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Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat #5954783 09/30/15 08:21 PM
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I am looking at buying one or the other. There are a thousand ways to build them, however having the option and the resources which would you rather purchase?

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I have both...Nighthawk T3 (slim version) and a Wilson CQB. Both in .45ACP & 4.25" barrels. They are fantastic guns!


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I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.

Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5954800 09/30/15 08:32 PM
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Wilson cqb hands down or ed brown varient. Im gonna get slammed but as good as a nighthawk is its a glorified over priced caspian.


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Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5954966 09/30/15 09:56 PM
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If I had the $ (which I dont) Id be looking for a Ed Brown Kobra Carry.

Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5955479 10/01/15 03:11 AM
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I went to buy a nighthawk and got to playing with a few of the different models and ended up leaving with a dan Wesson specialist. I would not rule them out vs the nighthawk or Wilson's. The fit and finish and the way the gun handled were right there with the other two to me.

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Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5955536 10/01/15 03:48 AM
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I've owned Ed Brown, WC and NHC.

Moved onto SVI Infinity. 100% custom. 100% made in house in Texas. Custom your own serial numbers too which is sweet!

But the only factory 1911 I still own is a WC though. It was the finish, Turnbull, that made me keep it.

Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5955794 10/01/15 01:06 PM
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I have not tried Nighthawks, so will not comment on them.

I had two Wilsons. Once I tried a Les Baer, the Wilsons were traded the next week for Baers.

The Baers have proven extremely reliable and accurate, and have a better balance and feel in hand than did the Wilsons.

Also, one of the two Wilsons was never reliable despite two trips back.

The Baers have been good to go from the start, even though he recommends 500 rounds for the pistols to break in due to the extremely hard fit.

Been very happy with the Baers for several years and many rounds later.


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Between the 2

A Wilson is a better value if cost is a factor in your decision

They re both hand fitted so you can't go wrong

Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5955827 10/01/15 01:28 PM
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Thank you everyone. Great feedback. When it come to more "economical" 1911's what is your take on Rock Island and Remington?

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I had 2 RIA's but they were both in 9mm and were very picky on ammo. I don't have any experience with the RIA's in 45. But for the price and life time warranty I don't think it would hurt to try one out. I'm thinking of getting one of the RIA full rail 2011's to try out.


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Haven't been around the nighthawk but the Wilson I had I loved. Wouldn't have sold it if I didn't need the cash as the time. I wouldn't be against trying a bear or other and I do know where a nice les bear is for sale right now

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Brown or Baer.


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Originally Posted By: TheCopperCap
Thank you everyone. Great feedback. When it come to more "economical" 1911's what is your take on Rock Island and Remington?


So... we start a thread on a $3000 pistol, and then ask about $400 pistols??

RIA is fine. You may need to round some edges, but they're good guns.


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Originally Posted By: Tactical Cowboy
Originally Posted By: TheCopperCap
Thank you everyone. Great feedback. When it come to more "economical" 1911's what is your take on Rock Island and Remington?


So... we start a thread on a $3000 pistol, and then ask about $400 pistols??

RIA is fine. You may need to round some edges, but they're good guns.


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OP...couple other brands for you to consider, Dan Wesson and STI.


Originally Posted by Superduty
I am still looking for the perfect apron, one with reinforced knee areas would be perfect.

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Originally Posted By: TXGUNNER308
OP...couple other brands for you to consider, Dan Wesson and STI.

Don't forget SVI.


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Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: Tactical Cowboy] #5959195 10/03/15 08:31 PM
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That is pretty darn funny.

Re: Nighthawk Custom or Wilson Combat [Re: TheCopperCap] #5959808 10/04/15 05:07 AM
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Originally Posted By: TheCopperCap
That is pretty darn funny.

Which part??


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