachusetts testing (5 examples of each model and $10k), so we’ll never see one. At least we can buy Nighthawks.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

The Korth Mongoose 6" and Super Sport STX models should be available to you in Mass. But, it is just those two models at this time. Hopefully some day we'll be able to offer more.

[@ramonfamisan9571]

I just recently purchased a korth 357 mag 4” barrel and interested with 9mm cylinder. How and where can I get one?

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

We can get you set up with a 9mm cylinder. We would need the revolver sent in so we can fit and tune the new cylinder to it.

[@MrErndog1234]

Are you guys planning on offering them for sale in California?

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

The Korth Revolvers aren't offered to Cali residents at this time. Hopefully one day that will change.

[@7000ft]

You need to do your homework. It is "COURT" NOT "Korth". Ask Martin.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

We are aware. But, generally in the U.S., it is pronounced Korth. And Martin knows we say Korth and he has never expressed a problem saying Korth.

[@marksd5650]

And I would add, I’m not spending 5K on a revolver that’s red or blue. My wife and I are not buying anything but black or Legion gray. I don’t know what sales are like on red and blue, but

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Those colors are not for everyone. But, we do sell quite a bit of them.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

That skeletonized aluminum barrel shroud sure feels nice. Darn near a full pound lighter than the STX model. And, every last person at the range is gonna notice the ULX. That beast stands out in a good way.

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

Ha. That's great!

[@jjkroll32]

Pronounced Korth or "Court"?

[@NighthawkCustomFirearms]

In Germany, it is pronounced "Court". Here in the states, it has been pronounced Korth.