Nighthawk GRP or Predator II?

[K.G.B.]

So here's what happened:
I ordered a Nighthawk Custom GRP (not the Recon model) about five months ago, last week my dealer told me my gun showed up but it was a Recon model for a different customer. I called Nighthawk and they said my gun is another 3 weeks away, I thought "oh well it'll be here soon". Today my dealer called me and said he got in a Nighthawk Predator II in sniper gray if I didn't want to wait any longer, but it does cost $675 more. I already own a Springfield TRP Operator full rail so I thought a 4 inch would go nicely with it. So any suggestions or thoughts?

[socal147]

Sweet Dillemma.

[Sam]

Are you okay with the heavier weight barrel or do you prefer a traditional barrel?

[Diabolus]

I just looked up the Predator II in sniper gray, I say go for it.

That's a sweet piece.

[Buddhabelly]

I have a GRP and a full rail TRP as well. They compliment each other (and oterh 1911's I have) well. I steered away from the Predator because I personally don't care for the donut at the end of the barrel. Just odd.

[billybob_jcv]

Wait for the cheaper gun and send me the $675...

[GoBig]

I have a full-size Predator and it's a great gun. Don't mind the heavier barrel...keeps muzzle from rising.

[Bongos]

Had both before, the recoil reduction on the Predator II is rediculous.. I'd go predator...

[louscamaro91]

There are some serious 1911 whores posting, including myself

I like my GRP, but the predator is unique, although a 4" isn't as popular as a 5" predator.
I say go for a 5" predator.

[K.G.B.]

Also He got a Les Baer Thunder Ranch and that's much cheaper than both of them, any thoughts on that?

[louscamaro91]

Thuder ranches are great.
How much are they asking, if you don't mind of course?

[PRCABR4Christ]

The Les Baer TRS is a tank built 1911, I can't comment on the 4" Predator II, but everything I've handled from Nighthawk has been top notch among the semi custom shops

[K.G.B.]

Thunder ranch is $1800, I was thinking about it but wasn't sure.

[louscamaro91]

Its a great gun and price isn't too shaby.

[K.G.B.]

More I read about the Thunder Ranch more I like it but Predator II is just so damn gorgeous, especially in that sniper grey! Maybe I'll sell my Veridian and a spare EoTech and get the Predator II... I think I'm even more confused now than when I started this LOL