Nighthawk Custom Bob Marvel Commander .45 ACP 1911, 4.25 in Bushing Barrel, Matte Black, Adjustable Sights
This Nighthawk Custom Bob Marvel Commander is a recent-production, USA-built .45 ACP 1911 executed in matte black over steel. It features a 4.25 in bushing-fit barrel with GI plug, a tri-top slide with hand-stippled top strap and rear, and Nighthawk's One Gun, One Gunsmith build approach. The package includes three 8-round magazines, a factory test target dated May 7, 2024, and the original soft case.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol was immaculately maintained by its previous owner.
What’s Included
- Nighthawk Custom soft pistol case (zippered)
- Nighthawk Custom Handgun Safety & Reference Owner's Manual
- Nighthawk Custom factory quality-control checklist and test target for this pistol, dated May 7, 2024
- Three 8-round Nighthawk Custom-branded steel .45 ACP 1911 magazines
The Commander-length 4.25 in configuration retains the traditional 1911 bushing-fit barrel and GI-style recoil spring plug, complemented by a recessed target crown. The barrel hood is marked "NHC .45 ACP NM," and the ejection port is lowered and flared for reliable clearance.
The tri-top slide profile is paired with hand-stippling on the top strap and rear of the slide, plus multi-level angular front and rear cocking serrations and a ball-cut slide nose. The matte black finish across the slide and steel frame gives a cohesive, duty-ready presentation.
Sighting is handled by a fully adjustable rear sight with two white dots and a single white dot front blade. This setup provides a crisp, tunable sight picture aligned with the pistol's accuracy-focused build.
The non-railed, single-stack steel frame includes a high undercut trigger guard, checkered front strap, and a flat mainspring housing, all blended into a funnel-style magwell for smooth reloads. Controls include a left-side thumb safety, a beavertail grip safety with memory pad, a checkered magazine release, and a skeletonized commander-style hammer. Textured gray/black synthetic grip panels complete the handling package.