Nighthawk Custom designed the Border Special model in collaboration with Sheriff Jim Wilson, the legendary border patrol officer, and county sheriff in Crockett County. Wilson was responsible for keeping our southern border secure during the cartel era of the ’80s, spending 15 years patrolling the Rio Grande, and the formation of a narcotics unit in Denton County. With over 40 years of carrying a 1911, dating back to the early ‘70s, Wilson formulated many ideas on what a fighting pistol should be. Those ideas have come together in the creation of the Border Special. It was built on a Concealed Carry Cut, Commander-sized frame and slide with the standard chambering in .45 ACP. The frame and mainspring housing have been carry optimized with scallop texturing for minimal slippage. Nighthawk outfitted the slide with a Heinie Slant Pro rear sight, a Gold Bead front sight, and the slide top is serrated for improved sight acquisition. Whether you’re protecting the border or protecting your home, you can bet your hide this pistol will get the job done.
Features
- Forged commander size frame and 4.25″ barrel
- Match grade .45 ACP barrel
- Contoured carry cut
- Fluted barrel hood
- Scalloped front strap and mainspring housing
- Serrated top of the slide
- Only rear cocking serrations
- Heinie black Slant Pro rear sight with solid gold bead front sight
- Cocobolo double diamond grips with Nighthawk logo
- 40 lines per inch serrated rear of slide to match rear sight
- Crowned barrel flush with bushing
- Lightweight, short, solid aluminum Nighthawk Custom trigger
- Smooth recoil spring plug with thick barrel bushing
- Completely dehorned for comfortable carry
- Ultra hi-cut front strap
Made In United States of America
Specifications
Product Information
Cartridge | 45 ACP |
Action Type | Semi-Automatic |
Capacity | 8+1 Round |
Height | 5.4 Inches |
Weight | 34.1 Ounce |
Width | 1.4 Inches |
Overall Length | 7.85 Inches |
Barrel Length | 4.25 Inches |
Barrel Finish | Stainless |
Threaded Muzzle | No |
Compensated | No |
Front Sight | Brass Bead |
Rear Sight | Heinie Straight Eight Slant Pro |
Sight Radius | 5.76 Inches |
Slide Finish | Black Nitride |
Frame Material | Stainless Steel |
Frame Finish | Black Nitride |
Grip Material | Wood |
Grip Style | Checkered |
Grip Color | Cocobolo |
Country of Origin | United States of America |
Trigger Type | Single Action |
Safety | Thumb/Grip |
Delivery Information
Shipping Weight | 4.000 Pounds |