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Nighthawk Custom Drop-In 1911 Threaded Barrel
$274.99 $239.99 Save 13%
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Most Helpful Positive Review Great addition to my 1911
I have a suppressor so now I have a barrel to fit it! this barrel dropped into my Colt model 1911 with very little adjusting. I haven't fired it yet so have no report on its accuracy or how quiet it will be.
Most Helpful Negative Review Missing parts
Order the nighthawk customs threaded barrel with bushing, link and pin but did not receive the bushing. Needed this for an expedited job and now they have to wait even longer even after paying for fast shipping.
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Nighthawk Drop in barrel

by Bruce, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on March 21, 2026
It's been a journey but thanks to the great team at Optics Planet my barrel arrived and is working perfectly. Took some minor fitting but works great! The folks at Optics Planet are great when it comes to customer service.
Pros:
  • excelent finish
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Recreation
  • Rec Sports Shooting
Would recommend: Yes
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Fits Like a Glove

by Bob J, Verified Owner from TX, United States Written on January 9, 2026
True drop-in fit in my Springfield Armory TRP. Zero modifications needed! Barrel to slide locking lugs, barrel link and barrel bushing were perfect. I checked the barrel lug to frame contact and the slide stop pin was not binding. The TRP barrels are factory fit and matched so I was a little surprised that it fit as well as the factory barrel. No feed issues or out of battery issues when fired.
Pros:
  • Ease of Install
Cons:
  • None
Would recommend: Yes
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What can I say.. It's a Nighthawk Barrel !

by Dave T., Verified Owner from WI, United States Written on December 12, 2024
This barrel was really a drop in fit on my older Remington R1S.
The only thing that needed a little fitting was the barrel bushing. The little nub needed filing..
Thats it.. The gun is a lot tighter now. Gotta go shoot it and break it in..
Pros:
  • Great fitting barrel
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Shooting !
Would recommend: Yes
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Nighthawk Barrel

by joe, Verified Owner from MN, United States Written on May 8, 2024
Really nice barrel, took a little bit of fitting to go in my Kimber. Haven't shot it yet but I'm expecting great results!
Would recommend: Yes
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happy with my purchase!

by joe, Verified Owner from MN, United States Written on April 26, 2024
Fit and finish is very nice...would purchase again. Still did need to get fitted a tiny bit to work in my kimber.
Would recommend: Yes
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Great Barrell

by Drager00, from KS, United States Written on April 23, 2024
This barrel did require a little hand fitting but nothing bad at all. It is a great barrel and seems to be made very well.
Pros:
  • Great quaility
Cons:
  • Does require a little hand fittting
Best Used for:
  • Renewing an old worn out shooter
Would recommend: Yes
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Direct drop-in

by dougsbike, Verified Owner from GA, United States Written on November 29, 2023
Direct drop-in fit into both my Springfield 1911A1 and my STI Spartan. No smithing needed. The Nighthawk barrel bushing did not fit into the STI, but the factory one functioned fine with the new barrel. Ran a few mags through each gun with no issues whatsoever.
Would recommend: Yes
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Dropped right in

by Vinny, Verified Owner from NM, United States Written on November 1, 2023
This dropped right into my Ruger SR 1911 with no issues and no modification. Works great and is very accurate, great company to work with as well.
Pros:
  • Fits perfect
Cons:
  • None
Best Used for:
  • Silencer
Would recommend: Yes
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