The Nighthawk Custom Classic is a custom 1911 pistol that celebrates the rich heritage of the 1911 platform while showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and attention to detail that Nighthawk Custom is known for. Developed by one of the company's skilled gunsmiths as part of his successful application to the American Pistolsmith’s Guild, the NHC Classic offers a timeless design that honors the traditional 1911 while incorporating a range of modern features.
The pistol's slide is a work of art, with a flattened top and a stylish arrow pattern that runs the length of the slide. The addition of a French border enhances the pistol's aesthetic appeal and emphasizes its truly custom nature. The NHC Classic also features a gold-bead front sight, which provides shooters with excellent visibility and a touch of elegance.
The curved slide stop and round butt mainspring housing add to the pistol's ergonomic design, ensuring a comfortable and secure grip for the shooter. The script engraving on the stainless steel slide further elevates the Classic's visual appeal, lending it a unique and sophisticated character.
The NHC Classic is finished in stainless steel with polished flats, providing a clean and refined appearance. The addition of cocobolo grips complements the overall design, offering both a rich, warm aesthetic and a comfortable, natural grip.
Combining traditional 1911 features with contemporary styling and meticulous craftsmanship, the Nighthawk Custom Classic stands as a beautiful and functional firearm that bridges the gap between classic and modern. This pistol is a fitting tribute to the legendary 1911 platform and a testament to Nighthawk Custom's dedication to producing high-quality, custom-built firearms.
One Gun, One Gunsmith.™
FEATURES:
Stainless steel finish with polished flats
Forged government size frame and 5" barrel
Hand fit frame and slide
Hand fit match grade .45 ACP barrel
Crowned barrel flush with bushing
Throated barrel
Polished feed ramp
Heinie black ledge rear sight with solid gold bead front sight
Flat top with arrow serrations
French border
Curved Nighthawk Custom slide stop
Fluted barrel hood
Round butt mainspring housing
Hand blended grip safety
Shortened slide stop and beveled frame
Cocobolo half smooth/half checkered grips with Nighthawk Custom logo
25 lines per inch checkered front strap and mainspring housing
40 lines per inch serrated rear of slide to match rear sight
Tuned and polished extractor
Hand fit firing pin stop
Thick bushing with thick, smooth recoil spring plug
Medium solid aluminum Nighthawk Custom trigger
Hand polished ignition components
Custom trigger job set with 3.5 to 3.75 pound trigger
Completely dehorned for comfortable carry
Hand beveled edges
Ultra Hi-Cut Front Strap
Includes two 8-round magazines
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 Black Ledge
Front Sight
Gold Bead
Finish
Stainless Steel
Firing Pin Size
.38 Super
Firing Pin Material
Stainless Steel
Custom Options & Upgrades
Barrel
Caliber
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
Threaded Barrel Upgrade
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
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
+ $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...
Frame Upgrades
Price
Upgrade
+ $800
Double Stack Upgrade
+ $175
Hand Stipple Underside of Trigger Guard
+ $200
Checker Front of Trigger Guard
+ $175
Checker Underside of Trigger Guard
+ $200
Hand Stipple Front of Trigger Guard
Front Strap & Main Spring Housing Treatment
Price
Upgrade
+ $200
Hand Stipple Front Strap of Frame
+ $75
Hand Stipple Mainspring Housing
+ $100
Scallop Front Strap
+ $50
Scallop Mainspring Housing
Grip and Light Upgrades
Price
Upgrade
+ $35
Gator Back, Alumagrips, or any synthetic grips, Grips Upgrade
+ $50
Railscale / Carbon Fiber Grip Upgrade
Guide Rod Options
Price
Upgrade
+ $50
Everlast Upgrade
Magwell / Main Spring Housing Upgrades
Price
Upgrade
+ $150
Countoured Carry Cut Upgrade
+ $150
Magazine Well Upgrade, Blended (Nighthawk)
+ $200
Magazine Well Upgrade, Blended (Nighthawk), T3 Style
+ $250
Magazine Well Upgrade, Blended (Nighthawk) Falcon One Piece Magwell / Mainspring Housing Combination
Safety Upgrades
Price
Upgrade
+ $150
Ambi Safety Upgrade
Sight Upgrades
Price
Upgrade
+ $100
Sight Upgrade, Suppressor Ready Tall Sight Upgrade, Front and Rear sights
+ $50
Tritium Sight Upgrade
+ $50
Fiber Optic Front Sight Upgrade
+ $350
IOS Sight Upgrade - optic plate and RMR sold separately
+ $150
IOS plate for Trijicon RMR
+ $700
Trijicon RMR (RM06)
Slide Upgrades
Price
Upgrade
+ $100
Falcon Cut Front of Slide
+ $115
Additional NH Extractor Finished and Tuned to match pistol, Note if checkering or serrations are needed on extractor.