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thanks guys! looks like as TDM said , "the Texas factor" is also a big deal for me. as you can see, I'm originally from New york and got outta there as soon as i could.. So as excaliber said, my next 1911 will also be an STI!
also I just noticed that i will be buying my first ever 1911 in 2011!

Why not get an STI 2011? It is a double stack 1911. Then the year you bought your gun and model number will match.

CompVest wrote:Why not get an STI 2011? It is a double stack 1911. Then the year you bought your gun and model number will match.

Ah, yes, the Tactical 4.15, VIP, and Total Eclipse are quite lustworthy, though pricey...

STI. My personal policy is I don't buy guns manufactured in jurisdictions where I can't legally carry.

can2boy wrote:my next 1911 will also be an STI!

*tear*
Oh well, more Kimbers for the rest of us.

Seriously though, the STI is a fine choice. May you have many years of enjoyment with it.

Just get both, and sell the one you like less.

I purchased a Ranger II in .40 last May thru a well known "tuner". I had numerous failures to feed, and failures of the slide to lock back after the last round. I was most disappointed in that I had all these problems after paying the "tuner" to check out the pistol and do a trigger job on it. In his defense he did return the first pistol to STI and sent me a different one with night sights at no extra charge. I returned the Ranger II to STI and they did some machine work/polishing and exchanged the magazines originally shipped (don't remember the brand) with Checkmates. I have shot several "informal" IDPA matches at the Arm Room and only had 1 failure to eject and 1 failure to feed-probably caused bu "limp wristing" when I had to fire one handed with my left hand. Overall, at this time I'm pleased with my Ranger II.

Update!!! after much thought! i just couldn't convince myself on buying a >$1000 gun. For my first ever 1911, the winner is.......
Rock Island (armscor) M1911-A1 FS Tactical two tone:

Nice pistol but a totally different direction taken there. Have you shot it yet?

not yet! and yes i agree, i was looking at cadillacs but went with a kia. lol

can2boy wrote:not yet! and yes i agree, i was looking at cadillacs but went with a kia. lol

Nothing wrong with RIA.... Matter of fact, that one looks great.
From what I hear about them, I'll bet it will shoot great too.

Congratulations!

RIA's are nice, but they're damn heavy. They feel great in hand though, but that was just a whole different route than an STI/Kimber. They're great pistols nonetheless though.

STI Spartans go for $698.

CompVest wrote:STI Spartans go for $698.

As I understand it, they're made in the same factory in the Philippines.

The frame but they are put together in TX to STI standards.