looks like this one actually had hit something, and probably more then once.
an every time i feel an itch to get a staccato, it means i need to get my shadows and go out shoot them, to remind myself how much better they are than i am.
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an every time i feel an itch to get a staccato, it means i need to get my shadows and go out shoot them, to remind myself how much better they are than i am.
citoriguy
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No CZ TS2O briefcase, no care.
Kidding, obviously, I’m sure they are both awesome to shoot.
alan226
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Is a $4000 gun twice as good as a $2000 gun? Or four times better than a $1000 gun?
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Depends. Bul Armory guns are on par with Nighhawks and are half the price.
Darkslide
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No, there are diminishing returns on performance as you go up in price. It mainly goes up in cosmetics and fit.
This. Diminishing returns. Is my Wilson nicer than my Kimber? Yes. Is it twice as nice? Well, that’s a matter of opinion. Both are still 1911s, with all that entails, good and bad.
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This is the best post in this thread.
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As someone who’s into 1911’s and has spent time on the night hawk web site I like it 
but if I was spending $4000 I would probly want to order from one from them exactly the way I wanted it (maybe stainless, certain sites, trigger pad ect) that being said for that kind of money I would want to have a use for it such as a shooting sport/game /club competition /bullseye. where it got used on a regular basis, it would be a shame to spend that kind of money to shoot it once or twice and put it in a safe. If you can afford it are into 1911’s and will run it hard go for it.. if its a toy u bring to the range a few times maybe flex on the poors then put it in storage cause another shiny toy caught your eye it’s kinda a waste … their well made guns ment to be used/enjoyed
but if I was spending $4000 I would probly want to order from one from them exactly the way I wanted it (maybe stainless, certain sites, trigger pad ect) that being said for that kind of money I would want to have a use for it such as a shooting sport/game /club competition /bullseye. where it got used on a regular basis, it would be a shame to spend that kind of money to shoot it once or twice and put it in a safe. If you can afford it are into 1911’s and will run it hard go for it.. if its a toy u bring to the range a few times maybe flex on the poors then put it in storage cause another shiny toy caught your eye it’s kinda a waste … their well made guns ment to be used/enjoyed
MaroonedinMA
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Get an 8-ball, a mid price-hooker and a Colt Government model. You'll enjoy it longer.
alan226
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^100%
i'm a fair to middling shot. Unless I am a competitive shooter and 1mm makes the difference between winning and losing, no way in hell am I dropping $4000 on a pistol. Sorry, just me and a couple of Bentwater Thunderfunks talking....
Darkslide
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As long as the barrel fit is good and the sear/hammer pin holes aren’t crooked, you can get a lot of performance increase by spending $250-300 on a new ignition kit and inline porting, and a new trigger if the stock trigger doesn’t fit your finger length.
KBCraig
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So you only have revolvers?
The Nighthawk looks nice, but when saw the thread title I thought it was about 1980s Honda motorcycles.
I would never spend that much on a gun that shoots just like one that's one tenth the price, but it's pretty. If I plunked down $4,000 I'd be pissed if it came in a $15 zipper case with pick-and-pluck foam.
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Those were great bikes! My buddy and I worked part-time as movers and saved enough to buy a brand new Nighthawks each. We spent the summer of 1984 doing a loop around America. I would have never been able to do that on a Harley. Those Nighthawks we did not fail us once! Oh, to be young again...
nstassel
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They're very nicely made guns no question. They're more garish usually than I'd prefer but they are beautifully made pieces. The debate is the same as cars. A Toyota will do the same basic things as a Porsche.
You are out of your gourd.
A Gen 2 Glock is more reliable and durable.
You are just buying the name.
Said the man who just paid $600 for a back pack...
A Gen 2 Glock is more reliable and durable.
You are just buying the name.
Said the man who just paid $600 for a back pack...
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Um, they make striker-fired pistols, Sig 226s/229s, etc. without safeties.
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SJan
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Its going to vary of course as a true custom gun would, but expect to pay a lot more than a Stacatto, a little less than an Atlas.
If someone were to Google 'alpha 2011' they wouldn't find the one man shop in Monson MA. Doc has little online presence, but his gunsmithing reputation and word of mouth is keeping his business very busy. Alpha Precision, LLC | Monson MA
chris_1001
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.02 cents.
I have a Nighthawk Agent 2 and Staccato XC, while they are both nice I much prefer the Staccato. If you're going to spend that kind of coin, have some patients and order something specific to your tastes (colors, grips, threaded barrel, optics cut, engravings).
I have a Nighthawk Agent 2 and Staccato XC, while they are both nice I much prefer the Staccato. If you're going to spend that kind of coin, have some patients and order something specific to your tastes (colors, grips, threaded barrel, optics cut, engravings).
Of course that is true. And if you can afford $160k for a Porsche 911, good for you. But a $35k Camry will also get you from point A to point B.
In God We Trust
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It’s probably the same gold coating I have on my sig barrel. It gets jacked up pretty fast just from the powder burn. The rest will get marked up at best and it’s more noticeable on a shiny gold barrel.
chris_1001
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Boooring…..
I’m a car/gun guy
Sure I can shoot a Ruger pistol and drive a Toyota Yaris.
But nope!!
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What's so special about a Sandhawk besides the color.Buy a sandhawk or else you're in the poor nighthawk club
