any one have any info on citadel 1911 or other 1911 under 600

[swamphunter22]

i am lookin for a budget 1911 for the girlfriend any info on citadel and american classic 1911 would be helpful

 

[BigNick73]

I haven't shot the Citadel, but the local gunsmith was telling me he bought one for the truck/carry and really like his.

I do have a Taurus PT1911 I bought used for $450, looking on gunsamerica.com looks like they can be had new for around $600 as well. I really like mine, never had any problems. Probably ran 1K rounds through it so far, don't know what the round count was before I got it.

 

[Gus McCrae]

Though many may come from the same factory, I'd probably go with a Rock Island Tactical. They tend to get good reviews by the owners and good CS. There were a couple at Precision Firearms that could be rented. I tried one and was pleased with it for what it was.

 

[bullpup]

I have a Citadel full size. It is absolutely fantastic. I looked at them RIA but the citadel just felt better. It also has a few advantages. One being the front sight is dovetailed in and not fixed. Trust me you won't be disappointed. The only thing it doesn't have is the colt or Springfield name. Other than that it is a great 1911.

 

[Golden Dragon]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=259462190


http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=259230105

this would be the best deal for a little more money vvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvvv

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?68394-Springfield-Range-Officer-1911

 

[03protege]

If I'm not mistaken the Citadel is just a slightly upgraded RIA.. For under $600 I would shoot for the STI Spartan.

 

[Blackhawk]

I did a lot of searching, and ultimately bought an American Classic this past summer. Here's my review.

http://www.bayoushooter.com/forums/showthread.php?61692-My-Search-for-a-.45&highlight=

 

[Jack]

I would've bought a taurus, until I got offered a really high end 1911 in trade for a rifle, I no longer wanted. They're available off and on, from larrys pistol and pawn, for 450. After shipping and transfer fees, thats right around 510.

 

[jdindadell]

You can find s&w 1911 pistols for 600 lightly used. Much better made than any of those low end guns... Just my 2 cents worth.

 

[Rick]

I agree with Blackhawk. I love my American Classic.

 

[scooterj]

If I'm not mistaken the Citadel is just a slightly upgraded RIA.. For under $600 I would shoot for the STI Spartan.

This....My Spartan has been great. Well over 10,000 rounds through it. <<<Yes, that is the correct amount of zeros.