Opportunity Knocks! NHC Chris Costa OR GI #2 w/ Conversion kit??

[SoulStealer]

I have an opportunity to pick up either one of these fine pistols! Any thoughts or comments on which one would be, for lack of a better word a better pick!! Just looking for any comments from any owners or persons in the "know". Thanks!
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[NorCal1911Fan]

Both are great guns. You will not be disappointed with either. If I was in that boat I would see which felt better in my hand, and take into consideration if I would ever shoot the 50GI or just the 45. If I was only going to shoot 45 I would not want to pay the extra money for the conversion barrel. Also are the both going for MSRP or are you getting a deal on either of the two.

[Press Check]

The Costa Nighthawk would be my choice. Never been a fan of full-railed pistols.

[gunafficionado]

Yah that Costa looks nice although with a 1/2 rail and in .50 GI I might change my mind.

[t0kie]

If I were you, I'll buy the GI.

[skosh69]

The Costa Nighthawk would be my choice. Never been a fan of full-railed pistols.

+1, yep that'd be my choice also!

[Twistedsteel]

I def. go with the costa, although I could do without the "costa" I've actually have been wanting one myself.

[Socalmedix]

Costa for me...

[SoulStealer]

Both are great guns. You will not be disappointed with either. If I was in that boat I would see which felt better in my hand, and take into consideration if I would ever shoot the 50GI or just the 45. If I was only going to shoot 45 I would not want to pay the extra money for the conversion barrel. Also are the both going for MSRP or are you getting a deal on either of the two.

That is an excellent point. I doubt I would shoot the 50GI that much if at all to be honest. I am getting somewhat of a deal on the pistols.

My one concern with the GI is the proprietary round, and the unique magazine for the 45 conversion. You will forever be beholden to GI for replacement magazines, and I don't know if GI will be around in 10 years.

Another excellent point. As I would only be shooting mainly .45. I didn't even realize or take into consideration the conversion or magazine replacements. just was saying to myself "jump all over the opportunity.

I def. go with the costa, although I could do without the "costa" I've actually have been wanting one myself.

I could do without the "Costa" as well! The dealer has multiple NightHawk Pistols, maybe I will look into those too!

[dan12580]

guncrafters are 2nd to none. wheres the model 2 at? seriously. i cant talk anybody out of a nighthawk but iam not a fan of the "costa" on the slide. awesome gun and costa may be a bad dude but the more "bare" the slide the better in my book. i shoot the 50 round and reloading is a must. you can get the ammo down to a comparable price with 45 factory ammo. you flirting with greatness either way.

[SoulStealer]

guncrafters are 2nd to none. wheres the model 2 at? seriously. i cant talk anybody out of a nighthawk but iam not a fan of the "costa" on the slide. awesome gun and costa may be a bad dude but the more "bare" the slide the better in my book. i shoot the 50 round and reloading is a must. you can get the ammo down to a comparable price with 45 factory ammo. you flirting with greatness either way.

Yeah, the more I think about it I would be better suited with a NightHawk. I'm a big fan of the "bare" slide too. I do not do my own re-loads and do not want a pistol just to be a "Safe Queen". The Dealer is a good friend of mine and we served for nearly 10 years together. Here is more choices.
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[SoulStealer]

My NHC Predator II is a dream to shoot, especially considering it's a Commander. The full size Predator must be amazing.

I think I am leaning towards the Predator or Falcon, no Predator, I can't make up my mind!

All joking aside, I think it will be the Predator if things work out. I do not like the "Costa", but like the rail, and the GI I think will be more work than play.

[hoss_hk]

+1 for the predator

[MrExel17]

+1 for Predator too!