Nice! Which one did you go with? Honestly, the "base model" one with the unfluted barrel was my favorite design. That damascus is whats up though. I wonder if that same model can be made in damascus cuz id be all over that.
MIM parts are hard on the outside a bit like case hardening. Very little machining (grinding) can be done before you get to the softer core. Similar again to case hardening. Generally no alterations are recommended on S&W hammers (as referenced in the video). However if can be done with heat treatment (and various other processes). It is cost prohibitive to do such custom work. Nothing wrong with MIM parts, they're strong and good. Just wanted to clarify that. Your HIllary Holed S&W is fine!
@@CandidZulu MIM does get an un-needed bad rap - it is perfectly fine. However - it is super awesome they are using EDM to cut the components after hardening. I would be willing to bet the life expectancy of those parts from Spohr are substantially longer than MIM.
It's a bit late, but the material Tomas was referring to, Wolfram, is known as Tungsten in English. If there's a Tungsten slug under the barrel in the .44 version, those things will not flip much at all when firing. That's an impressive commitment to quality.
It was popular to put tungsten guide rods in competition pistols but I don't hear of that anymore. Interesting he's doing this in the revolver. Fascinating interview.
@@bertblue9683 i putting one in my carry build, with a bronz meg well, and 6 inch barrel, its a homebuilt g20. Yes i want it to vaigh as mutch as a metal gun. I wanna feel my baby in its holster.
I must admit that these are the best looking German revolvers i´ve seen so far. The S&W revolvers that are beeing tuned in Germany (that i´ve seen) usually look kind of funky...like a young guy modifying a car to look like a sports car... & despite the trim & added crap... it still has a normal weak engine & still doesn´t look the part. Really dig the one with the over & under pic rail !
Damn you Thomas Spohr! I simply cannot survive this level of gun lust! Those are beautiful!!! There are days when being a poor is ok, then there are days like this when watching James "shorty shorts" Reeves introduce me to these revolvers and suddenly it's like the air is heavier, the grass is less green and the birds only sing songs of lament. ....sigh....
I very much enjoy my Spohr 284 Carry. A "zero tolerance" revolver is a most different experience versus traditional S&W and Colt products. Cost was ~$3500 including state tax and transport/FFL fees. This was much less than current Korth costs. The Spohr's easily adjustable main spring tension was a HUGE plus! My serial number is below 100!
I loved the dismissive disdain he had when mentioning those who shoot 38 special: "We also have 38 special cylinders for shooters who like that stuff (because they're broke pussies!)"
Well you sir saw something nobody else saw I saw no changes in his expression when he mentioned 38 special. I understand you're trying to be James Reeves funny but you kind of miss the mark leave the comedy and snark to James 38 special is an cost effective alternative to 357 especially if the gun is chambered in 357 you can buy much cheaper more readily available 38 special target loads. Save your 357 stuff for Carry or hunting.
@@almostontimehero5415 you have to know where to look numerous online sellers have lots of 38 special. I deal with about 12 different ones on a daily basis and there's several that have it in bulk.
I load my 3" 357 Colt with 38 wadcutters. They hit better for me. The 357 pulls the gun off target so much further than the 38 loads. For defense out to 25ft there is not much difference. Put a round in the wheelhouse and somebody has a bad day. Price wise I'm paying the same for 38 as I do for 44mag.... 357 was $1.50 per round last time I saw some.
Gorgeous guns. If I had a few grand to drop on a wheel gun and I already had a Korth and Manurhin, I would definitely get one. Honestly, though, that railed version (tactical division model?) with the flat fluted cylinder was hitting all the right notes for me; I think it is a beautiful gun.
Brother if your able to wake up every morning and stand on your own two feet, you might be richer than you think. I wouldn't mind owning such a beautiful revolver but my rugers get the job done.
@@michaelperaza1079 Your health angle is absolutely true. My comment was more of a “ wouldn’t it be nice” to have a work of art for those who appreciate it.
I live in New York, I’m in the market for a Korth revolver, if these were available, I’d likely get one and save some money. Hope you get them to the US soon.
@ANTI-STATIST I’m imagining it as I live here now and I hate it. However NY laws make revolvers more viable options so that’s cool! I’d be dumb to live in a state like Texas where I can carry a firearm with 17 rounds and still choose a revolver! So if you like minimal freedom, magazine capacity limits, and being taxed into oblivion come on over to NY!
@@Barbaroossa yeah, Korth, and basically every regular pistol is NY legal, just can have a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds, so if you buy a Glock 17 in NY, it comes with a special magazine
@@HarriG00SE The revolver is more about pride of ownership, and just having a cool gun on my hip, Although I’d like the right to own a regular capacity magazine, I don’t feel the need to carry them, I’m cool with 6rds in a revolver of 357 or 10rds in my Sig P365
@@HarriG00SE or if even NY has too much freedom for you, and you are total government boot licker come to england (or most the UK) our pistols must have 12 inch barrels
DAMN MAN !!! GREAT find & video of GREAT look'n & sounding Revolvers !!.....A MUST HAVE !!! THANKS AGAIN !!! & that is SO COOL you are at a Firearm-Trade Show in Germany !!!
Ok next time ur at IWA try to get a interview with the ancestors of Korth, called Janz Revolver… those are also some very very fine and good looking revolvers. And next time check out both of their pistols
Freebie genius tip for Spohr: Call your sport shooting model the Spohr T. Beautiful revolvers. If I didn't already have a Colt Python I might spend the cash.
Those are the only revolvers in a very long time that makes me want one. The competition model would make a great hunting model with the dark finnish on it.
At 2200 Euros it's pricey but it's not absolutely bonkers insane considering the market for that type of thing. I wouldn't buy one personally but I am sure there is plenty of people these are very attractive to at that price point.
Spohr 284 Carry (starting at $3.049) and 286 Competition (starting at $3.199) are the models with top pic rail and they are available in the US within weeks.
Reminds me of another small-batch European revolver maker: Janz-Präzisionstechnik GmbH. Except I may be able to afford a Spohr. The Janz revolvers range from like $8,000 up to $20,000, especially the big bore ones. These Spohr are even cheaper than the Korth, if I'm not mistaken.
YOOOO... THAT DAMASCUS IS ON POINT!!! I wish youd have talked about that one. Im curious if thats stainless damascus and what types of metals used in it.
The is an interchangeable part: you can use l frame s&w grips (like from nill or hogue). And btw this revolver showed a decent accuracy in current reviews.
German revolvers: They're either the most premium gun you'll ever have the hope to own, or they're in the used gun cabinet in the far back of that one pawnshop the police sell all their seized trash to. Here's looking at you Rohm.
Röhm is in Germany not known as a weapons producer, they no more produce weapons. The formerly wellknown blank guns ,Röhm' are now produced by another company. Main business of Röhm company, for which it is wellreputated are ( don' t know english words) toolholders for drilling, milling, tuningmachines etc..
@@brittakriep2938 Such a shame to hear that they are no longer making guns. I remember back in the early 2000s they produced some beautiful, and from what I've read, very accurate air pistols. I always wanted to own one, but they were very expensive.
Shot Show vendors take note - nearly every interview from IWA is with a rep or engineer that is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their product. I have zero interest in revolvers but watching this interview and hearing how passionate and knowledgeable he is about his product makes me excited for these guns. So many of the Shot Show interviews were terrible and I put that 100% on the reps being interviewed and their lack of energy and knowledge didn’t pique my interest for anything from Shot.
That has to do with the market. Euro buyers tend to be more knowledgeable and ask technical questions. Americans on the other hand respond to hype and marketing. I've been to both Shot Show and IWA, and the American buyers asked questions like available colors, or magazine capacity. Stuff a marketing douchebag could answer. German buyers want actually technical information. I saw WAY more firearms disassembled at IWA. It was more about engineering and less about models and marketing.
Awesome video! I wonder if Thomas really knows how much advertising he just got 😉 lmao! 😆 They look like awesome revolvers. I’d be interested. Thanks for showing. Quality looks excellent.
Great googly moogly!! Those are friggin awesome looking revolvers! Can't say I'd shell out that much $$$ for them but I'm sure they're are those out there that will!!! I hope he does get a partner here in the USA.
At 06:23 he says "Wolfram" = Tungsten. The grip angle reminds me of the Korth revolver (german too), even a bit more square. I for myself like that, if it's not too square, but that's just me. The grip of the Korth revolver suits my hands very much, as a wheel gun enthusiast I'm very curious of the Spohr revolver!
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I've been informed that you can obtain a Spohr revolver through MMB Imports at MMBIMPORTS.com
I now have one on the way myself!
Nice! Which one did you go with?
Honestly, the "base model" one with the unfluted barrel was my favorite design. That damascus is whats up though. I wonder if that same model can be made in damascus cuz id be all over that.
They must have impressed you. I have been hoping the stars would align for a Mr73 but it looks like these might scratch that itch.
MIM parts are hard on the outside a bit like case hardening. Very little machining (grinding) can be done before you get to the softer core. Similar again to case hardening. Generally no alterations are recommended on S&W hammers (as referenced in the video). However if can be done with heat treatment (and various other processes). It is cost prohibitive to do such custom work. Nothing wrong with MIM parts, they're strong and good. Just wanted to clarify that. Your HIllary Holed S&W is fine!
@@CandidZulu MIM does get an un-needed bad rap - it is perfectly fine. However - it is super awesome they are using EDM to cut the components after hardening. I would be willing to bet the life expectancy of those parts from Spohr are substantially longer than MIM.
A review!!! Lol, we need your opinion and comparison with a Mr73 , again take care.
It's a bit late, but the material Tomas was referring to, Wolfram, is known as Tungsten in English. If there's a Tungsten slug under the barrel in the .44 version, those things will not flip much at all when firing. That's an impressive commitment to quality.
It was popular to put tungsten guide rods in competition pistols but I don't hear of that anymore. Interesting he's doing this in the revolver. Fascinating interview.
@@bertblue9683 i putting one in my carry build, with a bronz meg well, and 6 inch barrel, its a homebuilt g20.
Yes i want it to vaigh as mutch as a metal gun. I wanna feel my baby in its holster.
@@MrJsv650 no it doesn't it's atomic number is different
Spohr also makes beautiful Mauser actions and Luger system pistols. Thank you again for a great interview and feature!
where can I get a 98 in the USA
I must admit that these are the best looking German revolvers i´ve seen so far. The S&W revolvers that are beeing tuned in Germany (that i´ve seen) usually look kind of funky...like a young guy modifying a car to look like a sports car... & despite the trim & added crap... it still has a normal weak engine & still doesn´t look the part.
Really dig the one with the over & under pic rail !
The one with over & under rail is the Spohr L562 Tactical Division and will be available in summer, pricing starts a $3.199
@@BHWaffenhandel make UK legal versions NOW
@@geezerp1982 "Make UK-Legal" = Black Powder, Pepper spray or Taser
Weihrauch also has very nice revolvers in .357 which I find rather underrated.
That damascus revolver is gorgeous... 😍
Wow, those look fantastic! I’d be all over those if they ever come to the US.
Spohr revolvers are allready available in the US! Importer is MMB Imports in Maryland.
@@BHWaffenhandel fr? Imma check them out now. Thank you 🙏
Wow these are awesome! I'm enjoying IWA coverage WAAAAY more than Shot Show coverage. Some crazy good shit over there. Thanks James!!!
Wolfram, referenced as added for weight would be more commonly known as tungsten in the USA.
tasty
@@triggerfingerstudios No that would be Wolfsrahm ;P
Wolfram is also a german mens name.
Smart George Costanza sent me.
@@brittakriep2938 Wolfgang ;-)
Damn you Thomas Spohr! I simply cannot survive this level of gun lust! Those are beautiful!!! There are days when being a poor is ok, then there are days like this when watching James "shorty shorts" Reeves introduce me to these revolvers and suddenly it's like the air is heavier, the grass is less green and the birds only sing songs of lament. ....sigh....
These look amazing. The quality of their machining seems to be phenomenal.
The .44 magnum prototype model is absolutely beautiful. The polished band on the cylinter for the cylider stop is a magnificent feature too!
And polygonal barrels! Really wish these guys success.
As a Gunsmith, I love revolvers. So it's nice to see some more quality revolvers still sticking around.
Incredible. Please get those across the pond.
I very much enjoy my Spohr 284 Carry. A "zero tolerance" revolver is a most different experience versus traditional S&W and Colt products. Cost was ~$3500 including state tax and transport/FFL fees. This was much less than current Korth costs. The Spohr's easily adjustable main spring tension was a HUGE plus! My serial number is below 100!
I made this full screen and made sure 4K was on, those revolvers look amazing.
I loved the dismissive disdain he had when mentioning those who shoot 38 special: "We also have 38 special cylinders for shooters who like that stuff (because they're broke pussies!)"
I prefer 38 special with my "three hundred fifty seven" revolvers:). But with these tanks, I'm sure 357 feels like a .22LR.
.38special can't be found and is very close to .357 in price right now. An employee at a store told me a whole pallet of ammo sold out in 3days.
Well you sir saw something nobody else saw I saw no changes in his expression when he mentioned 38 special. I understand you're trying to be James Reeves funny but you kind of miss the mark leave the comedy and snark to James
38 special is an cost effective alternative to 357 especially if the gun is chambered in 357 you can buy much cheaper more readily available 38 special target loads.
Save your 357 stuff for Carry or hunting.
@@almostontimehero5415 you have to know where to look numerous online sellers have lots of 38 special. I deal with about 12 different ones on a daily basis and there's several that have it in bulk.
I load my 3" 357 Colt with 38 wadcutters. They hit better for me. The 357 pulls the gun off target so much further than the 38 loads. For defense out to 25ft there is not much difference. Put a round in the wheelhouse and somebody has a bad day. Price wise I'm paying the same for 38 as I do for 44mag.... 357 was $1.50 per round last time I saw some.
Gorgeous guns. If I had a few grand to drop on a wheel gun and I already had a Korth and Manurhin, I would definitely get one. Honestly, though, that railed version (tactical division model?) with the flat fluted cylinder was hitting all the right notes for me; I think it is a beautiful gun.
Just love the creativity & innovation on a classic style of revolver. God I wish I was rich!
Yeah, me too. So many great guns, so little money.
Brother if your able to wake up every morning and stand on your own two feet, you might be richer than you think. I wouldn't mind owning such a beautiful revolver but my rugers get the job done.
@@michaelperaza1079 Your health angle is absolutely true. My comment was more of a “ wouldn’t it be nice” to have a work of art for those who appreciate it.
I'd imagine he's going to find an importer fairly quickly after this video
Spohr revolvers are imported to the US right now by MMB Imports Maryland.
IWA vs Shot Show......quite the difference. Great work as always & Thanks
I live in New York, I’m in the market for a Korth revolver, if these were available, I’d likely get one and save some money. Hope you get them to the US soon.
Nighthawk imports some of Korth's revolvers and I think (not too sure) that they're NY legal.
@ANTI-STATIST I’m imagining it as I live here now and I hate it. However NY laws make revolvers more viable options so that’s cool! I’d be dumb to live in a state like Texas where I can carry a firearm with 17 rounds and still choose a revolver!
So if you like minimal freedom, magazine capacity limits, and being taxed into oblivion come on over to NY!
@@Barbaroossa yeah, Korth, and basically every regular pistol is NY legal, just can have a magazine that holds more than 10 rounds, so if you buy a Glock 17 in NY, it comes with a special magazine
@@HarriG00SE The revolver is more about pride of ownership, and just having a cool gun on my hip, Although I’d like the right to own a regular capacity magazine, I don’t feel the need to carry them, I’m cool with 6rds in a revolver of 357 or 10rds in my Sig P365
@@HarriG00SE or if even NY has too much freedom for you, and you are total government boot licker come to england (or most the UK) our pistols must have 12 inch barrels
These are absolutely gorgeous. I would be happy to get one if they came here.
Probably be easier to get one of these than a Manurhin MR73 ATM.
Spectacular looking Revolvers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Nice , good to see wheel guns getting some love . Please someone import these!
What he talks about at 6:23 is Wolfram, tungsten in English.
These are some of the coolest looking revolvers I've seen.
DAMN MAN !!! GREAT find & video of GREAT look'n & sounding Revolvers !!.....A MUST HAVE !!! THANKS AGAIN !!! & that is SO COOL you are at a Firearm-Trade Show in Germany !!!
The lengths we go in order to find a Smith and Wesson type revolver without the hole.
Wow those were some cool looking revolvers I would love to feel what the triggers like! Amazing!!
Very nice! There needs to be more revolver makers out there.
Great show James, thanks.
Ok next time ur at IWA try to get a interview with the ancestors of Korth, called Janz Revolver… those are also some very very fine and good looking revolvers. And next time check out both of their pistols
His English is very good, I agree with you James.
Beautiful pieces. Thanks for the video
BRING IT!!! Korth and EEA are already here so...
Very nice looking revolvers with great German engineering. Yes please!!
Seems like a good guy and good company. I'm actually looking for a high end .357. Maybe i'll wait a little longer for them.
That Damascus pattern is epic
Great looking guns and now I will always refer to .357 as three-hundred and fifty-seven caliber
Probably easier for him to speak than nine point zero six seven eight millimeters........
Those are some very nice revolvers, I'm really liking the last one he was showing.
Thanks
Great vid! Good looking revolvers!
Air Assault!
WOW, I want one one of those beauties. The finish on all those revolvers looks perfect.
Very nice! The "Tiger" one looks terrific!
🖖🏻🇫🇷😎🇫🇷😎🇫🇷🖖🏻
Nice weapons. I really like the one with the Damascus steel look.
Those are very beautiful Revolvers and look very high quality.
I'm surprised that Mr. Reeves would sully his delicate Glock model-hands on such extraordinary craftsmanship.
Freebie genius tip for Spohr: Call your sport shooting model the Spohr T. Beautiful revolvers. If I didn't already have a Colt Python I might spend the cash.
Those are the only revolvers in a very long time that makes me want one. The competition model would make a great hunting model with the dark finnish on it.
Good questions James
Dammm they look nice, bring one home. Thanks for the video!!
Beautiful guns. Would love to see them in the states
Beautiful revolvers, I’d buy one!
That is an incredibly price for a high quality product, I was expecting Korth prices.
oh those look real nice. can't wait to see these coming in the US
At 2200 Euros it's pricey but it's not absolutely bonkers insane considering the market for that type of thing. I wouldn't buy one personally but I am sure there is plenty of people these are very attractive to at that price point.
I'll buy you one.
A quality revolver with a top pic rail. Please…bring them here!
You can put pic rail on revolvers yourself for scopes etc
Spohr 284 Carry (starting at $3.049) and 286 Competition (starting at $3.199) are the models with top pic rail and they are available in the US within weeks.
Reminds me of another small-batch European revolver maker: Janz-Präzisionstechnik GmbH. Except I may be able to afford a Spohr. The Janz revolvers range from like $8,000 up to $20,000, especially the big bore ones. These Spohr are even cheaper than the Korth, if I'm not mistaken.
Spohr US-retailpricing starts at $2.799, the are cheaper than Korth for sure.
The german was very cautious in his handwave at the end
Wow these are gorgeous. Lovely engineering.
The number one feature that nobody seems to be discussing about these revolvers - *_No Hillary Hole!_*
Stay classy my friends.
YOOOO... THAT DAMASCUS IS ON POINT!!!
I wish youd have talked about that one. Im curious if thats stainless damascus and what types of metals used in it.
I'm A Old Guy Who Love The Old guns Thank you for this information
Love me a nice wheelgun! These things look amazing!
Those look amassing. Out shining my 627.
Oh yeah, bring the wheel guns!!
The is an interchangeable part: you can use l frame s&w grips (like from nill or hogue). And btw this revolver showed a decent accuracy in current reviews.
God I love the look of these.
So $2500-3800 plus import and middleman margins. If these make it stateside, I can see them reaching Korth level pricing.
Spohr US-retailpricing starts at $2.799 up to $3.199 depending on the model for the stainless versions. For sure below Korth-pricing.
These revolvers are very cool. I want one in 357 with 38 Super drop in.
German revolvers: They're either the most premium gun you'll ever have the hope to own, or they're in the used gun cabinet in the far back of that one pawnshop the police sell all their seized trash to. Here's looking at you Rohm.
in my mind, German Revolver is Rohm 👍 these are a little beyond that!
Or Arminius.
Röhm is in Germany not known as a weapons producer, they no more produce weapons. The formerly wellknown blank guns ,Röhm' are now produced by another company. Main business of Röhm company, for which it is wellreputated are ( don' t know english words) toolholders for drilling, milling, tuningmachines etc..
@@brittakriep2938 Such a shame to hear that they are no longer making guns. I remember back in the early 2000s they produced some beautiful, and from what I've read, very accurate air pistols. I always wanted to own one, but they were very expensive.
those are AMAZING! I love them all!
Dude I'm digging these revolvers
We have the metric system. This is a 6 INCH barrel
Yes please to ANY of those beautiful revolvers
The price isn't nearly what I was expecting!
€2.000 = $2,200!
Still hurt like a knife to the gut. But I can see the value even through a youtube video.
Is the Damascus a coating? Looks so good!!
I thought I recognised S&W genetics within this. Much like Taurus, both make/made parts for S&W revolvers.
Damn I want one now.
Shot Show vendors take note - nearly every interview from IWA is with a rep or engineer that is extremely knowledgeable and passionate about their product. I have zero interest in revolvers but watching this interview and hearing how passionate and knowledgeable he is about his product makes me excited for these guns. So many of the Shot Show interviews were terrible and I put that 100% on the reps being interviewed and their lack of energy and knowledge didn’t pique my interest for anything from Shot.
That has to do with the market. Euro buyers tend to be more knowledgeable and ask technical questions.
Americans on the other hand respond to hype and marketing. I've been to both Shot Show and IWA, and the American buyers asked questions like available colors, or magazine capacity. Stuff a marketing douchebag could answer. German buyers want actually technical information. I saw WAY more firearms disassembled at IWA. It was more about engineering and less about models and marketing.
@@jacktheaviator4938 that is very interesting. Thank you!
Looks better than the OG FG’s.
Boys and their toys..you bet I want one..!!
These are beautiful. For a 7 or 8-shot 357 mag cylinder, shorter grip and 2-3" barrel, for at or under a grand? I'd be making that my next carry gun.
Never in my life have I heard someone say "three hundred and fifty seven magnum"
1:32
This gives you a clue,how precise that revolvers are!---It starts with the language!LOL
Awesome video! I wonder if Thomas really knows how much advertising he just got 😉 lmao! 😆
They look like awesome revolvers. I’d be interested. Thanks for showing. Quality looks excellent.
They do look really good.
Thanks for asking about the damascus finish revolver we were all wondering about.
YES! Please do bring those revolvers to the USA!!
They are already being imported :) starting price is $2799
Wow yah I want this in the US
Very cool German spin on revolvers 💯
God damn that Damascus looks awesome
6:22 Wolfram = tungsten
You can tell James was amused by the way he said barrel lol
Great googly moogly!! Those are friggin awesome looking revolvers! Can't say I'd shell out that much $$$ for them but I'm sure they're are those out there that will!!! I hope he does get a partner here in the USA.
These look really nice
I, typically, like the 'square' barrels at 4", but prefer a round look at 6", strictly as an aesthetic. The Damascus is jaw dropping
beautiful revolver, I think he will be very successful
At 06:23 he says "Wolfram" = Tungsten. The grip angle reminds me of the Korth revolver (german too), even a bit more square. I for myself like that, if it's not too square, but that's just me. The grip of the Korth revolver suits my hands very much, as a wheel gun enthusiast I'm very curious of the Spohr revolver!
Quite impressive to be honest, looks sturdy and truly German engineered
wolfram=tungsten
I know that from the WW2 armour piercing round stuff