nighthawk 1911 - Page 2

R0CKETMAN · 02-03-2012, 04:24

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Originally Posted by bac1023

IF, I were to own a NH, this would be the one all the way down to the finish..and a short solid and

High polish avat it appears

awpk03s · 02-03-2012, 16:13

I have two Nighthawk pistols, and I think both are amazing. Fit, finish, reliability, accuracy - all are superb.

Nighthawk Enforcer Recon:

Nighthawk Heinie Tactical Carry:

The guns are great. In my experience, the people making the guns are great. The people interacting with the customers - maybe not so much. I was taken care of properly on the one issue I had, but the communication side of things leaves a lot to be desired. But, at the end of the day - my pistols are fabulous and to me that's really what matters most. They combine the features and specs that I wanted, and the end results of those guns were perfect to me. If I go for another high zoot 1911, it will be either a Wilson or a Guncrafter though - one for something a little different, and two for a better customer experience from the people side of things.

glockarmor · 02-04-2012, 14:04

I have 2, predator II and T3. One made in 08 and 1 in 09, both perform flawlessly.

Ruggles · 02-04-2012, 16:07

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Originally Posted by awpk03s

I have two Nighthawk pistols, and I think both are amazing. Fit, finish, reliability, accuracy - all are superb.

Nighthawk Enforcer Recon:

Nighthawk Heinie Tactical Carry:

The guns are great. In my experience, the people making the guns are great. The people interacting with the customers - maybe not so much. I was taken care of properly on the one issue I had, but the communication side of things leaves a lot to be desired. But, at the end of the day - my pistols are fabulous and to me that's really what matters most. They combine the features and specs that I wanted, and the end results of those guns were perfect to me. If I go for another high zoot 1911, it will be either a Wilson or a Guncrafter though - one for something a little different, and two for a better customer experience from the people side of things.

Very nice

Very happy with Wilson so far but those NHs are very tempting. The Guncrafters looks nice but I am too much of a wimp for 15-20 LPI checkering!

awpk03s · 02-04-2012, 16:30

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Originally Posted by Ruggles

Very nice

Very happy with Wilson so far but those NHs are very tempting. The Guncrafters looks nice but I am too much of a wimp for 15-20 LPI checkering!

Thanks! Wilson makes GREAT pistols, and honestly I am VERY impressed with the latest Armor Tuff pistols I have seen - one of the reasons I went with Nighthawk originally, so I could get IonBond.

I would really like to handle a Guncrafter, I think the 15lpi is a little flattened, which to me would feel pretty sweet!

bac1023 · 02-04-2012, 17:31

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Originally Posted by Ruggles

The Guncrafters looks nice but I am too much of a wimp for 15-20 LPI checkering!

The Guncrafter checkering isn't all that sharp. Its gives a very nice grip without feeling overly rough.

glock2740 · 02-04-2012, 17:50

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Originally Posted by bac1023

The Guncrafter checkering isn't all that sharp. Its gives a very nice grip without feeling overly rough.

Ditto.

crazycathed · 03-13-2012, 19:24

i just bought 4 more, 2 of which are a matched pair.

TSAX · 03-13-2012, 19:40

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Originally Posted by crazycathed

i just bought 4 more, 2 of which are a matched pair.

Pics please, Nighthawks are expense but fantastic guns. Their customer service is pretty good as well.

bac1023 · 03-13-2012, 20:13

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Originally Posted by crazycathed

i just bought 4 more, 2 of which are a matched pair.

Congrats!

GVFlyer · 03-13-2012, 22:01

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Originally Posted by SpringerTGO

People here are pretty tired of hearing about my opinions of Nighthawk. I won't re-post my issues, but you can easily find mine (and others) with a little digging.
I wouldn't touch another Nighthawk. I would go for Wilson, Baer or Springfield Custom if I wanted another expensive 1911.
Personally, I don't think $3000 1911's should have Kimber parts in them, unless they are made by Kimber.

Back in December I was considering a Nighthawk as a Christmas present for myself. After reading about your experience with the company on this and another forum, I decided to have Heym build me a 30-06 instead.

SpringerTGO · 03-14-2012, 15:03

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Originally Posted by GVFlyer

Back in December I was considering a Nighthawk as a Christmas present for myself. After reading about your experience with the company on this and another forum, I decided to have Heym build me a 30-06 instead.

Good call.
Seriously, why have a 1911 built by a company that has as much negative feedback as Nighthawk, when there are so many other, established companies, who have stellar reputations for service?
You expect quality when you pay for it, so a true test of a "high end" company, is the service you get after the sale, should you need it.
In my case, Nighthawk was a giant FAIL.