Final Thoughts
Nighthawk makes some of the nicest and well-built 1911 pistols on the planet. Fit and finish is excellent, slide-to-frame fit is ball-bearing smooth, the trigger is crisp and predictable. Using a similarly equipped .45 caliber pistol for a couple close-quarter schools, I would not hesitate a second to carry this one. Blast is an issue, just not a big enough issue to deter me when a full-size fighting pistol is required. There is just something about a 160-grain Barnes solid copper bullet making close to 1,200 f.p.s. at your side that is comforting. If you carry a full-size 1911 now and want the added benefit of a compensator that will fit in your current holsters this is an outstanding option. Retail price is $4,199, and it ships with three magazines in a very nice nylon case. No matter what, it’s hard to go wrong with a Nighthawk Custom 1911, and this Firehawk is no exception. See the new Firehawk at your nearest dealer, or for more information contact Nighthawk Custom; Tel.: (870) 423-4867; E-mail: [email protected]; Web: www.nighthawkcustom.com
Specifications
- Caliber: .45 ACP
- Action: Single-action, semi-automatic
- Finish: Steel slide and frame
- Grips: Railscales Agent 1
- Sights: Heine Ledge black rear, gold bead front
- Barrel: 3.9 inches/5.0 inches including compensator
- Length: 8.47”
- Weight: 45 ounces (loaded)
- MSRP: $4,199.00
Performance
Cartridge Velocity (FPS) Best Group
Doubletap 160-grain +P Barnes 1,180 1.65”
Barnes TAC-XPD 185-grain +P 987 1.50”
Black Hills 135-grain +P HP 1,275 1.85”
Underwood 120-grain +P XD 1,385 2.00”
Doubletap 180-grain Bonded 1,150 1.70”
