The Nighthawk Custom Shadow Hawk Commander is a .38 Super semi-automatic 1911 pistol built on a 4.25 inch Commander frame with factory DLC finish and Interchangeable Optic System. Developed in collaboration with competitive shooter Steve Fisher, this custom pistol combines tactical enhancements with precision hand-fitting for serious defensive use, competitive shooting, and concealed carry.
Key Features
- Caliber: .38 Super
- Frame Size: Commander
- Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
- Overall Length: 7.85 inches
- Height: 5.6 inches
- Weight: Approximately 37 ounces unloaded
- Capacity: 10 rounds
- Magazines Included: Two
- Trigger: Lightweight aluminum flat-faced with 3.5 to 3.75 pound pull
- Sights: Heinie Ledge Straight Eight Tritium Night Sights
- Finish: Diamond-Like Carbon coating throughout
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety
- Grips: Black and gray spiral-cut G10
- Front Strap: 25 LPI checkered with ultra hi-cut design
- Mainspring Housing: 25 LPI checkered, one-piece magwell construction
- Action: Single-action 1911
- Barrel: Match grade, hand-fitted, crowned and throated
Special Features
- Nighthawk IOS Interchangeable Optic System allows mounting of popular red dot sights without machining
- Diamond-Like Carbon finish provides superior wear resistance and corrosion protection beyond standard Nitride
- One-piece magwell and mainspring housing machined from steel ensures fast and reliable magazine changes
- Ball radius cut slide reduces weight while maintaining structural integrity and distinctive profile
- Coarse rear cocking serrations provide positive slide manipulation in wet or gloved conditions
- Hand-fit frame to slide with tuned and polished extractor for reliable feeding and extraction
- Hand-polished components deliver consistent and crisp trigger break
- Completely dehorned with hand-beveled edges eliminates snags for concealed carry comfort
- Built using one gun one gunsmith philosophy for complete accountability and quality control
- Custom build specifications include blacked out slide with no roll marks for clean appearance
- Ambidextrous thumb safety accommodates both left and right-handed shooters
- Proudly manufactured in Berryville, Arkansas with lifetime warranty
Practical Benefits
- Ideal for competitive shooters seeking a commander-sized 1911 with optics-ready capability and precision trigger
- 4.25 inch barrel provides balanced combination of concealability and effective accuracy at defensive distances
- Optics-ready platform enables fast target transitions and improved hit probability under stress
- .38 Super chambering delivers higher velocity and flatter trajectory for competitive major power factor
- Ultra hi-cut front strap permits higher grip for improved control and faster follow-up shots
- One-piece magwell speeds reloads during competitions or critical defensive scenarios
- DLC finish withstands daily carry wear and environmental exposure without finish degradation
- Heinie Straight Eight Tritium sights enable rapid sight picture acquisition in low light conditions
- Completely dehorned construction prevents printing and ensures comfort during extended concealed carry
- Commander size suits shooters who need full-size capability in a more compact and carryable package
- Ambidextrous controls provide flexibility for different shooting styles and hand preferences
- Custom build quality and hand-fitting deliver accuracy and reliability beyond factory production pistols
The Nighthawk Custom Shadow Hawk Commander in .38 Super is a confidence building choice for shooters demanding custom-grade performance in a tactical commander platform.
| MANUFACTURER | NIGHTHAWK |
| MODEL | SHADOW HAWK |
| CALIBER | 38 SUPER |
| TYPE | PISTOL |
| PREMIUM | YES |