{"id":69310,"date":"2017-01-31T10:14:40","date_gmt":"2017-01-31T15:14:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/?p=69310"},"modified":"2017-01-31T10:14:40","modified_gmt":"2023-08-20T17:22:01","slug":"best-best-nighthawk-customs-turnbull-pistol-shot-show-2017","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/best-best-nighthawk-customs-turnbull-pistol-shot-show-2017\/","title":{"rendered":"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nighthawkcustom.com\/\" campaign=\"NighthawkSHOT\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.nighthawkcustom.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Nighthawk Custom pistol on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Nighthawk%20custom\" campaign=\"NighthawkonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Nighthawk%20custom<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Overview<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Nighthawk turns out anything but ordinary guns, and this year was no exception. One bit of big news, they have teamed up with Korth for a line of Nighthawk Custom revolvers. Korth revolvers tend to be so expensive and so rare in the US I have never even held one before this. I didn\u2019t get to live fire one, but the dry fire convinced me that they are pretty spectacular. The smoothest trigger pull I have ever felt on a revolver, and I own some pretty nice ones. Unfortunately, they did check my pockets before we left, so I am not sure we will ever get a full review on this one. But I\u2019ll ask. All they can say is no, and we have a restraining order.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69311\" style=\"width: 1210px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"best-best-nighthawk-customs-turnbull-pistol-shot-show-2017\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69311\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" class=\"size-full wp-image-69311\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712.jpg\" alt=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"801\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09712-1024x684.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69311\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">GunsAmerica had a chance to swing by the Nighthawk booth at SHOT Show 2017.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>Second bit of big news concerned what Nighthawk is most known for. In 1911s, they are among the three biggest names when it comes to custom, and they will put their kung fu up against anyones&#8217;. This year they teamed with Doug Turnbull, to add some of his custom finish work to a Nighthawk\/Turnbull mash up in the VIP 1 pistol. It wasn\u2019t tactical grey; not even close. Doug Turnbull is legendary for restoring older firearms, and offering a finish to guns like that seen 150 years ago.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69314\" style=\"width: 519px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"best-best-nighthawk-customs-turnbull-pistol-shot-show-2017\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69314\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" class=\" wp-image-69314\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" width=\"509\" height=\"340\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09719.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 509px) 100vw, 509px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69314\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The new VIP 1 from Doug Turnbull and Nighthawk is a real eye catcher.<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><strong>Specs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li>Chambering: .45 ACP<\/li>\n<li>Barrel: 5 inches<\/li>\n<li>OA Length: 8.66 inches<\/li>\n<li>Weight: 37.4 ounces<\/li>\n<li>Grips: Mastodon Ivory<\/li>\n<li>Sights: 14K Solid Gold bead<\/li>\n<li>Action: Single-action<\/li>\n<li>Finish: Case Hardened<\/li>\n<li>MSRP: $7,495.00<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>Impression<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The case hardened colors of this line are truly amazing. I\u2019m not even a 1911 guy, and I wanted one. Doug Turnbull is an artist, and no two of these are the same. It is a fascinating color scheme for a finish, in a time that Cerakote rules the day. The MSRP is a little out of my price range, but if you are a 1911 fan, this is a very different high-end option.<\/p>\n<p>[one_half]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69316\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"best-best-nighthawk-customs-turnbull-pistol-shot-show-2017\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69316\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-69316\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09728.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69316\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pistol has an attractive finish and very distinctive grip panels.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half]<\/p>\n<p>[one_half_last]<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_69315\" style=\"width: 410px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"best-best-nighthawk-customs-turnbull-pistol-shot-show-2017\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-69315\" title=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-69315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723-400x267.jpg\" alt=\"The Best of the Best? Nighthawk Custom\u2019s Turnbull Pistol &amp; More\u2014SHOT Show 2017.\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723-1024x684.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/DSC09723.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-69315\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The pistol also has top-quality parts and accessories, such as this Heine rear sight.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[\/one_half_last]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Pricing &amp; Availability<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The Turnbull VIP 1 from Nighthawk Custom has a starting price of $7,495 and is available now. If you have the coin, this one is probably well worth a look. It certainly caught my attention!<\/p>\n<p>To learn more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nighthawkcustom.com\/\" campaign=\"NighthawkSHOT\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.nighthawkcustom.com\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>To purchase a Nighthawk Custom pistol on GunsAmerica.com, click this link: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Nighthawk%20custom\" campaign=\"NighthawkonGA\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\">https:\/\/www.gunsamerica.com\/Search.aspx?T=Nighthawk%20custom<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This year Nighthawk has teamed up with Doug Turnbull, to add some of his custom finish work to a Nighthawk\/Turnbull mash up in the VIP 1 pistol. It wasn\u2019t tactical grey; not even close. 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