2011 Pistols with 3.90” barrels

[DevilDawg]

I am learning towards the STI Gaurdian 2011 in 9mm as a new addition for my CCW, but have so far been unable to find anyone reviewing these pistols. Anyone have any experience with these shorter pistols in 9mm?

It’s a bit of money to put into one which I plan to put into the CCW position without benefit of being able to fire them first. Thanks in advance. For the responses.

[Riverpigusmc]

Might look at the STI subforum on 1911forum. runs STI, I think

[Caleb]

I experience with the 2011s but, both STI 1911s I own served me well for ccw. They are 3.5” and 4” versions. No issues at all in functionality.

I believe all the 2011s are double stacked so, the grip will be pretty thick. Might have issues printing, or you might not.

[DevilDawg]

Thanks RiverPig and will check into it.

Thanks CALEB, and I will take one of my holsters with me to a LGS that sells them and see how they fit. It shouldn’t be any worse than my XD-45.

[sdmc530]

First STI is flawless guns so if you want one you better get one in 1911 anyway before they are gone. Second I have an officers but nothing as short as your looking but I have never heard of anyone complaining among the sti guys. You should be fine.

2011 versions are double stack and will run great but probably not a best option for carry but that is just my opinion. They are more designed for play and comp and not geared toward carry doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t. I would not hesitate to buy a sti if you want one.

[DevilDawg]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

First STI is flawless guns so if you want one you better get one in 1911 anyway before they are gone. Second I have an officers but nothing as short as your looking but I have never heard of anyone complaining among the sti guys. You should be fine.

2011 versions are double stack and will run great but probably not a best option for carry but that is just my opinion. They are more designed for play and comp and not geared toward carry doesn’t mean you can’t or shouldn’t. I would not hesitate to buy a sti if you want one.

Thanks sdmc530 and we got my son one of their 1911 Trojans for his college graduation. It’s a sweet shooter which has started my “Want” for one of these. However I know from holding the DVC line that the double stack is barely thicker by feel, and some YouTube videos confirm my grip-o-meter.

My concern now is that the safety isn’t as positive as it is on the 1911 models. Not sure if this is inherent in the 2011 models or if just with the one I held, however I am getting similar concerns voiced on another board. Of course those guys are saying get the Wilson EDC X9 for another grand. I can get a LOT of safety tuned for far less that that and ammo.

[Caleb]

I love my two STI 1911s. I hate the finish tho but, it’s a small price to pay for such an incredible piece of hardware. Not hating the 2011 line even though it’s not my cup of tea.


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[sdmc530]

Originally Posted by Caleb

I love my two STI 1911s. I hate the finish tho but, it’s a small price to pay for such an incredible piece of hardware. Not hating the 2011 line even though it’s not my cup of tea.


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the finish was always there one down fall, such a shame. My Trojan has some slight holster wear but when its bad enough I will get it re-done. I had a little issue with it right out of the box and they were more than happy to take it back and re-finish it but I though why would I let them refinish it the same way I got it to begin with and just figured someday I would have it blued when it was too far gone and bothered me enough.

so far its been fine actually but yeah, their "bluing" wasn't the best. They just need more finish care than a typical 1911 IMO....

[Caleb]

Originally Posted by sdmc530

the finish was always there one down fall, such a shame. My Trojan has some slight holster wear but when its bad enough I will get it re-done. I had a little issue with it right out of the box and they were more than happy to take it back and re-finish it but I though why would I let them refinish it the same way I got it to begin with and just figured someday I would have it blued when it was too far gone and bothered me enough.

so far its been fine actually but yeah, their "bluing" wasn't the best. They just need more finish care than a typical 1911 IMO....

I know a guy for bluing.


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[Caleb]

Finally!


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