Nighthawk Custom Talon CA .45 ACP 1911, 5 in Match Bushing Barrel, California Compliant, 5 Mags
This Nighthawk Custom Talon CA is a government-length, full-size .45 ACP 1911 built under the company’s One Gun, One Gunsmith philosophy and listed on the California DOJ roster. It features a match-grade bushing barrel, 25 LPI checkering, blended magazine-well funnel, and a sight set pairing a red fiber-optic front with a Trijicon H3 10 low-mount tritium rear. The factory test target is dated 1/13/11 and names gunsmith Kevin Hillhouse.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minimal markings from previous handling or use. The bore is bright and clean. Refer to pictures for additional detail.
What’s Included
- Nighthawk Custom soft range bag (green)
- Owner's Manual
- Factory test target
- Factory fired case (in bag)
- Hex key
- Five 8-round single-stack 1911 magazines; magazines shown include Wilson Combat mags with branded baseplates, and one .45 ACP magazine with witness holes marked 2–8
The Talon CA combines Nighthawk’s hand-fit build approach with a government-length, 5 in match-grade bushing barrel for precise lockup and consistent accuracy. The ejection port is lowered and flared to aid reliable extraction. This CA variant is DOJ roster-listed for California.
Slide treatments include front and rear cocking serrations, a serrated top of slide, and a serrated rear of slide to reduce glare. The steel frame is finished with 25 LPI checkering on the front strap and mainspring housing, and a blended magazine-well funnel that speeds reloads while maintaining a seamless profile.
The sighting system pairs a red fiber-optic front blade with a Trijicon H3 10 two-dot tritium, low-mount Novak-style rear for visibility in varied light. Controls include a single-side extended thumb safety and a beavertail grip safety with memory bump.
Performance parts include a skeletonized commander-style hammer and a lightweight three-hole aluminum trigger. Cocobolo double-diamond wood grips with Nighthawk medallions complete the package, and the pistol ships with five 8-round magazines and the original Nighthawk soft range bag, plus documentation including the factory test target naming gunsmith Kevin Hillhouse (dated 1/13/11).