Duracoated Citadel 1911 Compact

[EdLaver]

Just got my Citadel 1911 back from being duracoated, looks amazing. The finish before was less than desirable. The gun itself is a great shooter and the price can't be beat. Novak cut Trijicon night sights were added and I am totally happy with the gun now.

Duracoat work was done by Jonathan Wyatt, he can be contacted via his website @ weapon-art.com. Custom night sight installation was done by John Barr he also does custom 1911 work and can be contacted @ [email protected]. They both occupy the same location and can do combo work if needed. Both are outstanding individuals with great customer service and are located in the Houston area.

 

[RevolvingGarbage]

Very nice ammunition dis-assembly machine you've got there Ed. How do you like the grips compared to standard 1911 stocks?

 

[EdLaver]

I've always liked Hogue wrap-arounds and the finger groves, they fit and feel better in my hands allowing me to get a good deep grip. I have some on my Beretta 92fs and slip-ons on all my pistols except the M&P.

 

[rondog]

Is that a 2-tone finish, or am I just blind? My RIA's are parkerized, and the frames appear slightly different colored than the rest. Just wondering if this is the case here, or actually different colors.

 

[EdLaver]

Yes it's two toned, combat gray and matte black.

 

[klash545]

let it sit untouched for six weeks to cure....or you'll have it coming off from holstering in no time

 

[Greg528iT]

I LIKE. My local shop had a RI. compact like. Finish was so so, sites were military. I would have done the exact same thing you did. cept I am still waiting on my Springer Ultra Compact Loaded.

 

[bigfatdave]

How much did that run?
I have the exact same gun, no finish problems yet, but it would be spiffy to have a plan in case the finish starts to wear.

Do you find the rubber grips cumbersome for carry? I went the opposite direction with slimline alumagrips, but then I like the ergonomics of thin guns, so the thick rubber grips baffle me.

The factory sights are in standard Novak dovetails, right?

 

[Greg528iT]

is "painting" a 1911 any worse or better than the guys who Krylon a Glock???
I'm going to say the Duracoat is going to be a better option.

 

[Old Shooter]

is "painting" a 1911 any worse or better than the guys who Krylon a Glock???

Difference is, you can't make a Glock look any worse using Krylon.

 

[Nushif]

I like the Matte Black. Can't say I'm a fan of the two tone though. 8(

 

[Ratdog68]

This whole Duracoat notion is growing on me more and more... looks like it was very nicely done. Congrats on it... looks sharp !

 

[bdb benzino]

Looks great!! I had the same pistol with the same grips and ran 200gr +p hollow points through her with perfect function for CC. Like the Duracoat and the night sights as well, well done.

 

[EdLaver]

How much did that run?
I have the exact same gun, no finish problems yet, but it would be spiffy to have a plan in case the finish starts to wear.

Do you find the rubber grips cumbersome for carry? I went the opposite direction with slimline alumagrips, but then I like the ergonomics of thin guns, so the thick rubber grips baffle me.

The factory sights are in standard Novak dovetails, right?

The two tone duracoat job was $165, for one color its $150.

The rubber grips are fine, no hassle to carry, they don't get in the way for me at all. I carried the gun only three times before it was sent off for the job for about 4 hours each time.

Yes, the factory sights are Novak cut, however some extra fitting had to be done.

 

[bannockburn]

EdLaver

Never mind the naysayers; your pistol looks great. I like the two tone finish of black and gray. Enjoy.

 

[bigfatdave]

I sort of like the two-tone, but I think I'd go dark gray all over and ask them to do my alumagrips while they're at it. All that I could find in stock in slimline officer's size was olive drab back when I ordered.

 

[WhippingBoy]

Not bad. I've seen several duracoat finishes that look decidedly lumpy. This looks like it lays down nice and flat/smooth.