Celebrated the Queens birthday ...........ordered a VICKERS TACTICAL 1911
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Ordered a Vickers Tactical 1911 from Nighthawk , gonna be a long 2-3 months wait.
Yes Billy The Kid , thats the one !!
Obviously not mine ( 12 week build time ), but here is some detailed pics of one. Mine will have some custom touches to it , as far as sights, grip safety, grips, no front serrations and a few other touches.
Here's a pic of the railed version with adjustable Bomars.
Obviously not mine ( 12 week build time ), but here is some detailed pics of one. Mine will have some custom touches to it , as far as sights, grip safety, grips, no front serrations and a few other touches.
Here's a pic of the railed version with adjustable Bomars.
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Here is the info from Mr Vickers site........ http://www.vickerstactical.com/
Vickers Tactical 1911, by Nighthawk Custom
Vickers Tactical is pleased to announce the collaboration with Nighthawk Custom to produce a custom 1911 pistol. It features specifications and key upgrades that Larry Vickers helped bring to the 1911 market.
One of the most well known names in the shooting industry is Larry Vickers. Larry is a decorated veteran that served his country for over 20 years as a Green Beret and member of the U.S. Army's elite Delta Force. Recently retired from the military in an active role, he is being sought out by military and police agencies for the invaluable training he can provide. Larry is also a member of the American Pistolsmith Guild, and his 1911s are some of the most sought after custom guns on the market. Larry contacted us, and told us about his new business, in which he will offer training full time, and the good news is, that even civilians will be able to attend some of these classes. You can learn more about that from his web site at: www.vickerstactical.com. Since he will be training full time, he will no longer be building custom 1911s. That is why we were so excited when he contacted us. Larry realized that we share the same commitment to building the finest 1911, and he has chosen us to build one that will carry his name on it. Needless to say, we are proud to offer the newest member of the Nighthawk Custom™ family of guns, the Vickers Tactical™.
The new Vickers Tactical™ will be built exactly to Larry’s specifications and will bear the serial number prefix beginning with LV00021 and will progress from that point. Each one will come with a certificate of authenticity and a letter personally signed by Larry. The frame is one that Larry created and has Caspian Arms produce. It has an integral extended magazine well, as well as a plunger tube that is part of the frame, and not staked on. The new Vickers Tactical™ will have front and rear cocking serrations, a trigger designed by Larry and Hilton Yam, and will be completely de-horned the way Larry has prescribed. Everything on the gun has meticulously been gone over by Larry to the last detail. Grips will
Here is the rundown on the specs:
Caspian Slide and Frame
Front Grasping Grooves - Caspian Enhanced National Match Style
Ball end mill relief cut on front sides of slide
5 inch Match Grade Barrel and Bushing - crown of muzzle flush with bushing
Low Mount Novak or Low Mount Heinie sights standard - shooter specifies
Dovetail Front Sight - serrated and roll pinned in place
3-Dot Tritium Night Sights
Vickers/Yam Hard Use Trigger
25 LPI Checkered Frontstrap
Integral Tactical Magwell
Flat Mainspring Housing, checkered with a recessed lanyard loop
Integral Plunger Tube
Spare fitted extractor
Top of Slide Serrated
Rear of Slide Serrated - 40 LPI
Beavertail grip safety with pad for positive disengagement
Match hammer
4 lb trigger pull
Slotted grip screws
Strider gunner grips custom fitted with beveled edges in green, black, or coyote brown
Carry bevel package
Visual 'on fire' indicator
Extended Thumb Safety
Tactical Extended Mag Release
Reliability Package to Vickers Tactical specs
Black Permacoat finish
Vickers Tactical logo
Special 'LV' serial number prefix
Shipped with 2 magazines, test target, and Certificate of Authenticity
$ 3250.00
Available Options Include:
Low mount Bo Mar sights
Ambidextrous Safety
Crimson Trace Lasergrips (slide stop pin made flush for CTC grips, for left handed shooters, or on request)
Desert Tan Permacoat with black fittings
No Front Grasping Grooves
The Vickers 1911 will be the premier model in the Nighthawk Custom product line. It embodies several improvements that were brought to the market by Caspian for 1911 builders at the request and direct input from Larry Vickers. It also signifies the ultimate accomplishment in Larry’s 1911 pistolsmithing, shooting, and instructing career. This is the best serious use custom 1911 pistol made by anyone at any price. Stay tuned for an upcoming article in Tactical Tips outlining in detail all of the modifications and reasons behind them.
Vickers Tactical 1911, by Nighthawk Custom
Vickers Tactical is pleased to announce the collaboration with Nighthawk Custom to produce a custom 1911 pistol. It features specifications and key upgrades that Larry Vickers helped bring to the 1911 market.
One of the most well known names in the shooting industry is Larry Vickers. Larry is a decorated veteran that served his country for over 20 years as a Green Beret and member of the U.S. Army's elite Delta Force. Recently retired from the military in an active role, he is being sought out by military and police agencies for the invaluable training he can provide. Larry is also a member of the American Pistolsmith Guild, and his 1911s are some of the most sought after custom guns on the market. Larry contacted us, and told us about his new business, in which he will offer training full time, and the good news is, that even civilians will be able to attend some of these classes. You can learn more about that from his web site at: www.vickerstactical.com. Since he will be training full time, he will no longer be building custom 1911s. That is why we were so excited when he contacted us. Larry realized that we share the same commitment to building the finest 1911, and he has chosen us to build one that will carry his name on it. Needless to say, we are proud to offer the newest member of the Nighthawk Custom™ family of guns, the Vickers Tactical™.
The new Vickers Tactical™ will be built exactly to Larry’s specifications and will bear the serial number prefix beginning with LV00021 and will progress from that point. Each one will come with a certificate of authenticity and a letter personally signed by Larry. The frame is one that Larry created and has Caspian Arms produce. It has an integral extended magazine well, as well as a plunger tube that is part of the frame, and not staked on. The new Vickers Tactical™ will have front and rear cocking serrations, a trigger designed by Larry and Hilton Yam, and will be completely de-horned the way Larry has prescribed. Everything on the gun has meticulously been gone over by Larry to the last detail. Grips will
Here is the rundown on the specs:
Caspian Slide and Frame
Front Grasping Grooves - Caspian Enhanced National Match Style
Ball end mill relief cut on front sides of slide
5 inch Match Grade Barrel and Bushing - crown of muzzle flush with bushing
Low Mount Novak or Low Mount Heinie sights standard - shooter specifies
Dovetail Front Sight - serrated and roll pinned in place
3-Dot Tritium Night Sights
Vickers/Yam Hard Use Trigger
25 LPI Checkered Frontstrap
Integral Tactical Magwell
Flat Mainspring Housing, checkered with a recessed lanyard loop
Integral Plunger Tube
Spare fitted extractor
Top of Slide Serrated
Rear of Slide Serrated - 40 LPI
Beavertail grip safety with pad for positive disengagement
Match hammer
4 lb trigger pull
Slotted grip screws
Strider gunner grips custom fitted with beveled edges in green, black, or coyote brown
Carry bevel package
Visual 'on fire' indicator
Extended Thumb Safety
Tactical Extended Mag Release
Reliability Package to Vickers Tactical specs
Black Permacoat finish
Vickers Tactical logo
Special 'LV' serial number prefix
Shipped with 2 magazines, test target, and Certificate of Authenticity
$ 3250.00
Available Options Include:
Low mount Bo Mar sights
Ambidextrous Safety
Crimson Trace Lasergrips (slide stop pin made flush for CTC grips, for left handed shooters, or on request)
Desert Tan Permacoat with black fittings
No Front Grasping Grooves
The Vickers 1911 will be the premier model in the Nighthawk Custom product line. It embodies several improvements that were brought to the market by Caspian for 1911 builders at the request and direct input from Larry Vickers. It also signifies the ultimate accomplishment in Larry’s 1911 pistolsmithing, shooting, and instructing career. This is the best serious use custom 1911 pistol made by anyone at any price. Stay tuned for an upcoming article in Tactical Tips outlining in detail all of the modifications and reasons behind them.
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Scully,
Cool buy, have you trained with Vickers?
Cool buy, have you trained with Vickers?
