Nighthawk Custom, recognized for their high-end custom firearms, has released three new products at SHOT Show 2024: the Firehawk 10mm pistol, the ornately designed VIP Silver pistol, and the Montana Heritage rifle, the latter being a nod to their acquisition of Cooper [Read More…]
James Reeves is at the Nighthawk Custom Booth at TriggrCon 2023 checking out their latest addition to the Boardroom series of handguns – the BDS9. The Nighthawk Custom BDS9 (Boardroom Double Stack 9mm) is a high-performance pistol designed for competitive shooters. It features a tri-cut angle [Read More…]
My first handgun was on sale when I bought it. Starting your journey into firearms can be tough when you’re young. Shooting is an expensive activity. However, there comes a point in every shooter’s life when they have the resources to make a more substantial [Read More…]
In this episode of TFBTV Show Time, Luke C is visiting Nighthawk Custom to get the scoop on the Nighthawk Custom Delegate, Nighthawk’s newest 1911. It’s a very slim, concealed carry oriented 1911 built for 9mm to the Nighthawk standard. Check out today’s video for more details. [Read More…]
The Roaring Twenties was a time in the early part of the 20th century marked by a surging economy, mass consumerism, big jazz bands, flapper girls, and of course, prohibition laws. The 18th amendment to the U.S. Constitution was ratified on January 16th of 1919 and [Read More…]
Arkansas-based Nighthawk Custom have announced the introduction of the Treasurer, an officer-framed 9x19mm 1911. The Treasurer pistol has a match-grade 3.8-inch barrel, Railscale Ascend G10 grips, and a DLC finish with a Gold Titanium Nitride barrel. MSRP for the [Read More…]
The Korth Mongoose was previously available from Nighthawk Custom in .357 Magnum, but for those seeking to make a bigger hole, it is now available in .44 Magnum, as well. Whether you’re using it for fun, defense, or hunting, the .44 Magnum delivers a truckload of [Read More…]
The Korth NXS eight-shot revolver isn’t exactly new, we’ve already covered the model following it, but the NXS is Korth’s first eight-shot wheelgun. While the NX series isn’t the most traditional-looking, it has numerous features compared to its predecessors. [Read More…]
Many of us love and appreciate classic designs like the 1911. However, we understand that these classic designs are due for some modern upgrades. Without disturbing the precise and pleasing lines of the 1911 pistol, Nighthawk Custom has done just that. Including small [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom is no stranger to high-end 1911s. Recently, Nighthawk released the first in what they’re calling the Ambassador Series. This is the second installation in the series. Introducing the Delegate. Nighthawk Custom @ TFB: Nighthawk Custom VIP Agent 2 [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom has introduced a limited edition model of Korth revolvers dubbed Vintage. With the mesmerizing color case hardened finish of the frames and barrels, carved smooth walnut grips and high polished cylinders, Korth Vintage revolvers are just incredibly [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom, in collaboration with Turnbull Restoration and Agency Arms, have introduced a limited edition deluxe 1911 pistol called VIP Agent 2. The color case hardened frames and mammoth ivory grips make the appearance of each VIP Agent 2 pistol unique, as this [Read More…]
Fans of TFBTV must know that we’ve kept a close eye on Clint Smith and his training facility Thunder Ranch. Over the years Thunder Ranch has been coming out with more and more firearms with their name on it with some design changes spurred on by the man himself [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom has published a press release announcing the addition of a long slide pistol to their Shadow Hawk series of 1911-pattern handguns. In the description of this pistol, the company says: “Shadow Hawk Long Slide maintains all the features of its [Read More…]
Arkansas-based Nighthawk Custom have launched their new Tactical Ready Series of 9×19 double stack 1911s. The Tactical Ready Series or TRS includes the Commander and Comp, both feed from 17 round magazines and feature a monolithic slide, a lightweight aluminium [Read More…]
The announcement of the Vice President model 1911 marks the 3rd pistol in the Nighthawk Custom Boardroom Series which has already debuted the Chairman and the President. Like the other two models in the Boardroom Series, the Vice President is equally striking in [Read More…]
New this week in the custom handgun world, the Nighthawk Custom Colt Series 70 1911 Pistol has just been announced as available for purchase. Featuring several upgrades to the classic handgun, Nighthawk boasts improved functionality and aesthetic features with the [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom is introducing four new Korth revolvers in .357 Magnum. Whether or not you can afford the premium price tags, Korth revolvers are not easily forgotten. TFB has covered them in the past and they are known for more traditional designs as well as the [Read More…]
With the exponential growth and desire for handgun shooters to use red dot optics, more and more firearm manufacturers are offering catalog models with that ability readily available. Most of the time though it is only specific models offered by a gun maker that [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom’s slogan is “One Gun, One Gunsmith,” which they claim is the direct result of how they build their guns. The company was founded in 2004 by a group of four individuals with a passion for the 1911 platform. They have now expanded into [Read More…]
Hopefully, everyone has made it through Thanksgiving, had a delightful self-induced food coma, and re-emerged with renewed vigor for firearms and Christmas wish lists at the ready! If you fancy yourself an affectionate lover of the 1911, what would be your dream custom [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom has announced a new 1911 that is a part of their Boardroom Series that they began late last year. This newest addition is dubbed The President, and like the name infers, you have high-end quality poured over this model just like the position itself. [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom is known for their firearm masterpieces that are borderline pieces of artwork. An equally prestigious arms maker in his own right is Doug Turnbull of Turnbull Restoration. If you combine the ability and craftsmanship of these two entities, you could get [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom announced an upgrade to the Ladyhawk line of 1911 pistols. It is called the Ladyhawk 2.0 and is the first of several new pistols for 2018. The Ladyhawk 2.0 is a 1911 style pistol that is being offered in both 9mm and .45 ACP. According to the company, [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom, the quality custom shop from Arkansas, is used to having one gunsmith labor to build one gun at a time. With their new Boardroom Series of pistols, this should be pretty evident. To the tune of $4,195 (not legal for our California friends), you can get [Read More…]
[UPDATE: This article originally posted that Nighthawk Custom customers could send in Nighthawk Custom pistols they already own to have a Double-Stack Conversion applied to their Single-Stack 1911 models. This is INCORRECT and an error of the author of this article. I [Read More…]
Ok, I know what you are thinking. A tricked out 12 gauge Nighthawk ‘firearm’ is going to be priced somewhere between the moon and New York City (great tune, by the way). And you are right, the MSRP is on the high side. So instead of insulting your intelligence by [Read More…]
Nighthawk Custom makes top-tier functional artwork that just so happens to also launch copper and lead at ~1000fps. And while I’ve come to terms with the fact that I will probably never be able to afford one of their guns, (come on Pulitzer Prize!) I still like to [Read More…]
I am guessing that we have all seen a gun product and said to ourselves “Why didn’t I think of that?”. But Joe Holden, creator of the MAG/SLAB actually did think of something that will make high-end pistol owner’s very happy. The MAG/SLAB is a [Read More…]
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