A friend who I recently introduced to shooting now has 3 pistol permits burning a hole in her pocket. She has been looking around and like the 1911 look, but in 9mm. Two that caught her fance are the Nighthawk lady-hawk and the SA EMP.  

I searched this forum for Nighthawk and didn't find much. Does anyone have any experience with them? How do they compare with Les Baer?

 

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

A good deal more expensive than Les Baer. More refined looking and a prettier finish. I would point her towards Ed Browns if she wants pretty or Baer if she wants function, but that is just a personal preference.

There's also the STI Elektra which has that feminine touch.

http://www.stiguns.com/the-sti-elektra/

 

Then there's the Dan Wesson Eco

http://www.cz-usa.com/products/view/dan-wesson-eco/

IS she going to carry it, and is she really weak with small hands? 

 

If it doesn't have to be compact, a lot of forum members own the S&W 1911 pro in 9mm and like it. Seems to run like a top out of the box too. 

 

IMO, every nighthawk I have seen has been a perfectly ok 1911 with a rather disappointing fit and finish for the price. If I were to buy one, I'd expect that it would run fine and give me buyers remorse regarding value. The EMP is a nice idea, but it's chock full of proprietary parts. Unless you are going to carry it, for small hands I'd recommend standard 1911 + slim grips + short trigger rather than go that route, but that's me. 

played around with the EMP and not a fan after shooting it

I had an EMP and liked it but if you're looking to take it easy on a weaker shooter you want to go bigger, not smaller

I have 2 NHC, the Heinie signature compacts..

 

Awesome pistol! Wife loves hers.

 

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