How ordering works: This is made-to-order, customizing a build we already have in the Nighthawk queue (shortening the 2-3 year wait time). Reserve your spot with a $500 non-refundable deposit, or pay the base price in full (and upgrades upon completion). Customize your pistol above — any upgrade cost is added to your balance, which we confirm with you before the gun ships.
Estimated lead time: 18–24 months.
Not sure what upgrades? Here's how we usually spec this out: IOS optic cut with an RMR plate.
The Turnbull VIP model represents the pinnacle of craftsmanship and elegance, marking the debut of Nighthawk Custom's VIP Collectors Line. Born from a collaboration between Nighthawk Custom and Turnbull Restoration, this pistol is a true heirloom piece crafted with meticulous attention to detail and the finest customizations available.
At its core, the Turnbull VIP features a classic case-hardened and polished frame, showcasing the timeless beauty of this traditional finish. The high polished and charcoal blued slide is complemented by a range of exquisite details, including a high polished nitre blued slide stop, magazine release, pins, and thumb safety, adding to its visual appeal and sophistication.
Standard features
- Custom Negrini pistol case
- All Fully Machined parts
- Turnbull high polished, case hardened frame
- Turnbull high polished blued slide with high polished nitre blued controls
- Government size frame and 5" barrel
- Hand fit frame and slide
- Hand fit match grade .45 ACP barrel
- Crowned barrel flush with bushing
- Throated barrel
- Polished feed ramp
- Cross-cut mammoth ivory grips
- One-piece magwell/mainspring housing
- Hand blended magwell
- Heavy bevel on the bottom of the slide
- Ball cut radius on the slide
- Five vertical lines on the front strap and mainspring housing
- Rear cocking serrations
- Solid 14K gold bead front sight
- Solid black Heinie Slant Pro rear sight
- 40 lines per inch serrated rear of slide to match rear sight
- Hand blended grip safety
- Tuned and polished extractor
- Hand fit firing pin stop
- Smooth recoil spring plug with thick barrel bushing
- Lightweight medium solid aluminum Nighthawk Custom trigger
- Hand polished ignition components
- Custom trigger job set with 3.5 to 3.75 pound trigger
- Completely dehorned for comfortable carry
- Hand beveled edges
- Ultra Hi-Cut Front Strap
- Includes two 8-round jeweled magazines
- Firearm Type:
- Handgun
- Model:
- Turnbull VIP
- Caliber:
- .45 ACP
- Product Type:
- Handgun
- Platform:
- 1911
This is a firearm. Federal law requires us to ship it to a licensed FFL dealer near you — not directly to your home address. Here's how it works:
- Add to cart and check out. At checkout, use our FFL dealer locator to pick a licensed dealer near you. If your preferred dealer isn't listed, check the box to enter their address manually.
- We verify the FFL and ship. Your dealer can email a copy of their license to support@reactivegunworks.com to speed things up.
- Pick up at your dealer. They'll contact you when it arrives. Bring your ID, fill out the ATF Form 4473, pass the background check/any other requirements relevant to where you live, and the firearm is yours.
Local to Fruitland, Idaho? Select in-store pickup at Reactive and schedule an appointment to visit us.
