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scalce · 06-14-2007, 05:21 AM

So which one would make a better range/fun/visitor gun for under $600?

An STI Spartan or the Taurus PT1911?

I_Route · 06-14-2007, 05:45 AM

I would say the Spartan as it has the adjustable sights. I have also heard one or two folks say they have had the front sight come loose on their PT1911. I am not sure if the Taurus uses a dovetailed front sight or not. I know the Spartan does. From their sight it looks like a Hi-Viz one too.

Hooz · 06-14-2007, 08:58 AM

The Spartan has LPA adjustable sights (dovetailed front and rear). The front sight is fiber-optic, but it's not as fine of a fiber as, say, a Dawson precision.

Considering the fact that I've seen both guns selling for about the same price, I'd go with the Spartan (I have one). The PT1911 is a VERY nice gun, and if you can find a deal on a used one, they can be had cheaply (I'm trying to scrounge up for one right now

).

I really don't think you could lose either way.

**Loves2Shoot** · 06-14-2007, 10:05 AM

Spartan

Hooz · 06-14-2007, 10:22 AM

I said in my previous post that the Spartan's sights were dovetailed, front and rear. While that is true, it is a bit misleading. The rear sight is a Bomar cut (but it is a dovetail of sorts).

I might have Scott install some Dawson's on it when I send it in to have the trigger slicked-up this winter.

scalce · 06-14-2007, 11:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Loves2Shoot

Spartan

What no explanation Scott?

**jnclement** · 06-14-2007, 12:57 PM

I'd go with the Spartan, since I have a Taurus.

Plinkomatic · 06-14-2007, 01:02 PM

No Rock Island? I outshoot 95% of everyone at the range with mine, and now that my mags are tuned, it's 99% reliable.

I_Route · 06-14-2007, 01:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Plinkomatic

now that my mags are tuned

Think you answered your own question there.

Why would you need to tune magazines? And what the heck does that mean anyway? I have never had to touch any of my magazines for any of my 1911s.

Cactus Jack Garner · 06-14-2007, 02:17 PM

STI, they have an excellent reputation for making fine 1911's.

06-14-2007, 05:21 AM	#1
scalce XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Upstate SC Posts: 1,415	Sub $600 1911 Shootout So which one would make a better range/fun/visitor gun for under $600? An STI Spartan or the Taurus PT1911?

06-14-2007, 05:45 AM	#2
I_Route XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Merrimack, NH Posts: 852	I would say the Spartan as it has the adjustable sights. I have also heard one or two folks say they have had the front sight come loose on their PT1911. I am not sure if the Taurus uses a dovetailed front sight or not. I know the Spartan does. From their sight it looks like a Hi-Viz one too. __________________ Later, Jeff If you can read this, thank a teacher. If it is in English, thank a soldier.

06-14-2007, 08:58 AM	#3
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,992	The Spartan has LPA adjustable sights (dovetailed front and rear). The front sight is fiber-optic, but it's not as fine of a fiber as, say, a Dawson precision. Considering the fact that I've seen both guns selling for about the same price, I'd go with the Spartan (I have one). The PT1911 is a VERY nice gun, and if you can find a deal on a used one, they can be had cheaply (I'm trying to scrounge up for one right now ). I really don't think you could lose either way. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

06-14-2007, 10:05 AM	#4
Loves2Shoot XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Bend, OR Posts: 2,612	Spartan __________________ www.SpringerPrecision.com The XD Specialists - Our web store is now online!

06-14-2007, 10:22 AM	#5
Hooz XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Hilliard, OH Posts: 1,992	I said in my previous post that the Spartan's sights were dovetailed, front and rear. While that is true, it is a bit misleading. The rear sight is a Bomar cut (but it is a dovetail of sorts). I might have Scott install some Dawson's on it when I send it in to have the trigger slicked-up this winter. __________________ XD-9 Tactical : XD-45 Tactical Member: IDPA, USPSA, ASSA, NRA, GOA

06-14-2007, 12:57 PM	#7
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,492	I'd go with the Spartan, since I have a Taurus. __________________ Contrary to what sells magazines, not all of us are, or want to be SpecOps, SEAL, Recon, Delta, CQB, Ninja, firearm-knife-tactical-death-touch instructors.

06-14-2007, 01:02 PM	#8
Plinkomatic XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 1,307	No Rock Island? I outshoot 95% of everyone at the range with mine, and now that my mags are tuned, it's 99% reliable.

06-14-2007, 02:17 PM	#10
Cactus Jack Garner XDTalk Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 68	STI, they have an excellent reputation for making fine 1911's. __________________ www.survivalmonkey.com XD Tactical Mod. .45, XD Service Mod. 45, XD Service Mod. 9mm + a few others....

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