How are the Tripp Research magazines? I'm using Dawson Precision mags. When new, the mags were inconsistent at locking the slide back when fired till empty. It took a few trips to the range to settle in.
+FleshPie212 A little higher quality and better fit and finish, it also has a rail which is important to me and it comes with two dot night sights which is my standard setup. Overall the features are what I wanted, but the gun didn't run the way I wanted it to for the price.
Unknowingly, yes. It's a template which I used and later someone pointed out that another channel was using the same intro, so I changed it. However some videos still have that same intro.
The Sig 1911 that I did own wouldn't run properly, even after trying different mags. I have not shot the newer Kimber models, nor the new S&W 1911's. The STI Duty One is a good duty or general purpose gun. I think the Smith & Wesson 1911 E series offers more features and more refinement for a carry gun, but they don't come with a rail, nor do they come in 9mm. Having a rail on most of my guns is a requirement. I also wanted a 1911 in 9mm, which limits me to certain makes and models. Once you're into the $1500 and higher range for 1911's you can start thinking about getting a custom build. I didn't do that for this one as I was originally looking at the Lite version (aluminum frame). However, shootersconnection.com was unable to get the gun and with the changing laws in California I needed to make a decision sooner than later on a different gun from them as I had my money already tied up with their site. So I went with this gun and I'm glad I did. I don't think there is any one production 1911 that is better than the others. My Colt has run perfectly so far, but I've also had to do work to it because it was uncomfortable to shoot from the factory. I do believe in buying quality firearms, however. I don't believe that most 1911's under $1k are of the same quality as you see in the $1200-$1500 models (typically). The STI is missing a couple things that I would have liked to see, such as a magwell. But it's also listed as a duty gun, which has different criteria to meet than say a competition gun.
My dealer has a 5" light version on order now for me. I didn't need to put any money down because they deal sti anyways. But like you said, at 1500 a lot of doors open up. I'm specifically looking for a lightweight 9mm 1911. Not a fan of S&W extractors so they got scratched off list. I don't want low end either so choices are limited. I'm just trying to figure out if this duty one is worth the 1500 or if I should just go all out on wilson combat. It's gunna get ran hard (not a safe queen) so 3k for the wilson I'm looking at is hard to swallow. Just not much info out there on these sti duty one. Thxs for the insight. I'll just have to wait till my dealer gets it in so I can check out in person.
For a "working" gun I would say the STI is excellent. The Wilsons have much better fit and finish, but that's reflected in their price. A Wilson is on my list, but it's closer to the bottom right now. The STI Duty One Lite 4.0 is what I had intended to carry in 9mm, but that didn't come through. I think that for the price and what you plan on using the gun for, you will likely be happy with the choice. Depending on what you're used to, you may opt for a trigger job. I know a good trigger job on my Colt has spoiled me. :) In comparison, I've shot the Springfield Range Officer 9mm and the fit and finish was terrible and the gun simply wasn't as accurate as my polymers. The STI is definitely a better buy than the Springer.
Ok thxs. Springfield has a lightweight operator I was looking at also. But I figured the quality wasn't what I was looking for with it. Reliability is #1 for me. This could potentially replace my trio of glocks as open carry option. Size doesn't matter but weight does. I shoot a lot with my carry guns so it has to flat out run! (After brake in of course) I've heard the 1911 9mm when built correctly are just Cadillacs to shoot, that's my main purpose for wanting 1.
