Following the successful 2017 SHOT Show and Beinfeld Antique Arms Show, Turnbull Restoration is proud to announce finishing collaborations with Nighthawk Custom for their 1911 pistols and with Talo Distributors on the Ruger Super Blackhawk.
“By collaborating with these companies, we are able to make our famous finishes available to even more firearms enthusiasts on a more varied range of guns,” said CEO and Founder Doug Turnbull. “When I saw the excitement at the shows in Las Vegas this year, I knew we needed to launch this program fully.”
Nighthawk Custom will be offering two versions of their 1911 pistols with Turnbull’s unique finishes. They will form the beginning of a new line at Nighthawk known as “Very Impressive Pistols” and, indeed they are. The VIP1 pistol will feature the Turnbull case hardened polished frame, high polished charcoal blue slide and controls. The VIP2 features the Turnbull case hardened frame, blued slide, nitre blue controls.
“I have the highest respect for Mark Stone and Nighthawk Custom and I’m excited to see us start working even more closely together to bring great pistols,” said Turnbull of the VIP series.
Both pistols are full featured government size 1911s with a full set of features including 5 inch barrel, Heinie rear sights, 8 +1 capacity and a gold beaded front sight. The VIP1 has an MSRP of $7495 and the VIP 2 comes in at $7195. For more information, availability and to order yours, please visit www.nighthawkcustom.com/pistols/turnbull-vip-1 and www.nighthawkcustom.com/pistols/turnbull-vip-2.
“What we have done with Talo is just as special,” added Turnbull. “The idea of a Super Blackhawk with our case hardening on the frame is spectacular. We worked with them to develop a special look that compliments the classic aesthetic of the gun.”
The Talo/Turnbull Super Blackhawk will first be offered in a limited run of 1000 guns. Each of them is a fully functional Ruger Super Blackhawk featuring a 7.5 inch barrel, Ruger’s renowned hardwood grips, adjustable rear sight and ramp front sight. These are chambered in .44 Rem Mag. and feature the famous Ruger multi-click action.
The Super Blackhawks are available from Talo and have a starting MSRP of $995. For more information and to order, please visit www.taloinc.com.
“We are beyond proud of these new collaborations and look forward to more of them,” added Turnbull. “We intend to grab every opportunity to bring our unique finishes to the best firearms. Our customers and staff expect nothing less.”
Turnbull is known globally for the ability to take even the most damaged collectible gun and return it to its original look, feel and function. They offer a line of new production firearms that incorporate the same quality look and feel as the collectibles they are famous for restoring. Also available are authentic vintage firearms of many iconic brands from private collections that Turnbull has purchased and inspected, cleaned and restored where needed.
Now in their 3rd decade, Turnbull Restoration Co., Inc. has maintained a strong commitment to building firearms the way they used to be built. Founder and CEO Doug Turnbull is best known for his mottled color case hardening which stands out as the most striking and unique. Turnbull offers other reproductions as well as a full array of the finest and most respected restoration services in the shooting trade. Please visit us at www.turnbullrestoration.com for more information.
