1911? which one?

[ericlosh]

alright, pending the sale of my revolver i will be purchasing my first 1911. I was going to order a STI Spartan V from my local shop and dont expect to pay much over $700 out the door, i have an offer for a stainless Springfield loaded 1911 with fresh springs from a member for the same price.

What to do what to do.

 

[ericlosh]

Researching the 1911 forums and xdtalk has me leaning with the SA. I will not be competeing for now. STI seems to be the way to go for a competition gun.

 

[Gus McCrae]

You know the correct answer is both right?

 

[3fifty7]

1911
If it aint a Pony its a Phony!
Thats all I have to say about that.

 

[ericlosh]

You know the correct answer is both right?

Can't swing that. I would love to though. I see what you were saying about being able to switch sights out.

 

[Gus McCrae]

1911
If it aint a Pony its a Phony!
Thats all I have to say about that.

They just don't make them like they used to. Now a series 70 with the O package would be nice, but that'd be double what the Springer or STI is..... then you can just get a Lawman, Dan Wesson, TRP.... which are as good or better.

 

[scooterj]

I'd opt for the STI, especially if the SA has the glued in ejector.

 

[leVieux]

S T I

 

[SpeedRacer]

STI = better
Springfield = prettier

It just depends where your priorities are.

 

[JR1572]

I wanted a 1911 for work so bad, and then I read this article:

http://www.10-8performance.com/pages/Choosing-a-1911-for-Duty-Use.html

After reading that, I decided that the 1911 was not for me. If you are choosing one for duty use, I urge you to read this article.

JR1572

 

[noob]

I like SA, good warranty, and great 1911's...

http://www.1911addicts.com/showthread.php?511-Buyer-s-guide-for-all-you-1911-addicts

The STI's aren't bad either. But I just happen to have a loaded and TRP that hasn't given me any problems.

 

[aard3]

what are you using it for? Duty? Carry? Competition? Target Shooting?

 

[ericlosh]

mostly just a nice range toy, might carry it once in a blue moon when i get to that point. SA and STI are well reviewed with STI leaning towards competition use it seems. Both are about equal on reliability from what I can tell.

 

[audioshooter]

I like my SA loaded. Had some work done to it to lighten trigger and a few other things. I haven't had a problem. I dont have much experience with the STI.

 

[ericlosh]

going with the SA loaded.

 

[Drago]

I am also looking for a full sized 1911. Am I looking in the wrong place at Kimber and Sig?

 

[Gus McCrae]

I am also looking for a full sized 1911. Am I looking in the wrong place at Kimber and Sig?

The big issue people have with Kimber is their drop safety system (Schwartz system). In the Kimber II series... I think the Warrior is the one that doesn't have it.

The big issue people have with Sig, is the external extractor and the slide isn't milled right. I think they have a more traditional model, but it still has the external extractor.

 

[kcinnick]

Um, the correct answer is to get both. I didn't have enough cash to cover an STI and a Springfield, and I ended up with a STI Trojan and Loaded MC Operator within a week. I am already planning my next STI purchase....

 

[ericlosh]

Um, the correct answer is to get both. I didn't have enough cash to cover an STI and a Springfield, and I ended up with a STI Trojan and Loaded MC Operator within a week. I am already planning my next STI purchase....

I still want the STI, but college doesn't let me get stuff as fast as I would like.

 

[ericlosh]

The big issue people have with Kimber is their drop safety system (Schwartz system). In the Kimber II series... I think the Warrior is the one that doesn't have it.

The big issue people have with Sig, is the external extractor and the slide isn't milled right. I think they have a more traditional model, but it still has the external extractor.

Don't know if I'd want a external extractor on a 1911....looks non 1911ish. On a side not, i shoulda bought that ammo from you, saw what .45 auto prices were for the first time today. W-O-W. But I'm ordering some VZ operator II grips in black sand. Slim line and the thumbhole cut should help me hit the magazine release. May still have to get an extended one. Magazine release are just horrible for me. So far the only gun stock i can use the mag release on is H&K, i just use my shooting finger. Very good, yes? Luckily my glock was easy and cheap to change, and if i have to on this 1911, i can do it.