Anyone know the best way to order a STI..

HKFan9 · January 29, 2013, 08:57 PM

I want a Single Stack STI 1911 Tactical 5.0 in 9mm. I found none on gunbroker, was wondering if someone new a good dealer for them.

Jim Watson · January 29, 2013, 09:30 PM

Brazos and Dawson Precision are major players in STI.

Creeper · January 29, 2013, 09:33 PM

There is a list of STI dealers and distributors on the STI website, under "Resources".

C

Hunter Customs · January 30, 2013, 09:33 AM

Depending on the distributors your local dealer uses, they may be able to get you one.
I know my distributors carry STI guns.

Keep in mind, right now as crazy as everything is it's kind hard to get a lot of things.

Best Regards
Bob Hunter
www.huntercustoms.com

RUT · January 30, 2013, 10:24 AM

>>Brazos and Dawson Precision are major players in STI.<<

And there you have it!

GLI45 · January 30, 2013, 07:43 PM

+1 for Dawson and Brazos. I've purchased STIs from both and was very pleased. They both really know STI guns and were easy to work with. In the current environment they are also probably your best bet for finding what you want as they carry a larger inventory than almost anyone else. My local range owner is a big STI fan and usually has a good selection, but he's almost cleaned out.

5.56RifleGuy · January 30, 2013, 07:59 PM

Last time I dealt with them STI was selling direct to dealers. If you have someone you like locally, they should be able to get it for you.

HKFan9 · January 30, 2013, 11:49 PM

What I really want is a single stack 9mm 1911 with a rail, seems really only STI makes some, as well as Wilson Combat and the like.

I do want a GOOD gun, but I don't have the money laying around at the moment to spend $4000 on Wilson.

The STI Tactical SS 5.0 seems like a nice gun, specially with the full railed dust cover, but they seem almost non existent. I work for a local gun shop but unfortunately we do not deal with STI. I think another local shop in the area does, but thank you for all the replies!

KyJim · February 1, 2013, 12:00 AM

Shooter's Connection is also an STI distributor and another good place to buy STIs. http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Default.aspx

HKFan9 · February 17, 2013, 10:36 AM

I just wanted to thank everyone from giving me some answers on where to find the STI I wanted.

I asked my local guy who is a friend of mine, he called STI and they informed him it would be a very long wait.

However KyJim is the WINNER! Shooters Connection had in stock the exact hard to find model I was looking for... and I just placed my order.

I ordered the STI 5.0 Tactical SS (Single Stack) in 9mm. Will post pics when it arrives.

Yes I know a 1911 in 9mm is blasphemous.. but I just couldn't help myself. I will be replacing the grips with some VZ thin grips and bushings, and most likely swapping out the trigger for an STI short trigger.

To keep things fair for my local shop since he was willing to custom order one for me but I am rather impatient.. I told him to order me 6 Wilson Combat ETM 10round mags for it, and also will be having him switch the front sight probably to a fiber optic.

gunluver · February 17, 2013, 10:59 AM

Shooters connection is a good place to deal with. I ordered one of my STI guns from them. Very easy to deal with

KyJim · February 17, 2013, 11:20 PM

Glad I could help. Shooter's Connection is local to me (15 miles away). They don't have a store front for public display but they were great when I went there to pick up my STI, a 9mm. The 9mm 1911s are a lot of fun to shoot.

HKFan9 · February 18, 2013, 12:15 AM

Which model did you end up with KyJim?

KyJim · February 18, 2013, 09:32 PM

I bought the Spartan (five inch). I have some upper end 1911s and the Spartan hangs with them, accuracy wise. Finish is "Spartan" so to speak, but for a little over $600 I'm not quibbling.

HKFan9 · February 18, 2013, 10:55 PM

I considered the Spartan.. then the Lawman in 9mm.. but I wanted to get a really nice one since I plan on using this as my main range gun, so it will see a lot of rounds so I decided I wasn't going to skimp, and I always wanted a full railed TRP operator so the Tactical caught my eye.

Should be here tomorrow or Weds, I can't wait.

January 29, 2013, 08:57 PM	#1
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	Anyone know the best way to order a STI.. I want a Single Stack STI 1911 Tactical 5.0 in 9mm. I found none on gunbroker, was wondering if someone new a good dealer for them.

January 29, 2013, 09:33 PM	#3
Creeper Senior Member Join Date: September 9, 2008 Location: Woooooshington Posts: 1,797	There is a list of STI dealers and distributors on the STI website, under "Resources". C __________________ Shoulder Drive Nicholson Club

January 30, 2013, 10:24 AM	#5
RUT Senior Member Join Date: November 17, 2004 Location: NH, USA Posts: 812	>>Brazos and Dawson Precision are major players in STI.<< And there you have it! __________________ Liberals don't care what you do... as long as it's mandated.

January 30, 2013, 07:43 PM	#6
GLI45 Senior Member Join Date: February 1, 2009 Location: Houston, TX. Posts: 143	+1 for Dawson and Brazos. I've purchased STIs from both and was very pleased. They both really know STI guns and were easy to work with. In the current environment they are also probably your best bet for finding what you want as they carry a larger inventory than almost anyone else. My local range owner is a big STI fan and usually has a good selection, but he's almost cleaned out. __________________ STI-Eagle(2)/Trojan(2)/Edge/Guardian/VIP/Rogue/Ranger III/Sentinel/Tactical 4.0/Escort; Remington Rand-1911A1; Ruger Redhawk/Blackhawk; Sig P238

February 17, 2013, 10:59 AM	#11
gunluver Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Location: York, Pa Posts: 381	Shooters connection is a good place to deal with. I ordered one of my STI guns from them. Very easy to deal with __________________ Life is too short to not buy the handguns you want.....or think you gotta have.......or is just pretty......or a good deal.......(insert reason here)

January 29, 2013, 09:30 PM	#2
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,535	Brazos and Dawson Precision are major players in STI.

January 30, 2013, 09:33 AM	#4
Hunter Customs Senior Member Join Date: March 26, 2005 Location: Osborn, Missouri Posts: 2,697	Depending on the distributors your local dealer uses, they may be able to get you one. I know my distributors carry STI guns. Keep in mind, right now as crazy as everything is it's kind hard to get a lot of things. Best Regards Bob Hunter www.huntercustoms.com

January 30, 2013, 07:59 PM	#7
5.56RifleGuy Senior Member Join Date: May 9, 2010 Location: USA Posts: 1,212	Last time I dealt with them STI was selling direct to dealers. If you have someone you like locally, they should be able to get it for you.

January 30, 2013, 11:49 PM	#8
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	What I really want is a single stack 9mm 1911 with a rail, seems really only STI makes some, as well as Wilson Combat and the like. I do want a GOOD gun, but I don't have the money laying around at the moment to spend $4000 on Wilson. The STI Tactical SS 5.0 seems like a nice gun, specially with the full railed dust cover, but they seem almost non existent. I work for a local gun shop but unfortunately we do not deal with STI. I think another local shop in the area does, but thank you for all the replies!

February 1, 2013, 12:00 AM	#9
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Shooter's Connection is also an STI distributor and another good place to buy STIs. http://www.shootersconnectionstore.com/Default.aspx

February 17, 2013, 10:36 AM	#10
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	I just wanted to thank everyone from giving me some answers on where to find the STI I wanted. I asked my local guy who is a friend of mine, he called STI and they informed him it would be a very long wait. However KyJim is the WINNER! Shooters Connection had in stock the exact hard to find model I was looking for... and I just placed my order. I ordered the STI 5.0 Tactical SS (Single Stack) in 9mm. Will post pics when it arrives. Yes I know a 1911 in 9mm is blasphemous.. but I just couldn't help myself. I will be replacing the grips with some VZ thin grips and bushings, and most likely swapping out the trigger for an STI short trigger. To keep things fair for my local shop since he was willing to custom order one for me but I am rather impatient.. I told him to order me 6 Wilson Combat ETM 10round mags for it, and also will be having him switch the front sight probably to a fiber optic.

February 17, 2013, 11:20 PM	#12
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	Glad I could help. Shooter's Connection is local to me (15 miles away). They don't have a store front for public display but they were great when I went there to pick up my STI, a 9mm. The 9mm 1911s are a lot of fun to shoot.

February 18, 2013, 12:15 AM	#13
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	Which model did you end up with KyJim?

February 18, 2013, 09:32 PM	#14
KyJim Senior Member Join Date: July 26, 2005 Location: The Bluegrass Posts: 9,142	I bought the Spartan (five inch). I have some upper end 1911s and the Spartan hangs with them, accuracy wise. Finish is "Spartan" so to speak, but for a little over $600 I'm not quibbling.

February 18, 2013, 10:55 PM	#15
HKFan9 Senior Member Join Date: May 3, 2008 Posts: 3,057	I considered the Spartan.. then the Lawman in 9mm.. but I wanted to get a really nice one since I plan on using this as my main range gun, so it will see a lot of rounds so I decided I wasn't going to skimp, and I always wanted a full railed TRP operator so the Tactical caught my eye. Should be here tomorrow or Weds, I can't wait.

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