Shooting The Spohr
With a variety of Remington and Federal ammo, I was anxious to see how the Spohr performed on the range. I was shooting Federal Fusion 158-grain soft point, Federal Premium Hammer Down 170-grain bonded bullet, Remington UMC 125-grain JSP, and Federal American Eagle 158-grain JSP. From a sandbag rest, I began shooting from 25 yards to see how well the gun would group with a variety of ammo. My first 5-shot group came from Federal’s factory 158-grain Fusion. The gun was right out of the box, with no adjustments or modifications, just an Ultradot optic mounted.
When I saw that first group, I was both a little surprised and impressed! The cluster of five shots with a new gun and factory ammo was most pleasing, to say the least. While I didn’t get any groups tighter, the Spohr was certainly not picky with a variety of ammo tested. After adjusting the green dot optic, I moved out to 50 and 75 yards banging steel plates on my farm. This revolver is easy to shoot accurately as it balances well with a crisp trigger pull. I just wish a hog hunt was on the menu as I’d love to try Federal’s Hammer Down, 170-grain offering on a big mean hog.
After extensive range time, I was more than pleased with the Spohr. Whether it’s recreational shooting, competition, or hunting, this revolver will find favor in the hands of discerning shooters. The optimal performance can be credited to meticulous German craftsmanship. Currently, Spohr is manufacturing a .22 LR revolver based on their L562 frame and will hopefully be available by the end of 2024. They are also working on a new frame for .44 Mag. which is currently under development. I’ve already got my order in for one, as I imagine this will be a top-tier hunting handgun. If I had a magic wand, an 8″ model with a non-fluted cylinder would look nice under the Christmas tree. Based on this new frame, an 8-shot cylinder for the .357 Mag. will also be launched.
The ATF has to approve these revolvers before shipping, and this doesn’t happen overnight. At this time — Spohr’s U.S. importer is MMB Imports. Customer service is available through Spohr’s service center in Pennsylvania. If my crystal ball is clear, I see a lot of premium revolvers coming to the U.S. from Germany. Target shooters, handgun hunters and revolver aficionados who appreciate top-shelf craftsmanship will welcome the arrival.
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