Which STI?

[cutter2001]

I am new to pistols in general. Never shot one until 6 weeks ago. Of course now I own a Sig, Walther, and a Kimber CDP. Also have a Grand Raptor on the way. I am interested in IPSC shooting and IDPA. Never heard of SVI, but clicked on their link on the board.

All that said, looks like they have some very nice pistols, but as always for a newbie. Which is best? A basic wide body, or a one of their standard thin customs. I know I don't want a race gun......yet. Any advice is appreciated. It is really cool to know that such a fine gun is built 20 miles from my home town of Taylor, TX.

Thanks,

Cutter2001

[dnovo]

I assume you mean "STI" not SVI? SV is a product built on the same basic design but another company, and the two are not all that 'friendly' rivals.

The 'basic' STI 'race gun' would be the Trubor (full size) or the shorter, lighter, and faster STinger. The latter will handle 'faster' but in a .45 will be a bit harder to handle. I have one in a .38 Super that is fast and easy to shot. Had a Trubor but traded 'up' to a Grandmaster in a .40. Great gun, but a bit more money. Dave

[cutter2001]

Yes. I am a doofus. I did mean STI. I was wondering why no one was posting. This forum is usually a plethora of advice. Sorry about that. Any help on advice for a first STI is appreciated.

Cutter

[John]

It's not easy to answer, like asking someone which is the best Chrysler car. I would say the Grand Cherokee (the previous one, not the latest one), someone else may come up with other suggestions.

It depends on what you want from a gun. I always thought that the 2011-frame guns were too wide for my hand. Having tried an Airsoft equivalent lately, I find them to be comfortable, but still a little strange in my palm.

One thing is for sure, STI makes some very nice guns and you can't go wrong with whichever one you select.

[19elevin]

I just recently bought an Edge & I absolutely love it. I shoot USPSA and it's great. Since you are close to the STI facility go there, I understand you can shoot any of their guns to help you make a decision. LOL!

[Alaskan00]

I understand you can shoot any of their guns to help you make a decision.

Really??
Looks like I'll have to find a conference near there sometime soon in order to have an "excuse" to get down there! :cool:

[Cjblackmon]

I am new to pistols in general. Never shot one until 6 weeks ago. I am interested in IPSC shooting and IDPA. Never heard of SVI, but clicked on their link on the board.

Cutter2001


No one has said anything to you about the IDPA and IPSC/USPSA shooting platforms so I'll answer that for you.

If you want to shoot IDPA you have to go with a standard 1911 style STI gun, short dust cover, barrel bushing (no Bull Barrels), must fit in the IDPA box (8 3/4" x 6" x 1 5/8"), wiegh 41oz, and you're limited to 8 rounds + 1 in the pipe, and no compensators.


IPSC/USPSA, I shoot an Edge .40. It has a long dust cover (added front end weight to reduce muzzle flip), bull barrel, chambered in .40 (18 rounds per mag) and low recoil, no compensators or scopes to keep it in a "Limited Division Class". It's a nice gun and it basically shoots itself (so my buddy keeps telling me, he gives me a hard time when I shoot it against him in the matches).

Figure out which (IDPA or IPSC) matches that you want to shoot. You already have a few 1911's, shoot those in IDPA in CDP class, and Grab an STI Edge for "Limited" IPSC and you wont be disappointed!

[hitachifixer]

Lets not forget there are more than one class in IDPA. Yes a .45 will shoot CDP, however in .40 you will shoot ESP class.
I have an STI in .40 that I had built, I shoot ESP class in IDPA, and load it for limited 10 or run limited in USPSA matches.
Get a standard dust cover and a bushing barrel in it for IDPA. You can always add a Tungsten guide rod for USPSA if you choose to add some weight.

[cutter2001]

This will show my ignorance, but what is a dust cover?

[Cjblackmon]

This will show my ignorance, but what is a dust cover?


No problem, that's what this site is for: Learnig and Sharing. To make it simple... it is the part of the 1911, underneath the slide that covers up the Guiderod and spring assembly.

So my STI Edge has an extended dust cover, to add weight to the front of the gun reducing muzzle flip and adding control.

A standard 1911 has the short dust cover.

[Belgian Blue]

I managed to get a great deal on this Eagle 5.0 at a local gun shop.

http://www.parkcitiestactical.com/album/00001588/Eagle_a_S.jpg

It's been a great shooter so far. I've only got 450 rounds through it so far, but it's flawless in function and VERY accurate. The Barrel-Slide-Frame fit is rock solid without a hint of play when in battery. From what I've seen in this and other STI pistols, they are a great choice. If you like a single stack frame, both the Trojan and Lawman look like a great bet.

Best of Luck!

Belgian Blue