Description

The Nighthawk Custom Alpha Hawk is a high-end Commander-length 1911-style pistol engineered from the ground up for concealed carry and modern performance. It’s built by hand under Nighthawk Custom’s “One Gun, One Gunsmith” philosophy, meaning each firearm is fitted, finished, and tested by a single artisan for exceptional fit and finish. The Alpha Hawk blends traditional 1911 ergonomics with contemporary enhancements such as integrated compensation, no front sight (red-dot-ready), and optimized concealment geometry, making it a standout choice for shooters who want a refined carry pistol with excellent recoil management and modern optics compatibility.

Specifications

General

• Model: Alpha Hawk

• Type: 1911-style, single-action semi-automatic pistol

• Platform: Commander-length (compact carry configuration)

• Intended Use: Concealed carry / personal defense / high-end custom firearm

Caliber & Barrel

• Standard Caliber: .45 ACP

• Barrel Length: 4.25 in

• Barrel Type: Match-grade bull barrel with chunk port for integrated compensation

Frame & Slide

• Frame: Commander-size frame machined from solid steel, inspired by the ultra-exclusive 20th Anniversary model

• Magwell: Magwell machined directly into frame; flat floor-plate magazines sit flush for concealability

• Slide Serrations: Interchangeable G10 RailScales slide serration inserts (Black / FDE)

• Finish: Black DLC

Optics & Sights

• Optics-Ready: Interchangeable Optic System (IOS)

• Optic Plate: RMR-footprint optics

• Front Sight: None — optimized for optic use

Controls & Ergonomics

• Grip Safety: Hand-blended and contoured for comfort

• Beavertail & Hammer: Carefully contoured to match compact geometry

• Trigger: 3.75 lb pull, long flat trigger shoe

• Extractor: Tuned and polished for reliability

• Slide Stop: Shortened

• Dehorned: Edges rounded (“dehorned”) for comfortable carry

Magazines

• Included: 8 rounds

• Magwell: Integrated and subtly flared for smoother reloads

Dimensions & Weight

• Overall Length: ~7.76 in

• Height: ~6.46 in with optic (5.06 in w/o plate)

• Slide Width: ~0.92 in

• Weight (Empty): ~38.6 oz

Finish & Options

• Finish: DLC (standard) with optional stainless upgrade

• Slide/Frame Options: G10 serration

• Safety Upgrades: Ambidextrous safety.