Range Report! STI Trojan 1911

shotgunshooter3

Well folks, I had some time to kill on Friday so I decided to drag my STI Trojan 9mm 1911 out to the range. I put about 100 rounds through it and it shoots sweeter than ever. I think it is starting to settle in, as it isn't shooting as low as it was. I want to put about another 300 rounds through it before I go to replacing parts (front sight). Plus I am yet to try heavier ammo with it.

The gun:


Field stripped. The guide rod is kind of annoying, but it shoots well so I'm not going to mess with it:


I shot from 25 yards down to 10, with most being at 15. All of this was offhand, slow fire. The more I shoot this pistol the more I like it! I don't think it will ever replace the K/L frame revolver in my heart, but it definitely will always have a place in my safe! Here is the final 5 shot group I did at 15 yards. Not as good as I'd like, but a good start. Ammo was the bulk pack 115gr Remington stuff


All in all I'm really impressed with the gun. It locks up tight as a bank vault and the ONLY failure to function I've had in about 250 rounds is one failure to lock the slide back, which I attribute to the magazine (Tripp Custom, honestly they don't work that great, at least not the 9mm design). For the price range this gun is in I would highly suggest it!

wddodge

Could you give us a ballpark price on how many $$ they go for?? Looks like it could be a nice compliment to my Springfield .45

Denny

shotgunshooter3

Per STI's site, MSRP is $1100. Seems like I've seen a website or two that had them for $850-$950. Not cheap by any means but a few people on "those strange 1911 only forums" compare the workmanship to the likes of Ed Brown and Wilson Combat.

wddodge

Thanks. This is hard to describe but how is the recoil in a 9mm 1911?? I describe a .45 acp as more of a push than anything. Is the 9mm a sharp recoil or is it even noticable??

Denny

shotgunshooter3

It definitely will take you off target, however you can feel a hint of the slide reciprocating. I hope that makes sense...

wddodge

Yep it does. I hope you know that you and your pics have started me down the path of spending bucks on something else that I don't need.....

Denny

Vic's Viewpoint

You've hit the jackpot IMO. I have an STI TruBore Grand Master, and I've stipulated in my will that that pistol is to be interred with me in my coffin! My wife didn't even blink when I did that, as she expected nothing less! It's gonna be crowded in there, between my Weatherby, my shotguns and my STI, but hey, I'm sure I won't mind a bit! Great pistols, and great products across the board.

timc

Very sweet 1911! I have always had a secret want for one in 9mm and you're making me think harder about it! Congrats

BPsniper

Vic's Viewpoint wrote: »

I have an STI TruBore Grand Master, and I've stipulated in my will that that pistol is to be interred with me in my coffin!

Guess I'll just settle with being buried with a Glock. They work anywhere so I figure they'll work in Heaven as well.

BPsniper

Nice STI, by the way. I'm still on the hunt for a 1911 in 9mm and even considered a STI. Just can't get past their billboard lettering on the slide.

bullsi1911

timc wrote: »

Very sweet 1911! I have always had a secret want for one in 9mm and you're making me think harder about it! Congrats

I am getting a 9mm 1911 next month, and STI is in the lead. Can't wait to shoot that this weekend, SS3!

NCFUBAR

BPsniper wrote: »

Guess I'll just settle with being buried with a Glock. They work anywhere so I figure they'll work in Heaven as well.

Smart move 'cause some vulture from this forum would make a "midnight visit" to the cemetery if you were buried with any of you finest (espically any of Mr Tripp's work!)

robert38-55

:usa: Very nice shooting shotgunner!!!!!!!!!!!:beer:

beartracker

I love those 1911's just so cool, so American :usa: I like it, very nice :beer: