Anyone have an STI Lawman 5.0 (or a 4.0)?  If so, how do you like it and how would you compare it to other 1911's in the $1,300 price range?

 

Fit / finish?

Accuracy?

 

It's around the same price as the Springfield TRP but I can't really find any good reviews on this gun

I have the 5 version. It is a solid gun, very accurate and of course since it's a 1911 it has a really nice trigger. I had some issues with the blueing on it and had to send it back to them for refinishing. They said they had some issues with the tank getting contaminated. The fit is tight, but not as tight as my Dan Wessons or Ed Brown. I have a GI model Springer and the STI is worlds better then that, but don't know about the TRP.

Thanks Jimmy.  In this price range its hard to make a decision.

I have a STI trojan -- I'll flat out say it - the finish sucks

 

It showed rust from the 1st week right at the grip safety -- If I don't oil it within 1 day of use it will show rust by day 3

 

My trojan is a game gun -- I'm not nice to it -- it does run -- the only problem other than finish is that it doesn't lock back on an empty mag reliably

 

 

I've been watching the used market on another 1911 website --  Plenty of quality guns selling in this price range

 

Just 3 days a go a DW Valor sold for $1400 shipped -- barely used

 

I picked up a duty treat VBob for about the same with 300 rnds thru it

 

they're out there

I can't attest to other 1911's but when I was at the range a few months ago shooting my STI Lawman there was a well known competition range member also there. He was shooting his 1911 but I honestly don't recall the brand. He saw my Lawman and asked if he could try it.  I agreed and he fired about 4 shots. He checked fit and finish and said to me, "That's one of the best 1911's I've ever handled".  It was then and still is completely stock as I got it from STI. All I know is I really like my STI Lawman.

I have a STI trojan -- I'll flat out say it - the finish sucks

 

It showed rust from the 1st week right at the grip safety -- If I don't oil it within 1 day of use it will show rust by day 3

 

My trojan is a game gun -- I'm not nice to it -- it does run -- the only problem other than finish is that it doesn't lock back on an empty mag reliably

 

 

I've been watching the used market on another 1911 website --  Plenty of quality guns selling in this price range

 

Just 3 days a go a DW Valor sold for $1400 shipped -- barely used

 

I picked up a duty treat VBob for about the same with 300 rnds thru it

 

they're out there

That is really strange.  I too have an STI Trojan and have no rust issues and have never had it fail to lock back.  What type mags are you using.  I do agree that the finish is not the best, but I use it for the same thing as you do and that is not a big issue for me.  Super accurate gun, especially with Dawson fiber optic sights on it.

That is really strange.  I too have an STI Trojan and have no rust issues and have never had it fail to lock back.  What type mags are you using.  I do agree that the finish is not the best, but I use it for the same thing as you do and that is not a big issue for me.  Super accurate gun, especially with Dawson fiber optic sights on it.

 

 

Howard -- I run wilson 8 round ETM mags -- sometimes it locks, most times it doesn't -- I haven't been bothered enough with it to diagnose it

 

The name of the game is to not run to empty anyway...

True that! But when you do run dry it is nice to have it lock back, especially since when I slam a mag in the slide always goes forward by itself on mine.

I love my Trojan but have also had some rust issues inside the slide near the barrel bushing. It's kept oiled snd inside a safe where humidity is pretty well controlled.

It has been known that STI's coatings aren't the best. I don't know if they've gotten better lately. Still, I've no rusting issues anywhere. I was using Mil-Comm TW25B on all my guns but have switched to Slip 2000 EWL. I think if you take care to protect your guns with a light coating of whatever you like you'll be fine.

but have switched to Slip 2000 EWL. I think if you take care to protect your guns with a light coating of whatever you like you'll be fine.

 

 

Like I said -- If I don't get to it immediately it rusts on the grip safety -- 24 hours after a range trip is too long

 

 I use slip 2000 and Eezox as a protectant --  

That's a bummer that STI's finishes sucks...  

 

I read on some 1911 forum that STI was/will be bought out?