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Nighthawk Custom / Self defense / Home Defense / Home Defense Guns / Home Defense Pistols

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Shop our selection of Nighthawk Custom 1911 handguns, Nighthawk magazines, Nighthawk drop-in triggers, and more!

Nighthawk Custom has been around for over 20 years, and started with four individuals who are passionate about the 1911 platform. Nighthawk Custom now has over 65 employees, and expanded their selection of 1911 handguns from the original GRP and Talon 1911s to over 40 unique and custom models.

Our selection of Nighthawk firearms is always changing based on what we have in stock. We carry models like the Korth Ranger revolver, Talon, Kestrel, TRS Comp, and more. See our current inventory below!

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Home Defense Pistols

Full size or “service” pistols are an effective self-defense tool. Most folks generally consider them too large for concealed carry but for home defense they are a great choice. Full sized pistols generally have the largest capacity, are the most reliable, and are the easiest to shoot. These guns are usually easier to manipulate because they are larger and easier to hold on to, which also translates into greater shooting proficiency. They also tend to be sprung lighter which makes the slides easier to rack. Longer sight radius also aids in accurate shooting. Full size guns aren’t necessarily “more accurate” than smaller guns, but because the sights are further apart there is less margin for error in the sight picture. When dedicated to home defense use, they are ideally paired with flashlights such as the Surefire X300 or Streamlight TLR-1. Full size handguns are easier to store in means and places that are rapidly accessible, are highly wieldable, and can be employed with one hand (freeing the other to open doors, corral children, or call 911). Read more...

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