Ray S Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Is the Remington enhanced R1 worth $150 more than the STI Spartan? I have looked at both, and the finish is much better on the Remington, but are there any other advantages of one over the other? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 (edited) What are your plans for the gun? Carry, competition, plinking? I can't comment on the Remington but I shoot a Spartan for USPSA and it's a fantastic gun. I thoroughly enjoy it and would highly recommend one. Edited January 2, 2013 by polizei1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 2, 2013 Author Share Posted January 2, 2013 I guess that would help wouldn't it. Plan on shooting USPSA Single Stack with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted January 2, 2013 Share Posted January 2, 2013 Are you planning on changing anything on the guns? Sights, trigger, MSH, any modifications, etc. or just leaving it stock? For USPSA, I much prefer the adjustable rear sights with a FO front. Both have the FO front, but the Spartan has the adjustable rear. It appears that the R1 has serrations on the front strap, which is better than the bald Spartan frame. Also, the Remington is made in the US if that concerns you, the Spartan is made with STI internals to STI specs in the Philippians by Armscorp. I don't think you could go wrong with either. I do like STI as a company though, as they support USPSA and produce outstanding firearms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 3, 2013 Author Share Posted January 3, 2013 Plan on adding a magwell but that would go with either one. Hadn't given the rear sight much thought. Made in the USA is important but not a deal breaker either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kpbaer Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I used a spartan in 45 for 2 years every weekend uspsa and idpa. The finish shows some wear but the gun works great, hard to beat for the money Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a matt Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Spartan for sure! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajg308 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Is the Remington enhanced R1 worth $150 more than the STI Spartan? I have looked at both, and the finish is much better on the Remington, but are there any other advantages of one over the other? Spartan, use the excess for ammo! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob DuBois Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 Don't own either but a competition pistol needs adjustable sights. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimmyZip Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I was looking around just now and saw that Brazos has them for under 700. Just unreal really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
astephenson Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 My Spartan has been great. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I don't think there is a better value out there than the Dawson CRP Spartans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted January 3, 2013 Share Posted January 3, 2013 I've seen the Spartan's on Gunbroker for $600 shipped NIB. Brazo's and Dawson have them, as well as Shooters Connection for ~$650. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mpolans Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 STI supports USPSA matches and the Spartans are a great value for the money. Spartan all the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 6, 2013 Author Share Posted January 6, 2013 I'm going to go back by, and if it's still there the STI will come home with me. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Don't own either but a competition pistol needs adjustable sights. I wholeheartedly disagree. Once you have found the ammunition that works in your pistol and you have matched your sights to its POA/POI, adjustable sights are unnecessary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cy Soto Posted January 6, 2013 Share Posted January 6, 2013 Is the Remington enhanced R1 worth $150 more than the STI Spartan? STI makes many great pistol yet, IMO, the Spartan is not their best model. Between a Spartan and an R1 Enhanced, I would choose the Remington 100% of the time but, In that same price range, I would choose a Springfield RO over any of the previously mentioned. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forddriver Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I don't think there is a better value out there than the Dawson CRP Spartans +1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buckaroo45 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 (edited) I'm not trying to hijack the thread but I have a question on the same subject. I have a Spartan CRP enroute for USPSA. I'll bet there are some opinions on 10 round mags. I'll be working with 115 moly and 125 and 147 grain lead. What's your experience / preference in mags? Navy Airdale NRA USPSA FY63917 SoFla Pistol Club I should prolly cancel my question. Went on a search and seizure (shoulda' done that first) and found what I needed. DP tuned Metalforms are preferred by none other than Mr Latham. No doubt they'll run better than I can run them. Edited January 8, 2013 by buckaroo45 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
polizei1 Posted January 7, 2013 Share Posted January 7, 2013 I'm running the DP mags with the DP no-gap magwell and absolutely love them. The only downside to the mags is that they are hard to unload when full, but that's a minor gripe because they simply work, even when very dirty. I couldn't be happier with them, highly recommended. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alphamikefoxtrot Posted January 8, 2013 Share Posted January 8, 2013 I have two Spartans. One in 45 and one in 9. I have had front strap checkering, trigger jobs, a custom super skinny front sight, magwells, ambi safeties, and nitro bond coatings on both. Even with all of that I am under 1k and they both run, are accurate, and look great. I would recommend them wholeheartedly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ray S Posted January 12, 2013 Author Share Posted January 12, 2013 Well I picked up the STI this week, and it shoots pretty well. Ive already put a S&A Magwell until I decide what I want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skip62 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Instead of the S&A magwell, might I suggest Hogues new Magrips. They are made from G10, very grippy. The grips and mainspring housing form the magwell. They are fantastic, I had them on a Sig Scorpion 1911, wouldn't use anything else now. http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/product/9-57833 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crydaddy Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 ^^ first time seeing that product. Something I might get for my valor. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcarpenter82 Posted January 14, 2013 Share Posted January 14, 2013 Those Hogue grips are sweet. Spartan all the way. I shot a buddies "enhanced" r1 and it was alright, soon after shot a spartan and it felt better. Too bad I couldn't shoot them side by side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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