This is not caliber decision. In time I will also get a .40. I do not shoot 40 or limited. SS and production only. I just want Hi-cap .45.for 3gun. HM division.
Well, 45 STI's aren't as common, but when they do pop up they are almost invariably cheaper because they really are L-10 / HM-only pistols. I've seen them in the $1200 range. No way I'd mess with a Para for the couple extra bucks the STI costs. Just stalk the ads & wait. Or let Merlin do it for you.
Stupid question what is the deferens between STI and SVI frames ie. Smaller, wider, rounder ? etc.