Citadel 1911 vs Colt Government Model

A side-by-side comparison of a brand-new Armscor Citadel M1911A1-FS with the Colt Government Model built in 2002. Both are in .45ACP.

[@hectormartinez9657]

I bought this exact 1911 October 2021, I watched this video to reassure myself that I made the right decision. Well here it is. I shot 200 rounds without a single problem. I field stripped it, wiped it down. Then I lubed it up in the right places. Used the 2 mags that came with it, and 2 Wilson Combat magazines ( 8 rounds). 230 grain FMJ, Federal and Winchester. This gun shot beautifully. Then I shot 250 rounds from my other new gun, H&K USP 9 V1, after 10 failures to eject, I stopped counting. At 1 time I had 4 out of 10 rounds ( California) failure to eject from 1 magazine! Something seriously wrong here. H&K makes some of the best firearms no doubt. But I was extremely satisfied with my Armscore Citadel 1911.

[@rmwtsou]

An expensive handgun that fails when you needed it the most is no better than a rock. Goes to tell you that price does not necessarily equal quality. Thanks for the info buddy!

[@ponderdat]

I own a citadel 1911, and after owning 3 different colt 1911 and one colt model 1991 I prefer my Citadel 1911 over my 1991, and place my Citadel 1911 as having the best reliability of all the mentioned 1911's. My 1991 was pathetic in comparison, it rattled from the loose tolerance and the accuracy was shameful coming from Colt. I would love to purchase another 1911 from Armscore/Rock Island with the 8 round mags. The Citadel is of superior tolerances in my opinion. I can't wait to shoot my Citadel .45acp again and trust it to function flawlessly and feed reliably,

[@MM8verick5]

I’m getting a citadel 1911 next week! It’s a beauty

[@rmwtsou]

It is a great gun. Super reliable and accurate.

[@jims9249]

My heart always says 1911 too :) Nice review.

[@gregash7683]

Excellent review! It confirms that the Citadel M1911 is the right choice.

[@ValkerieSilk]

Thx for the comparison vid... Wish I could get a New Colt 1911 in CA.

[@dgunearthed7859]

If an intruder heard that rattling coming from the closet, smartest thing they could do is heed the warning and GTFO. lol

[@rmwtsou]

Ha ha ha. I love it!

[@angelblas9136]

Made me buy my 1911 reassurance in a functional beauty

[@mbenjamin292]

I am a new sub I had to say you get around I love your vids.

[@rmwtsou]

Thank you for watching!

[@nicktom52]

I own a citadel 1911 it's also my duty handgun for security work

[@rmwtsou]

Cool!

[@Tmarc7665]

I e owned a Citadel 1911A1 since 2015. Came with MEGCAR magazines. Never a hiccup. Probably 5-600 rds thru it. It’s my baby. My gun does not rattle either

[@nicktom52]

@@Tmarc7665 yep the only time I had to take to a gunsmith is because of the trigger but I also wanted to put a smooth trigger. Planning to buy another citadel 1911

[@Tmarc7665]

@@nicktom52 my trigger has slack. Fixing to take care of that

[@TheRealZJE313]

Well colt Fell off back in the day so I sold al them series 80s and started buy SPRINGFIELD 1911. Best decision I ever made

[@TheBenny1683]

Thank you for sharing

[@carlosbardales1649]

Like both, nice guns.

[@houardtredmond9112]

love the content, keep it coming dude.

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks!

[@Ob6970BigO]

I have a colt 80 series 1911 never noticed a rattle. I’m going to shake it right now 😂

[@rafaelvergara2373]

I’m SOLD! I’m getting the citadel M1911 👌

[@rmwtsou]

Good choice!

[@greghodel5068]

Thanks for the video. Have you found any ammunition that does not work well in the Citadel?

[@greghodel5068]

I found this video describing some magazine issues kzbin.info/www/bejne/emW6e5apq9F9gNU

[@JoseyWales44s]

A little slop in your 1911 is a good thing or reliability.

[@dimakhidarkovskiy2175]

Great 👍 video

[@rmwtsou]

Thanks for watching! Great win on 2A today!

[@TheRealZJE313]

But they are nice had a chance to get a citadel Madagascar finish

[@bobbyyen8311]

Hi Bob Bobby here would you sell the colt?

[@rmwtsou]

Hi Bobby, thanks but no thanks. I have never sold any of my firearms. It is just my collection of things I like.

[@imonaroll9502]

Hi Bob. 👋

[@rmwtsou]

Hi!

[@imonaroll9502]

@@rmwtsou I just bought a cit 1911. Taking it to the range on Friday. Hopefully everything goes well.

[@rmwtsou]

@@imonaroll9502 Cool!

[@imonaroll9502]

@@rmwtsou I wonder if they will produce a 38 special variant or even a .40 cal. Wishful thinking.

[@rmwtsou]

@@imonaroll9502 I am only interested in .45acp for the 1911. All other calibers need not apply. No problem if produced in other pistols.

[@pakieffer49]

I suggest you clear your weapons on channel before you start handling them. I was nerveous for you while watching until you showed slide back. Safety thing you can never do too much. Nice guns.