The Nighthawk Custom GRP, or Global Response Pistol, serves as the entry-level model in the company's lineup but is far from basic in its features and quality. Each GRP, like all Nighthawk Custom pistols, is meticulously hand-fitted by a single gunsmith, following the company's "One Gun, One Gunsmith" philosophy. This approach ensures that every part of the pistol is assembled with care and precision, resulting in a firearm of exceptional quality.
The GRP stands out with its coarse cocking serrations on the front and rear of the slide, providing shooters with a secure grip for slide manipulation. These serrations enhance the pistol's operational efficiency, especially in demanding situations. The pistol is equipped with Heinie Ledge Straight Eight tritium rear sight and a tritium front sight, allowing for excellent visibility and target acquisition in various lighting conditions.
Although the GRP may be considered the entry-level model, it utilizes the same fully machined parts and craftsmanship found across the entire Nighthawk Custom lineup. This includes a series of premium features, such as hand-fit parts, carefully tuned trigger pulls, and top-notch attention to detail.
The lack of an assembly line in Nighthawk Custom's manufacturing process means each pistol is treated as a unique project by a single talented gunsmith. Starting with oversized parts, the gunsmith hand-builds each pistol into one of the world's finest 1911s, ensuring outstanding performance, reliability, and longevity.
In summary, the Nighthawk Custom GRP provides shooters with an accessible yet top-tier 1911 experience, embodying the high standards of quality and craftsmanship synonymous with the brand. This makes it an excellent choice for anyone seeking a reliable, precision-engineered 1911 pistol.
One Gun, One Gunsmith.™
FEATURES:
Black nitride finish
Forged government size frame and 5" barrel
Hand fit frame and slide
Hand fit match grade .45 ACP barrel
Throated barrel
Polished feed ramp
Heinie Ledge Straight Eight Tritium night sights
G10 Gator Back grips with Nighthawk Custom logo
25 lines per inch checkered front strap and mainspring housing
Custom trigger job set with 3.5 to 3.75 pound trigger
Tuned and polished extractor
Hand fit firing pin stop
Checkered recoil spring plug
Completely dehorned for comfortable carry
Hand beveled edges
Ultra Hi-Cut Front Strap
Includes two 8-round magazines
Frame Size
Government / Commander
Caliber
9 mm / .45 ACP
Light Rail
No Rail
Safety
Single
Height
5.4"
Overall Length
8.65"
Pistol Width
1.40"
Slide Width
0.92"
Grip Thickness
Regular
Weight Empty
36.9 oz
Sight Radius
6.51"
Barrel Length
5"
Magazine Capacity
8
Rear Sight
Heinie Straight Eight Ledge
Front Sight
Tritium
Finish
Black Nitride
Firing Pin Size
.38 Super
Firing Pin Material
Stainless Steel
Custom Options & Upgrades
Barrel
Caliber
Engraving
Extra Barrel
Finishes
Frame
Front Strap & Main Spring Housing Treatment
Grip and Light
Guide Rods
Magwell / Main Spring Housing
Safety
Sight
Slide
Barrel Options
Price
Upgrade
+ $300
Bull Barrel, Nighthawk Match, Includes Guide Rod and Plug*
+ $200
Fluted Barrel Upgrade, 9mm only
+ $200
Threaded Barrel Upgrade
+ $50
Crown Barrel
+ $100
Flute Barrel Hood
Caliber Options
Price
Upgrade
NO COST
Change Caliber, .45 ACP (Standard)
NO COST
Change Caliber, 9mm (No Cost)
+ $100
Change Caliber, .38 Super
+ $100
Change Caliber, 10mm
+ $100
Change Caliber, 30 Super Carry
Engraving Options
Price
Upgrade
+ $150
Custom Block Lettering
+ $50
No Roll Marks, Naked Slide
Extra Barrels
Price
Upgrade
+ $450
Add Extra barrel, Threaded
Available Finishes
Price
Upgrade
NO COST
Cerakote finishes (burnt bronze, OD green, flat dark earth, sniper gray, tactical gray, satin mag)
+ $75
Black Out Option. Blacken Trigger, Barrel, Plug, and Bushing
+ $350
Battle-Worn Bronze Custom Finish, for New Pistol Order
+ $150
Smoked Nitride
+ $350
Battle-Worn Steel Custom Finish, for New Pistol Order
+ $350
Custom Silver Patriot Finish, with American Flag, New Pistol Order
+ $350
Shadow Camo Urban Finish, for New Pistol Order
+ $350
Shadow Camo Tan Finish, for New Pistol Order
+ $350
Shadow Camo Green Finish, for New Pistol Order
+ $350
Urban Multi Finish, for New Pistol Order, Black, Gray, OD, Urban Multi Colors
+ $200
Stainless Steel Upgrade, Complete Gun
+ $425
Polish all slide bevels, serrations, scallops, frame bevels, slide stop bevel, thumb safety bevel, hammer bevel, barrel bushing if uncrowned barrel, inside and flats of magwell, ends of screws, pins, and match catch. Polish ejection port bevels. Cann...