Coming changes to STI lineup?
- Thread starter domyalex
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- Location
- Halifax - NS
Not much to tell at this time.
They are fine-tuning their selection of firearms, but that happens every year around this time with a lead up to SHOT Show.
There are a few gun models that are being discontinued after backorders are filled (Sentry and USPSA are examples - BUT we have lots of them in stock, so they will still be available for a while in Canada) Some finish selections will be changed.
They might introduce a couple new guns at SHOT - they usually do.
The new CEO has impressed the hell out of me. In his first month on the job - he came to visit me to get my concerns about the company.
That hasn't happened in a while, and he talked a lot about refocusing on the competition line of products for STI.
If I haven't addressed your concerns, please post the rumors and I'll tell you what I can.
They are fine-tuning their selection of firearms, but that happens every year around this time with a lead up to SHOT Show.
There are a few gun models that are being discontinued after backorders are filled (Sentry and USPSA are examples - BUT we have lots of them in stock, so they will still be available for a while in Canada) Some finish selections will be changed.
They might introduce a couple new guns at SHOT - they usually do.
The new CEO has impressed the hell out of me. In his first month on the job - he came to visit me to get my concerns about the company.
That hasn't happened in a while, and he talked a lot about refocusing on the competition line of products for STI.
If I haven't addressed your concerns, please post the rumors and I'll tell you what I can.
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Thanks for the quick response.
What I heard (read) is basically what you said: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=472390
Although I assume you are not affected by the distributors/dealers change.
Nice to hear about your impressions of the new CEO!
What I heard (read) is basically what you said: http://forums.1911forum.com/showthread.php?t=472390
Although I assume you are not affected by the distributors/dealers change.
Nice to hear about your impressions of the new CEO!
- Location
- Halifax - NS
There are less 40 cal options in 1911 - it is the slowest moving of the calibers in single stack so that makes sense that there will be less options.
As for the models; it really doesn't effect Canada much.
VIP - we imported and sold (with long barrels) maybe 3 in the last 7 years.
The GM as the top of the line race gun has been there for a while and race guns evolve - it will likely be replaced in the new year.
The STI Shadow wasn't legal in Canada.
Ranger IIs - there were a lot of 4" STI 1911s (Lawman, Tactical SS, Spartan, Ranger II) so it made sense that the oldest version got trimmed.
Legend - too many variants of the 2011 "Standard" gun... Apeiro, Edge, Executive, Legend, USPSA Double Stack, IPSC Gun. Some trimming made sense.
Sentry - well - it's a great gun. I am going to miss that one.
The USPSA is also a great gun, a little pricey due to the SS top end, and I will miss it too. Might have to grab one from inventory for myself before they sell out.
Of course, STI will continue to warrant all of these guns like they always have.
There are still a couple distributors in the US, and the foreign distributors still do their thing. (like me) In the USA, there were some "distributors" that really didn't sell to dealers - they just got a decent discount and then torpedoed any dealers trying to sell the product. That was never going to last so it's not a surprise that it got cleaned up.
STI seems to be transforming its business model to be more like all other firearm manufacturers; they focus on manufacturing; they have a limited number of customers; distributors - who work with the dealers to get the product to the customer. It was bound to happen sooner or later. The model works for Sig, Taurus, Colt, Springfield, Tanfoglio, Magnum Research, Smith and Wesson, Ruger, so it's proven.
Generally, I think their changes are good for both business and the end customers.
As for the models; it really doesn't effect Canada much.
VIP - we imported and sold (with long barrels) maybe 3 in the last 7 years.
The GM as the top of the line race gun has been there for a while and race guns evolve - it will likely be replaced in the new year.
The STI Shadow wasn't legal in Canada.
Ranger IIs - there were a lot of 4" STI 1911s (Lawman, Tactical SS, Spartan, Ranger II) so it made sense that the oldest version got trimmed.
Legend - too many variants of the 2011 "Standard" gun... Apeiro, Edge, Executive, Legend, USPSA Double Stack, IPSC Gun. Some trimming made sense.
Sentry - well - it's a great gun. I am going to miss that one.
The USPSA is also a great gun, a little pricey due to the SS top end, and I will miss it too. Might have to grab one from inventory for myself before they sell out.
Of course, STI will continue to warrant all of these guns like they always have.
There are still a couple distributors in the US, and the foreign distributors still do their thing. (like me) In the USA, there were some "distributors" that really didn't sell to dealers - they just got a decent discount and then torpedoed any dealers trying to sell the product. That was never going to last so it's not a surprise that it got cleaned up.
STI seems to be transforming its business model to be more like all other firearm manufacturers; they focus on manufacturing; they have a limited number of customers; distributors - who work with the dealers to get the product to the customer. It was bound to happen sooner or later. The model works for Sig, Taurus, Colt, Springfield, Tanfoglio, Magnum Research, Smith and Wesson, Ruger, so it's proven.
Generally, I think their changes are good for both business and the end customers.
- Location
- West Quebec
Would like to see STI work on a better finish..my only complaint
- Location
- Halifax - NS
Yessir, one is on the shelf. I think I have another due in within a month.
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Yes sir, it is too bad. Good thing I've got a line on one that's nicely tuned .......
It'll be a good partner to my Trojan that I always " throw down " with...
Yeah....what is the impact rating on those Yes sir, it is too bad. Good thing I've got a line on one that's nicely tuned .......
It'll be a good partner to my Trojan that I always " throw down " with...
- Location
- Halifax - NS
We still have some left and we still have some coming in on backorders – you still have a chance to get one or a pair.
Every SHOT Show, there's something new - this year, it won't be like the last couple with new models of 3" tactical carry guns - the focus has swung back to the middle and competition guns are in the spotlight again. We just have to wait and see...
Definitely! – Less Parts sales have never been discussed and will never be an issue.
STI needs parts for their guns and are more than happy to make them for everyone else too.
- Location
- Halifax - NS
No, they won't be on sale.
