[Steelshooter]

I am quoting a psot from Larry Vickers on the 10-8 forum.



http://www.10-8forums.com/ubbthreads/showf...mp;page=0#56657

Gents



I wanted to let everyone here know that I am suspending the Vickers Tactical Nighthawk Custom 1911 as of March 1, 2008 - meaning that Nighthawk will no longer accept orders for pistol after that date; only the pistols ordered by then will be built



The primary reason for this is I feel the pistol has become too expensive - paying over $3000 for a pistol that I designed and is built to my specs BUT a pistol I don't personally work on is unreasonable in my opinion



I am not sure what If anything I will do in the custom 1911 pistol realm - I will however continue to offer 1911 operators courses as well as 1911 builders courses



sincerely



Larry Vickers



www.vickerstactical.com

 

[Jester]

Yep, I lurk over there also.. I agree totally.

 

[nofoa]

I might be willing to drop 3k on a really good AR, but i'd never drop such a load down for a handgun.



"A handgun's job is just to get you to your rifle."

 

[Steelshooter]

Those Nighthawk prices are pretty out of control. They are excellent 1911's but sheesh. I'll stick with my Les Baer's.

 

[UPSguy]

Maybe Mr Heinie should do the same and really send Nighthawk a message about their pricing.

 

[ToddG]

I've known Larry for many years and discussed this with him just a few days ago. Simply put, Larry is a stand-up guy and he'd rather lose money than have his name associated with something that he feels isn't up to snuff.

 

[MSgt G]

Those Nighthawk prices are pretty out of control. They are excellent 1911's but sheesh. I'll stick with my Les Baer's.

Larry, I agree with you - I'll stick with Les Baer. I just got a new Premier II and it was as if I had never shot before! It just, for whatever reason, feels totally different. I've been firing 1911's for years, and love my S&W 1911, but the Baer is incredible. I'm trying to determine which LB will be my next carry gun; maybe the TRS Commanche or the Monolith commanche in hard chrome.



Anyway, thanks for having the courage to do the right thing. That testimony speaks volumes for you.

 

[Steelshooter]

I'm not Larry, I quoted him from the 10-8 forum.



I would suggest the Les Baer Thunder Ranch for a carry Baer.

 

[JoeM&P]

WOW- that pretty decent of Larry to do that.

my hats off to him

 

[Steelshooter]

You have to wonder what his specific issues are with Nighthawk. They seem to be well liked pistols although i think they are vastly overpriced.

 

[UPSguy]

You have to wonder what his specific issues are with Nighthawk. They seem to be well liked pistols although i think they are vastly overpriced.

He said what his issues are. It is a $3200 which prices it out of the reach of many and it is not touched by the man at all.