Kraj Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Im a glock guy. I mostly shoot open, but I saw a STI Spartan in 45 on my lgs and I was tossing around the idea because ive wanted to get a 1911 to see how the other side lives. This is mostly just for fun, but I don't want to need to buy another if I ever wanted to shoot single stack. My question is the V the only real choice for single stack (Goverment Model?) Or is the IV just fine (commander model?)? Is it similar to how everyone uses glock 35's for limited and nobody uses Glock 22's? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeRush Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 For USPSA get the 5". I've seen maybe 2 guys using sub 5" 1911s in single stack and there are some guys going to 5.4"s. Commander guns are fine, but like you noted with the Glock example, when given the choice people gravitate towards the additional sight radius and speed afforded by the longer slides/barrels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kraj Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 That's what I was thinking. I haven't shot in a division with a box yet so I thought I would ask. Spartan Models: V -- 5.11 Barrel 8.50 Overall IV -- 4.23 Barrel 8.01 Overall III -- 3.24 Barrel 7.34 Overall Ill have to check which one it is. I didn't realize there was more than one model when I looked at it the first time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nhjeffs Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 I wouldn't get anything less than a 5" 1911 for USPSA single stack. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
762rocstarr Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Commander length 1911's do not have a full stroke cycle like a 5" gun. In my opinion, it makes them a little less reliable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racknrider Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Spartan V comes with FO front and adjustable rear sights, IV has fixed sights. FWIW I shoot my 5" RO way better than my Spartan IV. I have no qualms about commander sized guns reliability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twodownzero Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 A commander sized gun is going to be a lot snappier with the same loads than a full size gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Get the 5" gun if you carry it 3/4" isn't going to matter If you compete with it, it'll make a world of difference in a lot of ways to name a few, sight picture, sight radius, recoil management, reliability, handling etc etc etc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDragon64 Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I have 2 Spartan Vs, one in 9 and the other is .45. I would stick with the V over the IV. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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