STI Trojan- A Question

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Is the STI Trojan 100% USA made from all American parts? I know the lower priced Spartan is a combination of Phillipine/ USA parts and materials but I am curious about the higher priced Trojan.
Any comments about this Model? I'm considering purchasing a .45.
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Freedom Ventures said:
Yessir, and hand fitted by the gunsmiths on premesis in Georgetown.
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...... and from gunsmithing point of view it is the best gun you can buy in this price range. Even if you were the most picky about its function the improvements will be minimal and the cost, too. Buy it with confidence.

Regards, Kazimier
 
If your looking at a .45, I'd consider the Spartan.

I have a fair bit of experience with a friend's Trojan & liked it so much I finally decided to get one in .45, but while ordering it I was convinced by Gunnar (armco) to look closer at the Spartan if I wanted a STI .45. I was pretty dead-set on the Trojan, and like many, I was abit put off because the frame & slide were contracted out to Armscor in the Phillipines. However, after a short time he convinced that the quality of the Spartan is just as good, plus all Spartan's undergo the same QC as any other US made STI. In the end I got the Spartan and 1000 rnds for the same price as the Trojan. I have no regrets - just as fine as the Trojan IMO - might even like it abit better . . . if I had wanted a .40 or 9mm then I'd have gone for the Trojan.

6Gun
 
Buy it!

I have a Trojan in 9mm, Gunner did a trigger job on this gun and she is a sweetheart, reliability and smoothness is second to none, its on my never sell list...
 
Armafix said:
6GunJustice said:
Yes, almost the same gun just different finish and look. Don't wory it is partially made in Philipines. Everything was made under the watchful eye of STI. On my bench I couldn't see any significant differences between Spartan and Trojan frames.
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Spartan frames and slides are cast steel, don't know about Trojans, but one cannot visually see any difference.
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1GLOCKAHOLIC said:
I have a Trojan in 9mm, Gunner did a trigger job on this gun and she is a sweetheart, reliability and smoothness is second to none, its on my never sell list...
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Yeah he did the trigger in mine too - I think he does it to all the Spartans - sweet 3.5 lb pull. Mine is a keeper too.

@easyrider - Trojans are also cast frames.

6Gun
 
STI bluing

Can anyone comment on the bluing of the Trojan, or STI bluing in general? Mine is below my expectations. While I don't expect the finish to be like that of a Glock, holster wear comes very early (from a CR Speed holster that is).
 
Jabbaman said:
Can anyone comment on the bluing of the Trojan, or STI bluing in general? Mine is below my expectations. While I don't expect the finish to be like that of a Glock, holster wear comes very early (from a CR Speed holster that is).
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The weakest point of my Trojan for sure. I bought the gun used and it was worn quite a bit, and I found it to be "thin". I buffed and re-blued it shortly after acquiring it.
 
Love my Trojan in 9MM. Wear ...well yea. If you use a holster or indeed use the gun at all you are going to get bluing wear. To me the gun shouts experience. The Trojan is extremely reliable and well made. Sold my Norinco NP 29 cuzz I didn't need two 1911's in 9MM.

Great gun for IDPA CDP Division in .45acp. Being a 9MM mine does a grat job for me in ESP.

Take Care

Bob
 
Canuck44 said:
Love my Trojan in 9MM. Wear ...well yea. If you use a holster or indeed use the gun at all you are going to get bluing wear. To me the gun shouts experience. The Trojan is extremely reliable and well made. Sold my Norinco NP 29 cuzz I didn't need two 1911's in 9MM.

Great gun for IDPA CDP Division in .45acp. Being a 9MM mine does a grat job for me in ESP.

Take Care

Bob
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Sorry for the daft question, but what is ESP? I want to get in to IDPA, but I was worries that my fondness for the 1911 platform might work against me as a beginner as I don't really want to start off in CDP... Thanks Bob!

(oh, and sorry to the OP for the hijack, I'll try to keep it brief! ;) )
 
The firearms are grouped into five (5) divisions:

1) Custom Defensive Pistol (.45ACP semi-automatics only);
2) Enhanced Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber semi-automatics);
3) Stock Service Pistol (9mm (9x19) or larger caliber double action, double action only, or
safe action semi-automatics);
4) Enhanced Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers); and
5) Stock Service Revolver (.38 caliber or larger double action revolvers). See Appendix One –
Equipment for delineations in the revolver divisions. Shooters are then
classed by like-skill levels with progression from Novice (NV); to
Marksman (MM); to Sharpshooter (SS); to Expert (EX); and, finally, to
Master (MA).
 
I agree STI bluing is weak. I had mine re-blued by Rodger Kotanko.

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krausb said:
Sorry for the daft question, but what is ESP? I want to get in to IDPA, but I was worries that my fondness for the 1911 platform might work against me as a beginner as I don't really want to start off in CDP... Thanks Bob!

(oh, and sorry to the OP for the hijack, I'll try to keep it brief! ;) )
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Ceezer answered your question. To expand, you only shoot against those in your Division and your skill level as evidenced by your scores in shooting the classififer. If you like the 1911 platform in .45acp go for it. YOu wil compete in CDP at your skill level. Have fun and enjoy. The Trojan in .45acp is very competitive in CDP and will serve you well.

Take Care

Bob
 
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