Dr.J Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I'm looking to buy a 9mm 1911 for IDPA and informal bullseye. I've narrowed it down to either the S&W 1911 Pro Series or STI Trojan. Reliability, accuracy, and service (should I need it) are important. I've read posts on this forum that the Pro Series has had, what sounds to be, major problems with faulty ejection. Although I would prefer stainless steel over the STI blue due to it showing less holster wear, I'd take reliability over type of finish. From what I read the Trojan has an excellent track record for reliability. I 'd be interested in hearing from those who have experience shooting either or both guns. Thanks Dr. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovbuild Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I have a S&W SS 1911 that has many rounds down it. It has loosened up quite a bit with 50000+ pin loads down her. It is off to be acc-u-railed at the moment. I gave it a 2.5# crisp trigger and with a good fitted bushing is very accurate. Only complaint was when I tried to put a standard mount c-more on it...Because of the external extractor I couldn't use that mount, had to go with a sideways one. I and a smith could not tune that damn thing.... I shot a couple performance shop ones and I would suggest that you not go this route..I felt the triggers to heavy and they weren't as accurate as my beater...I would get a non PS and shoot it, due a poor mans trigger job and dry fire it about 10000 times....Then make a decision if it needs professional help. JMO Good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iggy42 Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 I could be wrong, but I would not be suprised if you contancted STI they could work something out for you in stainless. Perhaps hard chromed in the very least. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
donnyglock Posted March 2, 2012 Share Posted March 2, 2012 Get a hard chromed Trojan from shooters connection. I have owned the Trojan and the pro. Still own the Trojan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scootertheshooter Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 I was in the same dilemma you are in know . Shot both of them and decided to go Trogan. I had the gun ceracoated and looks great. The STI just shoots plan better IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CMV Posted March 5, 2012 Share Posted March 5, 2012 Shooters Connection stocks the Trojan in hard chrome with fiber optic front sight and ambi saftey. IMO there is not a better finish even today than HC. Corrosion and wear resistant plus super easy to clean! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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