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New Nighthawk Bob Marvel…

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February 07, 2026, 01:17 PM
bac1023
New Nighthawk Bob Marvel…
These things just keep multiplying. Wink

Here's my new Bob Marvel 45ACP. This has always been one of my favorite Nighthawks, but the first I've owned. I love the feature set and, as always, Nighthawk's build quality and fit/finish are second to none.
















Here it is with my other Nighthawks. This company builds some of my favorite semi-custom 1911’s. In fact, I’ve got another on the way next month. Who else is a fan of their pistols?


February 07, 2026, 02:12 PM
David Lee
Pic of the top of its slide please boss. Thank you.
February 07, 2026, 02:17 PM
bac1023
Top and rear




February 07, 2026, 02:27 PM
huskerlrrp
That is pretty sharp looking...very nice.


February 07, 2026, 02:27 PM
sgalczyn
What kind of finish is that? Coating or actual stipling of the metal?


"No matter where you go - there you are"
February 07, 2026, 02:42 PM
ArtieS
That is a beautifully executed pistol, and a very nice collection.


"I vowed to myself to fight against evil more completely and more wholeheartedly than I ever did before. . . . That’s the only way to pay back part of that vast debt, to live up to and try to fulfill that tremendous obligation."

Alfred Hornik, Sunday, December 2, 1945 to his family, on his continuing duty to others for surviving WW II.
February 07, 2026, 03:27 PM
David Lee
Thank you bac. It's a radical looking pistol.
February 07, 2026, 04:25 PM
Rick_Perry
I wish I had the "extra cash" for a Nighthawk. Beautiful pistols!! Very Nice!


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February 07, 2026, 05:09 PM
Pipe Smoker
quote:
Originally posted by ArtieS:
That is a beautifully executed pistol, and a very nice collection.

Great photos too!


Serious about crackers.
February 07, 2026, 05:30 PM
bac1023
quote:
Originally posted by sgalczyn:
What kind of finish is that? Coating or actual stipling of the metal?


It’s a blackened stainless Nighthawk uses. A few other companies do something similar.

Yes sir, hand stippling
February 07, 2026, 05:31 PM
bac1023
quote:
Originally posted by David Lee:
Thank you bac. It's a radical looking pistol.

Anytime and glad you like it.

The appearance probably isn’t for everyone, but I definitely like it.
February 07, 2026, 05:45 PM
got2hav1
Nice NH Bac. I've only owned one Nighthawk but it was awesome! One of my favorite 1911s. A near perfect T3.




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February 07, 2026, 05:51 PM
pshooter62
Fucking awesome!
February 07, 2026, 09:02 PM
bac1023
quote:
Originally posted by got2hav1:
Nice NH Bac. I've only owned one Nighthawk but it was awesome! One of my favorite 1911s. A near perfect T3.


Very nice

I do remember you posting that one before. Awesome pistol
February 08, 2026, 06:53 AM
MPrimo
Gorgeous. Artwork as much as a perfect functional piece which is the ultimate form of craftsmanship. Love it and its friends too!


MPrimo

Sigs, Glocks, 1911s, M&Ps ... well, you get the point!
February 08, 2026, 07:11 AM
Mr.9mm
The crown on that barrel is a thing of beauty. Nice pistol!
February 08, 2026, 10:21 AM
jgerge222
Sorry for my ignorance and slight thread drift, but who is Bob Marvel?
February 08, 2026, 01:03 PM
DanH
Bob Marvel is one of the premier 1911 custom builders. About a decade ago he trained a couple of gunsmiths at Nighthawk some of his secrets and tricks so more people could have access to his work instead of him building one at a time.

Some more of those details are here:

https://www.nighthawkcustom.co...er/bob-marvel-custom
February 08, 2026, 01:13 PM
4MUL8R
https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/bob-marvel-custom

https://www.shootingtimes.com/...l-1911-review/498212

https://defensereview.com/marv...and-concealed-carry/


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February 08, 2026, 03:57 PM
bac1023
Bob Marvel was also very big on rimfire upper assemblies for 1911’s