Talon IV - 3.6 inch 1911 Holster

QuickDrawMcGraw · June 1st, 2008, 02:07 AM

I was just looking at the Nighthawk Talon IV online and I was wondering, if one was to purchase this gun, what holster would fit it? 3.6 inch 1911 is an oddball length, 4 inch holsters seem to be the closest. I've heard of Milt Sparks and other custom 3.5 inch holsters but would this fit in those models (this is .1 inch longer)?

XD9mm · June 1st, 2008, 05:19 PM

I have no personal experience but I would think as long as it has an open bottom, a holster for a 3" 1911(EMP, Kimber Ultra) will work. The slide will be able to stick through the bottom. Although this a Nighthawk gun so you might want to look into getting something custom made to fit absolutely perfectly. I ordered a UBG canute I'm sure Nate would be able to accomodate the slightly longer Talon.

Herknav · June 1st, 2008, 05:27 PM

I believe the Colt version actually wears a 3-5/8" barrel (3.625"). I don't know about any others. Double check with your holster maker, but I would think you'd be OK.

TechNomad · June 3rd, 2008, 03:42 PM

I have the Talon IV, it's a great gun accurate as heck and totally reliable. I find that holsters designed for Colt's Officer ACP generally work well with the Talon. I have a Lou Alessi PCH for a 3.5" 1911 and it works perfectly. For OWB I cannot recommend highly enough the Axiom holster from Milt Sparks. Comfortable. Concealable. It's my favorite and I have one for each of my 1911's -- my Colt Government, Wilson Professional and my Nighthawk Talon IV.

QuickDrawMcGraw · June 4th, 2008, 12:55 PM

thanks for all the suggestions...I don't have one but I am considering a NHC for my next gun but I don't have the funds quite yet.

maclean3 · June 4th, 2008, 04:37 PM

Yep, the Officer's model (OACP) would be the one you want. I've got a T3 model myself, it's more or less a hot rodded Talon III model. I love this gun, it's the smoothest, most accurate pistol I've ever fired. Nighthawks are expensive, no doubt about that but they're worth it.
Jack

June 1st, 2008, 02:07 AM	#1
QuickDrawMcGraw Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 214	Talon IV - 3.6 inch 1911 Holster I was just looking at the Nighthawk Talon IV online and I was wondering, if one was to purchase this gun, what holster would fit it? 3.6 inch 1911 is an oddball length, 4 inch holsters seem to be the closest. I've heard of Milt Sparks and other custom 3.5 inch holsters but would this fit in those models (this is .1 inch longer)?

June 1st, 2008, 05:27 PM	#3
Herknav Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Waypoint 0 Posts: 628	I believe the Colt version actually wears a 3-5/8" barrel (3.625"). I don't know about any others. Double check with your holster maker, but I would think you'd be OK. __________________ I would rather wake up in the middle of nowhere than in any city on Earth.--Steve McQueen

June 4th, 2008, 04:37 PM	#6
maclean3 VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 3,062	Yep, the Officer's model (OACP) would be the one you want. I've got a T3 model myself, it's more or less a hot rodded Talon III model. I love this gun, it's the smoothest, most accurate pistol I've ever fired. Nighthawks are expensive, no doubt about that but they're worth it. Jack __________________ "The sheep are everywhere. We are raising up a nation of cannon fodder types and we are screwed." HotGuns

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June 1st, 2008, 05:19 PM	#2
XD9mm Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pa Posts: 78	I have no personal experience but I would think as long as it has an open bottom, a holster for a 3" 1911(EMP, Kimber Ultra) will work. The slide will be able to stick through the bottom. Although this a Nighthawk gun so you might want to look into getting something custom made to fit absolutely perfectly. I ordered a UBG canute I'm sure Nate would be able to accomodate the slightly longer Talon.

June 3rd, 2008, 03:42 PM	#4
TechNomad New Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Virginia Posts: 2	I have the Talon IV, it's a great gun accurate as heck and totally reliable. I find that holsters designed for Colt's Officer ACP generally work well with the Talon. I have a Lou Alessi PCH for a 3.5" 1911 and it works perfectly. For OWB I cannot recommend highly enough the Axiom holster from Milt Sparks. Comfortable. Concealable. It's my favorite and I have one for each of my 1911's -- my Colt Government, Wilson Professional and my Nighthawk Talon IV.

June 4th, 2008, 12:55 PM	#5
QuickDrawMcGraw Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Florida Posts: 214	thanks for all the suggestions...I don't have one but I am considering a NHC for my next gun but I don't have the funds quite yet.