Red Ryder Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 Is it worth the extra money to go with Infinity. Do you get better reliability with this extra money? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 As compared to what? Every piece of raw material goes into SVI as raw stock. They machine everything in house. To some it is worth it and to others it's not. My opinion is see if you can borrow one and I promise you nothing else can compare. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prreed10 Posted June 22, 2015 Share Posted June 22, 2015 I have been happy with mine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hotrodder Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I recently purchased a used one from the original owner that was built in 2001. I can't explain it , but there is a difference. It has been trouble free and accurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 What you get is a better fit, longer lasting, more accurate pistol. They control every aspect of the components of their pistols. They don't depend on vendors to do their part. It has been worth it to me, but it might not be for you. Team shooters have gone 100,000 rounds on a frame/slide/barrel with regular maintenance. If you want/need a 1911, Infinity Firearms is the place to get it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pjb45 Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 I own a STI Trojan. It sits in the safe and was recently fired for a CCW class. I have not used it in the last 8 years. It fares badly as compared to my SVs. But others love their STI. That said, I presently have my daughter's inheritance tied up with Infinity guns. As Ranger said, It might not be worth it to you but they are worth it to me. Worth every penny spent and service is the best around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
72stick Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Someone once told me they run like ball bearings on butter. I had a hard time grasping that concept until I racked the slide on my brand new Infinity. There it was, as smooth as ball bearings on butter. And then I pulled the trigger. There's really no comparison to any other 1911/2011 fire control system. It's just that much better. It is amazing what Brandon does with his SVIs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzw26n Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 They are amazing. See if you can shot one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mach1soldier Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 Smooth and amazing is my impression of playing with other peoples. The guy said the trigger was 4 pounds and it felt like 4oz's. It was just crazy smooth. I had a dealer tell me once that you may still have issues getting it to run perfectly out of the box....BUT Brandon will fix it asap for crappy loads or tell you exactly what load to run for peak performance. You don't get that anywhere except from high end custom guns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stardust tommy Posted June 23, 2015 Share Posted June 23, 2015 if you buy an STI get a good hammer (EGW/KOENIG) and do a triggerjob trow the recoilmaster away and replace with a full lenght guide rod tune the extractor and ejector maybe get a good thumbsafety and pin the gripsafety save a few hundred dollars for ammo and training now order a SVI and wait 2 years, when it is ready you know that you need it or not. I have a friend with 3 SVI sighttrackers... 2 broke down (cracked slides) and are waiting for parts (Europe...) so there is only 1 left for competition. gr T Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
doc88 Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Is it worth the extra money to go with Infinity. Do you get better reliability with this extra money? YES ABSOLUTELY NO QUESTION ABOUT IT YUP ONLY WAY TO GO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woof Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 If they were not worth the money or the wait I wouldn't have one... or more already. woof Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ROY NEAL Posted June 24, 2015 Share Posted June 24, 2015 Sorry Woof..............my bad................................but just think-your not the only person I have to have this conversation with................ SV's are like gremlins..........they just multiply in the gunsafe if you feed them after midnight or get them wet......that is my excuse.......Plus I have an addiction to shiny things....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salsantini Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 Infinity makes the best. I currently own a 6" and the fit and finish are amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pfiddy Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 I just dropped my deposit and ordered one today. I'll let you know in about 16 months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 26, 2015 Share Posted June 26, 2015 They are the best 1911s on the planet.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lots of Infinity pride here, and that is a great thing...seeing people excited about a product they spend their hard-earned dollars on. Best 1911 on the planet? There is some mighty deep 1911 waters on this planet. Based on what I have shot? Matt McLearn; John Jardine; George Huenig (one for sale in classifieds here, btw); Paul Liebenberg; Richard Heinie (Ret.); Jim Garthwaite; among others, don't take a backseat to anyone when it comes to building a 1911. We are lucky to live on a planet where some of the best pistolsmiths who have ever lived---are living now. We 1911 fans are truly blessed:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lots of Infinity pride here, and that is a great thing...seeing people excited about a product they spend their hard-earned dollars on. Best 1911 on the planet? There is some mighty deep 1911 waters on this planet. Based on what I have shot? Matt McLearn; John Jardine; George Huenig (one for sale in classifieds here, btw); Paul Liebenberg; Richard Heinie (Ret.); Jim Garthwaite; among others, don't take a backseat to anyone when it comes to building a 1911. We are lucky to live on a planet where some of the best pistolsmiths who have ever lived---are living now. We 1911 fans are truly blessed:) Agreed. My opinion comes from a little bit of experience...I've owned Springfield, Kimber, Les Baer, Colt, Para, Wilson Combat, STI, Benny Hill STI, Virgil Tripp STI and I've shot Brazos Custom STI, Akai Custom STI, Springfield Pro, Heirloom Precision. That's what I can recall at this moment. As far as 1911s go, I only own Infinity now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbadoc Posted June 27, 2015 Share Posted June 27, 2015 Lots of Infinity pride here, and that is a great thing...seeing people excited about a product they spend their hard-earned dollars on. Best 1911 on the planet? There is some mighty deep 1911 waters on this planet. Based on what I have shot? Matt McLearn; John Jardine; George Huenig (one for sale in classifieds here, btw); Paul Liebenberg; Richard Heinie (Ret.); Jim Garthwaite; among others, don't take a backseat to anyone when it comes to building a 1911. We are lucky to live on a planet where some of the best pistolsmiths who have ever lived---are living now. We 1911 fans are truly blessed:) Agreed that a full house custom from a big name smith are hard to beat. But I prefer my Infinity to my Dick Heinie Full House Custom. Not getting rid of either, just Infinity is something special Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Folkstyle Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Mine is the first larger purchase that I did not have immediate buyers remorse. The wait was torturous, but even then after just touching one nothing else would do. Once I got mine in my hands the cost was a better value than I could have hoped for. And it just keeps getting better every time I shoot it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GIGEM5464 Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 I put my down payment on a wide body officer .45 today. Brandon talked me out of the Ti upgrades and into stainless over aluminum. I'm a customer service freak and to this point, they're the best on the planet. I've got a safe full of Colts, Kimbers, and a Les Baer Custom Carry Comache and figured it was time to carry the best. I'm hoping it will be worth the $$$$ and the angst of waiting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
troupe Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 If you can swing the price, Infinity is tough to beat. Sandy can engineer cat S''''''''t better than a cat can. He has been around along time, and he knows a few tricks that create art. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RangerTrace Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 If you can swing the price, Infinity is tough to beat. Sandy can engineer cat S''''''''t better than a cat can. He has been around along time, and he knows a few tricks that create art. ^^^^This guy knows a thing or two about a thing or two too..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Balakay Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 As I approach the "back nine" of life, I would love to treat myself to an Infinity. Any way to fondle the different grips? I have yet to see one in the wild although I come across an occasional PT build. I would hate to make a mistake on size or texture on what could be my last gun purchase ever (or at least that is what my wife will be told) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted July 9, 2015 Share Posted July 9, 2015 As I approach the "back nine" of life, I would love to treat myself to an Infinity. Any way to fondle the different grips? I have yet to see one in the wild although I come across an occasional PT build. I would hate to make a mistake on size or texture on what could be my last gun purchase ever (or at least that is what my wife will be told) Hit up your local USPSA match and make your intentions known. These are mostly game guns so it's best to go to a game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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