mutiracialbeatdownPB I’m sure we are doing everything we can to get it back to you ASAP! But yes sir, call us and we will get you updated. This week won’t be good because Bob in Custom work is heading to shot along with everyone else. But leave a message, email Bob@nighthawkcustom.com, or call the following week👌
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms Ah I see, no problem at all. I dropped it off last year when I was visiting for a custom comp setup but then decided to add optics to the order and was unsure if it was done. I'll call once shot is over, thank a lot for responding!
Nighthawk Custom I have 2 nighthawk custom pistols currently one being a t3 built by Tim Anderson that I absolutely love and the other being a grp that I had George something or another from gunslingers in Michigan order built by dale wedgee that isn’t as good as the t3 but I’ve noticed he is no longer on the papers that ship with the pistols. My question is who would you recommend for a dealer here in North Carolina and can you send me a quote on the pistol that Aaron cowan is shooting in this video to a tee with the iron sights and the sight plate for a trijicon rmr type 2 ? And can I request Tim Anderson build it ? Thank you
This made my heart palpitate with joy because I have this exact gun and love just as much as you do. I conceal carry it, i shoot it religiously and this gun just runs. I have about 3500 through mind no malfunctions. You are the man Aaron! -Eddy from Pistol Parlour
Update: now have 23,000 rounds through my Firehawk still Incredible to shoot. I loved it so much I bought another Nighthawk, the TRS Comp. have about 1,000 rounds through it with no issues. Keep putting our awesome content Aaron.
Aaron, as always very thorough. I can’t believe you drop tested it, but then again, yes I do, true to your way. Also, great to see you linking up with SOLGW as well.
HURT 1 - The more economical way to do this now is to buy the new TRS Comp ($4600) and add the IOS cut ($350) to it for the same gun with different rear serrations ($4950). The extra $650 over the Staccato XC gets you the metal grip that’s $600 just to buy before you get it fitted on any gun. Plus the Nighthawk will be fit tighter and better, use higher quality components, get you a better optic system, and far better Quality Control and Customer Service before, during, and after the sale. I do wish Nighthawk offered a more budget 5” 2011 with an optic cut that tops out at $4,000.
Great Gun , Very good and detailed review. I enjoy that you continually roll in footage of the guns accuracy capability instead of just shooting steel targets all of the time .
Dangitman......You just sold me on this gun moving from my "like-it list" to the "gonna have to have it list". Outstanding review of a supernice pistola.
Love the video, I ended up with a 1911 back in June for the first time. I carried one for duty in the 80s before the m9 later as SRT. Really as I was just learning to shoot well. Getting reacquainted with it and loving it, bad eyes so I point shoot and rely on fundamentals and have to say it’s all that and chips. I have been carrying it for a couple of weeks now. Getting a double stack 9 may be on the horizon.
Having CZ Customs, Wilsons, STIs, Springfields, HKs and aftermarket Glocks, my Nighthawk GRP doublestack is the overall nicest, most accurate 2011 shooter. I did not expect that when I purchased it either. They make legitimately great guns. BTW - I threw up in my mouth a little on the drop test.
Thanks for the video. I've recently rediscovered my 1911s. From age 22 to 35 I probably put 120K to 150K through a 1911 firearm. I bought a Wilson combat that I felt like I couldnt shoot it because of the cost of the firearm I guess. For 18 years I just shot the polymer wonders. My Clark Custom and Wilson combat are in use once again. The trigger on your nighthawk looks like the trigger on my Clark custom that J.E. Clark made for a 1961 colt he customized in 1962. Great review as usual.
Absolutely Bad ass 1911 !!!!!!!!! I have got to shoot a Nighthawk 1911 an it was sweet , but the guy that had it said it cost 4 Grand !!!!!!!!! Wow , way out of my budget !!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing this Very Cool 1911 , Aaron
Great grouping!!! I know u did it for the review process, but shit u dropping that gun made me flinch... lol good on you for sticking to ur review process even though it hurts!
that's funny I do the same with the mag release. Also left handed and even on pistols with ambi mag releases I still use my index finger just because that's how I learned a long time ago before they made it so easy to flip the magazine release around or full ambi mag releases.
Great, now I'm even more sad I didn't stop by Nighthawk's shop when I was in Berryville area in 2017. We're going back down at some point so looks like I'll make a stop then!
Drop. Tests. With. A. Nighthawk. Fucking savage! 😁 I lost feeling in my legs watching that part though. Truth is I expected no less from you. One of the only “real” review sources on YT. 😎
Crazy timing on this video. Going full circle. Shot Sigs, CZ's, then 1911's, then 2011's, then custom Glocks, then Gen 5 Glocks, now looking at 2011's again. STI is out. I've found their customer service and QC hit or miss. Triarc or NH. I was leaning towards the comped Fire Hawk, then I saw this video. . . Considering you cannot beat NH CS, the IOS system and Triarc doesn't have a comped 2011... Fire Hawk it is. Thanks for pushing me over the edge. 👍🏼
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms You've earned it with consistency, service and excellence. I've owned multiple NH's over the last decade but never 'ordered' one. Figured this Fire Hawk was worthy of a wait.
Love the video Was wondering have you looked into the see all open sight and see all night sight Looking at getting one think they would survive A 20K test Would love your opinion
I won't be able to afford this, but I just built a glock 45 with a comp and a holosun 407c so I'm gonna rock that for a while. That's as close as I'll be able to get to this for the foreseeable future haha
Do you see much difference between that and the comparable Staccatto? I have a Shadow Hawk 1911, in its finishing stages , in .45 with Nighthawks optics plate , I deleted the front serrations , so it was interesting to me reference the Firehawk having none either, but I am right handed? You have become my number one gun video source , great video as usual?
Holy St. John Moses Browning!!! That’s a nice looking and performing handgun. Plus, If it comes in .357 Sig you’d have the ultimate flex on the Boomer Poorz
Marcus W. Kroll, Esq. I wonder which one wins? Makes me curious. There is only about 1,000 dollars difference so at that price point already, it’s not much.
Please bring that pistol to the Kansas City class, I would love an opportunity to check it out in person. This pistol could check off my bucket list for my desire to own a high end 1911/2011.
Watched a couple of reviews on Nighthawks lately and every time I think "still ain't worth $4k+". Watch Aaron's video and now "totally worth it. Gotta save up now".
So after this video and a few other influential figures recommending the firehawk I’ve decided to purchase one and just waiting on it. What holster did you use to conceal the Firehawk?
Probably a stupid question but what holster set are you running with the Fire Hawk. If possible can you post the link so I can look up some reviews on it. Thank for your time.
When it comes to one handed manipulations of an optic equipped handgun, would rear sight forward of the optic be preferable? Specifically in the context of providing the ability to rack off the rear sight rather than the optic.
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms It’s unfortunate that you no longer build the Hi Power. They were the only one I would have bought. Maybe there is still one sitting around the office somewhere. Let me know 🍻
Nighthawk Custom He has not received it yet! He has it on order and I think he paid the extra to have the double stack magwell. The price for it is a little out of my range.
UPDATE::: I sold the Staccato after a bad customer service interaction due to that gun malfunctioning. Purchased a 5” Nighthawk Agent 2 in February. Just received 10-16.20. I’m happy I made the decision to go with Nighthawk!
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so basically
>if you can afford it, buy it
>if you cant afford it, buy it
Grant Leben got my kidney already up for sale
@Chet Manley Underrated comment right here.
@@ja0298 which side? I already have three lefts
Will do chief.
That's exactly what I heard too.
Absolutely awesome, incredible job. Thank you Aaron with Sage Dynamics!! We appreciate you sir.
This video reminded me I need to call you guys to get my gun heading back to me! I forgot I had it there
mutiracialbeatdownPB I’m sure we are doing everything we can to get it back to you ASAP! But yes sir, call us and we will get you updated. This week won’t be good because Bob in Custom work is heading to shot along with everyone else. But leave a message, email Bob@nighthawkcustom.com, or call the following week👌
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms Ah I see, no problem at all. I dropped it off last year when I was visiting for a custom comp setup but then decided to add optics to the order and was unsure if it was done. I'll call once shot is over, thank a lot for responding!
How much extra would it be to add the front serrations to the firehawk?
Nighthawk Custom I have 2 nighthawk custom pistols currently one being a t3 built by Tim Anderson that I absolutely love and the other being a grp that I had George something or another from gunslingers in Michigan order built by dale wedgee that isn’t as good as the t3 but I’ve noticed he is no longer on the papers that ship with the pistols. My question is who would you recommend for a dealer here in North Carolina and can you send me a quote on the pistol that Aaron cowan is shooting in this video to a tee with the iron sights and the sight plate for a trijicon rmr type 2 ? And can I request Tim Anderson build it ? Thank you
Now THAT is a GROUP. Holy moly.
25 yards*
@Emmanuel Goldstein You couldn't shoot that group from 5 yards - your nose would be blocking most of the target.
Yes sir, wow
@Namesi 🤣🤣🤣
" you can totally go Dr Seuss with that on duty personal protection on a train in the rain" 😂
The first shot in that first group was so satisfying.
STI: we made a $4000+ integrally comp'd optic ready 2011
Nighthawk: hold my Benjamins.
Better be someone awfully trustworthy holdin' on to those Benjamins for us. LOL!
Wilson Combat CQB LE
Also interested what your choice would be???
This made my heart palpitate with joy because I have this exact gun and love just as much as you do. I conceal carry it, i shoot it religiously and this gun just runs. I have about 3500 through mind no malfunctions. You are the man Aaron!
-Eddy from Pistol Parlour
We're glad you love it!
Update: now have 23,000 rounds through my Firehawk still Incredible to shoot. I loved it so much I bought another Nighthawk, the TRS Comp. have about 1,000 rounds through it with no issues. Keep putting our awesome content Aaron.
I was looking for pricing online couldn't get a concistent price.. What's the price lol?
As a lefty I really appreciate you taking the time to explain how the safety and mag release works for you as a lefty.
Jeez, it must be spectacular. I can't recall a gun Aaron has been this excited about in all the sage vids I've watched.
Aaron, as always very thorough. I can’t believe you drop tested it, but then again, yes I do, true to your way. Also, great to see you linking up with SOLGW as well.
This was a very emotionally taxing video to watch... The thrill of ludicrous accuracy, to the agony of concrete drops.
From cheers to tears in a hurry.
Nighthawk Custom thank you for making my new Holy Grail pistol. Bye bye STI XC
gangsta19x did you own the xc prior to the firehawk? I'm considering both and trying to justify the price difference.. what's your thoughts?
HURT 1 - The more economical way to do this now is to buy the new TRS Comp ($4600) and add the IOS cut ($350) to it for the same gun with different rear serrations ($4950). The extra $650 over the Staccato XC gets you the metal grip that’s $600 just to buy before you get it fitted on any gun. Plus the Nighthawk will be fit tighter and better, use higher quality components, get you a better optic system, and far better Quality Control and Customer Service before, during, and after the sale.
I do wish Nighthawk offered a more budget 5” 2011 with an optic cut that tops out at $4,000.
Seeing you genuinely excited and happy with the gun makes me want one so bad, thanks for the awesome content my dude.
When I saw the amount of mags that’s where I realized I’m poor
Made me wonder what cost more the mags or the Firehawk. I'm sure it was the Firehawk, but not by a big margin. ha
I realized that as soon as I saw the title of this video.
Excellent review. You covered all the bases and shot the pistol with incredible skill. Unlike many reviews who only talk about the pistol.
One of the best videos I seen by you. Great group. Nice firearm
Thank you for the review! I'm looking into a 2011 and this just makes me more ready for one!!
Killed it!! Awesome Review. Super Thorough. We Appreciate it!
Thank you for those drop tests even if they hurt my soul to watch!
It's about time my favorite show is on.
Wow, what a great gun!! Terrific review as usual!!
By far the best reviews online. Period!
Great Gun , Very good and detailed review. I enjoy that you continually roll in footage of the guns accuracy capability
instead of just shooting steel targets all of the time .
Dangitman......You just sold me on this gun moving from my "like-it list" to the "gonna have to have it list". Outstanding review of a supernice pistola.
Love the video, I ended up with a 1911 back in June for the first time. I carried one for duty in the 80s before the m9 later as SRT. Really as I was just learning to shoot well.
Getting reacquainted with it and loving it, bad eyes so I point shoot and rely on fundamentals and have to say it’s all that and chips. I have been carrying it for a couple of weeks now.
Getting a double stack 9 may be on the horizon.
Just bought a Fire Hawk today and I already love it.
Omg I’ve never tensed like that when you dropped that gun. It hurt my soul.
Same!
It hurts to do something like that to a Nighthawk.
Your stokedness on that piece is telling and impressive. That along with your Sons Of Liberty endorsement seems like you’re in blaster heaven.
Having CZ Customs, Wilsons, STIs, Springfields, HKs and aftermarket Glocks, my Nighthawk GRP doublestack is the overall nicest, most accurate 2011 shooter. I did not expect that when I purchased it either. They make legitimately great guns. BTW - I threw up in my mouth a little on the drop test.
Thank you for the compliment! We're glad you love it! And that drop test was ROUGH!!
how do base the 2011 accuracy other than the lockup?
Another excellent video. Keep up the great work! I'm hoping to take a class from you in the near future.
So glad I found this video…considering this platform…thanks a ton
On a train, in the rain! Arron, I think it’s obvious you are smitten by the Nighthawk. As you should be. One of your best reviews!
On a train in the rain. Love the review and wish I could afford one!
Man, that’s a beautiful gun.
“Quite a few people have been waiting for this review...” I think I’m on the list also.
"On a train, in the rain" 😂 Loved the video!
Thanks for the video. I've recently rediscovered my 1911s. From age 22 to 35 I probably put 120K to 150K through a 1911 firearm. I bought a Wilson combat that I felt like I couldnt shoot it because of the cost of the firearm I guess. For 18 years I just shot the polymer wonders. My Clark Custom and Wilson combat are in use once again. The trigger on your nighthawk looks like the trigger on my Clark custom that J.E. Clark made for a 1961 colt he customized in 1962. Great review as usual.
The 1911 is a great firearm. Glad you've rediscovered the love for them!
Just when I think the AOS system is the pinnacle of milled optic cuts I see this
Just stumbled onto your channel. Great video. Thumbs up. Subscribed. Love Nighthawk.
Those groups were insane.
That is a great looking gun. I need to get one someday
That’s fantastical. I have a mighty need.
Miss bitters said no. She also said doom a lot
I felt those drop tests in my soul!
Same here.
Absolutely Bad ass 1911 !!!!!!!!! I have got to shoot a Nighthawk 1911 an it was sweet , but the guy that had it said it cost 4 Grand !!!!!!!!! Wow , way out of my budget !!!!!!!!! Thanks for showing this Very Cool 1911 , Aaron
To sum up this review: *_N U T_*
GRAFITTI000 Major N-U-T
😂
I choked on my salad 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Why do I love watching reviews of guns I’ll most likely never be able to afford?
Love mine too. Just wish I had two.
Best quote, "I take it with me everywhere, like a teddy bear!".
How you don't have another 1M subs is beyond me. Excellence
Great grouping!!! I know u did it for the review process, but shit u dropping that gun made me flinch... lol good on you for sticking to ur review process even though it hurts!
That accuracy 🤘
We love the accuracy and performance of the Fire Hawk! Aaron knocked it out of the park on this video!
Have one coming, can’t wait
That gun is dead sexy! It is probably out of my price range, but one never knows. Just a great video and review
Only about $5500 😁
Holy S#@t Aaron that's a well built firearm. And Optic. I don't know if I'd put my WC 1911 thru that. Love your channel.
That w AWESOME! What a sweet gun.
Cowan in love with a 2011.
Nice Review, Carry On
Im savin up a bit for a sandhawk. This review just strengthens that choice!
On my list after that review
that's funny I do the same with the mag release. Also left handed and even on pistols with ambi mag releases I still use my index finger just because that's how I learned a long time ago before they made it so easy to flip the magazine release around or full ambi mag releases.
THAT is a sexy handgun. Wow. Very impressive.
So much freedom in a handgun!
Great, now I'm even more sad I didn't stop by Nighthawk's shop when I was in Berryville area in 2017. We're going back down at some point so looks like I'll make a stop then!
When you go, spend the time on their tour of the facility. The nicest group of people I've met in a good while.
Drop. Tests. With. A. Nighthawk. Fucking savage! 😁 I lost feeling in my legs watching that part though. Truth is I expected no less from you. One of the only “real” review sources on YT. 😎
Crazy timing on this video. Going full circle. Shot Sigs, CZ's, then 1911's, then 2011's, then custom Glocks, then Gen 5 Glocks, now looking at 2011's again. STI is out. I've found their customer service and QC hit or miss. Triarc or NH. I was leaning towards the comped Fire Hawk, then I saw this video. . . Considering you cannot beat NH CS, the IOS system and Triarc doesn't have a comped 2011... Fire Hawk it is. Thanks for pushing me over the edge. 👍🏼
You will love the Fire Hawk!
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms I'm sure I will! Just confirmed my Fire Hawk 2011 order with Tim.
@UCkVsf8dzv2LNF-udBihhMug I'm sure I will! Just confirmed my Fire Hawk 2011 order with Tim.
D Y thank you for your business!!
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms You've earned it with consistency, service and excellence. I've owned multiple NH's over the last decade but never 'ordered' one. Figured this Fire Hawk was worthy of a wait.
its a beauty too.
Love the video Was wondering have you looked into the see all open sight and see all night sight Looking at getting one think they would survive A 20K test Would love your opinion
this and the Tri 11 video are about to fuk up my financial plan for 2021
Great pistols and people there at NH! I can honestly say I have never had an issue with any of mine and they’ve been ran hard.
Great video. Any advice if I am deciding between this and the STI Staccato XC?
I won't be able to afford this, but I just built a glock 45 with a comp and a holosun 407c so I'm gonna rock that for a while. That's as close as I'll be able to get to this for the foreseeable future haha
The Jenkins I have the 45 with the Holosun 507 and it rocks. I bet you will love it!
Congrats. Glock 45 9mm rocks.
@@possumtrotranch heck yeah. It shot soft before. I've put about 600 rounds through it and holy cow, it shoots crazy flat and soft now!
@@grantorino2009 dude i love it! Super sick.
Did the same thing except with a DeltaPoint Pro
Do you see much difference between that and the comparable Staccatto? I have a Shadow Hawk 1911, in its finishing stages , in .45 with Nighthawks optics plate , I deleted the front serrations , so it was interesting to me reference the Firehawk having none either, but I am right handed? You have become my number one gun video source , great video as usual?
I own a .45 Nighthawk GRP Recon. Sold 3 guns to buy 1 gun. It’s an amazing firearms who’s accuracy surpasses my ability.
I'm wanting one. Damnit.
Holy St. John Moses Browning!!! That’s a nice looking and performing handgun. Plus, If it comes in .357 Sig you’d have the ultimate flex on the Boomer Poorz
Love to see a side by side with the Staccato XC.
Marcus W. Kroll, Esq. I wonder which one wins? Makes me curious. There is only about 1,000 dollars difference so at that price point already, it’s not much.
Aaron,
How is the muzzle flash in low light? Does it affect night vision too much to be used for a carry gun?
Thanks!
Hey Aaron, how much pressure do you use with your support hand thumb against the frame of the pistol?
Would you consider reviewing the IWI Masada? Would like to see the RMR mounting system tested and get your evaluation on the overall firearm. Thanks.
Eric Capell I second this. I’d also like to see a review of the 509 MRD Midsize since he liked the original 509 so much.
Please bring that pistol to the Kansas City class, I would love an opportunity to check it out in person. This pistol could check off my bucket list for my desire to own a high end 1911/2011.
Damn, impressive, I'm jealous. Any chance of trading some class time for teaching a Combatives/jiujitsu while carrying segment?
Watched a couple of reviews on Nighthawks lately and every time I think "still ain't worth $4k+". Watch Aaron's video and now "totally worth it. Gotta save up now".
Do you ever try MBX 2011 magazines? A lot of the gunsmiths perfer them over STI mags.
What model duty holster are you running in the video? @SageDynamics
Aaron...what duty holster will accommodate that gun with optic and light?
"And for my $5,000 1911 drop test..." *lays down layer of crushed velvet over the DROP ZONE*
So after this video and a few other influential figures recommending the firehawk I’ve decided to purchase one and just waiting on it. What holster did you use to conceal the Firehawk?
Probably a stupid question but what holster set are you running with the Fire Hawk. If possible can you post the link so I can look up some reviews on it. Thank for your time.
Do you oil the 2011s you review during the burn down or at all during the entire review process?
When it comes to one handed manipulations of an optic equipped handgun, would rear sight forward of the optic be preferable? Specifically in the context of providing the ability to rack off the rear sight rather than the optic.
viewatyourownrisk yep.
You wouldn’t hurt our feelings if you taped up the entire gun during the drop test. Hard to watch-LOL-you are awesome
9:40 That flashlight had enough. lol
Dude drops a 5k pistol without blinking. And this is why his reviews are the best.
We didn't blink either. We covered our eyes instead.
@@NighthawkCustomFirearms It’s unfortunate that you no longer build the Hi Power. They were the only one I would have bought. Maybe there is still one sitting around the office somewhere. Let me know 🍻
Which do you prefer, staccato xc or the firehawk, i need advice for my next purchase. Thanks
I nearly passed out when he did the drop test. My buddy purchased the Firehawk Double Stack, I opted for the Staccato XC.
That drop test made us feel a little light headed as well! Have you been able to shoot your buddy's Fire Hawk?
Nighthawk Custom He has not received it yet! He has it on order and I think he paid the extra to have the double stack magwell. The price for it is a little out of my range.
UPDATE::: I sold the Staccato after a bad customer service interaction due to that gun malfunctioning. Purchased a 5” Nighthawk Agent 2 in February. Just received 10-16.20. I’m happy I made the decision to go with Nighthawk!
The fact that so many are commenting about the drop test is a commentary all to its self lol
Let’s see a video on this vs the sti host with defensive rounds what will run better.
13:52 You're killing me dude.
Can't help but get the impression that he likes it😃
Best Handgun I have ever owned.
Are you going to review the Q Fix and Honey Badger with the Trash Panda/Thunder chicken?