something for the Mrs. :  Ladyhawk 2.0
MSRP only $4799

https://www.nighthawkcustom.com/pistols/lady-hawk2

Def not showing her that 1. Rather cerakote a cheaper model.

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Looking at upgrading the plates again, to lighter ones from DFNDR.  Currently front and rear total 16lbs (Spartan Armor lvl4). DFNDR would be from 8-10lbs.  Depending if I want to keep the same lvl4 or go to lvl3++ which is their proprietary made up, non NIIJ rating.  But YT shows they work.  Compared to AR500 Armor Systems (the company) who claims their lvl3 stops a M193, but seen YT vids of that passing thru.

The problem is, I only wear them at most once a month for like 5 hours.  So the price increase isn't justified, but I like what I like.

Or I could just upgrade my sides which are lvl3's to DFNDR lvl 3++ or lvl4. Will go from 6lbs to 2lbs.  And my current lvl3's no stop M193 anyways.  Which is the most common round used. Cost is still high, but way less than the front and rear plates.

If I didn't try my friends light weight kit on, then I wouldn't be in the market. But he did let me feel the weight, so here I am.

Trying to compensate for the added weight of a 1911 or posting in the wrong thread?

Looking at upgrading the plates again, to lighter ones from DFNDR.  Currently front and rear total 16lbs (Spartan Armor lvl4). DFNDR would be from 8-10lbs.  Depending if I want to keep the same lvl4 or go to lvl3++ which is their proprietary made up, non NIIJ rating.  But YT shows they work.  Compared to AR500 Armor Systems (the company) who claims their lvl3 stops a M193, but seen YT vids of that passing thru.

The problem is, I only wear them at most once a month for like 5 hours.  So the price increase isn't justified, but I like what I like.

Or I could just upgrade my sides which are lvl3's to DFNDR lvl 3++ or lvl4. Will go from 6lbs to 2lbs.  And my current lvl3's no stop M193 anyways.  Which is the most common round used. Cost is still high, but way less than the front and rear plates.

If I didn't try my friends light weight kit on, then I wouldn't be in the market. But he did let me feel the weight, so here I am.

There are lighter options available, but you're gonna pay $$$.  Not purple custom Nighthawk $$$, but still $$$. 

1 more thing arrived.

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1 more thing arrived.

Nice.  Where did you end up ordering from? 

That's a lot of batteries.  CR123s last a while, but I also find myself changing them out as preventative measures.  I have a meter to check battery life and do check here and there.

Hopefully the Surefire shade of FDE "matchy matchy" your 1911. . . 

Nice.  Where did you end up ordering from? 

That's a lot of batteries.  CR123s last a while, but I also find myself changing them out as preventative measures.  I have a meter to check battery life and do check here and there.

Hopefully the Surefire shade of FDE "matchy matchy" your 1911. . . 

Amazon.

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Hopefully the Surefire shade of FDE "matchy matchy" your 1911. . . 

Colt stopped doing Cerakote finish because they would wear out quickly. They changed to a Ionbond type finish that has a darker brown color.

Colt stopped doing Cerakote finish because they would wear out quickly. They changed to a Ionbond type finish that has a darker brown color.

That makes sense.  I would assume that Marines would beat the living hell out of those pistols.  Any issued service firearm to any service for that matter. 

I was just making light of his "matchy matchy" thing, and maybe wondering if he is OCD to notice.  I have read so many folks complain about "insert MFR" FDE doesn't match this or that.  So much that many companies have disclaimers about it.   

Update

It's the end of week 7 and the ETA of 8-12 weeks was given.  Colt is making a batch of M45's and hopefully 1 in there is mine. CZ is now doing the quality control.

Update

It's the end of week 7 and the ETA of 8-12 weeks was given.  Colt is making a batch of M45's and hopefully 1 in there is mine. CZ is now doing the quality control.

I would assume end of the window plus some.  That's what it's turning out for my rifles, as well as what I've heard from folks on waiting lists for guns.  I was waiting for my rifle chassis from the mfr for a while.  No rush for me and timing looks to be working out well though. 

I would assume end of the window plus some.  That's what it's turning out for my rifles, as well as what I've heard from folks on waiting lists for guns.  I was waiting for my rifle chassis from the mfr for a while.  No rush for me and timing looks to be working out well though.

At least no need bring in the gun to reg now. So that's a plus for the delay.

At least no need bring in the gun to reg now. So that's a plus for the delay.

Very true.  But that longer window also had be buying more stuff.  After I put in my order for the .308, it grew.  A lot.  I keep telling my POC that they better hurry up and finish my gun before I end up having more guns on order, buying more stuff, etc. 

Got all the accessories i need. Holster came in today.

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Awesome!

But. . . the FDE shade on the light no "matchy matchy".  Give 'um to me.  I'll take care of it for ya.   

Got all the accessories i need. Holster came in today.

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Is the holster flat dark earth or coyote brown?

Is the holster flat dark earth or coyote brown?

Coyote. Guess i ordered the wrong one, thought i got FDE. Oh well.

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So what?  How long more?   

So what?  How long more?   

No ETA.  But we do have a trip planned to Vegas, so I will check LGS up there and FFL it over if I find one.  But I've been calling many LGS up there for about a month now and nonet have it or any Colts. Seems like Colt/CZ doesn't want to make money on Colts.  All other brands are on the shelf, S&W, Glock, SIG, HK, CZ, etc...

Could be due to the CZ purchase of Colt maybe they found areas to improve and are working on them before starting production. IDK.

No ETA.  But we do have a trip planned to Vegas, so I will check LGS up there and FFL it over if I find one.  But I've been calling many LGS up there for about a month now and nonet have it or any Colts. Seems like Colt/CZ doesn't want to make money on Colts.  All other brands are on the shelf, S&W, Glock, SIG, HK, CZ, etc...

Could be due to the CZ purchase of Colt maybe they found areas to improve and are working on them before starting production. IDK.

So you have one coming, and will buy one if you see in stock on your trip to Vegas?  Ballah! 

I haven't been looking at handguns recently, but did notice lack of stock on 22 rifles.  Lead times for B/A rifle actions also getting up there.  I was lucky to get my order in relatively good time, as well as the shop I went through have actions and barrels on regular order anyways. 

So you have one coming, and will buy one if you see in stock on your trip to Vegas?  Ballah! 

I haven't been looking at handguns recently, but did notice lack of stock on 22 rifles.  Lead times for B/A rifle actions also getting up there.  I was lucky to get my order in relatively good time, as well as the shop I went through have actions and barrels on regular order anyways.

LGS is not sure if/when it will be coming. So was advised to buy one if I see it up there.