Berryville, Arkansas– January 2025– In celebration of two legendary brands joining forces, Nighthawk Custom and Cooper Rifles of Arkansas proudly present a masterpiece of craftsmanship—the Nighthawk Custom Cooper Classic, chambered in .45 ACP. This exclusive pistol embodies the legacy of American firearms, with only 100 pieces ever to be made.
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Classic, timeless, and a tribute to history, the slide features meticulously engraved Colt patent dates—honoring the lineage that paved the way for precision pistols. Equipped with a 14-karat gold bead front sight and a traditional GI rear sight, this pistol is designed for the purist who values both function and form.
To mark this historic collaboration, both Nighthawk Custom and Cooper Rifles proudly display their logos, intricately engraved on the back of the slide—a symbol of unparalleled craftsmanship. The frame and slide showcase a rich blued finish, exuding timeless elegance and a nod to classic firearm craftsmanship. The small parts, polished to perfection and finished in nitride blue, offer a striking contrast, adding a touch of elegance to this already refined build.
Every detail is considered—from the 25 lines-per-inch checkering on the mainspring housing to the 30 lines-per-inch checkering on the front strap, delivering a secure and comfortable grip. Cradled in your hands are AAA-grade exhibition rosewood grips—a rich, natural finish that complements the pistol’s deep bluing, bringing together heritage and artistry.
Each pistol comes with a custom Negrini pistol case, a final touch to this limited-edition work of art.
With only 100 ever produced, the Nighthawk Cooper Classic stands as a testament to the skill, dedication, and legacy of two iconic American brands. This isn’t just a pistol—it’s a piece of history.
FEATURES:
- Blued finish with Nitre blued small parts
- Forged government-size frame and 5″ bushing barrel
- Polished flats
- Hand fit frame and slide
- Hand fit match grade .45 ACP barrel
- Throated barrel
- Polished feed ramp
- 1911 patent information engraved on slide
- 30-LPI checkered front strap
- 25-LPI checkered mainspring housing
- Hand blended grip safety
- GI rear sight
- Gold bead front sight
- AAA-Grade Exhibition Rosewood
- GI thumb safety
- Tuned and polished extractor
- Hand fit firing pin stop
- Hand polished ignition components
- Completely dehorned
- Hand beveled edges
- Includes two 7-round magazines
- Includes Custom Negrini Pistol Case
SPECS
- Frame Size Government
- Caliber .45 ACP
- Light Rail No Rail
- Safety Single
- Height 5.36″
- Overall Length 8.62″
- Pistol Width 1.35″
- Slide Width 0.92″
- Grip Thickness Regular
- Weight Empty 36.7 oz
- Sight Radius 6.1″
- Barrel Length 5″
- Magazine Capacity 7
- Rear Sight Retro Sight
- Front Sight Gold Bead
- Finish Blued
- Firing Pin Size .38 Super
- Firing Pin Material Stainless Steel
Nighthawk Custom. Cooper Rifles of Arkansas. The legacy continues.
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