Nighthawk pistols set the highest of standards. Each and every part is made at Nighthawk Custom and totally machined from solid billet. This is inclusive of parts like beavertail grip safety, thumb safety, magazine release, slide stop and hammer which are quite difficult to machine. These fully machined parts are standard on every model of 1911 that is manufactured by the company. An extreme high cut under the trigger guard is one of the newest features in the offing. Nighthawk frames are cut in Berryville Arkansas from solid forgings and no cast frames are used.