newshooter Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 (edited) Hello every one I am new to the shooting sport and I got an offer on a sti edge which is blued it has less then 1000rnds cycled through it. it comes with 4 sti magazines not sure what size they are but said to be brand new. I can get this set up for 1500 I am wondering if this is a good deal or do you think I should wait and see if I can find a better deal down the road since I am just getting into the sport but if its a good deal try and get it. In the end ill be trying to get a sti or svi sooner or later just wanted to know whether to get it or not and not jump into something to fast Thank you for taking the time and reading my question. Joey Edited August 9, 2006 by newshooter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Hello every one I am new to the shooting sport and I got an offer on a sti edge which is blued it has less then 1000rnds cycled through it. it comes with 4 sti magazines not sure what size they are but said to be brand new. I can get this set up for 1500 I am wondering if this is a good deal or do you think I should wait and see if I can find a better deal down the road since I am just getting into the sport but if its a good deal try and get it. In the end ill be trying to get a sti or svi sooner or later just wanted to know whether to get it or not and not jump into something to fastThank you for taking the time and reading my question. Joey If the gun is as you say it sounds to be a pretty good deal. If the mags are 140mm mags you will have a great start on a competitive set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nebraskan Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 I bought a used Executive (basically a hard chromed Edge) with 4 mags for $1450. Supposed to have had around 6K through it. I think it was 3-4 years old. I was in the same boat as you. Just started in April and didn't want to spend money twice. Doesn't sound like a bad price, but not a steal either. FWIW. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lynn jones Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 jump on it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bird_Dog0347 Posted August 7, 2006 Share Posted August 7, 2006 Sounds like a good deal to me... No matter if they are 126mm or 140mm, the mags are still like $55-$60 each if you buy plain STI mags new. So there is at least $200 worth of mags. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Biondi Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 Its a good deal if the gun os like you told!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eric nielsen Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 I would jump on that deal. Blued finish is a plus if you ever want to smooth out the back end of the gun. Taking the corners off of that cube of metal [where the trigger bow sits] takes some sting out shooting the gun. Angle cuts right behind the thumb safeties give your thumb knuckle a place to go too. Best I've seen of that are on DS's 1911 gun here: http://www.sevignyperformance.com/jgd_gunsmithing.htm Let me know if you don't want to buy that gun, I do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshooter Posted August 8, 2006 Author Share Posted August 8, 2006 Thanks for all you input I just didn't want to jump into a deal where down the road I would regret and end up having to get something else. I have read lots of positive feed back on the edge. thank you all for letting me know your thoughts on this. I should be getting it within next week or two thanks again Joey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benny hill Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 You may have to pay a smith for a good trigger job & MAYBE a fibre optic sight, Better mag springs & + one base pads & you are ready to go. It is a good start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smokshwn Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 When you consider a brand new blued edge runs $1600 + you are at a very good deal. Save your schekels and get the upgrades Benny mentioned as you can. Buy once, cry once Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grandbagger Posted August 8, 2006 Share Posted August 8, 2006 go ahead and buy it now before somebody else does... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newshooter Posted August 21, 2006 Author Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thanks for all of your opinions i just picked it up today i found out it had a few more things than stock it came with a tungsten guide rod fiber optic front sight and each magazine has a dawson base pad. i think i did good on this one Thanks again for letting me know your thoughts on this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted August 21, 2006 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Joey Let us know what you think about it after a couple of thousand rounds.... If your luck is like mine you might go ahead and buy a regular steel guiderod to install once the tungsten one breaks off..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuck Merriam Posted August 22, 2006 Share Posted August 22, 2006 You'll love it..I've loved mine. Just tweak the sear spring for a good 2.5 lb trigger. A fiber optic is all I needed to be good with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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