gunfixer Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) Gonna get a .40SW 1911 soon and it'll likely be another STI as they ARE excellent, I love my Trojan, HC, 9mm, but I am always curious what other folks think? Please participate in my poll and also make a response as to why you answered as you did.. Thanks all..! Edited November 14, 2011 by gunfixer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 TRied STI more times than I like to say NEVER happy with them Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 TRied STI more times than I like to say NEVER happy with them Okay.. Which do you suggest then Bud..?!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike4045 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Caspian race ready for me. Sti in 40 doesn't seem to be reliable. Tripp mags also. Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Have a Trojan. Took some tuning by Benny at Triangle Shooting Sports to make it run dependably. Got to have everything lined up. Mags, feed ramp, bullet configurations and OALs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Caspian race ready for me. Sti in 40 doesn't seem to be reliable. Tripp mags also. Mike +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIIID Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 A Springfield .40 is what your looking for. Rich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 A Springfield .40 is what your looking for. Rich GooD luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steel1212 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 A Springfield .40 is what your looking for. Rich GooD luck Just have to keep your eyes open. Rich finds them pretty regularly and I've had 3 loadeds and a Trophy match in .40. If I was you I would have a smith build you one. Doesn't have to be anything fancy just needs certain parts to run. If not I think STI has gotten their ramps fixed. 1911s in .40 can be a pain to get going but once they are I love the way they shoot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tuley Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have a Trojan .40 with a trigger job by Bobby at Freedom Gunworks. It's had 370 rounds through it so far, so nothing definitive, but no trouble yet. That's with Federal American Eagle FMJs, Federal HST JHPs, and Hornady Critical Defense (like a "ballistic tip" or plastic-filled JHP). The first 200 rounds were with the stock mag that came with the gun; the rest were Tripp System (10rd) .40 magazines. (I bought the .40, not 10mm, mags since I don't have a press and will be running factory ammo for a while.) Again, the round count is too small to be anything but early data, but zero hiccups so far isn't too shabby. I plan on putting MUCH more down the pipe in the coming months. Oh, and the pistol itself feels great. Bobby did a really nice trigger and I'm loving the gun so far. --John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 (edited) I found a stock, lightly used SSC locally and bought it to give SS Major a try. I've only put 200 factory rounds through it, but its not flawless yet. It is lacking front strap checkering, but skate tape will work just as well. Need to order some system mags, install the high EGW mag catch, and load some long ammo. Then I'm hopeful. If you're serious, and have the money to spend. I would look for a well known 'smith's custom on the used market, or have one built by someone who knows the .40's and what it takes to get them running. As a custom, a Springfield, Caspian, Dan Wesson or even STI would be fine as a base gun. I would place more importance on the gunsmith. Edited November 14, 2011 by DWFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrider18 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Caspian... I can set it up with the parts I want. I can hand lap the over-sized slide to the receiver to achieve .002 - .003" clearance. I can than hard fit either a BarSto or Jarvis barrel with a Wilson-Nowlin ramp and a perfectly fitted bushing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ogiebb Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 i bought a Fusion kit and had a Gunsmith put all the parts i love on a 1911... koenig hammer, sv trigger etc.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 i bought a Fusion kit and had a Gunsmith put all the parts i love on a 1911... koenig hammer, sv trigger etc.... I've been loosely considering that as well, getting the Fusion kit anyway.. My hold-up w/ that is I've ordered from Tom in the past and delivery of the slide/frame was really slow.. I am not a very patient guy.. I blame it on my Dad..! Lol.! If I do this, I will order from STI directly; I've already spoken to them about it.. Bob's Fusion goods are made by STI as well... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bbbean Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I would place more importance on the gunsmith. +1!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trini Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Springfield.. I got one and it isn't for sale.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaeOne3345 Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 TRied STI more times than I like to say NEVER happy with them Enlighten me. My Brazo's Edge has been flawless but I want a Trojan in 40. There seems to be a love/hate relationship with this pistol. I almost feel like I should just get a 45 in single stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sperman Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 If I was you I would have a smith build you one. Doesn't have to be anything fancy just needs certain parts to run. +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gunfixer Posted November 14, 2011 Author Share Posted November 14, 2011 TRied STI more times than I like to say NEVER happy with them Enlighten me. My Brazo's Edge has been flawless but I want a Trojan in 40. There seems to be a love/hate relationship with this pistol. I almost feel like I should just get a 45 in single stack. I have a .40 Edge that is terrific, and I am very likely to be doing a Trojan since I've had 100% excellent service out of my 9mm Trojan as well... Magazines are almost always the problem if any, and I will be using Tripp Cobra's as always, no matter which I end up with.. As to the .45 you sure could, but I want to have all one caliber for carry & competition.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XDman Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have a Triangle Shooting sports 6 in 40 with an additional 9mm top end. Wonderful gun for limited and steel. Have a Cheely 6in on order. Cant wait! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flack jacket Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 IMO, If at all possible, build from ground up. Caspian upper and lower kit or buy RIA as basis. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gino_aki Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 If I was to shoot .40 in Single Stack, I'd probably just fit up a bushing barrel to the Zaperroli franken-gun Colt I use for L-10. I don't know that I'd change calibers to shoot Major in SS (.45 now) since the old Wilson/Essex gets the job done. My next Single Stack gun is going to be in .38 Super to see if two extra rounds will make up for scoring minor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seth Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 I have a buddy with a Cheely .40 single stack that's just plain gorgeous. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaxshooter Posted November 14, 2011 Share Posted November 14, 2011 Not really a fan of .40 SS but if I was going to purchase one it would definately be a custom build because it seems everything else has to be tuned by a gunsmith before they are reliable. Might as well get it right from the start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted November 15, 2011 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I bought one of the newer Trojans. No reliability work at all. Box stock except for grips and a Techwell. WIth Wilson 10mm mags it has been flawless and I love the way it shoots/feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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