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 and ambi safety.

Our interpretation of what a hard-use modern 1911 should be. Featuring a tri-cut slide, aggressive front-and-rear cocking serrations, a full-length guide rod, and the EVERLAST Recoil System, the War Hawk’s tri-cut slide reduces reciprocating mass while lending a sharp, angular aesthetic. The model ships with aggressive G10 grips, a checkered one-piece magwell for fast reloads, and a Jardine Tactical Hook rear sight as standard.

Standard features

Black nitride finish
All Fully Machined parts
Officer size frame and 3.8" barrel
Hand fit frame and slide
Hand fit match grade 9mm barrel
Crowned barrel flush with bushing
Throated barrel
Polished feed ramp
Tri-cut slide
Serrated arrow style slide top
Heavy bevel on bottom of slide
Coarse front and rear cocking serrations
Nighthawk Custom/Marvel EVERLAST® Recoil System
Open faced recoil spring plug
One-piece magwell/mainspring housing
Hand blended magwell
Hand blended grip safety
Heinie Slant Pro Straight Eight Tritium night sights
Tuned and polished extractor
Hand fit firing pin stop
G10 hyena brown Diamond Back Grip with super scoop
25 lines per inch checkered front strap and mainspring housing
40 lines per inch serrated rear of slide
Shortened slide stop and beveled frame
Lightweight aluminum solid curved 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 magazines

Firearm Type:: Handgun

Model:: War Hawk Officer

Caliber:: 9mm

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.

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