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The Nighthawk Custom Border Special is a finely crafted pistol born from a collaboration with Sheriff Jim Wilson, a legendary law enforcement officer with extensive experience patrolling the southern border and combating crime in the ‘80s. Sheriff Wilson's 40 years of experience with the 1911 platform have shaped his ideas on what a fighting pistol should be, culminating in the creation of the Border Special. This firearm is designed for those who demand performance, reliability, and easy handling in high-stress situations.
Built on a Concealed Carry Cut, the Border Special features a Commander-sized frame and slide chambered in the time-tested .45 ACP round. The frame and mainspring housing have been optimized for carry with scallop texturing, ensuring minimal slippage and a comfortable, secure grip. The slide includes a Heinie Slant Pro rear sight and a Gold Bead front sight, enhancing sight acquisition in any lighting condition. The top of the slide is serrated, further improving focus and precision during aiming.
The Border Special embodies Sheriff Wilson's vision of a fighting pistol, offering a well-balanced combination of form and function. Its robust construction and carefully selected features make it a reliable choice for self-defense or duty use. Whether guarding the border or safeguarding your home, the Nighthawk Custom Border Special is a firearm you can trust to perform when it matters most.
- Black nitride finish
- Forged commander size frame and 4.25" barrel
- Hand fit frame and slide
- Hand fit match grade .45 ACP barrel
- Crowned barrel flush with bushing
- Fluted barrel hood
- Throated barrel
- Polished feed ramp
- Smooth recoil spring plug with thick barrel bushing
- Contoured carry cut
- Scalloped front strap and mainspring housing
- Hand blended magwell
- Hand blended grip safety
- Serrated top of the slide
- Only rear cocking serrations
- Tuned and polished extractor
- Hand fit firing pin stop
- Heinie black Slant Pro rear sight with solid gold bead front sight
- 40 lines per inch serrated rear of slide to match rear sight
- Cocobolo double diamond grips with Nighthawk logo
- Lightweight, short, 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
