I am gathering as much information as I can as I prepare to order my first Nighthawk Custom “Sandhawk”….many details and upgrades I don’t know enough about….hopefully speaking with Nighthawk directly can help me make those choices……great video!

I just bought my first Nighthawk. A Firehawk! I don’t know what words to use but outstanding joy comes to mind. Now I’m here for its first cleaning. Thanks! Eldon DePew (some people are just born to be firearm experts with a name like that!) test fired my pistol. Nice shot! Only thing I seemed to have gotten wrong was my takedown key did not end up where it started. Don’t know how that happened but I’ll need a new one !

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

Glad to hear you're loving that Fire Hawk!

I keep watching this video from time to time. Eagerly awaiting my TRS Comp to be built and arrive. Really looking forward to it.

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

It's worth the wait. Hopefully, we'll be getting that TRS Comp to you shortly.

The nicest guys in the 1911 business that also happen to make incredible 1911's, what's not to like here. I 'd watch you guy's brew a pot of coffee if you posted it!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

We're working on our coffee video now 😂 Thanks for the compliments, Scott!

Amazing! In have just bought my TRS COMP, I guess the first one you will export to Brazil. A dream come true! Really happy ! Thank you all!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

You will love it! That's the smoothest shooting pistol you'll have ever put in your hands.

Love these videos. Thanks!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Marko! Glad you enjoyed it.

Such a sweet design ready for y’all to be open so I can come over there lol. Thanks for the video guys.

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 жыл бұрын

Come see us. We believe next week we'll start offering scheduled tours. 9 am, 11 am, 1 pm, and 3 pm.

Saw my notification, Nighthawk video....I was like, whaaaat, brewed me some coffee and enjoyed the video. Thanks guys🇺🇸👍🏽

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watchin, JRod!

Gorgeous, very high-quality firearms! Thank you for this informative video! 💪

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

8 ай бұрын

Thank you for watching!

Great informative video! Especially the lubrication places that are suggested!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@michaell397

Жыл бұрын

For what ever reason, he missed a few key places. Take a look at the bottom of the slide rails. The way he lubed it, they are running dry and it shows! Lube is needed on the ramp of the lower lugs and where the ramp hits the frame asl well as the bottom of the barrel where it hit the frame. very important. The title says how to clean a comped gun, however, only normal 1911 cleaning was shown. Neveris the cleaning of the comp shown. Kinda missed the whole point! GRRRRR!!! KnifeMaker

Great job thanks

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 ай бұрын

No problem 👍 Thanks for watching, Larry!

Great video - thanks for the instructions - the manual in the case doesn’t include takedown directions for compensated pistols (I recently bought a Fire Hawk and WOW!).

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! And enjoy that Fire Hawk!

Great video! I always use rubber gloves so that the missus is not complaining about smelly hands :)

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

That is a veteran move right there!!!

Why don’t you use a tool-less guide rod? They are super convenient

I own several Nighthawks, and even a few other custom 1911s (but pls don't mention this to Mark). Since I paid a lot of money for most of these guns, I tend to take care of them and clean them after every trip to the range. I've also heard quite a few folks say that they should NOT be cleaned that often, and cleaning them that often can even be harmful to the gun. May I ask how often you clean your own Nighthawks?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

We give our guns a little cleaning after every trip to the range.

I am read to pull the trigger on ordering a Firehawk. IOS still haven't decided what finish DLC, nitride or SS finish. do you have NP3. treatment for a finish? and can they engrave text in it? what is the lead time from time of payment to my FFL?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

DLC is the toughest, most durable finish we offer. Nitride looks a bit better than DLC to some. DLC has kind of a hazy look to it as opposed to the true black of nitride. And stainless is a classic look. We do not offer an NP3 finish. We can engrave in any of our finishes. As for lead times, one of our account managers would be able to get that information to you. They know when they place the order and when they ship the pistol out, so they have a good grasp on the lead times.

Great stuff! Thank you for the video. I've recently purchased a NCP Counselor and am super happy with it. I do the takedown and clean after every range visit (2-3 times a week, 200-300 rounds per visit). Every 1000-1200 rounds I strip to the frame and clean all the little bits. BUT, I have a problem! I simply cannot get the firing pin/backplate out. I know these tolerances are tight, so I'm afraid if I DO get it out, I won't be able to get it back in! The NCP is my 5th Series 70 1911, so I'm familiar with how the pin/extractor removal works. Any suggestions on loosening the backplate? Thanks for any input you can offer... and again--GREAT pistol!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

2 жыл бұрын

We would recommend using an SDM 1911 Firing Pin Stop Removal Tool. That should do the trick. Hope you're loving that Counselor!

@brubaker5555

2 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms great advice… ordered, received and it worked perfectly! And yes, loving the Counselor… my EDC.

Regarding lubrication, Hilton Yam from 10-8 Performance recommends with the hammer back, place a small dot of oil inside of the trigger cavity. Is that something we should be doing or a procedure not recommended for a Nighthawk?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

It definitely won't hurt anything to add the drop of oil there in the trigger.

It would be helpful if you showed how to clean the actual compensator. That thing gets caked up pretty bad and is very difficult to clean.

Wow excellent video! Is there 10mm comped TRS? I’m a new gun owner , myself and a dozen other friends have loved the hot loaded 10mm so fare and would be happy to buy a comped dibble stack by nighthawk custom! Thank you for your time !

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

Hi Sorrow Joy! Both models in our TRS line are offered in 9mm only. Basically, all of our double stack offerings are 9mm only. The Fire Hawk model, which is also comped, is available in 9mm or .45 ACP, but again not available in 10mm at this time. If you have any other questions, feel free to contact us and we'll help you out any way we can.

@CA.0verview

3 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms wow thank you for the info, maybe one day ! When that day come we’ll definitely be first in line ! Thank you ☺️

👀 I spy a disconnector relief cut on the underside of the slide, along the disconnector slide path. 💯

@toledoupsguy6064

Жыл бұрын

you're right, there's the marvel disco cut. How about it NHC?

Took down my new Firehawk for the first time last night, absolutely loved shooting it (.45, nearly no discernible recoil). My paper clip did not survive the ordeal (actually that's not fair, it DID survive the cleaning. It didn't survive my attempt to straighten it back out in the place it bent). Am I wrong in thinking it is just a normal paper clip and I can go down to Staples and get a slew of them? I definitely don't want to guess with this high priced of a gun.

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

7 ай бұрын

A normal paperclip will work just fine.

The best part of shooting is cleaning time. Weird but its true.

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 жыл бұрын

It's a good feeling to break down your pistol and do a little work on it.

@Nontacticalboy

4 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms indeed! Love it!

Does the Gibbs irritate the skin? Just wondering as I noticed overspray getting on your hands.

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 жыл бұрын

No irritation, but it sure makes it hard to hold on to the ol' coffee mug.

Hey, what brand of "rag" do you use Eldon?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

Eldon doesn't have a specific brand he uses, but he recommends a microfiber towel or a cotton rag. As long as its microfiber or cotton, you're good.

is it ok to use a brass brush with nighthawks?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

3 жыл бұрын

Internally it is okay. Externally, we wouldn't recommend it. If your pistol has a nitride finish, the nitride will wears down the brass and ends up leaving a sort of residue on the surface.

Several thousand rounds with that cleaning? LOL I wish! Thanks for the video!!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

2 жыл бұрын

You bet.

Curious what the tool you have there to punch out the slide stop?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

8 ай бұрын

That is a 10-8 armorer tool.

@toledoupsguy6064

8 ай бұрын

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms thank you for your reply, doesn't look anything like the 10-8 Performance tool I have.

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

8 ай бұрын

You are correct. We were thinking of another video. We aren't real sure what tool is being used in this video. Looks handy though.

@toledoupsguy6064

8 ай бұрын

It does look very handy, thanks again.

What about the compensator itself?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

4 жыл бұрын

The compensator will get some carbon build up over time. It doesn't affect the function, but you can always use some Gibbs and a brush to clean that carbon buildup off.

@alexanderchung6402

4 жыл бұрын

Nighthawk Custom thanks Nighthawk!

I read in my owners manual only to use Gibbs gun cleaner, how important is this really and why?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

2 жыл бұрын

Most of our pistols go out with the black Nitride Finish on it. Some oils will mess that finish up, so that’s the biggest reason we recommend Gibbs. Does yours have black Nitride?

@keithnelson7919

2 жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms yes it does

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

2 жыл бұрын

We recommend Gibbs if possible. It's hard to get a hold of right now.

@npet6842

Жыл бұрын

@@NighthawkCustomFirearms Can I use Ballistol oil ?

how do you clean the comp?

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

6 ай бұрын

It's a little difficult keeping the comp clean. Cleaning it often so you have less buildup helps a lot. If it gets bad, you can use a tool like a Dremel, but you've got to be real careful with one of those because they can take the finish off. But, it's just a tough job cleaning the comp because of the carbon build up.

I don't like the idea of using that cheap piece of pot metal to break down the gun. I've had a paper clip scratch a 1911 with a full length guide rod. I replaced the full length guide rod immediately after that. Can a Dawson Tool-Less Guide Rod be used instead? Also, why doesn't Nighthawk Custom carry the magazines for this gun?

dawson precision will solve that paperclip non-sense taking it down

@ContraBandido

3 ай бұрын

Please explain how Dawson Precision will solve this. I have a NH T3 Comp and it's totally different than what's shown in the video.

I am gathering as much information as I can as I prepare to order my first Nighthawk Custom “Sandhawk”….many details and upgrades I don’t know enough about….hopefully speaking with Nighthawk directly can help me make those choices……great video!

@NighthawkCustomFirearms

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely! If you would like to speak to someone about all those details and upgrades, give us a call and we'll answer any questions you have!