Advice on rail 1911's with prices

[ThreeFingerPete]

Getting back on topic here. Adam, any reason why you would pick the Operator over the Duty One? If I ever buy another full size 1911 I would want it to have a light rail and just wondering what your pick would be and why. I'm leaving the Les Baer out because of the significantly higher price.

I would buy the STI over the Springfield.

[aggie97]

Something I read a few years ago in an article from Massad Ayoob about an officer involved shooting case he was working and the officer had a modified trigger on his Glock and they were making a big deal about it being easier to fire during the trial. It certainly wouldn't be a situation I would want to be in if I shot and killed someone and having to discuss why my gun was modded.

Yeah, I suppose it would suck for some ninja's family suing you for carrying a "more lethal" weapon when in reality it was meant to be more reliable so said Ninja didn't kill you.

Stupid rules.

[aggie97]

Yeah, a cheap single stage kit, powder, and bullets you could get it done for that. 3k bullets on a single stage is going to take you a while, but every round from there on will be nothing but money savings.

midway has a 5 stage hornady press on sale for $395 right now...but it's backordered till January.

[Jose]

I would buy the STI over the Springfield.

Other than being brand loyal, why would you choose the STI over the Springfield? Are there quality issues with the Springfield like so many complain about the Kimber? I'm not brand loyal and I'd certainly rather give my business to a local Texas company but I'd want to do it for a better reason than simply it's an STI.

That being said, I heard they sell a low end model that's made in the Philippines that's pretty much a steaming pile of dog shit. Why would they put there name on it?

Yeah, I suppose it would suck for some ninja's family suing you for carrying a "more lethal" weapon when in reality it was meant to be more reliable so said Ninja didn't kill you.

Stupid rules.

It sucks but that's the world we live in where anyone will try to sue someone else for money even if they are in the wrong. Better to reduce the liability.

[ThreeFingerPete]

There is nothing wrong with the spartan, but it is a $600 gun. Its built with all STIparts on armscor slides and frames, then they are inspected in georgetown.They run great and are generally great guns.

STI vs Springfield is preference. My preference is towards a company who does a ton to support shooting sports, who is built in TX with u.s. made parts.
The Springfield is a great gun, built from imported parts.

Either gun will be high quality, well fitted, with the edge going to STI.

[motoman]

There is nothing wrong with the spartan, but it is a $600 gun. Its built with all STIparts on armscor slides and frames, then they are inspected in georgetown.They run great and are generally great guns.

STI vs Springfield is preference. My preference is towards a company who does a ton to support shooting sports, who is built in TX with u.s. made parts.
The Springfield is a great gun, built from imported parts.

Either gun will be high quality, well fitted, with the edge going to STI.

Does anyone locally sell STI or do you buy from them direct? The Spartan III looks like it might be a better option for a carry 1911 under $1000.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Buy an off duty, shadow, lawman 3.0, shadow, elektra or escort, IMO.

There are a few dealers around

[NTexas_V-Star]

Does anyone locally sell STI or do you buy from them direct? The Spartan III looks like it might be a better option for a carry 1911 under $1000.

If memory serves, they have a dealer locator on their site. There are a handful of dealers around the metroplex.

[ThreeFingerPete]

Target masters in garland has the best selection locally.

[Jose]

There is nothing wrong with the spartan, but it is a $600 gun. Its built with all STIparts on armscor slides and frames, then they are inspected in georgetown.They run great and are generally great guns.

STI vs Springfield is preference. My preference is towards a company who does a ton to support shooting sports, who is built in TX with u.s. made parts.
The Springfield is a great gun, built from imported parts.

Either gun will be high quality, well fitted, with the edge going to STI.

Thanks for the opinion. I'll have to check into them. What model do you have? And who sells them locally?

[ThreeFingerPete]

Thanks for the opinion. I'll have to check into them. What model do you have? And who sells them locally?

I have an Elektra and a VIP. And about a jillion rounds through other models.

[Jose]

Target masters in garland has the best selection locally.

Should have scrolled down further and saw this.