Description
Some pistols just do their job. Then there’s the Nighthawk Chairman, a 9mm that feels like somebody took the 1911 rulebook, edited it, and then handed it to a master gunsmith with orders to be obsessive. Long 6-inch match-grade barrel, government-sized forged frame, and a fit so precise you notice it the second you pick it up. This is a pistol for people who care about the details nobody else notices.
Finish-wise, Nighthawk didn’t half-step. The deep DLC coating is built for life, while the gold titanium nitride barrel gives it a look that says “serious” and “stylish” at the same time. Every surface was thought through, the slide lightning cuts shave weight and move the balance forward, the crowned and throated barrel mates with the slide like it was always supposed to.
What sets the Chairman apart is the single-gunsmith hand-fit. One person, one eye for detail, one set of hands tuning parts until everything sings. The 14K solid gold bead front sight grabs your eye, and the adjustable serrated rear blade helps you put rounds exactly where you want them. Controls are purposeful: 25 LPI checkering up front, beveled frame edges so it won’t snag, and a tri-cavity trigger that breaks clean in the mid-3-pound range.
Ergonomics are dialed in, G10 grips, a hand-blended grip safety, flared magwell, and even an ultra hi-cut front strap for extra purchase. It ships with two 10-round mags, but let’s be honest: this isn’t a back-of-the-closet piece. It’s a tool for precision, a trophy for collectors, and a firearm that performs exactly like it looks, intentional and uncompromising.
