I ended up with 2 compact 45's a little while back
Citadel 1911 Compact
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and a Springfield XDs
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Took them both to my brothers pistol range up close to Alabama last weekend to pick out a winner so I could sell the other one..... well... as usual I decided that I like them both to much to part with them any time soon.....
My opinions (comparing them to each other)
Accuracy out of the box was pretty much equal
Citadel 1911 Compact
Pros - Mag capacity, Heavier weight equaling less muzzle flip, nice trigger out of the box
Cons - Standard sights leave somewhat to be desired, Heavier weight, a pain to disassemble and clean
Springfield XDs
Pros - Light weight(easy carry) Nice sights (fiber front) Natural aim, Easy field strip and cleaning
Cons - Mag capacity, bit of muzzle flip due to light weight
I felt i was a slightly better shot out of the box with the Springfield XDs but I feel that with a sights upgrade to the Citadel that they would be completely equal.
Both fed and ejected bulk Federal 230 grain FMJ with no issues, however I did find a small "ding" on the sides of the Citadel ammo.
Anyone have any ideas what could be adjusted the correct this?
Citadel 1911 Compact
(Stock Image)
and a Springfield XDs
(Stock Image)
Took them both to my brothers pistol range up close to Alabama last weekend to pick out a winner so I could sell the other one..... well... as usual I decided that I like them both to much to part with them any time soon.....
My opinions (comparing them to each other)
Accuracy out of the box was pretty much equal
Citadel 1911 Compact
Pros - Mag capacity, Heavier weight equaling less muzzle flip, nice trigger out of the box
Cons - Standard sights leave somewhat to be desired, Heavier weight, a pain to disassemble and clean
Springfield XDs
Pros - Light weight(easy carry) Nice sights (fiber front) Natural aim, Easy field strip and cleaning
Cons - Mag capacity, bit of muzzle flip due to light weight
I felt i was a slightly better shot out of the box with the Springfield XDs but I feel that with a sights upgrade to the Citadel that they would be completely equal.
Both fed and ejected bulk Federal 230 grain FMJ with no issues, however I did find a small "ding" on the sides of the Citadel ammo.
Anyone have any ideas what could be adjusted the correct this?