Nighthawk Custom VIP Commander Pistol

9mm · 8rd · 4.25" Match Barrel · Deep Hand Engraving · 14K Gold Bead · Mammoth Bark Grips · Silver Stainless ⚠ STAFF NOTE: Manufacturer description and specs reference DLC/black finish and 45 ACP. This listing is silver/stainless finish in 9mm. Confirm both with Nighthawk before publishing. The Nighthawk Custom VIP Commander is a heirloom-quality 1911 built by a single gunsmith from start to finish. Silver stainless finish. 9mm. 4.25" match-grade crowned and throated barrel with polished feed ramp—flush with bushing. Hand fit frame and slide. Deep hand engraving throughout slide and frame. 14K solid gold bead front sight. Heinie Black Slant Pro rear sight with hand-serrated rear slide matching the sight. Mammoth bark grips. One-piece mainspring housing/magwell with hand-blended magwell. Custom vertical front strap and mainspring housing serrations. Ultra hi-cut front strap. Custom trigger job set 3.5–3.75 lb pull with hand-polished ignition components. Medium solid trigger. Completely dehorned with hand-beveled edges. Hand-blended grip safety. Tuned and polished extractor. Hand-fit firing pin stop. Includes two 8-round jeweled magazines and custom walnut hardwood presentation case. 37.4 oz empty. 8.66" OAL. 6.51" sight radius. One Gun, One Gunsmith.

Single Gunsmith Build

Every VIP Commander is built by one gunsmith from start to finish. The One Gun, One Gunsmith standard means a single craftsman fits, assembles, and finishes the entire pistol—not a production line.

4.25" Match-Grade Barrel

Hand-fit match-grade 9mm barrel crowned flush with bushing. Throated and polished feed ramp for reliable feeding. The crown and throat work ensure consistent bullet release and feeding across ammunition types.

Deep Hand Engraving

Deep hand engraving throughout slide and frame. Each engraved pistol is unique—no two are identical.

14K Gold Bead Front Sight

14K solid gold bead front sight provides striking contrast against silver stainless finish. The gold bead offers superior visibility compared to standard fiber optic or tritium front sights.

Heinie Black Slant Pro Rear Sight

Heinie Black Slant Pro rear sight paired with hand-serrated rear slide—serrations matched to sight for cohesive appearance and consistent sight picture.

Mammoth Bark Grips

Mammoth bark grips provide distinctive prehistoric material appearance with comfortable secure hold. Each set is unique in pattern and coloration—no two sets are identical.

One-Piece Magwell

One-piece mainspring housing and magwell with hand-blended transition. The integrated design eliminates the joint between housing and magwell for a seamless appearance and improved reload funnel geometry.

Custom Trigger Job

Custom trigger job set 3.5–3.75 lb pull. Medium solid trigger with hand-polished ignition components for a consistent, repeatable break.

Silver Stainless Finish

Silver stainless finish throughout. All fully machined parts.

Custom Walnut Presentation Case

Includes custom walnut hardwood presentation case for distinguished display and secure storage. Two 8-round jeweled magazines included. The Nighthawk Custom VIP Commander delivers single-gunsmith 1911 craftsmanship—hand-engraved silver stainless with 14K gold bead and mammoth bark grips for heirloom-quality 9mm performance.

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Specifications:

• Manufacturer: Nighthawk Custom
• Model: VIP Commander
• Caliber: 9mm
• Magazine Capacity: 10 rounds
• Magazines Included: (2) 10-Round Jeweled
• Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
• Barrel: Match-Grade, Crowned, Throated
• Feed Ramp: Polished
• Frame: Commander Size
• Finish: Silver Stainless
• Engraving: Deep Hand Engraving (Slide and Frame)
• Front Sight: Nighthawk 14K Solid Gold Bead
• Rear Sight: Heinie Black Slant Pro
• Grips: Mammoth Bark
• Trigger: Medium Solid, Custom Job 3.5–3.75 lbs
• Ignition: Hand-Polished Components
• Extractor: Tuned and Polished
• Grip Safety: Hand-Blended
• Magwell: One-Piece with Mainspring Housing (Hand-Blended)
• Front Strap: Ultra Hi-Cut, Custom Vertical Serrations
• Mainspring Housing: Custom Vertical Serrations
• Slide Serrations: Hand-Serrated Rear (Matched to Rear Sight)
• Dehorned: Yes (Hand-Beveled Edges)
• Safety: Single
• Light Rail: No
• Firing Pin Size: .38 Super
• Sight Radius: 6.51 inches
• Overall Length: 8.66 inches
• Height: 5.6 inches
• Width: 1.40 inches
• Slide Width: 0.92 inches
• Grip Thickness: Regular
• Weight (Empty): 37.4 oz
• Presentation Case: Custom Walnut Hardwood
• Build Standard: One Gun, One Gunsmith