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The Chiappa 1911 Superior in black and gold is a full-size, single-action .45 ACP built on the platform that's been a favorite for well over a century. Chambered in .45 ACP with a 5-inch barrel, it feeds from standard single-stack 8-round 1911 magazines, so finding spare mags down the road is easy. Two magazines come in the box.
What sets the Superior grade apart is the mix of classic and modern. You get the traditional 1911 controls and steel construction shooters expect, dressed up with a striking black and gold finish and G10 grips that look sharp and give you a solid hold. Up front there's a fiber optic sight that grabs your eye fast in good light, paired with an adjustable rear for dialing in your point of impact. The slide wears wide front and rear serrations for sure-handed manipulation, and it comes with a beavertail grip safety and skeletonized combat hammer and trigger for a clean, predictable feel.
The big draw here is the optic-ready slide. It's milled to accept a micro red dot, and Chiappa includes adapter plates for both the Trijicon RMR and the Shield RMSc footprints, so you can run a wide range of popular reflex sights without hunting down extra hardware. That makes it a flexible setup whether you want irons only or a dot on top.
These guns are made in Italy by Brixia, a shop with a strong reputation for build quality, and the line is imported by Chiappa Firearms. Reviewers have generally praised the platform for solid accuracy and a crisp trigger that holds its own against pricier names, with the Superior grade landing in the sweet spot between the entry Field model and the top-tier Empire.
It's a good fit for range shooters, competitors, and anyone who wants a head-turning 1911 that's ready for a red dot. Pair it with quality magazines and good .45 ACP ammo and you've got a workhorse with real personality.
Yes, the slide is milled to accept a micro red dot right out of the box. Chiappa includes adapter plates for both the Trijicon RMR and the Shield RMSc footprints, which covers a huge range of popular reflex sights. That means you can mount a dot without buying extra mounting hardware.
It uses standard single-stack 1911-pattern magazines holding 8 rounds of .45 ACP. Two magazines are included in the box. Because it runs common 1911 mags, finding quality spares like Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick is easy.
These pistols are manufactured in Italy by Brixia, a maker well regarded for its build quality, and imported by Chiappa Firearms. The frames are machined from steel forgings and the slides from solid steel billet. In the U.S. the line is also marketed under the Charles Daly brand.
It is. You get a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear for shooting irons, plus the optic-ready cut and adapter plates if you want to add a dot. That flexibility lets you set it up however you shoot best, whether at the range or in competition.
The Superior sits in the middle of Chiappa's 1911 lineup, above the entry-level Field G.I. and below the top-tier Empire. Compared to the basic Field, it adds upgrades like wider slide serrations, fiber optic sights, a beavertail grip safety, and a skeletonized combat hammer and trigger. This particular version steps it up further with the black and gold finish, G10 grips, and the optic-ready slide.
| UPC | 8053800949064 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 440.236 |
| Action | |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 |
| Color | Black |
| Number of Magazines | 2 |
| Shipping Weight | 4.3 |
| Sights Type | ADJUSTABLE |
| Slide Description | Optic Ready/Serrated |
| State Restriction (CA) | NO DIRECT SHIP TO CALIFORNIA |
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