trp Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Wich 9mm 1911 is the best value I like the sti Trojan but I kinda want it in SS any body have some suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PKT1106 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Springfield Armory Loaded 1911 in 9mm? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amish_rabbi Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 i like my STI spartan quite a bit, especially for the price. needed a few things added (magwell, ambi saftey, grips, trigger job) but those are all pretty personal things so i like saving the money and adding them vs replacing them shoots one hole at 7 yards when i do my job so its good for now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiker88 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Another vote for the STI spartan... Mine has been working smoothly after breaking it in. You can spend the money you saved on high quality mags and plenty of ammo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Dan Wesson PM9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobZ Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Wich 9mm 1911 is the best value I like the sti Trojan but I kinda want it in SS any body have some suggestions? Which 9mm 1911... most of them are fine... what are you looking to do, shoot cheap rounds, practice steel matches.. IMHO a 1911 is pistol, and then you spend more cash on what you use the 1911 for... Springfield loaded works quite nicely.. shooting cheap ammo, and shooting steel. Edited July 19, 2012 by BobZ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuzinvinny Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 After seeing how well my sons Trojan shoots and functions, I went out a few weeks back and bought one for myself. It is a good shooting gun. I'm having a few problems with rounds nose diving, but I think that may be related to the magwell and magazines. I still recommend the Trojan. You may want to consider the CRP version from Dawson Precision. It is hard chromed rather than machined from stainless steel. Gives you the corrosion and wear protection of stainless, and you don't have to worry about the galling encountered with stainless. The other gun I would consider is the Dan Wesson PM9. The problem with the PM9, is they are produced in limited quantities, and are sometimes difficult to find. The few people I know who own them, love them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carmoney Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 ...and you don't have to worry about the galling encountered with stainless. Galling? Galling hasn't been an issue since disco. You might be reading too many gun magazines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jailer252 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 There is a reasonably priced springfield 9mm 1911 in the classified. Was thinking about picking it up myself. I have a rock island that I have added a few touches to and its a great bang for the buck. I have also handled the spartan and liked it equally as well, just not a fan of adjustable sights. Dawson precision has them with a few "upgrades" for a really good price. Might be a good option to go with. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toddrod Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I own a Dan Wesson PM9 (my favorite) and a Springfield Loaded (this was my 1st gun I bought). I used to own a STI Spartan but sold it after having to many issues with it not feeding any thing but RN bullets realibly. I paid right at $700 each for the Dan Wesson and Springfield. If you look around the deals are there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Love my Spartan, I would highly recommend one. If the finish is a major deal breaker, I'd look into a HC Trojan. IMO the SA Loaded isn't on the same level as the Spartan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have a Trojan 9mm I have put a ton of rounds through it. I have changed a lot of stuff but just because I wanted to. It has been pretty much trouble free with Tripp magazines. It really only like round nosed bullets but it is competition only so it does not matter to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Another vote for the Trojan. Mine has been perfect. The slide/frame fit has gotten a little loose... but it has not affected accuracy or reliability whatsoever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) ...and you don't have to worry about the galling encountered with stainless. Galling? Galling hasn't been an issue since disco. You might be reading too many gun magazines. The only Galling issues I've seen are with stainless guns that people think should run with no oil. If the OP wants stainless, I think Dan Wesson and Springfield are about the best options without going custom. Edited July 19, 2012 by DWFAN Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I love my Spartan, and like others said, round bullets only! I use the 135 grain round nose that people usually associate with .38 super in mine. I am going to be testing a 160 grain round nose bullet in my Spartan soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
colt22man Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Springfield Armory 1911 9mm. I've got one. Works great. Just passed on a second one, should have bought it, on INGO $650 new in box, great deal, . Super service from SA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 Do they make the Trojan in hard chrome I havnt seen it l, it's not the end of the world I just want somthing other than black. I'll be using it for idpa mostly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DWFAN Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/STI-50-Trojan-9mm-Fiber-Optic-Front-Ambi-Safety-Hard-Chromed-Stocked-Item-P2064.aspx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 (edited) Don't let the lack of availability in Stainless deter you from getting a Trojan. I love my 9mm Trojan, and it's been flawless through about 15,000 rounds. Shoot it til the finish wears off then send it out for hard chrome. Or get the one in DWFAN's link above and you're all set. Edited July 19, 2012 by astephenson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyT Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 I have shot the STI Trojan, Dan Wesson PM-9 and SA 9mm Target. The SA Target was reliable but would not group better than ca 5" at 50 ft. The Dan Wesson is equally relaible provides ca 1 in. grups at 50 ft and has a tight chamber - no issue with factory loads but after ca the 3rd reload you have to use the barrel as a case gauge (probably the best case gauge for any match use). The STI trojan functions reliably but the finish on the slide wears very rapidly - it's not quite as accurate as the DW PM-9 but more than accepatble. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve RA Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 You could also try a Taurus PT1911 in 9mm. People who have never had one generally run them down but most who have them like them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trp Posted July 20, 2012 Author Share Posted July 20, 2012 Anybody know the cost to hard chrome just the frame on a 1911? Paul the new guy I really like the looks of that but I also want it to run my edge runs great so I thought another sti would do the trick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
msg73 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 STI Spartan is one of the best values out there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul-the new guy Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 Anybody know the cost to hard chrome just the frame on a 1911? Paul the new guy I really like the looks of that but I also want it to run my edge runs great so I thought another sti would do the trick It cost me $100.00 to get the frame chromed. All of the little pieces are polished, the flats are brushed and the rounds are matte. Trojans will run hollow points or flat points but mine is unreliable with anything that does not have a round nose. With any round nose bullet it runs 100 percent. The only issue I ever had was the extractor needed to be re tensioned and I knocked the front sight lose when I smacked it on a range prop. Good luck with your search. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike21STI Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 love my STI sentry, but Id probably go with a Trojan if i were to do it again because of the changes that i did to it. i could have saved a few bucks. as mentioned above you can get the Trojan Hard chromed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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