sudburyshooter Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hey guy I'm looking into buying a STI 2011 and have no gun stores near me that carry them. I have found some dimensions online but they are only of one with a standard grip and standard trigger.Grip width, measured side-to-side, approximately halfway up (at the STI logo):STI: 1.28"Grip measured front-to-back, perpendicular to the mainspring housing, just below the grip safety:STI: 2.07"Grip circumference, measured by wrapping a string just below the grip safety:STI: 5 11/16"Trigger reach, shortest distance from surface of grip safety to trigger face:STI: 2.725"Does anyone have these dimensions but with a small grip and short trigger?I currently use a M&P with a small back strap and apex trigger, it fits me well but I'm looking for something else. I just want to be sure before ordering one online that it will fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Check out Atlas gun works on you tube re grips... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudburyshooter Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 I think this is the video you meant? It does help some but I believe there are smaller grips and he did not measure to the trigger or the circumferance. I just want to be sure it will fit before ordering a couple thousand dollar gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Call and talk with Jason at Extreme Shooters, they produce the grip that is used on the STI DVC guns which they make in an Extra Small DVC Advantage. As for the trigger you can go with an SVI trigger and get the short flat insert for it or if you have a gunsmith close you can also go with an STI Gunsmth Blank trigger that he can take some length off until you are comfortable with the reach. If your hands are that small you will also be challenged by the mag release button. Go with the Dawson Posi-Lock mag release which is drilled and tapped and use an STI oversized mag release button. On the Dawson Posi-Lock use the 190 length, the longer one is harder to release the mag because of the travel associated with the longer length. I use the standard DVC grip with all of the mentioned components due to small hands. Good Luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 I can measure a PT with short curved trigger for you. Won't be until tomorrow night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudburyshooter Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Thanks Aggiedad02, I will email extreme shooters about the grip. Do you know if the Svi trigger or the Sti gunsmith blank is shorter then the Sti short curve? Darkvibe, that would be perfect. Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArmyADub1 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Can you get your hands on some at a match? I was in the same boat recently. So much of these measurements are within small fractions of each other, combined with the differences of shape, within the same dimensions, that various grips can feel drastically different from each other. If at all possible, try to get your hands on as many different grips. Yes, it can be weird asking, but shooters are the nicest people around, and it beats dropping serious coin on something you're not sure about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
open17 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 My wife has the smallest hands I've ever seen on an adult human. Her gun: Extreme extra small grip. SVI trigger with short curved insert Go-Gun thumbrest--set WAY back and machined to clear slide stop Low pad thumb safety (Brownells) Mitchell right side mag release Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TISCHLJ Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Dawson makes reduced radius mainspring housing for small or reduced grips. Edited February 7, 2017 by TISCHLJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aggieddad02 Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 sdshooter, on my new Aka limited gun I replaced the grip with an Extreme Shooter's grip and had my gunsmith buddy take an STI gunsmith blank as far down as he could. It is pretty short and reach for me is perfect and he also serrated the front of the trigger. If you get further along and want to pursue this trigger option shoot me a PM and I will get you in touch with my buddy. Good luck Walter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sudburyshooter Posted February 7, 2017 Author Share Posted February 7, 2017 Sadly I can't get the extreme shooter grips as they won't ship to Canada. I may just have to do the grips myself. I'm going to do it, STI marauder here I come. Thanks guys! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Phoenix trinity grip. The old one not the evo. And a sv short curves trigger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkvibe Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 Also my grip safety is pinned down so that's the way it was measured. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted February 8, 2017 Share Posted February 8, 2017 I think the SV extra shot flat is about a short a trigger as you can get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markmc90 Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 I have pretty small hands as well. I've put the Extreme extra small grip and a short trigger on my Marauder. The only issue I have is reaching the mag release without shifting my grip. I've gotten used to it and I'm willing to battle that for all the other advantages of the gun. BTW, I'm about to sell this gun so let me know if you're shopping for a used one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jkcolo22 Posted February 9, 2018 Share Posted February 9, 2018 (edited) Anyone tried doing their own thumb notch? I'm listening to Enos' audio book at the moment and I think he said he has a thumb notch cut in all of his grips. My mags are not always dropping freely (but drop fine if I press release with my off-hand). I just ordered a posi-lock .190 and STI oversized button, but I'm wondering if that might be the next step. Edited February 9, 2018 by jkcolo22 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postal Bob Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 On all my guns, both 1911 and 2011's, I use either the STI or Trinity short triggers. And always have the front of the grip/trigger guard undercut. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim vaughan Posted February 12, 2018 Share Posted February 12, 2018 If you want to try for the smallest possible grip then there are two additional steps that make a huge difference. The first is to cut away excess material in the plastic or metal grip behind the trigger. This is the large section of material that lies directly in front of the trigger bow. A short trigger finger often gets caught on the square corner. Secondly cut away the bottom part of the grip and mainspring housing to make a bobbed grip. It is amazing to feel how much of a difference these two mods make. I can send pictures when I am back from my trip next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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