Nighthawk Custom Model Predator .45 ACP 5″ Semi-Automatic Pistol MFD 2012
SOLD FOR: $3252
LSB#: 210205MS06
Make: Nighthawk Custom
Model: Predator
Serial Number: NCP12358
Year of Manufacture: 2012 (Test Target)
Caliber: .45 ACP
Action Type: Single Action, Semi-Automatic, Removable Magazine Fed Pistol
Markings: The left side of the slide has a Nighthawk logo next to “NIGHTHAWK / CUSTOM”, the right side is marked “PREDATOR”. The barrel, visible through the ejection port, is marked “NIGHTHAWK / MATCH 45 ACP”. The right side of the frame is marked “NIGHTHAWK CUSTOM BERRYVILLE, AR USA / NCP12358”.
Barrel Length: 5”, Wafer Crowned, Match Grade
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Trijicon blade with a single tritium insert. The rear sight is a lo-mount style base with two tritium inserts. Both sights are dovetailed into the slide and the rear sight has a set screw. The lamps have dimmed slightly but are still easily acquired in low-light environments. The top of the slide is serrated for glare reduction and the rear is checkered.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are dimpled off white G-10 panels with Nighthawk logos. The grips have no major defects, just light handling wear. The texturing is aggressive. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Black
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. There are a few light handling marks and faint operational wear. The left side of the frame and slide have a faint arc of thinning from takedown. There is standard operational wear. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The frame to slide fit is snug. The trigger is crisp with a tactile reset. The pistol has a beavertail safety with an indexing bump, skeletonized hammer, skeletonized trigger, full-length guide rod, and a coned wafered barrel. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included are two Nighthawk Custom 8-round magazines, a Chip McCormick Power 10 magazine, paperwork including a manual & test target, wood grips, and a green zippered soft case. The blued Nighthawk magazine and the Power 10 have some light wear from use, in about Fine condition. The stainless Nighthawk mag has some light wear and the basepad has cracked in half, in about Very Good condition. The grips are checkered double diamond wood with Nighthawk logos. There are a few marks into the smooth surfaces and the checkering is strong, in about Fine Plus condition.