Description

The Nighthawk Custom BDS9 (Boardroom Double Stack 9 mm) is a premium 1911-style competition pistol built on a double-stack, government-size frame. Designed for speed, accuracy, and reliability, it features hand-fit components, a match-grade 5″ bull barrel, and a high-capacity 17 + 1 double-stack magazine. The pistol includes Nighthawk’s Interchangeable Optics System (IOS) for quick optic swaps while holding zero, along with aggressive ergonomics and performance-driven slide geometry tailored for competitive shooting.

Specifications

• Model: Nighthawk Custom BDS9 (“Boardroom Double Stack 9 mm”)
• Caliber: 9 mm Luger
• Action: Single-Action, semi-automatic (1911 style)
• Frame Size: Government-size double stack
• Barrel: 5″ hand-fit match-grade bull barrel, crowned and flush with slide
• Finish: Silver DLC on slide & frame with black DLC barrel & controls
• Magazine Capacity: 17 + 1 rounds
• Sights:
  • Rear: Heinie Black Ledge rear sight
  • Front: Fiber-optic front sight
• Optics Ready: Nighthawk Interchangeable Optics System (IOS) — allows switching between iron sights and red-dot while holding zero
• Slide Features:
  • Heavy tri-cut angle top & lightening ports for quicker cycling
• Frame & Controls:
  • Aggressive grip texture on aluminum grip module
  • Full-length recon rail for accessory mounting & added stability
• Slide Stops: Dual slide stop setup — standard lock-back and disengaged for competition use
• Trigger: Lightweight flat trigger (aluminum), hand-fitted
• Weight (Empty): 38.2 oz (≈2.39 lb) 
• Overall Length: ~8.58″
• Sight Radius: ~6.51″
• Safety: Traditional 1911 thumb safety (single side)
• Included: Two 17-round magazines

Note

• Built around Nighthawk’s “One Gun, One Gunsmith” philosophy, meaning each BDS9 is hand-fitted by a single gunsmith for precision and reliability.
• Designed for competitive shooting (USPSA/IPSC) but also suitable for precision range use.