Feb 09, 2010 so i decided on the compact which is essentially a colt officer frame 1911 from citadel. These are the five best 1911 upgrades you should think about making. Citadel m1911 government pistol legacy sports international. I absolutely love the gun and want it to be the best carry weapon i can make it. Built by armscor rock island armory, the citadel m 1911 series offers solid performance and reliability for sport shooting, concealed carry and general shooting. Discuss about weusa full metal 1911 officer compact gbb airsoft gas blowback hand gun with your friends and fellow evike. Founded in 2011 as a refuge for those that truly appreciate john moses brownings finest. Citadel cit9mmcsp m1911 compact pistol 9mm for sale.
All of our compactofficer 1911 grips are compatible with ambidextrous safety and incorporate the riogrip texture. The recover cc3h grip and rail system will not fit on compact 1911 s if your pistol uses a 7 round magazine or the 8 round magazine does not sit flush with the frame then it is a compact and the cc3h is not compatible, do not purchase this product if you have a compact 1911. Have almost 500 rounds through it and it runs great. Jun 05, 2015 top guns is a locally owned and run business. Sneak peek new products 2014 shot show may be still over a month away, but there are several distributor shows before shot where the new products for the year sometimes start to leak out. So i decided on the compact which is essentially a colt officer frame 1911 from citadel. As i understand it, citadel is the new brand name for ria. Ive owned a handful of 1911s now and i recently acquired a 3. Citadel brand of firearms produced by arms corporation of the philippines armscor and distributed in the us by legacy sports international. I probably shouldnt tell you about vz grips, ed brown and wilson combat upgrade parts either. Safety orange nylon follower is concave to hold an additional round. Citadel 1911 upgrades first i want to brag, i have 300 rounds of ball ammo through it with 150 being reloads without a single ftf or fte. Comment or answer questions for a chance to win awesome prizes. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for.
Ive since picked up two ria 1911s and theyre only different in the upgrades. Just bought a citadel compact the firearms forum the. Some 1911 hybrids such as the micro 1911s or the doublestack 1911s that have departed from the true 1911 blueprint will of course not, but the citadel 1911 is your basic 1911 and will be just as compatable with offtheshelf 1911 components as a colt. What all should i do to upgrade it and what parts actually fit. Apr 17, 2009 some 1911 hybrids such as the micro 1911s or the doublestack 1911s that have departed from the true 1911 blueprint will of course not, but the citadel 1911 is your basic 1911 and will be just as compatable with offtheshelf 1911 components as a colt. The citadel has been my daily carry for well over a year now. Shoots as well as about any other 1911 i have been exposed to in my 30 years around firearms. Its easy to shoot and offers unmatched reliability and accuracy without breaking the bank. Im right at 500 rounds through it without a single malfunction. Citadel model 1911 semiauto compact pistol cit45csp, 45 acp.
Citadel 9mm 1911 compact the leading glock forum and. The recover cc3h grip and rail system will not fit on compact 1911s if your pistol uses a 7 round magazine or the 8 round magazine does not sit flush with. Enter your email to receive exclusive discounts and promotions. Ambi safety novak style sights a d other than that plain 1911. The colt he used the barrel and said it was great and he added a new front fitted bushing, target trigger assembly set to 3 pounds, flat main spring housing, and. The bottom line is that these are my top five enhancements for 1911 style pistols.
I realize its not the top of the line but it is a very good gun. We love what we do and continue to grow our establishment so we can better ser. I will spend a little more time looking for it in the morning. They fit great on my 1911 compact, look and feel awesome very very happy i recommend this product for sure. Nighthawk custom offers the only best 1911 parts, including. My very first 1911 was a ria gi full size several years ago before they did the colored lettering on the slide or offered the tactical versions.
The grips on this page fit the standard compact and officer 1911 models. Our spec ops 1911 grips have a modern design that will enhance the look and performance of any full size 1911. I have replaced the grips with magpul grips which i really like on my ruger sr1911. I have two 1911 s one a colt stainless steel government model and one a norinco 1911. I tried the search function and didnt find anything, so i will just ask. Range report citadel 1911a145cs i got this compact 1911 pattern. Citadel m1911 features series 70 firing system, forged steel frame and slide, skeletonized hammer and trigger. And because i can, now that i dont live in massachusetts. Armscor is the oldest and largest firearms and ammunition manufacturing company in southeast asia. The list of available 1911 upgrades runs from the desirable to the practical to the questionable. I havent had a chance to shoot this gun yet, but my first impression is that it looks to be a high quality little 1911. Riogrip is a series of recessed ovals that provide a grip with more bite than smooth grips without sharp edges, like checkering, that can catch on clothing. This 1911 semiauto packs a lot of extra features without the extra price. Choose from round or flat steel followers, both designed to give positive lastround feeding with all bullet types, including wadcutters.
Coming up on 2 years of ownership, over 2000 rounds thrown down range, and its still a great 1911. Buy now and save when you buy direct from the manufacturer. Citadel full size m1911 1911addicts the premiere 1911. Shop hinterland outfitters for the citadel cit9mmcsp m1911 compact pistol, 9mm, 3. Order the highest quality 1911 parts and accessories on the market. Duragrips ria rock island armory 1911 tactical ambi. Based on its performance, i wouldnt be concerned about it failing me in the time of need. Citadel cit9mmcsp m1911 compact pistol 9mm for sale 682146280784. The texturing on these grips provides a very agressive grip, firmly planting the pistol in your hands.
None average male hand average female hand 1911 government. Citadel 1911 semiauto compact pistol cit45csp, 45 acp, 3. Citadel model 1911 semiauto pistol cit45fsp, 45 acp, 5 in. Citadel cit9mmfsp m1911 full size pistol 9mm for sale. Compatible with all pistol rail mounted accessories such as lights and lasers. First i want to brag, i have 300 rounds of ball ammo through it with 150 being reloads without a single ftf or fte. Citadel 1911 sights discussion in the 1911 forum started by curulz, apr 6, 2010. This is a full size 1911 that comes in matte black, wood grips and in. Had a couple of failures to go into full battery by about a 14 inch early on with reloads. The barrel has six grooves with a 1 in 16 inch right. I picked one up used citadel compact 1911 a few weeks ago, dont know how used it was as the barrel showed zero slide wear. Citadel m1911 features series 70 firing system, forged steel frame and slide, skeletonized hammer and trigger, novak. Chiappa firearms 970482 rhino hogue walnut brown tactical rifle grip. Search by gun citadel get the best concealed carry kydex holster for your citadel 1911.
Looking for anyone with experience with citadel 1911s or rock island armory. Reviewed in the united states on november 18, 2015. Ive owned a handful of 1911 s now and i recently acquired a 3. For peace of mind in an uncertain world, reach for this lsi citadel 1911 semiautomatic. New listing chiappa m922 pistol magazine m910 10 shot. May 11, 2012 first trip to the range with the citadel. I just spotted a citadel wounded warrior 1911 today at a local shop that looked awesome. Citadel full size m1911 discussion in general 1911 talk started by stringplucker, jan 28, 2015. Built by armscor rock island armory, the citadel m1911 series offers solid.
Citadel m1911 features series 70 firing system, forged steel frame and slide, skeletonized hammer and trigger, novak style sights, lower and flared ejection ports, positive extended beavertail grip safety and 1911 round trigger guard. Remember to check also post on facebook when commenting to qualify for the giveaways. I have a ria tac ii compact in the 9mm and it hasnt had a single problem. The recover cc3p grip and rail system will not fit on compact 1911s if your. Brownells is your source for citadel 1911 parts at brownells. Fans of the 1911 dont neatly fall into these two categories, so in 2019, citadel introduced a 4inch, midsized commander model, and i was lucky enough to procure a sample. I bought mine used and the owner had done most of the upgrades that the tactical models come with. I have two 1911s one a colt stainless steel government model and one a norinco 1911. Definitely happy with the purchase the only negative is one of the two magazines the pistol came with seats to far up in the chamber and the slide will not come forward. Discuss about weusa full metal 1911 officer compact gbb airsoft gas blowback hand gun with your friends and fellow shoppers. Armscor is a factory in the philippines that makes 1911s.
The entrylevel 1911 market is always rich with choices, but not usually with all the extras that legacy sports provides with these citadel pistols. Apr 01, 2011 range report citadel 1911a145cs i got this compact 1911 pattern. I have been to the range twice and ran about 200 rounds of 230g round nose through it without one ftf or fte. I have a citadel myself and i seem to remember reading something about novak sights being the proper ones for replacement but i cant find where i read it. Howalegacy sports int model 1911 semi automatic pistol. The citadel 1911 is equipped with novak style sights and although the sights are not white dot, they are plenty good for my 65 year old eyes. These are the top 5 1911 upgrades you should consider making. I cant seem to locate the box and manual for it right now, either. Shop hinterland outfitters for the citadel cit9mmcsp m 1911 compact pistol, 9mm, 3.
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