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Boeydafunk · 12-27-2006, 11:22 AM

I just got a Kimber Stainless II for a good deal, slightly used. Just shot 50 rounds yesterday, and I'm in love. The 1911 is now my gun luv. I'm trying to become a LEO. If that happens, I will celibrate with a new duty 1911. Should I get the Kimber TLE in Black or get the STI Trojan? I know nothing of STI so just thought I would ask.
Thanks
DaFunk

Glxso201 · 12-27-2006, 11:50 AM

Just make sure that you can carry a 1911. Some departments and/or acadamies won't let you. I know in Kansas the Range Master won't let you have them

Bidah · 12-27-2006, 04:38 PM

Yes, they can be addicting.

As Glxo stated, you had better check before you go. I know the Academy here will not allow single action firearms (1911's and such). I picked up a really nice Kimber this way. Gent bought a Kimber TLE before going to there, never shot it, and then had to get something else.

-Bidah

Glxso201 · 12-27-2006, 04:55 PM

For the record, one of our officers did get the KLETC Range Master to allow XD's

Boeydafunk · 12-27-2006, 04:59 PM

I'll make sure before I go, but which would you suggest?

Glxso201 · 12-27-2006, 05:21 PM

I've never shot an STI 1911, but i'll recommend the TLE II to you

So Flo · 12-27-2006, 05:48 PM

If your department won't allow a single action, consider the Para Ordnance LDA series. The Light Double Action trigger is schweeeeetttt!

AND- you'll pick it up for less than either of the two you mentioned.

ETA: AND- YES! You will become addicted. There is something about the 1911 style that is very attractive...it is a smooth shooter, there are great options for customizing is desired, etc. Good luck, and don't look for a 12 step program, just go with it!

Glxso201 · 12-27-2006, 05:50 PM

He's got a point about the price.....Maybe you should just pick up XD45's in every color

Boeydafunk · 12-27-2006, 06:07 PM

Meant the Sti Spartan. Sorry for the Confusion. Spartan goes for 660 MSRP and the Kimber TLE goes for around 900. Like my XDs, but now love the 1911's.

So Flo · 12-27-2006, 06:24 PM

Search this area for a thread or two on the Spartan...not sure it is all the gun that the other STI's are...but the price would tell you that.

I don't think they are bad, but not the American made units the other STI's are.

12-27-2006, 11:22 AM	#1
Boeydafunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder City Posts: 259	I sense trouble already... I just got a Kimber Stainless II for a good deal, slightly used. Just shot 50 rounds yesterday, and I'm in love. The 1911 is now my gun luv. I'm trying to become a LEO. If that happens, I will celibrate with a new duty 1911. Should I get the Kimber TLE in Black or get the STI Trojan? I know nothing of STI so just thought I would ask. Thanks DaFunk

12-27-2006, 04:38 PM	#3
Bidah XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Isolated, Montana Posts: 683	Yes, they can be addicting. As Glxo stated, you had better check before you go. I know the Academy here will not allow single action firearms (1911's and such). I picked up a really nice Kimber this way. Gent bought a Kimber TLE before going to there, never shot it, and then had to get something else. -Bidah __________________ -Bidah “The very powerful and the very stupid have one thing in common. Instead of altering their views to fit the facts, they alter the facts to fit their views...which can be very uncomfortable if you happen to be one of the facts that needs altering.” The Doctor

12-27-2006, 05:48 PM	#7
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 11,271	If your department won't allow a single action, consider the Para Ordnance LDA series. The Light Double Action trigger is schweeeeetttt! AND- you'll pick it up for less than either of the two you mentioned. ETA: AND- YES! You will become addicted. There is something about the 1911 style that is very attractive...it is a smooth shooter, there are great options for customizing is desired, etc. Good luck, and don't look for a 12 step program, just go with it! __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png Last edited by So Flo : 12-27-2006 at 05:52 PM.

12-27-2006, 06:07 PM	#9
Boeydafunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder City Posts: 259	Oops Meant the Sti Spartan. Sorry for the Confusion. Spartan goes for 660 MSRP and the Kimber TLE goes for around 900. Like my XDs, but now love the 1911's.

12-27-2006, 06:24 PM	#10
So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 11,271	Search this area for a thread or two on the Spartan...not sure it is all the gun that the other STI's are...but the price would tell you that. I don't think they are bad, but not the American made units the other STI's are. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

12-27-2006, 11:50 AM	#2
Glxso201 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 576	Just make sure that you can carry a 1911. Some departments and/or acadamies won't let you. I know in Kansas the Range Master won't let you have them

12-27-2006, 04:55 PM	#4
Glxso201 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 576	For the record, one of our officers did get the KLETC Range Master to allow XD's

12-27-2006, 04:59 PM	#5
Boeydafunk XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Boulder City Posts: 259	I'll make sure before I go, but which would you suggest?

12-27-2006, 05:21 PM	#6
Glxso201 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 576	I've never shot an STI 1911, but i'll recommend the TLE II to you

12-27-2006, 05:50 PM	#8
Glxso201 XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Midwest Posts: 576	He's got a point about the price.....Maybe you should just pick up XD45's in every color

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