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Nighthawk Custom Delegate

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MSRP:

$3869.99

Used Price:

$3,869.99

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$4299.99

Nighthawk Custom Delegate Gun Stats

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The Delegate is the second installment into the Ambassador Series of Nighthawk Custom 1911 pistols. Unlike its predecessor, the Counselor, the Delegate comes chambered in 9mm or .45 ACP, and this time with a 4.25” barrel and commander frame. The Delegate is based on a steel frame and utilizes a steel mainspring housing and grip safety. The Delegate maintains the same unique look that has come to be associated with the Ambassador Series. Unique positive front cocking serrations give the Delegate a distinct look, while featuring the more traditional rear cocking serrations. Our patented Flush-Fit Magwell returns with the Delegate, which allows the same overall length of a standard commander frame, but with the magwell included. G10 scales that have been custom engineered for the Ambassador Series were created with Railscales, giving this pistol a thin grip for easy and comfortable concealability. The Delegate is completed with a hand crowned bull barrel, bull nose, and black nitride finish.

Nighthawk Custom Delegate Specs

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Technical Data

Caliber

.45 Auto (.45 ACP)

Capacity

9 Round

Barrel Length

4.25"

Length

7.75"

Height

5.5 Inches

Width

1.3 Inches

Weight

38 oz

Nighthawk Custom Delegate Features

Easily placed among the most unique production 1911’s, the Nighthawk Customs Delegate is a steel-framed, semi-automatic commander size 1911 with a full-size grip and 4.25 inch barrel.  This pistol fires from an adjustable single-stage trigger pull and has an incredibly clean break and repeatable pull weight.  The slide is topped with an easily-adjusted rear sight and a tritium front sight (glow-in-the-dark) but its most unique feature is its “grenade style” grip panels.

Nighthawk Custom Delegate Ballistics

.45 Auto (.45 ACP) Ballistic Data
Range (Yards) Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Wind drift (inches) Time (milliseconds)
0 0 0 0 0 0
50 0 0 0 0 0
100 0 0 0 0 0
150 0 0 0 0 0
200 0 0 0 0 0
250 0 0 0 0 0
300 0 0 0 0 0
350 0 0 0 0 0
400 0 0 0 0 0
450 0 0 0 0 0
500 0 0 0 0 0

Nighthawk Custom Delegate Capacity

The Delegate is available in two calibers that include 9x19mm Parabellum (9mm Luger, 9x19mm NATO) and the Lord’s caliber, .45 ACP.  These pistols feed from industry-standard single-stack 1911 pattern magazines of the corresponding caliber and are aided into the chamber with a polished feed ramp that ensures reliable feeding of any bullet type.  If you’re looking for some extra knock-down power for those steel “popper” targets, there’s good news: this gun can easily handle +P loads.


Nighthawk Custom Delegate Ergonomics

Ergonomics
The Delegate has the same control setup as a classic 1911 with the improvement of an extended safety lever, and the slide is serrated on both the front and back sides to provide extra grip when manually cycling the action.  The grip panels are much thinner than a typical 1911 which can be a huge benefit for users with smaller hands, and the texture is rather unique with their “grenade style” pattern.  This grip pattern is similar to the FN pyramids, however they’re larger and leveled-off to provide grip without digging into your hand, and the Hogue surface ensures the pistol won’t shift when firing.


Nighthawk Custom Delegate Fit & Finish

Nighthawk took plenty of care when deciding how to finish this pistol.  Instead of bluing or parkerizing which inevitably rusts if you look at it the wrong way, all of the steel components are black nitride coated which means you don’t need to worry about oil on the outside surfaces.  The slide and frame are hand-fit as all 1911’s should be as well.  Disassembly of the Delegate is slightly different from other models due to the lack of a nose cap.
Fit and Finish

Nighthawk Custom Delegate Concealability

Concealability
The Delegate is slightly more easy to conceal than a standard-size 1911.  Measuring about ¾ of an inch shorter than a government-length model, the gun is more comfortable to carry inside the waistband.  The smaller grip panels also help reduce the amount of “bulge” the gun may have through clothing.  The challenge of concealment in this gun comes in its grip height which will require longer, looser clothing.  Lastly, the exposed hammer, grip safety and the grip panels can dig into your torso, so wearing an undershirt is advisable.


How much is a Nighthawk Custom Delegate worth?

In 2025 a new or used Nighthawk Custom Delegate value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Nighthawk Custom Delegate and most semi-auto pistols. The Price for a Nighthawk Custom Delegate has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2025 compared to 2024.

Estimated New and Used Values for a Nighthawk Custom Delegate Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer
New In box $2,794.99 $3,654.99 $4,299.99
Excellent $2,579.99 $3,439.99 $3,869.99
Very Good $2,364.99 $3,439.99 $3,869.99
Good $2,150.00 $3,224.99 $3,654.99
Fair $1,505.00 $2,794.99 $3,439.99
Poor $1,075.00 $2,150.00 N/A

Gun Value Conditions explained:

New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box.

Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Must function properly and shoot.

Poor - under 30% condition. Firearm has severe wear and tear, does not function, or is damaged.

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