Citadel 9mm Compact 1911

[alc1985]

I'm thinking about getting a Citadel 1911 compact in 9mm. I have not seen one in person but I like the idea of a 3 1/2" all steel 1911 in 9mm.
I saw a STI LS9 3 1/2" 9mm at Blythe's and liked the way it felt. RIA makes one that looks just like the Citadel and both are made by Armscor but I like the grips on the Citadel and it comes with two magazines. I'm not opposed o getting a RIA if I can find one at a decent price. With all that being said, have any of you shot or owned a Citadel RIA, or STI Legacy or LS9 3 1/2" 9mm?
I saw a Citadel 3 1/2" .45 listed here but I'm stuck on a 9mm.

 

[AlwaysVigilant]

Great values to be had with Citadel, certainly if you want a 9mm 1911, as they aren't as popular, and not as many deals out there as a result. The STI should be a little more "polished" in my experience, but both are GTG.

 

[alc1985]

I agree the STI is more polished and would be my first choice. I'm not desperate at this time, I can wait until one comes along at a decent price.

 

[gncc600]

Love my S&W pro series 9mm 1911. I think Sig is making one also.

 

[red_zr24x4]

I have a FS RIA tactical in 9mm and love it. I probably shoot it the most out of all my handguns.

 

[alc1985]

From all I have read about RIA/Citadel 1911's they are a good value.