Just One Shot
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I found a new Howa Citadel 1911 on clearance for $509.00 with 2 mags. (They also have a compact with the 3 1/2" barrel that is $549.00 which isn't a clearance price.)
It has some nice features such as beveled mag well, flared ejection port, skeletonized trigger and hammer and Novak sights.
One thing I noticed was that there is a visible gap at the top of the trigger that seems to be about .010 - .015", it's enough that you can see daylight when holding the gun sideways. Is this normal?
It seems to lock up well and the fit of the slide to the frame is nice and tight. The trigger felt to be around 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 lbs. and is nice and crisp (yes I dry fired it without snap caps).
I have heard that this is the same platform that Charles Daly either uses or use to use for his starting point. I know they are made in the Philipines and have heard good things on the Armscor brand that is made there.
I don't have enough to get a Kimber or a Springfield. This will be my first 1911 and I know the model is extremely reliable and durable so what are your opinions on this brand?
It has some nice features such as beveled mag well, flared ejection port, skeletonized trigger and hammer and Novak sights.
One thing I noticed was that there is a visible gap at the top of the trigger that seems to be about .010 - .015", it's enough that you can see daylight when holding the gun sideways. Is this normal?
It seems to lock up well and the fit of the slide to the frame is nice and tight. The trigger felt to be around 3 1/2 - 4 1/2 lbs. and is nice and crisp (yes I dry fired it without snap caps).
I have heard that this is the same platform that Charles Daly either uses or use to use for his starting point. I know they are made in the Philipines and have heard good things on the Armscor brand that is made there.
I don't have enough to get a Kimber or a Springfield. This will be my first 1911 and I know the model is extremely reliable and durable so what are your opinions on this brand?