Is The $6000 Nighthawk Sand Hawk Double Stack 1911 Worth It?

About this video

Colion discusses the Nighthawk Sand Hawk, a custom-built double-stack 1911 (also called a 2011). He explains this is an expensive, emotionally-driven purchase rather than a practical first gun, emphasizing the hand-fitted craftsmanship, premium materials, and small details that justify the higher price for enthusiasts. Colion describes features like the aggressive grip texture, island compensator for flat shooting, gold front sight bead, and flat-faced trigger, noting how the gun’s quality and shootability make it an heirloom piece and enjoyable range companion.

Key takeaways

• Colion describes the Nighthawk Sand Hawk as an emotional purchase and heirloom gun rather than a logical first firearm, with one-person hand-fitted construction
• According to Colion, 2011-style pistols make shooters perform better compared to polymer striker-fired pistols due to features like superior triggers, compensators, and grip texture
• Colion explains that at higher price points, buyers pay significantly more for increasingly smaller differences in fit, finish, and materials rather than dramatic functional improvements

Episode details: published June 24, 2023 · 13:33 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Colion Noir’s legal commentary reflects his positions and teaching, attributed to him — it is not legal advice. His defensive-incident breakdowns are his analysis of reported incidents, attributed to him.

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