STI Spartan

[hunter966]

How does the Spartan compare to say a Kimber in terms of fit of frame, quality, function, etc. Are they as good or better. I have heard of STI but know nothing of them.

Thanks, hunter966

 

[mike_pinto]

They are made by RIA in the PI. They are sent to STI to do some finishing touches an then sold. They are pretty serviceable single stacks. I am not sure I would compare anything to Kimber since they have become the most unreliable pieces of junk lately. Everyone I know has had to return theirs to the factory at least once. Keep in mind that these are imports and are not made in Texas like the other STI models.

I am picking one up from AI for a carry/Heavy Metal single stack.

Mike

 

[hunter966]

Thanks Mike,

That clears it up alot. I am starting to look for my first full size 1911 and have really wanted a Kimber but from things I have read it's been about 50-50on them.

 

[mike_pinto]

They (kimber) used to be the cat's meow. There are better options out there. If this is going to be for competition, I might look at the Spartan since everything inside will eventually be change out anyway! At least that way you already have the adjustable rear and fiber front.

M

 

[Street Rat]

Yeah, I looked at a 1911 forum, there was a section for about every manufacturer for the 1911's, Kimber was the only sectioin that had a sticky about "Problems with your Kimber 1911". That told me something right there, I'm trying to find someone with some STI's around here, does anyone know where I can get my hands on one without buying first?

 

[tul9033]

Accurate Iron aka olyeller has/had some and he is in Jones. Might shoot him an email.

Yeah, I looked at a 1911 forum, there was a section for about every manufacturer for the 1911's, Kimber was the only sectioin that had a sticky about "Problems with your Kimber 1911". That told me something right there, I'm trying to find someone with some STI's around here, does anyone know where I can get my hands on one without buying first?

 

[B96brig4CC]

Yeah, I looked at a 1911 forum, there was a section for about every manufacturer for the 1911's, Kimber was the only sectioin that had a sticky about "Problems with your Kimber 1911". That told me something right there, I'm trying to find someone with some STI's around here, does anyone know where I can get my hands on one without buying first?

I wouldn't buy one from them, But Heartland Outdoors in edmond has quite a few different models.