aztomex Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hello everyone, Long time lurker, appreciate the wealth of knowledge on the forums. Recently decided that I wanted to start shooting competitively and figured my Nighthawk would be a good place to start. Have been shooting for many years recreationally although I have been a Glock & m&p guy for a good while now so I don't have much experience with modifications of a 2011 platform. Interested what you guys would do to this Nighthawk to make it more competitive? From the factory, it uses a 10# recoil & 17# main spring. I want to change the sights up preferably to adjustable sights but I feel like my options are limited with the Novak cut. Would appreciate any input you may all have, cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
works for ammo Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Nice pistol. If I were shooting that gun I would change the front sight to a narrow blade like a .100 or .90, Add a magwell, extended mag catch drilled and tapped. Would get some 140mm mags too. Or just shoot the crap out of it the way It is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrymSIX Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) That's definitely a greatbplace to start. I agree with the above statement, you really don't need to do a ton of mods to get started and especially with that gun. Definitely add a magwell. Changing to a thin blade fiber optic front sight and adding an extended mag release are also great ideas. Edited out mention of lighter recoil spring since your gun is already running a 10#. As for adjustable Novak cut rear sights I'd look at Dawson, I think he offers an adjustable Novak sight set with a fiber optic front sight. While you're there you could pick up the extended mag release he offers and be off to the races. Edited April 10, 2018 by KrymSIX Saw OP already had one of my initial ideas covered Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hi-Power Jack Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 If I were a Glock guy, I'd start with the Glock. You are more familiar with it. I wouldn't make ANY modifications to it - just go and shoot it at a match or three. As you become more familiar with the game, and get a chance to talk to other shooters and see what they have, you might change your mind and add mods or even guns. Don't rush into it. Just start shooting (a LOT), and have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skyshark425 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Is it .40? Looking at their website i dont see a .40 just 9mm .45 and 10mm. .40 is what you want for limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Butterpuc Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) I wouldn't modify your Nighthawk at this time. Get some 140mm magazines. Purchase a good belt, good holster and mag pouches. Go shoot some matches. That is where you will learn what you want to modify. start shooting and enjoy Edited April 10, 2018 by Butterpuc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gomar83 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 I would make sure that the trigger is set where you want, add a magwell and a decent rig and have all the you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MemphisMechanic Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 (edited) 2 hours ago, Butterpuc said: I wouldn't modify your Nighthawk at this time. Get some 140mm magazines. Purchase a good belt, good holster and mag pouches. Go shoot some matches. That is where you will learn what you want to modify. Listen to this advice! If you get into Limited you’ll want to sell the Nighthawk and buy an equally nice gun in .40 If Production looks like more fun you’ll run a Glock or M&P. So grab a belt, basic holster, and a couple mag pouches and have fun with the gun you have for a few matches and shoot everyone else’s guns in various divisions. Men love showing off their tricked out babies, no one ever turns down a request to let you shoot their weapon. Edited April 10, 2018 by MemphisMechanic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunter1998 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 Would change front sight to a fluorescent tube first. Shoot Limited 10 to start and gun would be perfect. Then you can decide what you would want to do after some experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cs62 Posted April 20, 2018 Share Posted April 20, 2018 On 4/10/2018 at 1:03 PM, Butterpuc said: I wouldn't modify your Nighthawk at this time. Get some 140mm magazines. Purchase a good belt, good holster and mag pouches. Go shoot some matches. That is where you will learn what you want to modify. start shooting and enjoy I agree 100%, I started with a Dan Wesson PM9 shooting single stack and then found that I wanted to shoot Limited. Shoot what you have for awhile then decide on what direction to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flat4boxer Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 That's a nice blaster. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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