Nighthawk Custom introduces the new Lady Hawk 2.0, a fully customizable 1911 Commander-size pistol, available both in 9 Para and .45 ACP, with very particular aesthetic elements. It's been particularly designed with female shooters in mind. The first major upgrade on the Lady Hawk - one of Nighthawk’s most popular models - the 2.0 model is adorned with stylish colors using modern coating options like DLC (Diamond Like Carbon) and Rose Gold TICN (Titanium CarboNitride) on controls and barrel, while the custom grips are made with obsidian, abalone and zinc. Details and materials not so common to find in modern auto pistols, indeed. Also the slim frame with its thinned front strap and mainspring housing is more suited to smaller lady hands.
Nighthawk Custom Lady Hawk 2.0: fully customizable
Among the most interesting features of the Lady Hawk 2.0, the Commander-sized forged frame (also available with an Officer size frame), the match grade 9 mm barrel (also available in .45 ACP as a no-cost option), Heinie Slant Pro Straight Eight Tritium night sights and Heinie recoil spring plug.
Other nice details are the scalloped front strap and mainspring housing, the serrated slide top, the shortened slide stop and the beveled frame. The barrel is flush with bushing, and the trigger is a lightweight aluminum Nighthawk Custom tri-cavity component. The pistol is completely dehorned for comfortable carry.
Nighthawk Custom Lady Hawk 2.0: technical data
| Model: | Lady Hawk 2.0 |
| Manufacturer: | Nighthawk Custom |
| Caliber: | .45 ACP or
9 mm Luger |
| Barrel length: | 4.25 in / 107 mm |
| Overall length: | 7.85 in /
199 mm |
| Weight: | 36.0 oz / 1020 g (empty) |
| Sights: | Heinie Straight Eight Slant Pro (rear), Tritium (front) |
| Magazine capacity: | 10 rounds (in 9 mm) |
| Price : (starting) | 4,695 USD / 3,865 euro (excl. tax) |
The starting price tag for the Nighthawk Custom Lady Hawk 2.0 is not cheap, at 4,695 USD (or around 3,865 euro, excl. tax) with dealer and online orders being already fulfilled.
However almost any part of the Lady Hawk 2.0 can be upgraded and/or customized. For example, you can have a bull o fluted barrel, Crimson Trace laser grips, ambidextrous safety, different levels and types of finish, etc. You can also have the slide and frame in polished stainless steel.
All these upgrades come at a price, of course. Anyway, if you want to own an exclusive gun you can consider these options. And after all, you can choose between the 9mm and the .45 ACP calibers at no extra cost.
For more information on the new Lady Hawk 2.0 pistol, please visit the Nighthawk Custom website.
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