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rentz wrote:

OldCannon wrote:

A-R wrote:STI Spartan ~ $600-$650 new and now available in three barrel lengths - 5, 4.25, and 3.5 inches

Um, they're really more in the 700-800 range.

I've seen deals on them in the 625-675 range lately. Though really the spartan isn't much better than an armscor from what I've read, other than sti doing the fitting


Actually just checked 599 on buds but they charge 3% cc fee

*sigh* That Spartan III is cheaper than I can get it from STI wholesale. I'd have to buy at least 1000 units to even get a smidgeon of a profit at that price.

I'm tellin you folks: If you want to go into a profitable business, sell women's shoes, cuz gun sales is NOT a profitable business.

P.S. I own a Spartan and love it. Extremely accurate and runs like a dream. I can own pretty much any 1911 on the market, and I choose this "cheap" STI Spartan

A-R wrote:STI Spartan ~ $600-$650 new and now available in three barrel lengths - 5, 4.25, and 3.5 inches

Um, they're really more in the 700-800 range.

I would absolutely, positively advise you to stay away from the Taurus PT1911. The "hammer lock screw" safety feature has locked up on me and others while firing, and it renders your pistol completely inoperable until you get the little allen wrench and "unlock" it again. It is a horrible, and potentially life-endangering, "safety" feature. Taurus will void your warranty if you replace the hammer, and they offer no conversion kit to remove the feature.

stash wrote: I am going to do some research but I thought I would check here first for any recommendations in the 600-1000 dollar or so range for an all steel full size basic 1911.
Stan

Kimber isn't high on my list of 1911's I would recommend. I just don't think their quality exceeds others. Look at STI, Ruger, RIA, or SIG. Each offers different lines and features inside the price range you're looking at.