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[kozumasbullitt]

Nighthawk Predator purchased.

[Litespeeds]

I have a Wilson Combat CQB Elite and it is worth every penny. The fit and finish is awesome. Then again I am no 1911 expert but I know that WC will hold its value probably the best among the top 4 semi-customs. You really can't go wrong with any on your list.

[rmatt]

Of those, Wilson CQB

[davidwow]

Nighthawk. Non of that cast parts that CA wilsons have. CA wilsons are lame for that reason. Don't get me wrong I'd still be glad to own one if I did not have the choice that is.

[samsigsauer]

Get a Wilson! You will not regret it. I can find in stock Nighthawks at a few dealers, but finding a In stock Wilson, is like winning the triple crown.

[kozumasbullitt]

Nighthawk. Non of that cast parts that CA wilsons have. CA wilsons are lame for that reason. Don't get me wrong I'd still be glad to own one if I did not have the choice that is.

Good point. I also noticed that the CA Wilsons are watered down aesthetically.

[kozumasbullitt]

Get a Wilson! You will not regret it. I can find in stock Nighthawks at a few dealers, but finding a In stock Wilson, is like winning the triple crown.

I have had equal success locating each model on my list at a few different vendors.

[FUBAR]

Wilson CQB would be mi pick.

[Rhyyke]

Go for the Wilson Tactical Elite if that's what you really want. That being said, I love my Nighthawk Talon despite paying full NIB for it.

[kozumasbullitt]

Go for the Wilson Tactical Elite if that's what you really want. That being said, I love my Nighthawk Talon despite paying full NIB for it.

Thanks. I started with the intent to get tested Talon and I think I am leaning that way especially considering the deal.

[E92335i]

My choice would be CQB.

[L84CABO]

Wilson for sure

[GW]

CQB for the win. Wilson Combat has been the leader in the 1911 world for 20+ years now (IIRC)
The CQB was my dream gun for 20 years until I broke down and bought one.
And the moment I took possession, all of my other 1911's became second best.
It is, IMHO, the finest 1911 out there.

[ruchik]

Depends on what you want. I went through the same dilemma myself, ended up with a Nighthawk T3.

They have fundamentally different philosophies. Nighthawk Custom has each smith build one complete gun from the ground up; one gun, one smith. You can find the smith's initials stamped into the frame under the grips. Wilson Combat has multiple specialists working on different aspects of the gun; they have specialists who have been trained by legends on just the triggers, for example.

Both are fine brands. Go with what tickles your pickle.

[1911whore]

I have owned Wilson and Nighthawk guns and I say Wilson all day long.