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: 14–18 months.
Not sure what upgrades? Here's how we usually spec this out: IOS optic cut with an RMR plate and ambi safeties.
The VIP Black from Nighthawk Custom is a masterpiece of craftsmanship and elegance, designed for discerning individuals who appreciate the artistry of hand engraving. This 1911 pistol combines exquisite hand engraving with Nighthawk Custom's renowned build quality and attention to detail, resulting in a presentation-grade work of art that is as durable as it is beautiful.
Hand-built and meticulously engraved, the VIP Black features tasteful and intricate engraving by a master engraver, adding a touch of luxury and sophistication to its appearance. The black diamond-like coating enhances the aesthetics of the pistol while providing exceptional durability, ensuring that it can be carried and used daily without compromising its exquisite finish.
Standard features
- DLC finish
- All Fully Machined parts
- 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
- One-piece mainspring housing/magwell
- Hand blended magwell
- Custom vertical front strap and mainspring serrations
- Hand serrated rear of the slide and ejector matching the heinie black rear sight
- Nighthawk 14k solid gold bead front sight
- Deep hand engraving featured throughout
- Giraffe bone grips
- Custom walnut hardwood presentation case
- Hand blended grip safety
- Tuned and polished extractor
- Hand fit firing pin stop
- Medium solid 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
- CALIBER .45 ACP
- LIGHT RAIL NO RAIL
- SAFETY SINGLE
- HEIGHT 5.6"
- OVERALL LENGTH 8.66"
- PISTOL WIDTH 1.40"
- SLIDE WIDTH 0.92"
- GRIP THICKNESS REGULAR
- WEIGHT EMPTY 37.6 OZ
- SIGHT RADIUS 6.51"
- BARREL LENGTH 5"
- MAGAZINE CAPACITY 8
- REAR SIGHT HEINIE BLACK SLANT PRO
- FRONT SIGHT GOLD BEAD
- FINISH DLC
- FIRING PIN SIZE .38 SUPER
- FIRING PIN MATERIAL STAINLESS STEEL
- Firearm Type:
- Handgun
- Model:
- VIP Black
- Caliber:
- 9mm
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.
