Korth NXR Hunter .44 Magnum

The NXR Hunter is Korth's hunting revolver. It takes the railed NXR design and gives it a long 7.5-inch cold-forged barrel for better accuracy at distance. It's built squarely for hunters, and Nighthawk Custom imports it into the United States.

It's chambered in .44 Magnum and holds six rounds. An integrated Picatinny rail on top lets you mount a scope or red dot, which is how many handgun hunters will want to run it. There's also a rail under the barrel for other gear. The barrel housing is ventilated for faster cooling.

The iron sights are well thought out. The rear sight adjusts for windage, and the front sight has a 14k gold bead with side panels you can remove. That gold bead stands out against dark backgrounds, which helps in the field.

The revolver fires in single and double action. The cylinder swings wide for reloading, and the barrel is 416R steel. The finish is black DLC, and the grips are walnut, which gives the NXR Hunter a more classic look than its rails might suggest.

It measures 13.1 inches long and weighs 55.36 ounces empty. That's a lot of revolver, and that's the point. The weight tames the recoil of a full-power .44 Magnum and helps keep the sights steady for a careful shot.

If you hunt with a handgun, or you want a long-barreled magnum that can wear a scope, the NXR Hunter is a serious tool built with care. It's also a striking revolver to own, even on days when it never leaves the safe.