The Sand Hawk - Comped Double Stack 1911
The pinnacle of precision and performance: the Nighthawk Custom Sand Hawk double stack 1911. Meticulously crafted to redefine excellence in firearms, this masterpiece seamlessly blends innovation with tradition, delivering an unparalleled shooting experience.
Crafted with expertise, every component of the Sand Hawk is fully machined from billet steel and meticulously hand-fit by a single gunsmith. Engineered for optimal performance, the Sand Hawk features a billet steel double stack frame and anodized aluminum grip.
Designed with a custom Cerakote finish, the Sand Hawk boasts three shades of Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and tan anodize, elevating aesthetic appeal while ensuring durability in any environment. Equipped with a single port compensator, the Sand Hawk effortlessly tames recoil, providing the ultimate control and extreme accuracy with each shot. Experience the single port compensator, allowing you to maintain focus on your target without compromise.
At the forefront of precision shooting is the 14k gold bead front sight, offering excellent visibility and alignment. Combined with a full-length dust cover, the Sand Hawk achieves great balance, enhancing stability and reducing muzzle flip for swift follow-up shots. With a capacity of 17+1 rounds of 9mm, the Sand Hawk ensures you're always prepared for whatever the situation demands. You can also add the Interchangeable Optic System, ambidextrous safety, aggressive grip, fluted barrel, French border, etc.
Experience the pinnacle of precision with the Nighthawk Custom Sand Hawk. It’s more than a firearm, it's a legacy of hand-crafted excellence.
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NEW: Nighthawk Custom 9mm HiCap 2011/Double Stack 1911 Magazines
After years of R&D, we are proud to release a lineup of double stack/2011 magazines to match the quality of our hand-crafted double stack pistols.
Proudly 100% built in the USA!
· Durable and reliable for all brand 2011/Double Stack 1911 Pistols
· Integrated Feed Ramp
· Heat Treated Stainless Steel
· Corrosion resistant
· Tumbled and polished minimizing any friction
· Consistent, reliable reloading
· Compatible with all ammo
· Load indicator windows without sacrificing strength
· Positive slide lock after last round is fired
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The Wall Street 1911
Nighthawk Custom is proud to present the Wall Street pistol, a 1-of-1 pistol that has been masterfully built and hand engraved. Crafted with meticulous detail, it bears the chronicles of finance, power; and the ebb and flow of history etched in steel.
The right side of the gun serves as a visual homage to the roots of Wall Street in America. At the rear of the slide, a depiction of the slave market capturing the likeness of Petrus Stuyvesant, the governor of the Netherlands, inaugurated in 1647. The date 1647 has been inlayed with gold. The barrel hood features the embankment wall with a protective fence, a barrier against English soldiers, and below it, the emblem of the Dutch West India Company.
Just in front of the ejection port, Stuyvesant, with his wooden leg, marches with his troops in front of what would later become the Federal Hall. This iconic location witnessed the passage of the "Bill of Rights" in the first Congress, immortalized in solid 24-carat gold.
The left side of the pistol begins with the Trinity Church which stands across from Wall Street. The words "Wall Street" gleamed in gold, and beside it, the Charging Bull, the iconic symbol of Wall Street, stands tall in 24-carat. The stock exchange with two traders and the fluctuating share prices are meticulously engraved, capturing the essence of financial fervor.
At the rear of the slide, the pistol reveals a front view of modern Wall Street, where towering skyscrapers kiss the sky. The entrance to the building are inlaid in solid silver, a testament to the evolution of the financial district over the years.
The Wall Street pistol’s grips and trigger are crafted from shredded $100 bills, sourced from the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. This unique touch makes a tangible connection between the firearm and the very fabric of American currency.
The custom case for the Wall Street pistol has been constructed out of matchbooked Myrtle Wood Burl. All of the exterior voids in the wood have been filled with currency and both sides of the case have been carved to resemble the New York Stock Exchange building.
The interior of the case has been fully embedded with retired US currency. In total, $92 worth of currency was used on the box, with the year 1792 being an important year for Wall Street. This was when the Buttonwood Agreement was signed on May 17, 1792, it sets rules for how stocks could be traded and established set commissions.
The Wall Street pistol is more than just a pistol, it is an historical artifact, a 1-of-1, a tangible embodiment of the financial district's journey through time.
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Available Plates for IOS
This video shows the different plates and optics that are available for our Interchangeable Optic System. We offer seven different plates with a total of 21 different optic options.
Our Interchangeable Optic System (IOS) is a revolutionary solution for 1911/2011 pistols. Switch from iron sights to a red dot optic in just a matter of seconds. Simply put, this is the best optic system on the market.
For more information on the Interchangeable Optic System, watch our videos or check out our website.
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Iron Sights to Red Dot
In this latest video from Nighthawk Custom, Landon Stone shows just how easy it is to switch your rear sight with our Interchangeable Optic System. The IOS is designed to simply slide a plate with your iron sights off the back of the slide, and then slide on a different plate with your red dot of choice. Because we use a dovetail cut on the plates, they return to zero every time. There is never any need to sight your pistol in again after changing from one plate to another.
The first step in changing a plate is to loosen the set screw on the top of the plate. Once the set screw has been loosened, not removed, a roll pin may be punched out the side of the plate. With the roll pin removed, and the hammer back, the plate will easily slide right off the back of the slide. Then, simply slide the new plate on, insert your roll pin, and tighten the set screw. Just like that, you're ready to roll.
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How The Cosmi Shotgun Works
We are the exclusive importer and distributor of Cosmi semi-automatic break action shotguns in the U.S. We have had people ask, "How do you load it and how does it work?"
Watch the latest short video as Landon Stone demonstrates how to properly load and operate these incredible shotguns. No matter where you are or who you show a Cosmi, it will make a lasting experience and impression.
Cosmi is makers of the world's most advanced semi-automatic shotgun. The break-open action is unique in the world of semi-automatic shotguns, but that's not all that makes these shotguns unique. A tubular magazines runs down into the stock, creating an excellently balanced shotgun. Each Cosmi shotgun contains over 125 parts that have all been hand fit to that specific shotgun. The stock and forend were both carved out by hand, and the checkering added to both was put on by hand. All engraving on the receiver is also done by hand. These are genuine masterpiece works of art.
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Splitting Cards with 9mm Pistol
Grant Kunkel is a competitive shooter for the Nighthawk Custom shooting team. At the age of 22, Grant has already made a big impression on the shooting world. Grant is a World Speed Shooting Champion, with one of the fastest times ever recorded. He holds 9 world titles and 13 world records in Steel Challenge. He shoots a Nighthawk Custom TRS Comp and BDS9 Double Stack pistol.
Along with speed shooting and USPSA, Grant also does some trick shooting. We recently brought Grant up to Berryville, AR to show us some of his skills. Included in those skills is the ability to split playing cards in half on the skinny edge from draw at 15 yards with a 9mm. This is something you have to see to believe.
Have some trick shots of your own with your Nighthawk Custom pistol? Post a video and tag us. We'd love to see some of your best shots!
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Something New is Coming
Nighthawk Custom will be celebrating our 20th anniversary in August of this year. We take pride in continuing to innovate and offer you the finest and coolest things on the market. As Nighthawk Custom celebrates our 20th anniversary this year, we will be doing some things that have never been offered at Nighthawk Custom, and other things that have never been offered anywhere. This short video provides a sneak peak at some of the new things coming. Stay Tuned!
You're going to want to keep an eye out this year as we unveil some super cool new things! Thank you all for your support, we are excited for all that is to come in 2024.
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Korth Super Sport GTS/GTA Revolvers
The Super Sport GTA Series was designed with both performance and aesthetics in mind.
Korth has brought back the four-position front sight, allowing users to set four separate front sight heights for shooting at multiple distances. Switching from one height to the next is as easy as turning the dial beneath the front sight. The GTA Series is available with a 6” hammer-forged precision barrel with Picatinny rails on top and bottom for mounting optics or a light.
The barrel is housed in an anodized shroud that comes in three color options: Red, Blue, and Green. The barrel shroud has been skeletonized for faster cooling of the barrel. A DLC finish on the frame provides a lasting, beautiful look to the revolver. Wood grips also come in three different color schemes to match the barrel shroud. The GTA Series also offers a changeable cylinder to a 9mm Luger which features a Moonclip cut.
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10mm Comped 1911
Nighthawk Custom is bringing some serious fire power to the popular Fire Hawk model. For the first time, the Fire Hawk model can now be chambered in the powerful 10mm round.
The new Fire Hawk 10mm is a direct response to requests from our customers. You asked for it and we listened. The end result is one of our most popular models now featuring the power of the 10mm round. This isn't your average 10mm pistol. The Fire Hawk features an integrated comp that truly tames the 10mm round. With reduced muzzle rise and recoil, you'll never have fired a 10mm that is as smooth and fun to shoot as the all new Fire Hawk 10mm. Feel the difference for yourself!
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Heirloom 1911 - The VIP Silver
New for 2024, the VIP Silver is the latest addition to the line of VIPs (Very Impressive Pistols).
Completely hand built by a single gunsmith, the VIP Silver has been tastefully deep hand engraved for those who appreciate the finer things in life. A stainless finish gives this pistol a classy look, while the high polished engraving shines like a diamond. As with all of our VIP models, the VIP Silver is built to be a true heirloom piece that will be handed down from generation to generation. With the perfect amount of engraving, this pistol was designed and built to provide flawless aesthetics and function.
Mammoth Bark grips and a 14k gold bead front sight both take this pistol to the next level. Topping off this incredible piece, the VIP Silver comes with a custom walnut hardwood presentation case with two jeweled magazines.
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The Nighthawk Custom Envoy 1911
The Envoy is the third installment in Nighthawk Custom's Ambassador Series of 1911 pistols.
Built on a government frame, the Envoy sports a match grade 5" barrel that can be chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP. One of the distinguishing features of the Ambassador Series returns with the Envoy in the form of positive front cocking serrations. Standard cocking serrations on the rear of the slide offer a superb grip while racking the slide, while the protruding serrations on the front give ample grip for a press check. These front cocking serrations see material removed from the front of the slide, revealing these "positive" cocking serrations for a unique feel and look. Our patented Flush-Fit Magwell allows for speedy reloads while not adding the the overall length of the grip.
We partnered with Railscales to create the custom grips for the Ambassador Series, providing a thinner grip that is both comfortable in the hand and helps concealment while carrying. The front strap and mainspring housing each boast 25 lpi checkering for a sure grip on the pistol. A crowned bull barrel and bull nose cut on the front of the slide top off this pistol. A black nitride finish comes standard on this pistol. The Envoy can be upgraded to a double stack configuration chambered in 9mm.
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How A Custom 1911 Is Built
In this latest video from Nighthawk Custom, see the entire process of a pistol going from raw steel to an immaculate custom handgun. Follow the journey of an Agent 2 being built from beginning to end. We take U.S. billet steel and cut it down to size before machining those billets into intentionally oversized parts. Those parts are then individually hand fit by a skilled gunsmith, creating a perfect fit and a truly custom pistol.
From there, the pistol will undergo multiple inspections, making sure that every detail is right. After each part is individually inspected, the pistol will be sent out to finish. Upon returning from finish, the pistol will be reassembled and inspected to ensure no blemishes exist in the finish. It is then that the front and rear sights are installed. Once the sights have been installed, the pistol will be taken out to function test and targeting. Function testing ensures that the pistol will run while targeting sees two or three rounds shot through a single hole. The pistol will then receive a thorough cleaning before heading to our Sales department. One of our experienced account managers will then ship the gun to the dealer or FFL it is intended for.
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The Federal Ammunition 100 Year Anniversary 1911
Nighthawk Custom was honored to build a limited number of pistols to commemorate Federal Ammunition’s 100th anniversary. Federal has been manufacturing the highest quality ammunition for more than a century now, and these commemorative pistols are a testament to the quality Federal has maintained. A limited run of 100 pistols were custom built right here at Nighthawk Custom and each of these magnificent pistols features custom machine engraving to celebrate this historic milestone in Federal’s incredible legacy.
Built on a government frame, each pistol features a 5” match grade barrel and comes chambered in .45 ACP. The entire pistol has been given a DLC finish that will stand the test of time. The flats of the pistol have been polished for unmatched beauty while rear cocking serrations provide ample grip for racking the slide. The barrel has been cut flush with the slide and crowned for unparalleled accuracy. An 14k gold bead front sight is paired with a Heinie SlantPro Black rear sight for quick target acquisition. The front strap and mainspring housing have each received 25 LPI checkering for a secure purchase on the pistol. Double diamond walnut grips provide a classic look that is sure to impress. Each pistol comes with a custom engraved display box to top off this immaculate piece of history.
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Behind The Scenes Of A Custom 1911
We understand that most of our customers and supporters may never get a chance to take a full tour of the Nighthawk Custom facility to meet the team and see the process. With that in mind, we wanted to create a video that shows behind the scenes of how Nighthawk Custom Pistols are made at our Berryville, Arkansas campus.
Join our owner and CEO, Mark Stone, as he takes us on a complete tour of the Nighthawk campus. Mark also explains the roles each department plays in taking a pistol from initial order up to the finished product. Some of the areas you will see include Sales & Marketing, Shipping & Receiving, Inventory Control, Production, ATF Compliance, Final Assembly, and our Custom Shop.
The best way to fully experience the Nighthawk Custom Difference is to come see it in person. If you are ever in our area of Northwest Arkansas, we would love to offer you a tour of our facilities. For more information, or to schedule a tour, contact craig@nighthawkcustom.com or give us a call at 870-929-6216.
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The All New BDS9: The Ultimate Competition Double Stack/2011
Speed, performance, and reliability matter- the all-new BDS9 from Nighthawk Custom is built for it all.
The BDS9 (Boardroom Double Stack 9mm) is designed, and hand built for the alpha competitive shooter. The slide has a heavy tri-cut angle top and lightening ports, allowing the slide to cycle quicker for faster follow up shots. This model comes with our Interchangeable Optics System ( IOS ) factory installed, giving shooters the option of shooting iron sights or a red dot optic. Competition shooters now are able to run the same pistol in multiple divisions, being able to easily change from your iron sight plate to an optic while holding zero.
The BDS9 has all the features and options you need. The slide and frame have been coated in a silver DLC finish which looks great and is also very durable. The barrel and controls have been finished in black DLC for a sleek contrast. The billet aluminum grip has been anodized black to provide long-lasting strength. This grip also features our new aggressive texture providing a grip that is sure to stick to your hands no matter what the climate is. The aggressive grip texture ensures a stout grip and allows greater accuracy and assurance.
The BDS9 comes in a 9mm double stack configuration which offers a 17+1 capacity to the shooter. The 5" match grade bull barrel is chambered in 9mm exclusively. The barrel has been crowned and cut flush with the slide. The BDS9 has a full-length recon rail for added weight down low where you want it. A Heinie Black Ledge rear sight is paired with a red fiber optic front sight for optimal target acquisition in all lighting situations.
This competition double stack comes hand fit with two slide stops, both finished in black DLC. The first slide stop operates like any standard 1911 slide stop, locking the slide back on an empty magazine. The second slide stop is a disengaged slide stop for competition shooters who do not want the slide to lock back. This gives shooters the confidence knowing that any possible magazine over insertion or premature lock back is impossible while running the pistol fast in competition.
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The Ultimate Combat Handgun
The Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch Combat Special is the ultimate combat handgun, designed by the legendary firearms instructor Clint Smith himself. With over 25 years of experience, Thunder Ranch has established itself as the premier facility for law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians alike. This collaboration between Clint and Nighthawk Custom brings together expertise in defensive tactics and unparalleled craftsmanship, resulting in a truly remarkable 1911.
The Thunder Ranch Combat Special starts off as a kit of fully machined, intentionally oversized parts. Part by part, the pistol will be hand fit to the tightest tolerances by a single gunsmith. This ensures the utmost attention to detail and precision, guaranteeing a world-class pistol.
The Combat Special is a 5” government size pistol and has extra wide cocking serrations on both the front and rear of the slide. The mainspring housing features a lanyard loop and sports the classic GI Style nub thumb safety. It has a blacked out Heinie Ledge rear sight, and a 14K gold bead front sight. The Thunder Ranch Combat Special is finished with our custom Smoked Nitride finish, giving it a beautiful, yet worn, classy look while the green and black linen/micarta grips top it off.
The completely custom trigger job provides a crisp, clean break at 3.5-3.75 pounds- making a difference in speed, performance, and accuracy. The whole pistol has been hand-prepped, blended, and beveled. The Thunder Ranch can be chambered in 9mm, .45 ACP, 38 Super, or 10mm, upgraded to a recon rail, add a magwell, or even be built with our Interchangeable Optic System cut.
At Thunder Ranch, Clint Smith recognizes the enduring legacy of the 1911 and its significance in protecting our country and freedom. With over 110 years of proven effectiveness, the 1911 pistol has stood the test of time. This legacy, combined with Clint's expertise and Nighthawk Custom's craftsmanship, ensures that Thunder Ranch and the 1911 platform remains at the forefront of real-life firearms training and defense.
The partnership between Thunder Ranch and Nighthawk Custom elevates the 1911 and ensures that the Thunder Ranch Combat Special will remain the pinnacle of combat handguns.
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1911 Drop-In Trigger: Transform Your 1911
Introducing the Nighthawk Custom 1911 Drop-In Trigger System!
With over tens of millions of 1911’s produced since 1914, Nighthawk Custom addressed the problem with the factory trigger, with the all new DTS from Nighthawk Custom.
The Nighthawk Custom 1911 Drop-In Trigger System, the all-in-one trigger upgrade for the 1911 platform. Never before has a high-quality trigger job been this quick and simple for 1911 shooters. In the same way the AR drop-in trigger changed the AR platform, this revolutionizes the 1911 platform.
Featuring a three and three-quarter to four lb trigger pull with a clean and crisp break, the DTS will transform your 1911. An improved trigger pull results in more accurate and enjoyable shots. With a quick reset, you’ll find your follow up shots to be better than ever. Whether you are a competition shooter or just having fun, the DTS will take your 1911 to a whole new level. This unit works with most Series 70, Series 80, and double stack models, including the new Springfield Prodigy model.
An all-in-one unit, the DTS replaces your existing hammer, hammer strut, sear, disconnector, sear spring, and retains existing springs. With a stainless-steel housing securing the unit, the DTS features all high-quality steel internal components.
The Drop-In Trigger can give your current 1911 a high-quality trigger job in less time that it takes for a routine cleaning of your pistol. There is no longer a need to send your pistol off to a custom shop for a trigger job, order yours today!
*The DTS is not used in Nighthawk Custom 1911s. This unit is meant to be utilized as an upgrade to production 1911/2011s.
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The Story of Cosmi and Nighthawk Custom
In this video, Mark Stone of Nighthawk Custom talks about the partnership with Cosmi shotguns of Ancona, Italy. Nighthawk Custom has been the exclusive importer of Cosmi shotguns since 2019. Hear Mark tell the story of how this partnership came to be and what makes these shotguns so amazing.
Since 1925 in Italy, Cosmi has built the world’s finest and most bespoke luxury semi-automatic shotguns. Each Cosmi contains over 100 parts. The parts have been machined from solid billet steel, completely hand fit, and hand polished to a mirror finish. The Cosmi shotgun is a break action semi-automatic with an internal tubular magazine that feeds down the stock- holding 5+1 rounds. This gives you the benefit of both a break action and a semi-automatic shotgun, along with the ultimate shotgun balance. Cosmi shotguns can be had in a variety of gauges, including 12, 16, 20, 28, and 410.
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Experience the Cosmi Shotgun
Since 1925 in Italy, Cosmi has built the world’s finest and most bespoke luxury semi-automatic shotguns. Each Cosmi contains over 100 parts. The parts have been machined from solid billet steel, completely hand fit, and hand polished to a mirror finish. The Cosmi shotgun is a break action semi-automatic with an internal tubular magazine that feeds down the stock- holding 5+1 rounds. This gives you the benefit of both a break action and a semi-automatic shotgun, along with the ultimate shotgun balance. Cosmi shotguns can be had in a variety of gauges, including 12, 16, 20, 28, and 410.
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