Put in a search for a Citadel 45 compact

AKWARRIOR · 01-24-2012, 05:33 PM

Just called my FFL to see if he can find one.Appear to be sold out at many online places.Hes gonna check back with me later today or tommorow after doing a search.

Heard a lot of good about these Armscor 45's.All the owners seem to be really happy with them.The Citadel is from the same OEM.I didn't wanna spend $900 on a compact 1911.Should be about $500 out the door when I pick it up.Always wanted a compact to compliment my government model.

Railbuggy · 01-24-2012, 06:55 PM

Centerfire has it in RockIsland flavor.

AKWARRIOR · 01-27-2012, 06:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Railbuggy

Centerfire has it in RockIsland flavor.

They are both the same gun made by the same maker.Good thing about the Citadel is it has Novak sights.The RRA has pinned,I dont want another 1911 with pinned sights.Already got one.

DorGunR · 02-15-2012, 09:56 AM

Colt
Colt
Colt

10 Bears · 02-15-2012, 10:13 AM

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Originally Posted by DorGunR

Colt
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AKWARRIOR · 02-15-2012, 08:08 PM

I just got back from taking it out and giving it a workout.It digested both FMJ and JHP with no issues whatsoever.I am pretty impressed with it.At 15 yards it was dead on target.No adjustments will have to be made.I added a pearce finger grooved rubber sleeve to the front that goes under the wood grips.Some say these ACT 7rd mags from Italy that they come with have issues but I experienced no problems and the ACT mags are actually supplied with new S&W and Novak 1911's.The Wolff mags are also made in italy and probably the same.

For years some critics have said a lot of negative things about the officer model 1911's.I gotta say that those bad experiences back in the beginning were probably due to the fact that they were chopped up government models.Some say that the 45acp out of a 3.5" barrel leaves a lot to be desired.Well IMHO I think it works just fine.Its just as accurate and reliable as my government.Its now my daily carry piece.Should of got one a lot sooner.Very happy with it,Big thumbs up.

10 Bears · 01-24-2012, 07:32 PM

Used to have a S&W Minigun that looked a lot like that one.

Hunter07 · 01-24-2012, 11:47 PM

My son has a Citadel 4" 1911-A1. He bought a pair of custom made grips for it and dressed it up nicely. Never a hiccup with it either. I was sceptical until I put my first round through the pipe. I'd buy one!

He picked up his for $500+tax otd at http://www.scheelssports.com/ in Mankato. They had 4-5 different Citadel's in the case when he got his.

His Citadel is on the left and my two Springfield's are center (my carry gun) & right (wife's carry gun).

Rew · 02-16-2012, 02:22 AM

I understand what you are saying AKW, but it is not a 3.5" barrel. Legally it is, but that includes the chamber. At best you have a 2.5" rifled barrel. Choregraphe it and let me know what velocity you get.

WFO2 · 02-16-2012, 03:15 AM

Nice Officers 1911 officers models for sure. I think I'll stick with my Springfield green framed Champion ( commander model ) .

Sanders · 02-20-2012, 03:17 PM

You might want to experiment with some 185 gr. bullets, in the future. I know I get better accuracy out of my Detonics Combatmaster with the lighter bullet.

AKWARRIOR · 02-21-2012, 01:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Sanders

You might want to experiment with some 185 gr. bullets, in the future. I know I get better accuracy out of my Detonics Combatmaster with the lighter bullet.

Thanks,

Ill try them out.

01-24-2012, 05:33 PM	#1
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	Put in a search for a Citadel 45 compact Just called my FFL to see if he can find one.Appear to be sold out at many online places.Hes gonna check back with me later today or tommorow after doing a search. Heard a lot of good about these Armscor 45's.All the owners seem to be really happy with them.The Citadel is from the same OEM.I didn't wanna spend $900 on a compact 1911.Should be about $500 out the door when I pick it up.Always wanted a compact to compliment my government model. __________________ WOLVERINES!!! "Guard with jealous attention the public liberty. Suspect every one who approaches that jewel. Unfortunately, nothing will preserve it but downright force. Whenever you give up that force, you are inevitably ruined"-Patrick Henry

01-24-2012, 06:55 PM	#2
Railbuggy Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Taylor Creek,Ohio Posts: 7,279	Centerfire has it in RockIsland flavor. __________________ Im not a wannabe,Im a has-been. We already lost the war. You are the resistance.

02-20-2012, 03:17 PM	#11
Sanders Moderator Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 66,497	You might want to experiment with some 185 gr. bullets, in the future. I know I get better accuracy out of my Detonics Combatmaster with the lighter bullet. __________________ "The truly dangerous man dresses inconspicuously and is soft- spoken. He walks away from most confrontations. The only time you learn that the truly dangerous man is mad at you is a split second before you die, for he never fights. He only kills. The truly dangerous man knows that fighting is what children do and killing is what men do." - Charley Reese 1986 3

02-15-2012, 09:56 AM	#4
DorGunR Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Maryland Posts: 30,905	Colt Colt Colt

02-15-2012, 08:08 PM	#6
AKWARRIOR Gone Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Here and Now Posts: 13,454	I just got back from taking it out and giving it a workout.It digested both FMJ and JHP with no issues whatsoever.I am pretty impressed with it.At 15 yards it was dead on target.No adjustments will have to be made.I added a pearce finger grooved rubber sleeve to the front that goes under the wood grips.Some say these ACT 7rd mags from Italy that they come with have issues but I experienced no problems and the ACT mags are actually supplied with new S&W and Novak 1911's.The Wolff mags are also made in italy and probably the same. For years some critics have said a lot of negative things about the officer model 1911's.I gotta say that those bad experiences back in the beginning were probably due to the fact that they were chopped up government models.Some say that the 45acp out of a 3.5" barrel leaves a lot to be desired.Well IMHO I think it works just fine.Its just as accurate and reliable as my government.Its now my daily carry piece.Should of got one a lot sooner.Very happy with it,Big thumbs up.

01-24-2012, 07:32 PM	#7
10 Bears Moderator Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: E-Da-How Posts: 137,846	Used to have a S&W Minigun that looked a lot like that one.

01-24-2012, 11:47 PM	#8
Hunter07 I'm a grumpy SOB Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Frostbite Falls, MN Posts: 10,527	My son has a Citadel 4" 1911-A1. He bought a pair of custom made grips for it and dressed it up nicely. Never a hiccup with it either. I was sceptical until I put my first round through the pipe. I'd buy one! He picked up his for $500+tax otd at http://www.scheelssports.com/ in Mankato. They had 4-5 different Citadel's in the case when he got his. His Citadel is on the left and my two Springfield's are center (my carry gun) & right (wife's carry gun).

02-16-2012, 02:22 AM	#9
Rew Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Colorado Posts: 9,710	I understand what you are saying AKW, but it is not a 3.5" barrel. Legally it is, but that includes the chamber. At best you have a 2.5" rifled barrel. Choregraphe it and let me know what velocity you get.

02-16-2012, 03:15 AM	#10
WFO2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Heart Of Texas Posts: 2,187	Nice Officers 1911 officers models for sure. I think I'll stick with my Springfield green framed Champion ( commander model ) .