Nighthawk AAC 1911

[littlegsxr]

Has anyone handled/shot one of these beauties in person? The Nighthawk AAC 1911. I am interested in getting my first high end 1911. It is between this and a Wilson CQB Tac LE.

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[littlegsxr]

Does anyone have any Nighthawk vs Wilson experience? The response is overwhelming folks, I am having a tough time sifting thru all these ideas

 

[wichaka]

There's been a bit of an exodus of people leaving Nighthawk recently. But after Ron Phillips and a couple others left a year or so ago, their QC has slipped a bit.

A few years back Nighthawk made a couple models named for two top 'smiths. They pulled out as NH wasn't holding up their end of the bargain on quality and overall agreement of parts used etc.

For a semi-custom maker, right now it would be hard to beat Wilson.

 

[littlegsxr]

I appreciate the reply. I already placed my order for the Nighthawk, so the wait begins. I really like the Wilson's, and will be getting one probably next year. The reason I chose the AAC 1911, well basically I couldn't get over the looks. I know it is cosmetics, but I have been wanting a Silencerco Osprey can.

 

[45 for me]

The osprey rocks, and it tests the quietest on a 1911 versus all the other threaded barrel platforms (hk, glock, sig, fnp, etc). I hope it works out for you. I haven't ever shot a nighthawk, but they sure look nice.

P.S. Major Malfunction an out of the home dealer in OK had the best prices when I bought mine. Something like $699 + shipping, tranferred to your local SOT.