The Nighthawk Custom Thunder Ranch Combat Special is the ultimate combat handgun, designed by the legendary firearms instructor Clint Smith himself. With over 25 years of experience, Thunder Ranch has established itself as the premier facility for law enforcement, military personnel, and civilians alike. This collaboration between Clint and Nighthawk Custom brings together expertise in defensive tactics and unparalleled craftsmanship, resulting in a truly remarkable 1911.

The Thunder Ranch Combat Special starts off as a kit of fully machined intentionally oversized parts. Part by part, the pistol will be hand fit to the tightest tolerances by a single gunsmith. This ensures the utmost attention to detail and precision, guaranteeing a world-class pistol.

The Combat Special is a 5” government size pistol and has extra wide cocking serrations on both the front and rear of the slide. The mainspring housing features a lanyard loop and sports the classic GI Style nub thumb safety. It has a blacked out Heinie Ledge rear sight, and a 14K gold bead front sight. The Thunder Ranch Combat Special is finished with our custom Smoked Nitride finish, giving it a beautiful yet worn classy look while the green and black linen/micarta grips top it off.

At Thunder Ranch, Clint Smith recognizes the enduring legacy of the 1911 and its significance in protecting our country and freedom. With over 110 years of proven effectiveness, the 1911 pistol has stood the test of time. This legacy, combined with Clint's expertise and Nighthawk Custom's craftsmanship, ensures that Thunder Ranch and the 1911 platform remains at the forefront of real-life firearms training and defense.

The partnership between Thunder Ranch and Nighthawk Custom elevates the 1911 and ensures that the Thunder Ranch Combat Special will remain the pinnacle of combat handguns.

FEATURES:

• Smoked Nitride Finish
• Custom Front and Rear Cocking Serrations
• Forged government size frame and 5" barrel
• Hand fit frame and slide
• Hand fit Match Grade 5" Bushing Barrel
• Throated barrel
• Polished feed ramp
• GI “Nub-Style” Thumb Safety
• 14k Gold Bead Front Sight
• 25 LPI Checkering on Front Strap of Frame
• Hand blended grip safety
• Lanyard Loop MSH With 25 LPI Checkering
• Medium Solid Trigger
• Hand polished ignition components
• Custom trigger job set with 3.5 to 3.75 pound trigger
• Tuned and polished extractor
• Hand fit firing pin stop
• Linen/Micarta Grips
• Thunder Ranch Logo Behind Rear Cocking Serrations
• Hand beveled edges
• Ultra Hi-Cut Front Strap
• Includes two 10-round magazines

NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM

ONE GUN, ONE GUNSMITH

At Nighthawk Custom, each pistol is built from start to finish by a single gunsmith. Our slogan and philosophy, “ONE GUN, ONE GUNSMITH,” is the direct result of how we build our firearms. Every part used in Nighthawk Custom 1911s have been Fully Machined from bar stock billet steel and are intentionally oversized to later be hand fit. In order to create the finest 1911’s in the world, only the finest materials can be used. Starting with oversized, raw parts, our gunsmiths handcraft the pistol part by part to create a functional piece of art. All 46 parts are fit to that certain pistol, making it a unique and unrivaled pistol.

Once a pistol is hand built, the builder test fires the pistol to ensure that it meets both The Nighthawk Custom Standard, and their own. The next step is prep, which consists of the exterior of the pistol. This will be sanding out every machine mark, de-burring, smoothing, and putting on hand bevels on any 90-degree angles. The gunsmith then uses a personalized metal stamp with his initials to stamp under the left grip panel of the pistol. That gunsmith’s reputation, along with Nighthawk Custom’s, will live with that pistol for the life of the firearm. This creates the highest level of accountability! While this might not be the fastest, most efficient, or most cost-effective way to build a firearm, it is the way that our customers expect and deserve.

The One Gun, One Gunsmith approach creates the highest level of ownership, and it signifies the pride and commitment our gunsmiths take in the work they do. Every Nighthawk Custom pistol comes with a lifetime guarantee. This lifetime guarantee spans the lifetime of the pistol, regardless of who the owner is. This is because we fully stand behind what we do. Ultimately creating heirloom quality firearms that are designed to be passed down from generation to generation.

We take a great amount of pride in the men and women working here at Nighthawk Custom, and when we say we have the most talented gunsmiths in the industry, we have the numbers to back it up. Six of our gunsmiths have been inducted into the American Pistolsmith Guild, more than any other company in the world can claim. When the highest quality parts are combined with the most talented gunsmiths in the industry, through the process of One Gun, One Gunsmith, the resulting quality is unparalleled.

It is our privilege to work with numerous talented, hardworking, passionate individuals. Our customers, dealers, and the loyal Nighthawk Custom team, are more than just friends- we’re family. The people, and the relationships we build, will always be our top and most important priority.

Nighthawk Custom seeks to honor our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, for His many blessings over the years. It is our goal to have a positive impact on the people we come in contact with each and every day. Sharing the love of Christ with those we come in contact with, we pray the Lord would use us to bring Glory to His Kingdom.

It would be a pleasure to earn your business so that you can truly experience the Nighthawk Custom Difference.