Another "help me pick" thread.......1911

Only problem i find with SAMs, are that because they are hand fitted. Any higer end parts require extra fitting. Some internal parts dont work at all (sear hammer fit)
 
madcow said:
Only problem i find with SAMs, are that because they are hand fitted. Any higer end parts require extra fitting. Some internal parts dont work at all (sear hammer fit)
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That may be true....but as yet I havn't wanted to change any...even the trigger is a respectable 5#..
 
Import said:
I'll see your sig and raise you....nice pistol bye the way...



And Aniest,
I have a Sam omega 6 .40 ....and it is a very fine pistol...a surprising keeper for sure...
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I just brought that up because he seems pre-disposed to SIG's. I really like those Rangers I almost bought one that Reliable had in their used section around Christmas time. A Ranger is still on my radar (eventually) but God I wish the company would change it's name, lol.
 
Nothing wrong with Sigs, nor STI

I would put Sig quality over STI though, but then again I would put a few other non-custom manufactures above Sig also
 
madcow said:
Nothing wrong with Sigs, nor STI

I would put Sig quality over STI though, but then again I would put a few other non-custom manufactures above Sig also
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Curious which STIs have you shot? Blanket statements are kind of meaningless when taking about STI. STI makes guns from <$1K to >$5K. Sig makes essentially 1 mid pack (1K - 1.5K) 1911 in multiple forms and colours. I've shot a Trojan on a few occasions, owned a Rangemaster, and currently have a Perfect 10. The Sig 1911 that I shot was not on par with any of the STIs in terms of built quality or accuracy. Finish of the Sig may have been better than the Trojan or Rangemaster because STI's matte black/blue finish is not that durable, but I put that criterium low on the list of importance.
 
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STI have proven to be great pistols over the years for me to the point I've sold off others (Colts, Dan Wesson) to be replaced with more STI's... Not that there was anything wrong with the others but the fit and function of STI was better. The only other keeper is a Springfield TRP.
That being said, I'm not sure I like the new direction that STI is going....too much focus on fancy race type guns. Dropping the Sentry was a huge mistake in my opinion...
For the mid price range 1911....Trojan is hard to beat.
 
gdawg said:
Curious which STIs have you shot? Blanked statements are kind of meaningless when taking about STI. STI makes guns from <$1K to >$5K. Sig makes essentially 1 mid pack (1K - 1.5K) 1911 in multiple forms and colours. I've shot a Trojan on a few occasions, owned a Rangemaster, and currently have a Perfect 10. The Sig 1911 that I shot was not on par with any of the STIs in terms of built quality or accuracy. Finish of the Sig may have been better than the Trojan or Rangemaster because STI's matte black/blue finish is not that durable, but I put that criterium low on the list of importance.
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I actually own 5 STI's 3 in the 4k+ range and shot 2 of them in open class in IPSC for years, and 1 Spartan and 1 Trojan. I can honestly tell you that the Trojan/Spartan (factory production) don't compare to my Grandmaster/DVC/Edge (factory custom). So yes, I have shot STI's before

My statement was for similarly priced pistols, not custom ones. You can't compare SVI/STI, to most factory pistols, as they are in the same quality or Wilsons, Nighthawks, Ed Brown, or Les Baer. Try the Sig TacOps, or Blackwater, both which will compare to any sub 2k pistol.
 
madcow said:
I actually own 5 STI's 3 in the 4k+ range and shot 2 of them in open class in IPSC for years, and 1 Spartan and 1 Trojan. I can honestly tell you that the Trojan/Spartan (factory production) don't compare to my Grandmaster/DVC/Edge (factory custom). So yes, I have shot STI's before

My statement was for similarly priced pistols, not custom ones. You can't compare SVI/STI, to most factory pistols, as they are in the same quality or Wilsons, Nighthawks, Ed Brown, or Les Baer. Try the Sig TacOps, or Blackwater, both which will compare to any sub 2k pistol.
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Yes, the Trojan is the proper comparison to the Sig, and for me there is not much of a contest. But if you have a Sig and like it, that is great.
 
Colquhoun said:
STI have proven to be great pistols over the years for me to the point I've sold off others (Colts, Dan Wesson) to be replaced with more STI's... Not that there was anything wrong with the others but the fit and function of STI was better. The only other keeper is a Springfield TRP.
That being said, I'm not sure I like the new direction that STI is going....too much focus on fancy race type guns. Dropping the Sentry was a huge mistake in my opinion...
For the mid price range 1911....Trojan is hard to beat.
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Yes too bad the classic STIs are drying up. They are really focussing in on the competition market.
 
gdawg said:
Curious which STIs have you shot? Blanket statements are kind of meaningless when taking about STI. STI makes guns from <$1K to >$5K. Sig makes essentially 1 mid pack (1K - 1.5K) 1911 in multiple forms and colours. I've shot a Trojan on a few occasions, owned a Rangemaster, and currently have a Perfect 10. The Sig 1911 that I shot was not on par with any of the STIs in terms of built quality or accuracy. Finish of the Sig may have been better than the Trojan or Rangemaster because STI's matte black/blue finish is not that durable, but I put that criterium low on the list of importance.
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Take a look at the Dlask built 1911 as well. Joe knows how to build a 1911 and his prices, for what you get are very, very reasonable. He took my Norinco frame and slide and built me a 1911 that will shoot with anything out there. Not sure if he has a wait period or not but his guns are about where you are in pricing. Check him out. I believe he uses Caspian slides for his custom guns.

Take Care

Bob
 
Colt Gold Cup, buy once, cry once, enjoy. I did some heavy reading and it seemed like a lot of people like Kimber. The Kimbers always seem to go up for a sale a lot though. You could always buy a Norinco and spent the extra do on internals building a super 1911
 
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