Nighthawk Custom Talon IV
Nighthawk Custom · Pistol · Limited Production · 2005
Also known as: Nighthawk Talon 4, Talon IV Officer
Overview
The Nighthawk Custom Talon IV is a heritage compact 1911 chambered in .45 ACP, originally introduced in 2005 as the smallest member of the Talon family. Built around a 3.6-inch bull barrel and Officer-size frame with extended magazine well, it is hand-built one-gun-one-gunsmith at Nighthawk's Berryville, Arkansas facility from forged steel slide and frame. Standard features include 25 LPI front-strap and mainspring-housing checkering, aggressive cocking serrations, a hand-tuned match trigger, tritium night sights, and Black Perma Kote finish.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 964 g (34.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 191 mm (7.52") |
| Barrel Length | 91 mm (3.58") |
| Height | 137 mm (5.39") |
| Width | 32 mm (1.26") |
| Sight Radius | 152 mm (5.98") |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Trigger Pull | 16 N (3.6 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 7 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Muzzle Velocity | 250 m/s (820 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 460 J (339 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Maximum Range | 1500 m (1640 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Rifling Twist | 406 mm (15.98") |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Slide Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Stainless Steel |
| Stock Material | G10 |
| Finish | Black Perma Kote |
Calibers
- .45 ACP · primary — also known as .45 Auto, 45 ACP, 11.43x23mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Thumb Safety, Grip Safety, Firing Pin Block
- Features: Bull Barrel, Extended Magwell, Front Strap Checkering 25lpi, Mainspring Housing Checkering 25lpi, Aggressive Cocking Serrations, Match Grade Trigger, Beavertail Grip Safety, Skeletonized Hammer, G10 Grips, Tritium Night Sights
Variants
- Nighthawk Custom Talon — Full Size 5 Inch
- Nighthawk Custom Talon II — Commander 4 25 Inch
Production
Production years: 2005-present
Hand-built one-gun-one-gunsmith at Nighthawk Custom's Arkansas facility. Limited annual production.
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Notes
The Talon IV is the bobtail compact in the Talon line, serving as a deep-concealment .45 ACP carry option. Limited production heritage model.
Background
Nighthawk Custom is one of the only American 1911 makers that follows a strict 'one gunsmith, one gun' policy: a single craftsman builds each pistol from frame to final test-fire, signs the slide, and is personally accountable for it. The Talon series has been part of Nighthawk's lineup since the company's earliest years.