Ruger SR1911 or STI Spartan?

[Rhyno]

Now that there are a few Rugers in Canada I was wondering how they compare to the Spartan? Which one would get your vote?

 

[polaris]

Now that there are a few Rugers in Canada I was wondering how they compare to the Spartan? Which one would get your vote?

What caliber?
What do you intent to use it for?

Beside that they are approximately in the same price range, this comparison doesn't make any sense at all.

 

[trebor2880]

I'd get the Ruger SR1911.

Because then I'd have both.

 

[Pistolwhiptricks]

I was looking at both of these for my first 1911. I don't think you will find a definite answer due to the fact that the Ruger SR1911 are a rare find at the moment. The only reason I'm leaning towards the Ruger is cause it has a nice stainless finish and the finish on the Spartan doesn't hold up that well from what I have heard. But the Spartan does have a match grade barrel and is tighter fit than the Ruger. Could the Ruger match the accuracy of the Spartan? Only time will tell.

 

[bollox]

the Spartan does have a match grade barrel and is tighter fit than the Ruger

Pretty hard to prove that claim (that I doubt) without the two side by side.

Anyone can stamp ''match'' on a bbl. Means bupkiss

 

[bigmagnus]

Personally, I would go for an ARMCO tuned Spartan.

 

[PeterPan]

To compare you need both guns. They need to be taken apart, put back together and see how it fit. Then, same ammo needs to be fire.
Some for accuracy, some for rapid fire.
We need to know what is the trigger pull and reset, then we are good to compare.

 

[Rhyno]

What caliber?
What do you intent to use it for?

Beside that they are approximately in the same price range, this comparison doesn't make any sense at all.

What do you mean this comparison doesn't make any sense? Both 1911 style guns in 45 caliber around the same price? Why not compare them? What more do you need to compare two guns? Similar style, same caliber, close in price??????????

 

[spitfirefan]

the finish on my Spartan isn't that durable but other than that i'm madly in love with it.

 

[NAA]

Ruger 1911 if you want a .45ACP

I'd go the Spartan for a 1911 in 9mm, though [until Ruger offers one]

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NAA.

 

[Mikeyman]

I'd get the Ruger SR1911.

Because then I'd have both.

My thoughts exactly!

 

[Grizzlypeg]

How is the Spartan finished, such that it isn't durable?

 

[Rhyno]

Ruger 1911 if you want a .45ACP

I'd go the Spartan for a 1911 in 9mm, though [until Ruger offers one]

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NAA.

What don't you like about the Spartan in 45 that you like better in the Ruger?

 

[Wolfstrack]

Ruger SR1911 because is stainless.... and it's made by Ruger USA

 

[graydog]

My vote goes to the Spartan. Mine functions flawlessly.

Graydog

 

[jackrabbit000]

Ruger SR1911 because is stainless.... and it's made by Ruger USA

x2...I'd buy the Ruger before the STI.

 

[Todd65]

I would go with the spartan it is my first pick over my Colt or Para 1911s

 

[krausb]

How is the Spartan finished, such that it isn't durable?

The Spartan is parkerized. Not sure what the posters mean by not durable... the parking that I have seen on any of the Armscor manufactured 1911s, including the Spartans, has been top notch.

 

[krausb]

Now that there are a few Rugers in Canada I was wondering how they compare to the Spartan? Which one would get your vote?

A few points to ponder...

The STI Spartan is made and finished for STI by Armscor in the Philippines. The frames and slides are supplied by Armscor, the internal parts are supplied to Armscor by STI. The Spartans are made separate from the other guns that Armscor makes. Final QC is performed on each Spartan by STI in Texas before shipping to distributors. and dealers.

The Rugers are made in Arizona,by Ruger.

The Spartan has a Bomar rear sight cut. The choices of sights that use this cut are extremely limited, making it difficult to switch out the rear sight if you decide that you don't like the adjustable sight that comes stock.

The Ruger uses a more common rear sight cut,making it easier to change out the rear sight if you want to.

Both great guns. going with either one would not be a mistake and you would likely not regret buying either one. That said, I can't wait to get my Ruger SR1911 when it finally arrives!!

 

[Pistolwhiptricks]

After some brief searching about the warranty on the Ruger SR1911 I found out that there is no real warranty on this pistol. If I am not mistaken the STI Spartan comes with a lifetime warranty. This could be a factor for some people.