[1911, STI and plastic trigger]

Thanks everyone for all of the great info!

[1911, STI and plastic trigger]

Now that you're getting into the competition side of things, it's time to forget everything you've heard or thought you knew about guns. These guys are the smartest, most knowledgeable people in the world when it comes to pistols, and they test everything to the last breath. Curious about a technique? Someone has run it against a timer over and over and over. Curious about a piece of equipment? Five people have used it for years, three have broken it, and two were the ones who made it.

So, re: jamming, there's no difference really in caliber. In a crap gun a big roundnose .45 will feed more easily than a flat .40, but all of our guns run close to 100%, regardless. If you buy an STI as suggested, it will be in shape to run nearly perfectly from the start, provided you don't feed it bad ammo.

So welcome, and don't sweat the equipment! Looks like you're off to a good start, and if you get hooked, then the next thing you need will be a reloading setup. Forget the extra guns until then.

H.

Thanks for the great advice. please explain bad ammo?

[1911, STI and plastic trigger]

I have read that the 45 is a more dependable cartridge than the 40 and doesnt jam as much? Also just wondering, why would STI use those plastic parts are they that much cheaper and reliable.

[1911, STI and plastic trigger]

1911 parts are everywhere, I think even Safeway and Wal-Mart sell parts for them Don't worry about the plastic trigger in the STI guns, they will last the life of the gun. And yes, the guns are built off the standard 1911 design.

Thanks for the advice. Do you have an opinion on the best gun for the amount of money I want to spend? I hear the STI's are the best but would you recommned this or another, opinion appreciated.

[1911, STI and plastic trigger]

I am new to the sport of pistol shooting. A good friend thankfully got me started and l love it. I was looking to put between $800 and $1200 in a 1911 45acp and start shooting it. I hear STI is a great gun, but what about the trigger is it not steel? and does that make any difference. Also, are they built on the basic 1911 style and are parts easy to get.?