Is A $4,500 Nighthawk 1911 Any Good?

[@TexasPlinking]

Expensive? Yes. Sexy? Also yes. In this video I review this Nighthawk 1911 9mm Bob Marvel custom. Big thanks to my friend for letting me borrow this jewel for today's video. Hope y'all enjoyed!

[@donphillips4492]

i thought the top on the bob marvel is engraved

[@Ripper13F1V]

Bob Marvel is the man. His 1911's set the bar pretty darned high to the point where he supplied 1911's for a spell to special operations. They went bang every time under all sorts of crazy conditions. I'm so glad that he worked with Nighthawk to show them how build a gun to his specs. Truly a remarkable pistol.

[@Alen725]

Yeah hes the man, they are milking idiots on money af. This special operation bullshit is truly hilarious, they sure know how to market their overpriced products.

[@leadfarmer5035]

I’m so excited I just picked up one the other day. 9 mm paid $4600. Like my dad always says. Buy once cry once!

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

I like that

[@Jay-pt3nq]

That’s the thing… you don’t buy once. You always want another one lol

[@zuel1]

Nice gun, poor price for what you get. Pretty, but I don't think the other guy will give a crap when it's pointed at him! Thanks for sharing and work on your grip! Looks like the gun was shooting you and not the other way around.

[@JahGuarrr]

Damn it must be nice owning a gun that’s worth more money than my car lol. Sweet weapon dude.

[@Alen725]

No its not nice to be dumb and spend that much for custom 1911. Unless you really dont have anything else to spend money on.

[@1stAmendmentfukyoutube]

@@Alen725 don’t worry about others peoples money. Mr mcbroke

[@Alen725]

@@1stAmendmentfukyoutube Wow idiot without life or money comes to cry because someone stated truth. You know why you earn yearly 5% of my monthly income? Because you shit yourself about some overpriced "another 1911" instead spending it on something worth it.

[@CH-gp8cq]

@@Alen725 you seem awfully upset at the fact someone owns a nicer gun than you will ever have.

[@Alen725]

@@CH-gp8cq You seems awfully upset that I spit facts you crying moron. Come on just stop writing pathetic comments, it was so weak it made me laugh. What you can possibly cry about in order to insult me, someone who own 107 guns, many of them more expensive than this one? I could spend close to 4,500$ for optics only, would never spend that much on this pistol. Who tf thinks that only rich people can afford spending 4500$ hahahha, what a loser keep dreaming.

[@Sagittariustoo]

Damn, can't believe you laid your friend's Nighthawk on concrete ! 1:50 That's a prime example why I don't loan my guns to anyone ! Use a pad next time ! McCormick mags are crap, btw !

[@TexasPlinking]

I placed it down ever so softly and didn't shift on the concrete, it did not scuff whatsoever.

[@mknight5159]

I cringed at that too!!! Man ol man!! Whenever I bring out my Colt Python, I always have a rubber pad out. And watch my friends closely so they don't put turn rings on the cylinder when shooting. If you want your handguns in mint someday, you owe it to yourself to keep an eye on them. I believe you put it down ever so gently. But bring something to lay it on next time!

[@audacityofthemind8348]

BIG NO NO!!!!🤦🏻‍♂️

[@jamesmiteff1294]

I convinced: never loan a gun to anyone. I use pads for every gun I own. Respect. Also, respect your friend's property.

[@opmike343]

McCormick magazines are not crap. Tripp, Wilson, CMC, Metalform, all are quality. Whether or not your particular 1911 likes them is another story.

[@metatronmen2431]

My opinion about 1911 pistols are platforms just like AR15 rifles. The expensive custom ones are more accurate and more better looking guns indeed but i seen them fail to, they are not fail free. The cheap ones are more prone to be lemons but if you get one of those decently working out of the box changing the extractor, spring and using Wilson mags you can have a very decent 1911.

[@jpreyes1028]

If that's the Rolex of handguns, Wilson Combat is the Patek. :)

[@TexasPlinking]

Haha, would a custom JJFU 1911 be a Richard Mille?

[@jpreyes1028]

JJFU 1911 is a great pistol. Richard Mille is shit. ;)

[@audacityofthemind8348]

It’s the other way around, the Knighthawk is the Patek and the Wilson Combat is the Rolex

[@opmike343]

A Patek is a full order of magnitude beyond a Rolex. You can't say that same with Nighthawk vs. Wilson. It's more like Ferrari vs. McLaren.

[@raptureready9502]

@@audacityofthemind8348 nighthawk all the way🤤

[@mikemcduff427]

Which gun smith built your gun? I don't want him building my Nighthawk I'm planning to buy.

[@JustinOpinionChannel]

Nice job, sir. Excellent photography and good presentation of the gun. Bob will be proud. BTW, get Mec-Gar magazines. I'm not a fan of the McCormicks.

[@TexasPlinking]

Thank you for the feedback Justin!

[@matthewreiner1972]

Justin Opinion Bob Marvel helped you build a fantastic 1911!

[@arborist460]

Yes justin your 1911 is just as good as this and I agree chip mac mags just don't work anymore...I went off you and a few others recommendations and got some cobras and are pleased so far...those and wilson are my 2 brands for my 10mm 1911s

[@AGC828]

Did you ever find out why it didn't lock-back? Ammo? The magaiznes used?? :) I've enver heard of any custom 1811 not "locking back"....heh....

[@afridgetoofar1818]

About ten years ago I spent $2800 for a customized Wilson CQB, but there’s no way I’m dropping $4,500 on a handgun, unless it’s an antique Colt SAA.

[@_9maggot]

It might be jamming your wallet

[@samuels4130]

I'm thinking to get the Springfield 1911 TRP 45acp what you thing about it? Have you shot it?

[@TexasPlinking]

I haven't, but I haven't hear any negative things about them for what that's worth.

[@carl-ok9gn]

i have a trp operator. they are absolutely great guns but not without their own gimmicks. they have mim parts that some people care about. mine has been 100% reliable. it wont feed empty casings from a mag though. dan wesson edges them out on quality. if i had to do it over, i'd get a dan wesson over the trp. i may even sell the trp for a dw.

[@traeucity6087]

grr ummmpee, do not sell your TRP for a Dan Wesson; unless that is the only way for you to be able to get the Dan Wesson. I have three TRP's and five Dan Wesson's. Other than bragging rights or pride of ownership; you will gain NOTHING in accuracy potential or dependability, by "upgrading" to the DW. In fact, I had to send my Valor back to DW, because they installed the wrong height, front sight. Their customer service was outstanding, though. My VBob is excellent; and I wouldn't trade it for any gun. I feel the same about all of my TRP's. MIM parts is something guys bring up, to justify spending hundreds or thousands more than someone else. I have 1911's from nearly every well known manufacturer, and I can tell you, truthfully; the guns with MIM parts shoot as well, and so far, are as dependable as my guns with forged parts. If you know someone with a Dan Wesson; see if they will allow you to fire their gun from a rest, at 25 and 50 yards; against your TRP Operator. Then you will know for sure, whether their gun is worth $700-$900 more than your gun.

[@traeucity6087]

Samuel S, I have three TRP's; and they are GREAT guns! So accurate; it's scary. I had to add the Dawson, Tool-Less Guide Rod System to both of my Operators, to make them perfect for me. I put a set of Grashorn Gun Works, Elk horn grips on the Stainless Loaded TRP. It looks like a barbecue gun; and performs like a fighting gun. You will not be disappointed with any version you choose.

[@carl-ok9gn]

The dw's are the same price as the trp operator. i have tens of thousands of rounds through 1911's paid for by the govt. i got the trp after i got out to have a decent 1911 that i could afford at the time. i don't deny at all it's a great gun. however, with LOTS of rounds out of it, i have a feeling (just a feeling, no actual indication) that it may wear worse than the dw's i've messed around with a little bit. as for mim. i think it's dumb that it exists in 1911's but it doesn't really put me off. they are decent from what i've seen and are used for parts that dont really see the wear that justifies not using them. however, it's the value aspect of paying nearly the same amount for both guns and getting "better" parts in one over the other. my trp operator wont feed empty cases from a mag, one of the dan wessons i've seen did. a few others dont. i frankly dont have enough rounds out of the trp to make any kind of conclusion. paying for my own ammo is a big limiter...

[@jeffreywashington1278]

I thought paying $1400 for my Dan wesson c bob was expensive, sheesh!!🤔🤔🤔🤔🤔

[@arborist460]

Yea I'd like to compare my specialist to one...I held Wilson's beside dan wesson and chose dw....but this is better than wilson I'm afraid

[@TheRealCalijokes01]

Me 2

[@alfredpaquin3563]

Yes.

[@johnouellet4099]

nice weapon but it's hard justifying spending that much on a gun when I can literally buy 10 RIA 1911's for the same price and they'll work right out of the box no problem. I have a Springfield operator that I love that I bought for just under a grand and I would bet money that I can out shoot this gun with it. Overall nice weapon just don't see the point.

[@alexstilwell3302]

Jesus i spent that much on a long gun and this is a pistol lol pretty pistol all in all i think i enjoy my 338 lapua more then i would this gem

[@Dustysa4]

You should check out the Colt Competition 9mm 1911. It's the poor man's version of that.

[@TexasPlinking]

Will do!

[@matalinongtsunggo4503]

I would definitely buy one if I have the $.

[@Alen725]

You would waste money.

[@Alen725]

@Memphis67shelbygt500 Overpaying is always a big deal even if you earn a lot.

[@zamanmekan9136]

I can buy 10 nice gun with that money😂

[@jc51373]

And then what? You shoot all 10 and know each like second nature? Buy one or two nice guns, learn them as though they are extensions of your body rather than have 10 guns, 9 of which you rarely shoot and are safe queens.

[@Alen725]

@@jc51373 And then he have all 10 to shoot and have experience with. Second nature? WOW who told you that bs? How many rounds do you even need to put through gun to learn it? 50k? Unless you are hardcore competitor its not really a problem shooting though many guns.

[@jc51373]

@@Alen725 Are you stupid? Re read what I wrote, re read the point of the entire video and start over. Sheesh

[@louisanderson8806]

If your going to have a $4500 1911... spend $200 on a few Wilson mags.

[@dougcobb8114]

Sad...Wilson mags..hmm..because someone said...kimpro and nighthawk mags...work..also

[@alfredozamora5867]

dream gun

[@Jnuna535]

It’s a nice looking pistol but the price tag. No thanks. Tell me what this pistol does that my CZ75 won’t?

[@majidjamali7848]

only alien 500 pistol is great guys

[@onthefarmandoffvlogs]

You can get a very similar 1911 called rock island armory baby rock. Yes it’s in 380 ACP but I believe they make one in 9mm or 45. And the price is only around 400$. (For the 380) don’t know the pricing on their other ones.

[@Blueesteel_]

Right but that is not a hand made custom firearm.. its just another production gun..

[@louisanderson8806]

I can't tell if your serious or not.

[@mknight5159]

I'm sure a Rock Island would please any farm boy like yourself. But this is a NHC. Just the match barrel alone in these bad boys are worth more than a Rock Island

[@orion7873]

Yeah man, we all know you can get a cheaper 1911. A Nighthawk is definitely better than most other 1911's but, is it worth $4,500 ... maybe, maybe not. It's mostly just that guys with money want cool shit. A Timex watch is $20 and the most common Rolex is $10,000. They both tell them time but, no one is going to say " Hey, badass Timex, can I try it on ?". Guys who own a Rolex, noticed when others have one. Guys who wear a Timex, don't anyones watch.

[@dougcobb8114]

ALOT, .of haters out there on expensive firearms out there in utube universe ..I guess they will know fine made machinery...

[@kraemer66]

My 1911s can do anything the Nighthawk can do... except mine all lock back. I don't have any issue paying ridiculous dollars for high end products, but I just can't find any value in guns like these. It is functionally identical to my sub $1000 nitride coated 1911 and looks nearly identical too. Ferrari would never get away with building the exact same Mustang GT as Ford makes then charge $200k because it's all hand-made and signed by the assembly team.

[@allwell5066]

I will never spend $4,500 on a pistol that only holds 11rds. what if you in a gun fight and the other person has a cheaper weapon that shoots good and holds 33rds or 50rds?

[@haakonht]

There are lots of great reasons not to spend $4.500 on this pistol. Needing 33-50 round capacity for a gun fight is not one of them.

[@danharvey2876]

Realize that 4,500 for a handgun is peanuts to some people

[@haakonht]

@Emmanuel Estrada No soldier I know carries a sidearm with a 50 round capacity. If they need that kind of firepower they've got other equipment.

[@haakonht]

@Emmanuel Estrada Yes I did. I specifically talked about this $4.500 pistol

[@johnouellet4099]

Dan Harvey to very few people. my buddy has several million and still cringes when his wife comes home with a few thousand in new jewelry. he told me the other day he can't even look at the bill anymore when she gets back, and this only happens once a year so not all the time. so a few thousand is still a lot to spend on one tool, no matter how much you have in the bank. I think she billionaire may not necessarily care, but how many of those guys would ever buy a gun?

[@mikemcduff427]

Springfield Armory, Dan Wesson and Bull Armory build 1911's that have build quality far beyond their price point. If you can find a gun with the features and style you want, Those are great manufactures. Exceptional value for the price you pay.

[@carl-ok9gn]

0:10

[@AGC828]

I don't think you justified the purchase. :) Would I spend $5k on a 1911? If I could afford to of course...I suppose I would but because "I could". I don't think it's actually worth $5k. It's not 3-4x better than a Kimber of Dan Wesson. Buying one won't magically make us better shooters. For what? Another idem for "bragging rights". Just as a new Porsche 911 would be to car buddies. Something to say "you've made it (or spent money... a lot of...on something you shouldn't have)". What's ironic is...the guys with the biggest gun collections are usually the guys with the lower income. Blue Collar Joe. Meanwhile "sensible Jack's" with their college education, good job, million dollar homes, cars, kids...etc. Have the smaller gun collections. Usually a few pistols for range day. Once a month..maybe. And a few shotguns for skeet and/or trap. That's about it. They live in multi-million dollar homes. Nice mortgages. And drive "average" cars. Not the 911's. Usually. Cars you'd see in most other neighbourhoods.

[@lucasromero9377]

your statements seem like all opinion

[@jc51373]

Im not sure I am following and understand your point...One guy likes guns and has more of them but has less money, the other guy likes guns has less of them but has more money. So that somehow makes one better than the other or more passionate because he's blue collar as opposed to white color? Seriously get a grip man. You should change your name on YT to the "UltraRationalizer".

[@JazzLowrider]

Way overpriced, IMO Cabot has a better looking, better quality for less money, Wilson Combat also has a top quality, its funny some say when reviewing an expensive gun, its not mine ??!!. I borrowed it. Yeah right.

[@TexasPlinking]

A lot going on here, so let’s break it down, from my experience cabots look nice, but don’t shoot well. Jamomatics. Not sure what your point was about me borrowing this gun, in the years since, I’ve bought my own nighthawk. Not sure what your point was again.

[@JazzLowrider]

@Texas Plinking no offense, I've seen many on KZbin when reviewing expensive guns most of the time they say it's not mine, maybe they dont want people to know how rich they are, or how poor decision they made, Cabots are definitely top of the line when it comes to quality and finish and technology, I've never own one, but top gun channels reviewed them, in terms of shooting, even the cheeapest 1911 shoots better and more accurate than 99% of shooters out there, especially if you know a good Gunsmith they can tune them to be a nails driver.

[@david999938]

Get a kimber

[@jc51373]

And spend $1500 on upgrades to get it to shoot like a WC or a NH.

[@trijigon]

Accuracy x > nighthawk

[@FirearmEnthusiast]

Out of your mind.

[@mhey1705]

Not even a great looking 1911 imo.

[@brighter22]

cause it is black?

[@SIRICKO]

4,500 for that lmfao

[@elonmusk8667]

You're holding the gun like a girl.

[@martincarrasco5231]

Another overpriced product