MedicAJ Posted October 2, 2015 Share Posted October 2, 2015 Greetings. Looking at either the STI Edge or the STI Eagle 5.0. This will be in .40, used for both USPSA Limited and 3-Gun. Any thoughts about one over the other? Personal preference? Thanks! Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quack Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Personal preference. Do you like a heavy or light gun? You could get the edge, and if you find it to heavy, get it lightened. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pxm142 Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Can't go wrong either way! I prefer the long dust cover on the Edge. Just looks and balances better, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MGMorden Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 I don't have either, but do have long and short dust cover 2011's. Between the two I'd prefer the long, but either will work. As stated, you can always have a long dust cover gun shortened. Can't really take a short to a long, though there are a few things you can do to add a bit of weight if you find it too light (tungsten guide rod and such). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EngelMacher Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 For .40 I'd get the edge. If you were to do 9mm, I'd say Eagle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 i have eagle 9mm and edge .40. i haven't chrono'd anything, but the edge shooting 40 minor (atlanta 180g) does seem softer with faster follow up shots than the eagle with 9mm 147 factory fed. the eagle will give you an idpa-legal gun if you ever wanted to give that a try. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choppe Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 I'm in the same boat right now. Looking for a dual purpose limited gun for 3gun and USPSA. Torn on the 9mm vs running a .40 minor. For the guys that run .40 minor for 3 gun then major for USPSA, does it throw your game/ rhythm to change back and forth with the same gun? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Hello: I would get the Eagle in 40. You can run major and minor with different setups. Use a tungsten guide rod and plug for major and the stock guide rod for minor. For an even better all around have a bull barrel fitted for major loads and use the bushing barrel for minor loads. I am building one right now for IDPA, USPSA and 3-gun. I still need to finish it. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davsco Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I'm in the same boat right now. Looking for a dual purpose limited gun for 3gun and USPSA. Torn on the 9mm vs running a .40 minor. For the guys that run .40 minor for 3 gun then major for USPSA, does it throw your game/ rhythm to change back and forth with the same gun? i'd guess there's less diff than running one gun in 9 and another model in .40 major. at least you have the exact same trigger, gun weight, etc from game to game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DRichardson Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Why not just shoot major ammo for 3 gun. 170ish PF ammo isn't very violent if done right. I'm using the same ammo for uspsa, 3 gun, and steel challenge. No changes means no getting acquainted with different setups and feels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
racknrider Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 I shoot 40 major and minor through my Eagle. If I've been shooting a lot of minor, the first round of major will startle me but after 3 or 4 rounds I forget about it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1911onr Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Edge. Sent from my SM-T800 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
coltlover Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 Try to shoot both and see which you prefer. I"m running 9mm for 3 gun. Picked up an Eagle for a very good price and had it customized. Have a shooting buddy that owns a nice Edge w/ a Schuemann sight tracker barrel. I prefer the heavier gun, but I wouldn't trade my lighter gun for anything. I'm familiar with the old saying "Beware the man the owns one gun! He probably knows how to use it." That mantra is rarely seen these days. Get both Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StraightSh00ter Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I like the Eagle. I've shot the Edge and it was nice, but I generally don't like the extra weight at the muzzle (I love CZ 75, don't like SP01 at all). I also think the short dust cover looks better, and it's hard to spend decent money on something without wanting to like the way it looks. According to Brazos website, the Tungsten guide rod adds about the same amount of weight to the gun as the full length dust cover. A bull barrel adds weight too. The guide rod can be removed if you end up wanting to shoot a lighter (faster) gun. I'm sure most people already know this, but it's worth saying that more weight at the muzzle damps the felt recoil, while less weight allows the gun to get back on target faster (it has less momentum). My experience shooting guns with heavier muzzle weight is limited, but I notice the extra weight right away whenever I pick one up and sight around with it. That being said, the STI guns with poly grips are pretty light (compared to a 1911) which helps with all that. The extra weight is a lot less noticeable on and Edge than it is on a CZ SP01 (yuk). Eagle can be used in IDPA, for what it's worth. That could be a selling point should you decide you don't like it. As people suggest to me, get the one you like! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warkitz Posted October 26, 2015 Share Posted October 26, 2015 I really like my eagle. The price was good, but if you're buying new I'd buy a dvc limited. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whoflungdo Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 I am in the same boat. Deciding between 6.0 eagle custom or edge custom. Any thoughts or experience with a 6.0? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LilBunniFuFu Posted October 27, 2015 Share Posted October 27, 2015 Edge, .40 major for everything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MedicAJ Posted October 27, 2015 Author Share Posted October 27, 2015 Thanks everyone. I went with the bushing barrel Eagle 5.0. It has been 100% reliable out of the box, and I'm very happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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