Sidearms & Scatterguns STI Spartan 1911

[rhp997]

Preparing to buy my first 1911. Right now at the top of my short list is a STI Spartan V. Had a chance to handle one at my local gun shop and I was impressed. Also looked at a Colt, Springfield, and a Kimber. For the $ and the features I walked away strongly considering the Spartan. Any thoughts?

 

[Captramrod01]

I owned one in 9mm. Put probably 1k rounds through it before selling it. Pretty tough to beat for the money, didn't have a single problem with it.

 

[sageebr24]

I have a 9mm STI Trojan I love the gun. Its crazy accurate and I've put probably 2500 to 3000 rounds down range with no malfunctions at all.

 

[flysolo]

Made in the Philippines, (if that matters to you). 1911addicts has a good 1911 buyers guide, in it the praises of the spartan are sung. It's in the top of it's class for sure. I had an sti edge, ran it hard, no major issues.

 

[showlow50]

I have a Spartan 45 acp and it shoots better than I can. I did have some problems with the rear sight it can gain elevation under recoil. For the money it is hard to beat.

 

[Twisted300Win MAG]

I just recently bought one in .45acp and couldn't be happier 450 rounds no problems, other then a grip screw backing out. I'm most likely going to end up with another in 9mm here shortly.

 

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I have recently bought a STI Spartan V and switched the safety to ambidextrous, and then switched the scales to g-10. I could not be happier with the value of this handgun. It is extremely smooth, and accurate for the money. I would strongly recommend one of these.

 

[*Nine]

I had one for a while. I put thousands of rounds through it in USPSA/IDPA/plinking situations and it was a great gun.

 

[2ac]

The 9mm variant I had echoes the previous responses. Get it, you won't be sorry.

 

[Cegorach]

I have been really, really enjoying my STI 9mm 1911. It's well fitted, nicely finished, smooth shooting, and much more accurate than I am. It doesn't love hollow points, but it hasn't gone wrong with ball.

 

[Mike_Honcho]

other then a grip screw backing out. .

Plumber's tape.

<--- 9mm, it runs.


Good luck

 

[Mead]

Bought one a few years back. Badass pistol, several thousand rounds and only issues thus far are from people limp-wristing and bad mags. Do it!

 

[rhp997]

I think I'm gonna "pull the trigger" on the Spartan. Thanks for the feedback.

 

[scrapmetal]

I think I'm gonna "pull the trigger" on the Spartan. Thanks for the feedback.

I have been looking at a Spartan as well. Let me know where you get it and how much if you don't mind.

My only drawback is that I have never shot a .45 or a 1911. I don't foresee a problem with either, but I always tell new shooters to shoot a gun first if they can. I figure I need to take my own advice. Would hate to buy it and not like shooting it (if that is even possible).

Good luck, hope you find it for a good price.

 

[rhp997]

Picked it up today from a local gun shop. $700. I felt like I got a fair deal.

 

[rhp997]

Gonna put STI black G10 grips on it...

 

[rhp997]

I like the black on black.

 

[bobaguilar]

STI's are great, I'm still wanting a Lawman