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The Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch Combat Special is a unique collaboration between two legendary companies in the firearms industry. Nighthawk Custom is well known for building the finest 1911 pistols, using their “One Gun, One Gunsmith” approach that means each individual gun is built start to finish by a single gunsmith. Thunder Ranch, led by Clint Smith, has been the premier training facility for all types of firearms training for over 25 years.

Clint Smith, a 1911 expert, selected Nighthawk Custom to build his ideal pistol. After multiple discussions and prototypes, Clint finalized this design as his ultimate version of a handgun. This model features newly designed front and rear cocking serrations, a lanyard loop mainspring housing, a “GI-Style” nub thumb safety, custom engraving, and a gold bead front sight. The gun is finished with a unique Smoked Nitride finish and green linen/micarta scales.

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Clint Smith @Thunder Ranch Discussion in '. After seeing Clint's 1911, I want a Burton Colt set up the same way. JohnK, Apr 17, 2017. In one of the newest gun mags, clint smith does an article where he discusses his favorite 1911s. One of them is an operator done by the sa custom shop. My question is about the sights on his gun. They seemed to be a fixed bomar type sight. Sorta like the adjustable combat sights on a trp.

The Thunder Ranch Combat Special is a 5″ Government model, available in both .45 ACP as well as 9mm Luger. It is available with or without an accessory/light rail.

The witty Clint Smith stated in an article about one of his 1911 pistols that, 'I don't carry my defense handgun in one of those Ransom Rest metal thingies.' In The Intrinsic Accuracy of Handgun Actions, Guns and Shooting Online Owner and Managing Editor Chuck Hawks discussed the intrinsic, or mechanical, potential accuracy of the various. The Modern Technique is an intensive training doctrine that is taught today by Cooper’s former pupils at Gunsite Ranch in Arizona, other serious firearms instructors such as Clint Smith, Max Joseph of Tactical Firearms Training Team (TFTT) in California, the US Marine Corps, virtually all military special forces in the US and most other.

It is important to note, Thunder Ranch is a training school, and not a firearms dealer. You cannot purchase the Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch Combat Special from Thunder Ranch, contact Nighthawk Custom directly and their team of experts will get you sorted out.

Every detail was discussed and considered and final features and specific components were all deliberately chosen.
In Clint’s words:
“The gold bead front sight is historically used on African safari rifles, as gold is an excellent light gathering material. The large cut cocking serrations are effective, but not overstated, they get the job done without a lot of foolery. Smoked nitride has an eclectic, somewhat used appearance, but it’s a hardcore finish that looks good and isn’t shiny. I think it’s a good way to go. Pistols you fight with should have lanyard rings, and these do. The thumb safety, made specifically for me, it’s not off the wall, it’s just exactly what I want, a functional piece for fighting.”

The Thunder Ranch Combat Special is a custom 1911. If there are specific details or any additional modifications you prefer, such as an ambidextrous thumb safety for example, these can be specified during the order process at Nighthawk Custom. Contact them via their website at https://www.nighthawkcustom.comor over the phone at: (877) 268-4867.

FEATURES

Custom Front and Rear Cocking Serrations
GI “Nub-Style” Thumb Safety
18k Gold Bead Front Sight
25 LPI Checkering on Front Strap of Frame
Lanyard Loop Mainspring Housing With 25LPI Checkering
Medium Solid Trigger
Smoked Nitride Finish
Linen/Micarta Grips
Thunder Ranch Logo Behind Rear Cocking Serrations

Specifications

Frame Size: Government
Accessory Rail: Available with or without
Caliber: .45 ACP or 9mm Luger
Height: 5.85″
Overall Length: 8.60″
Width: 1.30″
Slide Width: 0.92″
Grip Thickness: Standard
Empty Weight: 40.8 oz.
Sight Radius: 6.49″
Barrel Length: 5″
Magazine Capacity: .45 ACP : 8 / 9mm : 10
Rear Sight: Black Serrated Heinie Ledge
Front Sight: Gold Bead

Photos may include features and/or upgrades not included in the base price

Details

The Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch Combat Special is a unique collaboration between two legendary companies in the firearms industry. Nighthawk Custom is well known for building the finest 1911 pistols, using our “One Gun, One Gunsmith” approach that means each gun is built start to finish by a single gunsmith. Thunder Ranch, led by Clint Smith, has been the premier facility for all types of firearms training for over 25 years.

Smith, a 1911 expert, selected Nighthawk Custom to build his ideal pistol. After multiple discussions and prototypes, Smith finalized this design as his ultimate version of a handgun. This model features newly designed front and rear cocking serrations, a lanyard loop mainspring housing, a “GI-Style” nub thumb safety, custom engraving, and a gold bead front sight. The gun is finished with a unique Smoked Nitride finish and green linen/micarta scale grips.

Features

Custom Front and Rear Cocking Serrations
GI “Nub-Style” Thumb Safety
18k Gold Bead Front Sight
25 LPI Checkering on Front Strap of Frame
Lanyard Loop MSH With 25LPI Checkering
Medium Solid Trigger
Smoked Nitride Finish
Linen/Micarta Grips
Thunder Ranch Logo Behind Rear Cocking Serrations

Specifications

9 mm / .45 ACP

No Rail

Single

5.8'

8.60'

1.30'

0.92'

Regular

41.3 oz

6.49'

Heinie Black Ledge

Gold Bead

Smoked Nitride

Custom Options & Upgrades

Barrel
Caliber
Extra Barrel
Finishes
Frame
Front Strap & Main Spring Housing Treatment
Grip and Light
Magwell / Main Spring Housing
Safety
Sight
Slide

Barrel Options

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Price	Upgrade
+ $150	Fluted Barrel Upgrade, 9mm only
+ $200	Threaded Barrel Upgrade
+ $75	Flute Barrel Hood

Caliber Options

Price	Upgrade
NO COST	Change Caliber, .45 ACP (Standard)
NO COST	Change Caliber, 9mm (No Cost)

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Extra Barrels

Price	Upgrade
+ $440	Add Extra barrel, Threaded

Available Finishes

Price	Upgrade
+ $75	Black Out Option. Blacken Trigger, Barrel, Plug, and Bushing
+ $200	Stainless Steel Upgrade, Complete Gun
+ $100	Stainless Steel Upgrade, Upper Half (Slide & Small Parts)
+ $100	Stainless Steel Upgrade, Lower Half, (Frame & Frame Parts)
+ $10	Stainless Steel Upgrade, Individual Small Parts
+ $150	Polish Flats of Frame and Slide

Frame Upgrades

Price	Upgrade
+ $100	Recon Rail Upgrade
+ $175	Hand Stipple Underside of Trigger Guard
+ $200	Checker Front of Trigger Guard
+ $175	Checker Underside of Trigger Guard
+ $200	Hand Stipple Front of Trigger Guard

Front Strap & Main Spring Housing Treatment

Price	Upgrade
+ $100	Checker Front Strap 20 Lines Per Inch
+ $100	Checker Front Strap 30 Lines Per Inch

Grip and Light Upgrades

Price	Upgrade
+ $50	Railscale / Carbon Fiber Grip Upgrade
+ $225	Crimson Trace Laser Grips Upgrade
+ $350	Crimson Trace Laser Grips Upgrade, Hand Stippled
+ $260	Surefire X300 Ultra Upgrade, 500 Lumens, 2-XBC Push/Toggle Z-XBC-Switch
+ $540	Surefire X400 Ultra Upgrade

Magwell / Main Spring Housing Upgrades

Price	Upgrade
+ $150	Magazine Well Upgrade, Blended (Nighthawk)
+ $200	Magazine Well Upgrade, Blended (Nighthawk), T3 Style
+ $250	Magazine Well Upgrade, Blended (Nighthawk) Falcon One Piece Magwell / Mainspring Housing Combination

Safety Upgrades

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Price	Upgrade
+ $120	Ambi Safety Upgrade

Sight Upgrades

Price	Upgrade
+ $100	Sight Upgrade, Suppressor Ready Tall Sight Upgrade, Front and Rear sights
+ $50	Tritium Sight Upgrade
+ $50	Fiber Optic Front Sight Upgrade

Slide Upgrades

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Price	Upgrade
+ $115	Additional NH Extractor Finished and Tuned to match pistol, Note if checkering or serrations are needed on extractor.
+ $125	Checker Rear of Slide
+ $125	Serrate Rear of Slide
+ $100	Serrated Slide Top