My new STI-VIP report
Posted: Thu Dec 22, 2011 9:53 pm
I was very good this year and Santa brought me a new STI-VIP in 9mm with two extra mags in 126 and 140 mm. I couldn't wait to shoot it and finally hit the Bass Pro shop range for the first time tonight. I only put about 200 rounds through it, 50 rounds being Hornady 115 grain FTX. I am happy to report not a single malfunction. I thought I would get a couple, since it was brand new.
The slide to frame fit is tight with almost no play and the triger is 5.5 lbs, a little heaver than I like, but I will address that at a later date. It was pretty accurate in slow deliberate fire (see attached video). I do have to admit that as soon as tried to speed it up I found myself yanking the second and third shots low and left. In my defense that was the first time I ever shot indoors and it was loud and concussive, especially since my ear protectors wouldn't make a tight seal with those big video camera glasses on.
Anyway this will soon be my new carry gun. I felt bad putting the Kimber in the back of the safe, but that is just the way it is. One final note my experience at Brass Pro Shop was excellent. The front door guy told me no reason to put a lock on the pistol as long as I was a CHL holder. At the range desk all I had to do was show that my ammo was all factory and I was good to go. A little pricey at $10 for 1/2 hour, but I really wanted to shoot the new gun.
I hope Santa is good to all of you as well...


[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=njvUtIxR-HA[/youtube]
The slide to frame fit is tight with almost no play and the triger is 5.5 lbs, a little heaver than I like, but I will address that at a later date. It was pretty accurate in slow deliberate fire (see attached video). I do have to admit that as soon as tried to speed it up I found myself yanking the second and third shots low and left. In my defense that was the first time I ever shot indoors and it was loud and concussive, especially since my ear protectors wouldn't make a tight seal with those big video camera glasses on.
Anyway this will soon be my new carry gun. I felt bad putting the Kimber in the back of the safe, but that is just the way it is. One final note my experience at Brass Pro Shop was excellent. The front door guy told me no reason to put a lock on the pistol as long as I was a CHL holder. At the range desk all I had to do was show that my ammo was all factory and I was good to go. A little pricey at $10 for 1/2 hour, but I really wanted to shoot the new gun.
I hope Santa is good to all of you as well...


[youtube]http://youtube.com/watch?v=njvUtIxR-HA[/youtube]