jschweg Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 More of a curiosity/opinion thing, but what do you guys think about the base price of the Trojan recently going up to $1500? I managed to pick one up at $1200 before the recent price change, but wondering how this gun stacks up against others in it's new price bracket. I always considered the Trojan to be an amazing gun for a little over 1000ish bucks (which is why I bought one), but do you think this changes things? Sent from my Nexus 10 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandabooks Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Too high for that 1911. Makes the Springfield RO and Loaded models very appealing at well under $1k. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Wait seriously? 1500? That's a rip off... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
al503 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 If you're shooting 9mm or .45, that's getting into Dan Wesson territory. PM9 is $1380 on GB all day. Although you can still find some Trojans on GB for $1200, at $1500 MSRP, street price is going to be around $1350. I'd take the DW. Easy choice IMHO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 (edited) You're up into Sig Max territory as well. And that comes with all the goodies already installed. Edited March 2, 2017 by js1130146 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 10 minutes ago, js1130146 said: You're up into Six Max territory as well. And that comes with all the goodies already installed. Do you mean SIG max? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
js1130146 Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Just now, SlvrDragon50 said: Do you mean SIG max? Sure did, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
f2benny Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 That's stupid money and I have trojan. The competing SA is the RO or even Loaded . Cast frame etc. For 1500 you are in TRO territory or Pm9/Valor land. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottieShootz Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 I know I haven't shot single stack in 4+ years, and sold my trojan back then. But dang, my trojan with all the dawson goodies and a new finish was cheaper than that! Whats with the price hikes? Way better options in the new price range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 STI makes fine guns, and I have been very pleased with their customer service as well, but that price seems a bit high for the standard finish on that gun, unless they have upgraded the internal parts somewhat. I could see $1500 for the hard chrome model. I have a 2 sti's and a pm9, and I would happily buy more of either at the right price. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 2, 2017 Share Posted March 2, 2017 Hello: Since guns sales are in the toilet right now I am not sure it is a good time to raise prices? Lots of options in the 1911 market if you want a 9mm or a 45acp but not many if you want a 40 S&W. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zzt Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 IMO, the Trojan was a rip off when it was $1000. Not much gun there, although the older ones seem to be better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeerBaron Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I could see a $50 msrp increase but $300 (25%) seems a bit excessive without some major changes to the gun configuration. I have an older Trojan and like it a lot but I have no illusions about its 'worth'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kro77 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 The s&w 1911 performance center in 9mm I think goes for 1500 and the Sti is a way better gun in my opinionSent from my SAMSUNG-SM-G930A using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainOverkill Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Way too much unless it is being upgraded to the equivalent to the Dawson CRP right out of the box. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGus Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 21 hours ago, al503 said: If you're shooting 9mm or .45, that's getting into Dan Wesson territory. PM9 is $1380 on GB all day. Although you can still find some Trojans on GB for $1200, at $1500 MSRP, street price is going to be around $1350. I'd take the DW. Easy choice IMHO. I've got a Trojan 9 and a DW PM9, and i completely agree if price is close to equal definitely go with PM9. Both great guns but PM9 just a slightly higher quality gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L3324temp Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 I own two Trojans but would never consider one at $1500Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcc7x7 Posted March 3, 2017 Share Posted March 3, 2017 Deck the SA Range officer out. Buy Mags, Belt,Pouches and Holster and still have a bunch of money left for ammo/components. And I always thought completion was supposed to drive prices down?! apparently not at the employee owned business in Georgetown TX! Prices are going up in Georgetown though!!! Summary Worth the money at 1000 and not much more. IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CosmosMpower Posted March 6, 2017 Share Posted March 6, 2017 Dumb, would buy a specialist at 1600, Trojan should be a $1,200 gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2011BLDR Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 (edited) On 3/2/2017 at 9:48 AM, Aircooled6racer said: Hello: Since guns sales are in the toilet right now I am not sure it is a good time to raise prices? Lots of options in the 1911 market if you want a 9mm or a 45acp but not many if you want a 40 S&W. Thanks, Eric Trojan in .40 Cal is discontinued... the ONLY .40 Cal Single Stack available now from STI is the DVC Classic... Makes no sense to me, have to wonder what is happening @ STI lately. Edited March 9, 2017 by 2011BLDR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aircooled6racer Posted March 9, 2017 Share Posted March 9, 2017 Hello: I am guessing STI is going by numbers on what they want to sell? Or they have a new single stack coming out that will replace the Trojan in 40 S&W. Seems like a good time for Springfield to jump into the 1911 40 S&W market. Thanks, Eric Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Yea I really don't get why there aren't more 5" 1911s in .40 as it's the caliber for competition. The market can't really be that smal for .40. I think SIG is the only one that still produces .40s besides STI in a 5" barrel. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 9 minutes ago, SlvrDragon50 said: Yea I really don't get why there aren't more 5" 1911s in .40 as it's the caliber for competition. The market can't really be that smal for .40. Perhaps it's because manly men shoot 45, and the princesses that want .40 are just as likely to go full custom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SlvrDragon50 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Perhaps it's because manly men shoot 45, and the princesses that want .40 are just as likely to go full custom.[emoji23] I would happily shoot 45 if it weren't for the cost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
motosapiens Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Just now, SlvrDragon50 said: I would happily shoot 45 if it weren't for the cost. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk wut? 200gr 40 costs pretty much the same as 200gr 45, and brass is free. although admitedly i do keep closer track of my 45 brass, and sometimes work a SS-only match to replenish the supply. The difference between driving my truck vs my little car to the range is way more than the diff between 40 and 45 brass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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