Nighthawk Custom IDPA Custom Defensive Pistol (CDP) Guns

Shop our selection of Nighthawk Custom 1911 handguns, Nighthawk magazines, Nighthawk drop-in triggers, and more!

Nighthawk Custom has been around for over 20 years, and started with four individuals who are passionate about the 1911 platform. Nighthawk Custom now has over 65 employees, and expanded their selection of 1911 handguns from the original GRP and Talon 1911s to over 40 unique and custom models.

We order custom Nighthawk pistols years in advance and try our best to keep them in stock. We carry models like the Korth Ranger revolver, Talon, Kestrel, TRS Comp, and more. See our current inventory below!

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Simply put, CDP (Custom Defensive Pistol) is the 1911 class. Though not as popular as it once was, CDP is still a fiercely competitive division. CDP pistols must be 45ACP, and 45ACP only. They may only be loaded with a maximum of 8 rounds, and some minor modifications are allowed. While double action and striker fired 45 caliber pistol are legal in this division, 1911’s pretty much rule the roost here. While most 1911’s will fit in here, certain styles or configurations will not if they are over the weight limit, use a bull or weighted barrel over 4.25” or have a full dust cover. Other examples of CDP pistols are the Glock 21 and 41, Sig 220 and 227, CZ 97, M&P45, and XDM45.
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