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The 1911 has been getting the job done for over a century, and the Dickinson Adam 1911 Cigar sticks to that proven recipe while adding its own good looks. This is a full size .45 ACP with a 5 inch barrel, an 8+1 capacity, and the Cigar finish treatment that sets it apart from the sea of plain black 1911s on the shelf. The frame is forged steel, hot formed and then finish machined on CNC equipment, which is the kind of manufacturing you usually see on pistols costing quite a bit more.
Dickinson imports the Adam series from Turkey, where it is built by Balistik Defence, a maker that has earned a solid reputation for tight slide to frame fit and clean lockup. Reviewers who have run these pistols hard note the fitment feels closer to a mid tier 1911 than a budget one, with a light single action trigger and a short, positive reset. The B pattern slide serrations give you real purchase for racking the slide or doing a quick press check, and the beavertail frame keeps the web of your hand protected from hammer bite while helping you settle into a high, consistent grip.
Recoil out of a full size steel frame .45 is more of a push than a snap, and this pistol carries enough weight to soak it up nicely. Controls are right where 1911 fans expect them, with a thumb safety and grip safety working together the way John Browning intended. The single action only trigger rewards good fundamentals, which makes this a great pistol for anyone looking to sharpen their marksmanship or just enjoy the classic 1911 shooting experience. It ships in a hard case with an 8 round magazine, so you are ready to hit the range from day one. Whether this is your first 1911 or the latest addition to a growing collection, the Adam Cigar delivers a lot of forged steel for the money.
The Adam 1911 series is manufactured in Turkey by Balistik Defence and imported to the US by Dickinson Arms. Balistik has been building handguns since 2015, and the Adam line has developed a reputation for tight slide to frame fit and quality that outruns its price point.
Yes, this is a traditional full size 1911 pattern pistol, so standard single stack .45 ACP 1911 magazines will run in it. Most common 1911 grips and small parts will fit as well, though as with any 1911, some parts may need minor fitting by hand.
That refers to the styled serration pattern cut into the slide on this particular variant. Dickinson offers the Adam series with several serration designs, and the B pattern gives you grip surfaces for racking the slide and doing press checks while adding a distinctive look compared to plain vertical cuts.
It is a strong pick for a first 1911. You get a forged steel frame, a crisp single action trigger, and traditional controls including thumb and grip safeties, all at a friendlier cost than most American made options. The full size steel construction also helps tame .45 ACP recoil, which makes range sessions more enjoyable while you learn the platform.
| UPC | 646809582684 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | |
| Manufacturer Part Number | DKSN45CB |
| Barrel Length | 5" |
| Caliber/Gauge | .45 ACP |
| Capacity | 8 + 1 |
| Safety | Thumb |
| Slide Description | B Serrations |
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