Since everyone loves these perfect 1911s, then lets see some! I bet this thread will have more comments than pics, just sayin.

My Spartan

There is no such thing as "perfect".

Even "perfection" fails at times.

Pics later when I find the "perfect" setting for my STI's.

Not a factory STI but one Im building from the ground up off of STI components. About 70% done.

 

They look just about 70% "perfect"

they are some good lookin guns, not the competition ones but the tactical ones

So do you consider the lower gun to be a competition gun?

Also what is your opinion on people using "tactical" guns i competition?

So do you consider the lower gun to be a competition gun?

Also what is your opinion on people using "tactical" guns i competition?

 

If/when I shoot competition, it will be with a gun that I would use to defend my life with. (Springfield Armory TRP, Px4, Glock 19 (if I still had one), LCR

 

What I consider competition guns would be huge mag-wells, fully adjustable sights, giant buttons, red dot sights, compinsators, overly heavy weight, and super light triggers

shane the one to the right looks desert eagleish ( new word)LOL...

here's mine... spartan in 9mm with my ria tac in 45acp:

 

As far as looks are concerned? Not going to comment. Sorry

If/when I shoot competition, it will be with a gun that I would use to defend my life with. (Springfield Armory TRP, Px4, Glock 19 (if I still had one), LCR

 

What I consider competition guns would be huge mag-wells, fully adjustable sights, giant buttons, red dot sights, compinsators, overly heavy weight, and super light triggers

 

Huge mag wells aid in inserting mags in gun. Could be helpful at night.

IMHO fully adjustable sight are a necessity. I have handled numerous guns with shitty fixed sights.

Giant buttons are benifical to those with small digits.

I have been reading that some instructors are using red dot sights on carry guns and several companies are offering it as a "tactical" package

http://www.glock.com/english/index_pistols.htm click on the "C" models.

Heavy guns and super light triggers are subjective; what is too heavy or too light?

shane the one to the right looks desert eagleish ( new word)LOL...

 

Just a basic 2011 full length dustcover gun.

I think I would use whatever gun I shoot the best to defend my life. If that means a competition gun that I have used for many, many range sessions and is uber reliable then so be it. If that is what works then use it.

 

If/when I shoot competition, it will be with a gun that I would use to defend my life with. (Springfield Armory TRP, Px4, Glock 19 (if I still had one), LCR

 

What I consider competition guns would be huge mag-wells, fully adjustable sights, giant buttons, red dot sights, compinsators, overly heavy weight, and super light triggers

If/when I shoot competition, it will be with a gun that I would use to defend my life with. (Springfield Armory TRP, Px4, Glock 19 (if I still had one), LCR

 

What I consider competition guns would be huge mag-wells, fully adjustable sights, giant buttons, red dot sights, compinsators, overly heavy weight, and super light triggers

 

Everyday I drive my Toyota Corolla. It's been 100% reliable. If I was to race competitively, it wouldn't be the Corolla. I see a competition gun and self-defense gun as different tools for different duties. They could be the same but don't need to be.

I agree Caine

I'll play. Not a factory gun, built the way I wanted it. It isn't heavy by any means.

 

Everyday I drive my Toyota Corolla. It's been 100% reliable. If I was to race competitively, it wouldn't be the Corolla. I see a competition gun and self-defense gun as different tools for different duties. They could be the same but don't need to be.

 

Exactly

I will be buying a STI Trojan in September. I'll post pics then. I have seen a few STI guns at the shops and the Fit and Finish is very nice.

 

I hate the Trojan name though!

Here is a STI 2011 commander that is my home defense gun. Straight from the factory with no mods at all. Stock trigger, etc

 

 

 

Do they make carry 1911s?

Ronhonda is correct. 2011 Long and wide. I know they arent in vogue these days but I always wanted one since when I competed in IPSC back in the 90's so when I came across a crusty old crumudgeon attacking it with a file I "rescued" it. He thought you could just assemble it like lego's. He had no idea the parts had to be fitted/machined etc etc hehe. The other, for those that are interested, is built on Caspian components. Its the SS recon rail frame and ss slide. That one is closer to 80% but I dont have any recent pics. A little story to go along with the Recon Rail. The serial number is my sons first name and the date of his 21'st birthday. As most of you already guessed, this is to be his 21st birthday present.

 

 

Shane

Shane, that's a very cool story and he's going to be one happy 21 year old.

 

Harry

You have a very luck son, Shane.

 

Please post pics of your projects when you get them done.

Do they make carry 1911s?

 

Several of their current guns can be carried.

Here is a STI 2011 commander that is my home defense gun. Straight from the factory with no mods at all. Stock trigger, etc

 

 

 

 

thats one nice lookin piece!

im not a fan of 1911s, but id consider this!!

Do they make carry 1911s?

http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Escort/Escort.php

http://www.stiguns.com/guns/LS/LS.php

http://www.stiguns.com/guns/OffDuty/OffDuty.php

http://www.stiguns.com/guns/Shadow/Shadow.php

Well, i'm a Jerk. I really liked all those carry ones except for the LS model. Might be holster sensative. Also, they are priced in a very respectable area, unlike Kimber who overprices their 1911s. Thanks Nick!

No problem, glad I could help. IIRC they also have a couple officers or commander sized ones as well (I forget)