 |
|
03-24-2010, 02:37 PM
|
#1
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,152
Liked 16 Times on 7 Posts
|
Couldn't resist
Yup, just sold my Colt and another safe queen and I was going to not buy anymore guns. For the past several weeks a fella has had an STI Guardian listed for sale and since nobody has cash, he's been lowering the price. Well this morning he lowered it enough to get my attention so I'm meeting him this evening to pick it up. It's a .45 on an Officer's frame, low profile adjustable night sights, and the STI "recoilmaster" guide rod that is supposed to really tame the muzzle rise in these little beasts.
I've held a few STI's and I've been impressed with the fit & finish - we'll see tonight. Here's a stock picture...
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 02:39 PM
|
#2
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Bandera,Texas
Posts: 10,355
Liked 17 Times on 15 Posts
|
Nice! I've heard a lot of good thing about STI, located right here in Texas.
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 05:45 PM
|
#3
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Oregon
Posts: 19,865
Liked 1162 Times on 504 Posts
Likes Given: 2940
|
Excellent! Let us know how it turns out. Of course, a range report and photos will be expected forthwith. 
__________________
“If ye love wealth better than liberty, the tranquility of servitude better than the animating contest of freedom, go home from us in peace. We ask not your counsels or arms. Crouch down and lick the hands which feed you. May your chains set lightly upon you, and may posterity forget that ye were our countrymen.” ― Samuel Adams
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 09:24 PM
|
#4
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: Rogers, AR
Posts: 6,262
Liked 1 Times on 1 Posts
|
That's a nice looking 1911!!
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 09:40 PM
|
#5
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,152
Liked 16 Times on 7 Posts
|
I'm waiting for The Dude to drop by and tell me what mags are good for officer-framed guns. While I have nearly 3 dozen good full-size 1911 mags - I have squat for an officer's frame...
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 09:56 PM
|
#6
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Ohio,Ohio
Posts: 10,949
Liked 8 Times on 7 Posts
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NGIB
I'm waiting for The Dude to drop by and tell me what mags are good for officer-framed guns. While I have nearly 3 dozen good full-size 1911 mags - I have squat for an officer's frame...
|
If the Chip McCormick 7 rounders fit, I've got one for you. I ordered 2 8 rounders and they sent one 8 and one 7. Both in bags with papers that say 7 round .45 ACP. When I looked closer at the one that does not lock into the Springer, it is shorter and the slot is way off. I was gonna send it back, but jeebus, cost of doing that does not warrant it. If it would fit that beautiful piece, I would trade you for even a Springfield factory or another mag.
__________________
From C3Shooter:
Skullcrusher, you are evil, sick, demented, twisted- and my hero!
Quote:
Originally Posted by pandamonium
...without the Second, we cannot protect the rest!
|
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 10:15 PM
|
#7
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Somewhere being Awesome
Posts: 9,004
Liked 299 Times on 181 Posts
|
I have a Colt Officers Mag, if you want it PM me and I will send it to you. I don't use it.
|
|
|
|
|
03-24-2010, 10:29 PM
|
#8
|
|
I'm always 10-8
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: 150 miles NE of Sloppy Joe's Bar
Posts: 21,940
Liked 1311 Times on 770 Posts
Likes Given: 1276
|
Quote:
Originally Posted by NGIB
I'm waiting for The Dude to drop by and tell me what mags are good for officer-framed guns. While I have nearly 3 dozen good full-size 1911 mags - I have squat for an officer's frame...
|
Colt's work best if you want a 7 round.
The Wilson 47DOX/47DOXB works well as a 8 round.
And the Tripp Research Cobra mag 7R-45-WO/7R-45-RO 7 round and the 8R-45-RG with the Officer's base pad for 8 round.
I have all three and am happy with all but think the Cobra is the best built with its hybrid follower.
__________________
Get her dirty, then clean her so she starts to respect you. When her trust is complete, she will serve you well for a lifetime!
"...if doves shot back, there wouldn't be a need for a bag limit." - orangello
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2010, 01:07 AM
|
#9
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Dec 2007
Posts: 7,152
Liked 16 Times on 7 Posts
|
Just got back from picking it up and it's a very pretty gun. I am also thrilled with the deal I got on it, as it worked out to basically trading my Colt Commander plus $75 cash. For Skull & Shihan, I'll send PMs in the morning with my address and I'll find a good 8 rounder for you Skull as I have a ton of them...
|
|
|
|
|
03-25-2010, 01:10 AM
|
#10
|
|
Feedback Score: 0 reviews
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Yorktown, VA
Posts: 1,462
|
It makes my pants fit tighter
__________________
Quote:
Originally Posted by skullcrusher
Yea, um, Darin...that's in the Double Secret Bunker. :p
|
|
|
|
|
| Thread Tools |
|
|
| Display Modes |
 Linear Mode
|
|
|
|
