Sig 1911 MSRP $1,077

[Sean Smith]

Sean: What is a decent price on a nib STI Trojan, and why can't most compare to it?

$922 from Dawson Precision. http://www3.mailordercentral.com/shootingstore/prodinfo.asp?number=STI11509

The STI is just a killer value. The ones I've seen are darn impressive, the quality and subjective feel is definitely a step above the higher-end Kimber or SA guns at the same price point. Stephen A. Camp has written several comprehensive reviews of the guns, and they are all smooth-shooting tack drivers. IIRC none of the 3 Trojans he has tested (.45 ACP, 9x19 and .38 Super) ever malfunctioned during the tests, and he tested them with a wide array of factory ammo & handloads.

http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=13190&highlight=sti

http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=14896&highlight=sti

http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=18056&highlight=sti

http://www.pistolsmith.com/viewtopic.php?t=18167&highlight=sti

I find the odds that the Sig will top that performance to be quite low. That's all.

 

[J.Bourne]

Sean,

Thanks for the info and the links. I may end up buying an STI based upon that excellent info.

 

[cosmonick]

$850ish??? That presents me with a problem. I was actually hoping that they'd price it well out of my price range I'll wait a year and if it shows standard Sig reliability, I'll buy one.

 

[bountyhunter]

Hmmm... that means the "street" price will be in the $900 - $1,000 range (after the initial rush is over! ). Interesting! At that price level, they'll certainly give Kimber and Springfield Armory a run for their money:

Maybe, but the STI Trojan (which is basically a hand made quality 1911) sells for about $920 and I would much rather have one of those than a mass-produced gun.

 

[Sean Smith]

So would I, but most people have never even heard of STI. Hence Sig may raise hell in its price bracket even if it isn't superior (or even equal) to the STI.

 

[Nalapombu]

I have thought a lot about getting the Trojan, but I just cannot bring myself to warm up to those cocking serrations. They just look to funny and weird.
I emailed them and asked if a different style was available and they told me that the style on them now is the ONLY one that can be had. I keep looking at pictures hoping my mind will change, it is a really nice gun though.

Nala

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

There is nothing "hand fitted" about an STI Trojan.
I have owned 2 of their production guns.....yuck.
Drop-in, parts guns.
Nuff said.

 

[Erik]

"Yuck?"

Compared to what, and at what price point. A table of STIs is bound to compare favorably to a table of just about any other brand at similar price points. No?

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Good on Sig for introducing another 1911. Competition can only mean bettrer things for shooters in the end, after all.

 

[Bladeandbarrel]

Not in my experience.

For $1000, I would buy a TRP instead or even a series 1 Kimber Gold Team or whatever.

The STI's are very, very rough, IMO.

 

[powertoast]

Any new 1911 from a major manufacturer will have some downward effect on other 1911 prices, and thats good for everyone. So even if you are a diehard Colt or Springfield fan, cross your fingers and hope that the Sig 1911 is a big seller.

 

[J.Bourne]

I've heard several people say that, based on the parts being used to assemble it alone, the Sig 1911 compares favorably to a Wilson Close Quarter Combat (which costs near $2,000).

Any credence to the that claim?

 

[jar]

As I've said before, for the GSR to succeed, all it has to do is be no worse than the others. If it turns out to be slightly better then it will be a runaway best seller.