bucky707 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 (edited) What happened to STI? Except for the Edge, they don’t have a pistol I would be remotely interested in buying. I don’t think they even make a 1911 anymore. Edited January 8, 2019 by bucky707 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rnlinebacker Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 uhhhhh they're pretty big in the SEMI- custom 2011 marketSent from my SM-N950U using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DesertTortoise Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Maybe they are trying a more tactical line-up to get in more dealers cases. If so, I hope it works for them. I've seen an STI in only one gun shop, and I've never seen one at a range (other than competing). Hope they can do more to reach the market. I think it's good for them dumping the 1911 which you can buy anywhere at any price point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 8 hours ago, DesertTortoise said: Maybe they are trying a more tactical line-up to get in more dealers cases. If so, I hope it works for them. I've seen an STI in only one gun shop, and I've never seen one at a range (other than competing). Hope they can do more to reach the market. I think it's good for them dumping the 1911 which you can buy anywhere at any price point. They’re going to have a very difficult time in the tactical market when their tactical guns are close to 4K. Most of these guys don’t want to spend anywhere near that on a gun that’s going to get used hard. Hell, I think they’re still have problems if they dropped the price from 3700 down to 1700. Most people just won’t spend that much on one gun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted January 8, 2019 Share Posted January 8, 2019 Havent looked at their page in years, does seem to be a bit lacking in models. No more 6" eagles ? No more Trubores ? Match masters or steel masters I guess, and prices do seemed to have climbed dramatically. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 They just had a live stream showing off some stuff. I'm flipping through it now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RGC Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 I think dumping the 1911 single stack platform is a mistake. These were "go to" pistols with undercut trigger guards, easy to change firing components, etc. I rebuilt over a dozen Trojans and will miss working with them and seeing their contribution to the IPSC/USPSA world as the years go by... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 a new design plastic grip is the best idea they've had in years... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 Sorry, I love Tony but I could only take about 2 minutes of his rambling this time. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe4d Posted January 9, 2019 Share Posted January 9, 2019 When I got out of the game, the STI's with the compensators that wernt a compensator,,, basically an Uncut trubore with the front sight on it for Limited was all the rage. Guess it didnt pan out for them in sales. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Judging by the email I just got from Dawson, STI has discontinued the Edge. I really wonder what they’re trying to accomplish. Edited January 10, 2019 by tha1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 2 hours ago, Joe4d said: When I got out of the game, the STI's with the compensators that wernt a compensator,,, basically an Uncut trubore with the front sight on it for Limited was all the rage. Guess it didnt pan out for them in sales. Whats old is new again... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronicTwitch Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 14 minutes ago, tha1000 said: Judging by the email I just got from Dawson, STI has discontinued the Edge. I really wonder what they’re trying to accomplish. That concerns me a little. That is the only entry level gun in the wide body market before getting into some financial barrier to entry for new shooters. Makes me want to buy one as a backup sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) Yup. A CK solution is going to be the cheapest new gun on the market.... if ck still makes that. Edited January 10, 2019 by tha1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 STI definitely seems to be going after a different customer based on their average price point. They are no longer the bargain 2011 shop or at least they're trying to get away from that image. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jfitz427 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 7 minutes ago, Adamj said: STI definitely seems to be going after a different customer based on their average price point. They are no longer the bargain 2011 shop or at least they're trying to get away from that image. It’s interesting they were once the “bargain” shop. I haven’t been into it very long, so as long as I have they’ve been like they are now, expensive. The edge being the one exception. Would have been cool to see an sti line up with some entry level cheaper options. Seeing all the different models that come up used now, they used to have quite the selection. Now it’s just the DVC if the edge is out. I don’t think that’s a good business model. They should atleast have a few models. Entry, mid and high, kinda like they used to with the eagle, edge, then idk what was considered high end, but you get the idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beta1759 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 it seems apparent they are trying to streamline their processes/machines and only manufacture their top selling items. This will allow them to reduce costs and setup times, and hopefully improve quality. Everyone forgets that a company needs to be profitable to stay in business Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tha1000 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 16 minutes ago, beta1759 said: it seems apparent they are trying to streamline their processes/machines and only manufacture their top selling items. This will allow them to reduce costs and setup times, and hopefully improve quality. Everyone forgets that a company needs to be profitable to stay in business This makes sense because they have sold virtually zero Edges and Trojans... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
waktasz Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 8 minutes ago, tha1000 said: This makes sense because they have sold virtually zero Edges and Trojans... For real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey1111 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 15 hours ago, tha1000 said: Judging by the email I just got from Dawson, STI has discontinued the Edge. I really wonder what they’re trying to accomplish. I didn't get the email--what does it say specifically? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IronicTwitch Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkymonkey1111 Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 Well, I guess that's pretty clear! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 27 minutes ago, IronicTwitch said: Actually doesn’t say they are discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adamj Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 I was thinking the same thing. There's nothing here or on STI's site to indicate that they are being discontinued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dkamps Posted January 10, 2019 Share Posted January 10, 2019 (edited) My understanding is they are cutting back the number of guns they are offering, to produce a better product at a competitive price. Wasn't everyone complaining about their quality control etc not to long ago? These are the steps they are taking to fix it, and the new STI guns I have held recently are certainly better guns than that of 2 years ago. They got rid of the single stack, but added the staccato, which is a single stack grip on 2011 frame (and shoots great btw!). I believe the edge will still be available at 1999, its kind of their staple go to competition gun before the DVC line. I think what they are doing is smart, and good for the competition shooting community as well. Edited January 10, 2019 by dkamps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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