Is NIGHTHAWK worth the BIG $$$

[redpitbull44]

I have a Taurus PT 1911 that will out shoot guns that cost thousands more.

 

[combat45acp]

Because you think it's too much for a semi-custom 1911, or because you think Nighthawk isn't on a par with Wilson, Baer, or Ed Brown?

I think it is too much cash for all those "custom 1911's" I can't justify it, will it be anymore reliable / accurate than a tricked out Springfield/Kimber/Colt by (insert gunsmith of choice)? I have no problem spending money on guns, but the just don't see it on the "big" name "custom" 1911's. Even if you dropped $1000 at gunsmith in labor and parts, and a $1000 on the gun, your still coming in way under those big names. Just my . $3000+ 1911, I feel your paying for the name.

 

[SteveG66]

I think it is too much cash for all those "custom 1911's" I can't justify it, will it be anymore reliable / accurate than a tricked out Springfield/Kimber/Colt by (insert gunsmith of choice)? I have no problem spending money on guns, but the just don't see it on the "big" name "custom" 1911's. Even if you dropped $1000 at gunsmith in labor and parts, and a $1000 on the gun, your still coming in way under those big names. Just my . $3000+ 1911, I feel your paying for the name.

I respectfully disagree, you may have $2000 into a Springfield or whatever with the gun cost and smithing; but it may only be worth what the original gun cost or slightly more-depending on who did the work. I think at least with a semi-custom you will have a better resale if you need to sell it.

Many of the top notch 1911 gunsmiths arent taking work unless it's a full build and you're looking at a long wait and big $$$$$.

I think "worth" is all relative to what you want and what you can afford.

Personally, I think the Les Baer's are a great semi custom option for the money, I bet the Nighthawks are the same.

OP: Good luck with your decision, just let us know what you end up with.

 

[Bounty Hunter]

I have a Taurus PT 1911 that will out shoot guns that cost thousands more.

ME TOO!!!!

 

[trigger643]

ME TOO!!!!

Me 3, but it won't out-shoot my Nighthawk, or STI Spartan (the latter costs less than the Taurus)...

 

[bman1962]

I have a Taurus PT 1911 that will out shoot guns that cost thousands more.

Oh yeah?...............well I bet most of them shoot better than I do!!! But I have fun with all of them I get my hands on. For the record my wife's kimber is pretty sweet too but I haven't shot it enough to be good with it.

 

[bobbystoney]

I was lucky enough to be able to hold Indymonkeys T3 that he had and that thing was a beast. Someday I plan on buying one.

 

[malern28us]

I was lucky enough to be able to hold Indymonkeys T3 that he had and that thing was a beast. Someday I plan on buying one.

This just sounds soooo WRONG!

 

[Josh Ward]

The answer is easy - YES

 

[Bounty Hunter]

I was lucky enough to be able to hold Indymonkeys T3 that he had and that thing was a beast. Someday I plan on buying one.

 

[Woodrow]

The answer is easy - YES

This is it, brother. Either they're going to get it, or they ain't.

 

[Bounty Hunter]

I was lucky enough to be able to hold Indymonkeys T3 that he had and that thing was a beast. Someday I plan on buying one.

 

[John Galt]

Yes they are worth it, but "worth" is relevant to the purchaser. I agree with what has been said about Nighthawk, Wilson, Baer, and Brown, but before dropping that kind of coin, I suggest you patrol a few sites and see what people have to say about the respective brands at that level of gun/price. I have 3 of the 4 brands, and yes, they are different from any other gun (I traded a Kimber Gold Match for my first Wilson and haven't looked back) They are expensive, but hold their value relatively well and once you spend some trigger time behind one, you'll be spoiled for life. Best of luck in your search!

 

[gunman41mag]

I have yet to find a gun, that will out shoot my DETONICS SCOREMASTER, I just bought a CASPIAN with a CLARK barrel & comp, It has a 1.5 pound trigger pull, per my RCBS TRIGGER PULL SCALE

 

[NHT3]

ME TOO!!!!

If that's the case post up some targets and show us what you are talking about.
Seriously, I would imagine that as bman1962 said, the pistol is nearly always more capable than the shooter. I want the satisfaction of knowing that my equipment is always more reliable and more capable than I am so if I miss I know exactly where to lay the blame.

 

[Hoosier8]

For the money, I really like the lightweight feel of my Kimber CDP II Pro with the 4.25 barrel but really like the looks of the Nighthawk Talon II bobtail.

 

[686 Shooter]

In my honest opinion, if you pay in excess of two thousand dollars for a 1911 and don’t shoot it enough to put some trophies on the shelf and “wear the gun out”, it was just an “ego trip” purchase. If you want a true “custom”, you might take a look at some 1911 Pistolsmiths, Neil Keller of Kustom Ballistics in Decatur, definitely knows his way around 1911’s.
I’m not trying to discourage anyone from spending money, you work for it, spend it how ever you want, but enjoy it, put some bullets downrange, and let the gun show you it’s full potential.
What I’m trying to say is, if you can afford the gun, but not the ammo, it’s not worth it. If you can afford the gun and ammo, but not the time (to shoot it), it’s not worth it.

 

[bwframe]

Yeah, I think all the haters are just jealous. I know I am.

My thoughts are to throw my $ at ammo, training, practice and matches. I'm thinkin' the results should yield me a Nighthawk sponsorship with guns and all of the rest supplied. It's a plan, maybe not a good one, but it's a plan.

 

[tyler34]

Yeah, I think all the haters are just jealous. I know I am.

My thoughts are to throw my $ at ammo, training, practice and matches. I'm thinkin' the results should yield me a Nighthawk sponsorship with guns and all of the rest supplied. It's a plan, maybe not a good one, but it's a plan.

so your saying we should all buy jennings and soon enough we'll have nighthawks? I knew there was a reason I kept you around.

 

[bwframe]

so your saying we should all buy jennings and soon enough we'll have nighthawks? I knew there was a reason I kept you around.

OK, so I put some purple in there. I shoot my "Jennings" as much as I can.