Late in 2011 Bob Marvel decided that he would train one of Nighthawk's Master Gunsmiths to build one of his most popular custom models, a process that involved months of intensive training. The result of this labor was a model of 1911 considered by Nighthawk to be one of their best and most unique produced to date.

One of the innovations introduced with this model is the Nighthawk / Marvel Everlast™ Recoil System™, proprietary to Nighthawk, which enables a shooter to fire 10,000 or more rounds before it becomes necessary to change a spring. Additionally, accuracy is improved through reduced felt recoil and muzzle flip, as evidenced by group sizing at 50 yds. being better than those typically fired by the average shooter.

Features:

• Finish: Black nitride
• Frame Size: Commander
• Barrel: 4.25", 2-piece, bull barrel; crowned; flush with bushing
• Recoil System: Everlast
• 1-piece magwell/mainspring housing (without lanyard loop)
• Rear Sight: Tritium, adjustable 2-dot
• Front Sight: Tritium
• Front Strap: Ultra hi-cut, checkered 25 lines per inch
• Mainspring Housing: Checkered 25 lines per inch
• Grips: G10, black and bray spiral cut, with Nighthawk logo
• Slide Top: Hand-stippled
• Slide Rear: Hand-stippled
• Slide Stop: Shortened
• Slide: Bull-nose, heavy bevel on slide bottom
• Trigger: Solid aluminum Nighthawk Custom
• Recoil Spring Plug: Flat
• Dehorned (for comfortable carry)