Nighthawk Custom was founded in 2004 in Berryville, Arkansas, by a team of experienced gunsmiths. The company builds ultra-premium custom 1911 pistols with each firearm hand-built by a single craftsman from start to finish. Nighthawk is known for meticulous attention to detail and is considered one of the top custom 1911 makers in the world.
Looking for a Nighthawk Custom handgun you can legally buy in California? CaliRoster tracks every Nighthawk Custom model currently approved on the California Department of Justice (DOJ) Certified Handguns Roster. There are currently 15 Nighthawk Custom models approved for retail sale through licensed California FFL dealers.
Nighthawk Custom offers 2 calibers on the California roster, with .45 ACP being the most common (12 models). Prices range from $3,599 to $3,999 MSRP.
Yes — any Nighthawk Custom model listed above with "On Roster" status can be purchased new from a licensed California FFL dealer. You'll need a valid Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC), must pass a background check, and complete the mandatory 10-day waiting period. All California handgun purchases must go through a licensed dealer, even private party transfers.
Models marked "Expiring" are still available but may be removed from the roster soon. Models marked "Removed" can no longer be purchased new at retail, but may be available through private party transfers (PPT), law enforcement exemptions, or intrafamilial transfers.