The Citadel 1911 Commander is a .45 ACP pistol built on a compact Commander-length frame with a 4.25-inch barrel. It comes with wood grips and fixed iron sights, and follows the classic 1911A1 single-action layout with a manual thumb safety and grip safety. The Commander-length barrel and frame trim some size and weight from a full-size 1911 while keeping the same operating controls and .45 ACP chambering. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Citadel 
• Model: 1911 Commander 
• Caliber: .45 ACP 
• Action: Semi Auto 
• Barrel Length: 4.25 in 
   

Detailed Features 

• Compact Commander-length frame with a 4.25-inch barrel 
• Wood grips for a traditional feel 
• Fixed iron sights, no optic cut mentioned 
• Manual thumb safety and grip safety typical of the 1911A1 pattern 
• 8+1 round capacity in .45 ACP 
• Single-action trigger consistent with the standard 1911A1 pattern 
• Grip safety and thumb safety combination standard on the 1911A1 design

The Citadel 1911 Commander tends to get credit from owners for delivering classic 1911 features at an accessible price, though some note that fit and finish is a step below higher-end 1911 makers. Function is generally reported as reliable once the pistol is broken in, with the usual note that a new 1911 benefits from an initial cleaning and lubrication before extended use.

Carry-wise, the Commander-length barrel and frame strike a middle ground: smaller than a full-size 1911 but with more grip to hold onto than a subcompact. The wood grips and fixed sights keep things simple, and most owners find the trigger and recoil impulse familiar if they have handled other 1911-pattern pistols.

Because the platform is so widely supported, holsters, grips, and aftermarket parts are easy to find regardless of the Citadel name on the slide. Some owners upgrade the sights or grips over time, treating the factory setup as a solid but basic starting point.