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 !
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!
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 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
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 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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Does the cylinder release need to be so friggen massive? One of the problems that I've always had with S&W was shell casings getting stuck between the latch and cylinder while reloading.
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.
Those are VERY SWEET Looking Revolvers and I am VERY IMPRESSED by the PRICE Point I would have thought they were MORE MONEY! For the Looks of it they seems to be INLINE with KORTH Revolvers but they Start at 3500 and go up from there but this are UNDERCUTTING that PRICE with the SAME MANUFACTURING QUALITY and ACCURACY! If they come here to the USA I would would SERIOUSLY THINK about getting the DLC 357 MAG 6 inch model with the 9mm Cylinder. James did Mr. Spohr say how much the 9mm Cylinder runs?
I've been looking for a revolver with a Picatinny rail under the barrel so I can mount a light. Why is this not an option or standard feature on American revolvers?
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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
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 ;-)
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 🙏
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
Incredible. Please get those across the pond.
Wow these are awesome! I'm enjoying IWA coverage WAAAAY more than Shot Show coverage. Some crazy good shit over there. Thanks James!!!
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!
These look amazing. The quality of their machining seems to be phenomenal.
As a Gunsmith, I love revolvers. So it's nice to see some more quality revolvers still sticking around.
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 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
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.
I made this full screen and made sure 4K was on, those revolvers look amazing.
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.
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.
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.
What he talks about at 6:23 is Wolfram, tungsten in English.
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.
IWA vs Shot Show......quite the difference. Great work as always & Thanks
Spectacular looking Revolvers !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
These are some of the coolest looking revolvers I've seen.
Nice , good to see wheel guns getting some love . Please someone import these!
The lengths we go in order to find a Smith and Wesson type revolver without the hole.
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.
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.
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 !!!
Wow those were some cool looking revolvers I would love to feel what the triggers like! Amazing!!
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
Very nice looking revolvers with great German engineering. Yes please!!
Very nice! There needs to be more revolver makers out there.
His English is very good, I agree with you James.
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........
BRING IT!!! Korth and EEA are already here so...
That Damascus pattern is epic
Thanks
Those are some very nice revolvers, I'm really liking the last one he was showing.
Those are very beautiful Revolvers and look very high quality.
Great vid! Good looking revolvers!
Air Assault!
Nice weapons. I really like the one with the Damascus steel look.
I'm surprised that Mr. Reeves would sully his delicate Glock model-hands on such extraordinary craftsmanship.
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.
WOW, I want one one of those beauties. The finish on all those revolvers looks perfect.
Beautiful pieces. Thanks for the video
Great show James, thanks.
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.
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.
Beautiful guns. Would love to see them in the states
That is an incredibly price for a high quality product, I was expecting Korth prices.
Very nice! The "Tiger" one looks terrific!
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Good questions James
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.
Beautiful revolvers, I’d buy one!
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.
Dammm they look nice, bring one home. Thanks for the video!!
Is the Damascus a coating? Looks so good!!
I'm A Old Guy Who Love The Old guns Thank you for this information
oh those look real nice. can't wait to see these coming in the US
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.
Wow these are gorgeous. Lovely engineering.
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.
These revolvers are very cool. I want one in 357 with 38 Super drop in.
Love me a nice wheelgun! These things look amazing!
The front barrel weight inserts are made from tungsten.
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.
Thanks for asking about the damascus finish revolver we were all wondering about.
The german was very cautious in his handwave at the end
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!
Those look amassing. Out shining my 627.
Oh yeah, bring the wheel guns!!
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.
God I love the look of these.
Heat treat before cutting is a great way to guarantee spec. Start fella. I'd take one to carry or a 4inch barrel one
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.
We have the metric system. This is a 6 INCH barrel
those are AMAZING! I love them all!
They do look really good.
Dude I'm digging these revolvers
Yes please to ANY of those beautiful revolvers
Damn I want one now.
I wonder if they offer different patterns of damascus or just one 🤔
beautiful revolver, I think he will be very successful
Does the cylinder release need to be so friggen massive? One of the problems that I've always had with S&W was shell casings getting stuck between the latch and cylinder while reloading.
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.
YES! Please do bring those revolvers to the USA!!
They are already being imported :) starting price is $2799
Quite impressive to be honest, looks sturdy and truly German engineered
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.
Looks better than the OG FG’s.
These look really nice
Those are VERY SWEET Looking Revolvers and I am VERY IMPRESSED by the PRICE Point I would have thought they were MORE MONEY! For the Looks of it they seems to be INLINE with KORTH Revolvers but they Start at 3500 and go up from there but this are UNDERCUTTING that PRICE with the SAME MANUFACTURING QUALITY and ACCURACY! If they come here to the USA I would would SERIOUSLY THINK about getting the DLC 357 MAG 6 inch model with the 9mm Cylinder. James did Mr. Spohr say how much the 9mm Cylinder runs?
Spohr Revolver are allready in the US, imported by MMB Imports Maryland. DLC 357 Mag 6inch Model with 9mm Excangecylinder are available within weeks.
@@BHWaffenhandel Thank YOU for the INFO I will give them a CALL on MONDAY!
How did we gloss over the damascus model???
6:22 Tungsten weightS?
Very cool German spin on revolvers 💯
wolfram=tungsten
I know that from the WW2 armour piercing round stuff
I thought I recognised S&W genetics within this. Much like Taurus, both make/made parts for S&W revolvers.
Note ruger please make it easy to mount lights and red dot please
Wow yah I want this in the US
I've been looking for a revolver with a Picatinny rail under the barrel so I can mount a light. Why is this not an option or standard feature on American revolvers?
@bacorable I am a FFL. If you know of any revolver so configured, please tell me the make and model.
@bacorable I asked about American made revolvers, not that European oddity.
@bacorable Since 1987.
@bacorable I try to be courteous to others, even when they don't deserve it.
@bacorable Why do you pick fights with people you do not know?