Merlin Orr Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 What is a resonable lifespan for an STI Edge? How long between rebuilds with normal maintenance and care? At what point does accuracy decline to the point you can actually notice it. I am thinking of buying a used one... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bountyhunter Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Wouldn't that depend on what ammo you were shooting in it (ie, how hot)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 I did try to do a search on this subject - however I just found a thread on the exact same thing bout 15 pages back in this same area posted by Dowter. My questions are answered. I was worried about a gun having 10k rounds through it. It appears my fears are groundless.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texasag93 Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 the 2011 frame holds up well(Edge in general) in a limited gun. I have seen several crack in open guns. With major loads you will get thousands and thousands of rounds with no problems. If it is still tight and functions, I wouldn't be worried about buying a used Edge. TXAG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rufus The Bum Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 When I sold my Edge earlier this year, I know it had WELL over 10,000 rounds of 170pf loads through it and it was just as tight as the day I bought it. Regular cleaning and a little TLC and it should last for years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 I have a SV with 50 or 60 thou thur it and it shows no sign of going away, My sti had 8or9 thou and just seems to get better. If the price is right, buy it. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbear38S Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 10,000 is just broke in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redmercury2 Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 I HAVE PUT 50K+ rounds of major 38 super thru both sv and sti frames with no probs on frame or slide but did need to rebarrel due to accuracy loss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 The gun I am looking at is blued - Might Hardchrome it? Perhaps accu-rail? Any thoughts? Seller says about 10 k on the gun - used for USPSA. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry White Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Yes on the chrome, no on the rails. Larry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulW Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Yes and Yes. Especially if the slide to frame is not tight. But there again I am partial to rails, more so on open guns though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Whats the differance for open or limited in regard to the rails? I have never had a gun with the Accu rail system - they don't seem to be very pouplar around my area... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tightloop Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 I think if you do a search, you will find a thread on Accurails. There were both sides of the conversation expressed, some like it and think it is the best thing since sliced bread, and some think that if the pistol was put together correctly, you don't need it. Toss up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Merlin, Do a search for the rail topic. There is a thread or two that cover it pretty well already. If you can't find it, let me know...I'll dig it up for you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merlin Orr Posted October 31, 2003 Author Share Posted October 31, 2003 Kool - thanks for the replys - I guess the best thing to do is wait untill the gun is in my hands before I try to make a call on what next.. I found and read the thread and it is AS CLEAR AS MUD now. However, it has been My experience that if it can be Ucked Fup, I am THE Man to do it. Kiss probably shall apply here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulW Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 The biggest difference is that on an open gun the sight is frame mounted vs a limited gun where the sight is mounted on the slide. Thus a loose slide to frame on an open gun is more likely to effect accuracy. I have used rails for 5 years, never broke, and the guns broke in to be a slick as anything. Several other guys in this area got their guns railed and their guns are also very tight but super slick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexmoney Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Can somebody link to the acc-u-rail thread? I didn't find it with a quick search...and i don't have tme to dig for it now (gotta run to the post-office). It would be nice to keep the acc-u-rail discussion in it's seperate thread...so it can be found with future searches (i'll change the title of the thread if needed) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ErikW Posted October 31, 2003 Share Posted October 31, 2003 Accu-Rail threads: Are they worth it? The good, the bad, and the ugly You guys are questioning 10K rounds through a Limited gun? I put that many through each year, and I got mine in 1999. And I don't shoot a lot compared to some people. My Limited guns were broken in at 1,000 rounds and my Open gun took 2,000. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue edge Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 MerlinD this is another NO vote on rails. A yes vote on the edge, mine 2 years old and 20k rounds or more still like new. A yes to hard chrome make that a double yes! The only problem I see with an edge at 10k is posibly extractor and that is no big deal. Aftec will fix that . Good luck blue edge Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oddjob Posted November 1, 2003 Share Posted November 1, 2003 dunno about the rails......I have a limited SV built by Noel Alfaro and it runs like a champ and after 5 years and 15 to 20 k rounds later it still runs. The only items replaced has been an extractor, recoil spring and a firing pin. It is still accurate without the accu-rails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lliden Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 I've put 11,500 rounds thru my STI Edge in .45ACP. I shoot 200gr Semiwadcutters from LaserCast over 5.6gr of WW231. 3 Failures: (1) Original tungsten guide rod broke at 8K rounds (replaced it with a Wilson version that I turned down to fit), (2) Ejector came loose at 10K rounds, noticed erratic ejection, replaced with a new STI unit from my spare bag, and (3) the hinge pin of the stock STI adjustable rear sight breaks every 4K rounds or so. The gun feeds like a dream, and is still accurate. My favorite pistol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 Hey Lliden! I thought I was the only other guy who shot a .45 Edge! 15,000 rounds of major reloads before I sold it & it was not worn at all. Here is a tip on the ejector (since mine loosened too) Take out the pin & just let it sit there. Yep - when you take off the slide & turn it over, the ejector will fall out. Does not matter. The ejector does not have to be pinned. As for wear & tear, I went through 2 leaf springs (following problems) and an ejector that broke (original, ser. numbered to the gun). It was never 100% reliable (what gun is?) but malfunctions were fairly rare. Its still out there & BTW, I bought it used with who knows? how many rounds on it (several thousand anyway). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sterling White Posted December 8, 2003 Share Posted December 8, 2003 25k rounds thru my sti in less than 12 mos and its ready for more. Keep em clean, lubed, and ride it like you stole it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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