Sidearms & Scatterguns STI Spartan 1911

rhp997 · Apr 2, 2013

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 · Apr 2, 2013

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 · Apr 3, 2013

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 · Apr 4, 2013

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 · Apr 4, 2013

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 · Apr 4, 2013

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.

jakesiltberg123@hotmail.com · Apr 5, 2013

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 · Apr 5, 2013

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 · Apr 5, 2013

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

Cegorach · Apr 5, 2013

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 · Apr 5, 2013

Twisted300Win MAG said:
other then a grip screw backing out. .

Plumber's tape.

<--- 9mm, it runs.

Good luck

Mead · Apr 11, 2013

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 · Apr 12, 2013

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

scrapmetal · Apr 12, 2013

rhp997 said:
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.