It should accept any .22 conversion designed for a series 70 1911. (Like for example, the STI 22 conversion kit) ;D While we're not coming out with a .40 anytime soon, they are available in 9x19 and .45ACP PLUS we unveiled at SHOT show our new Officers & Commander sized Spartans. (We'll put up a video as soon as we can)
The Spartan is a very nice pistol. I bought one a coupe of months ago, and I can say, it feels just great. Amazing high end finish and fitting for such a low price. I would recommend it
For those of you having problems with the tight bushing, I o too. Fix it by rubbing a dab of axle grease on the bushig before you put it back on. Don' complain too much! a super tight bushing is one of the reasons this thing is a on hole gun at 20m with the riht ammo (at least mine is, in the hands of a better shooter than myself).
Well, mine came in. not one complaint. The weapon is super tight and man, that bushing feels like it's welded on there. nothing on it rattles a bit. I put 200 rounds of 230gr fmj Win. white box through it with only one failure to go into battery. this is significantly less than any other semi auto i have broke in. i am not happy, i am thrilled to the bone. from my range bag at 15 yards i put 5 rounds in one ragged hole and 3 just outside because i kept peering over because i was so surprised.
I've had my Spartan for a year and I love it. The only problem is the bushing is super tight. I'm jealous that you can turn the bushing by hand. It's so tight it's starting to tear up my take down tool.
thanks for the video. but when my ffl dealer gets mine in as soon as the thing comes out of the box the full length guide rod is going to be shelved and forgotten. i have those damned things
typo: have = hate. and i do. they are unnecessary, they add weight, and they make a usually easy to disassemble weapon annoying to clean. for those who don't know the 1911 was designed to be taken down completely without tools. i prefer to stick with the original design and keep it that way.
and i love the concept of it. i am a college student. a rather old one, but i still fit the cliche of being poor. the sti spartan seems like the route to go. i was wary of a Philippino gun until i read the reviews on your website. they are made of great steel and that was what i was iffy on until I read the interview with mr. skinner. sti is outstanding and if you guys stand behind it, i am convinced. and i like that you use no mim parts. that was the final shove that made my mind up.
also. do you make original design recoil plugs and guides? I already have a handful of wilson springs. will the bushing that comes with the spartan work with the original design recoil plug and guide setup or will i need another bushing?
Over 8 months and 900 rounds and I still have only had 1 malfunction in the first magazine I put through it. Not one problem since. The pistol functions great with the full length guide rod but I have installed a traditional recoil spring guide and there were no detrimental effects from doing so. This is a very reliable pistol. It functions well even after 300 rounds pushed by alliant uniques old dirty formula. I love this weapon and I carry it evry day. The value is unparalleled.
should my gun have came with the tool?
WannabXiii 1 month ago
@WannabXiii
We include an STI bushing wrench with the pistol when it leaves our factory :)
STIinternational 1 month ago in playlist Uploaded videos
@STIinternational It won't let me post the suggested forums but I should be able to spell it out:
M Nineteen Eleven dot Org or Nineteen Eleven Forum dot Com are both excellent forums to ask for input and comparisons...
STIinternational 5 months ago
Will this frame except the kimber 22 conversion kit? If so I'm sold. Also do you guys have any plans of making one of these in 40S&W?
Springr1911 1 year ago
@Springr1911
It should accept any .22 conversion designed for a series 70 1911. (Like for example, the STI 22 conversion kit) ;D While we're not coming out with a .40 anytime soon, they are available in 9x19 and .45ACP PLUS we unveiled at SHOT show our new Officers & Commander sized Spartans. (We'll put up a video as soon as we can)
STIinternational 1 year ago
The Spartan is a very nice pistol. I bought one a coupe of months ago, and I can say, it feels just great. Amazing high end finish and fitting for such a low price. I would recommend it
DirtyDre81 1 year ago
For those of you having problems with the tight bushing, I o too. Fix it by rubbing a dab of axle grease on the bushig before you put it back on. Don' complain too much! a super tight bushing is one of the reasons this thing is a on hole gun at 20m with the riht ammo (at least mine is, in the hands of a better shooter than myself).
AlienZygote010 1 year ago
Well, mine came in. not one complaint. The weapon is super tight and man, that bushing feels like it's welded on there. nothing on it rattles a bit. I put 200 rounds of 230gr fmj Win. white box through it with only one failure to go into battery. this is significantly less than any other semi auto i have broke in. i am not happy, i am thrilled to the bone. from my range bag at 15 yards i put 5 rounds in one ragged hole and 3 just outside because i kept peering over because i was so surprised.
AlienZygote010 2 years ago
I've had my Spartan for a year and I love it. The only problem is the bushing is super tight. I'm jealous that you can turn the bushing by hand. It's so tight it's starting to tear up my take down tool.
rambleon365 2 years ago
Thanks for your comment.... i thought i was the only one to have a damned so tight bushing.
fokkeddie 2 years ago
thanks for the video. but when my ffl dealer gets mine in as soon as the thing comes out of the box the full length guide rod is going to be shelved and forgotten. i have those damned things
AlienZygote010 2 years ago
typo: have = hate. and i do. they are unnecessary, they add weight, and they make a usually easy to disassemble weapon annoying to clean. for those who don't know the 1911 was designed to be taken down completely without tools. i prefer to stick with the original design and keep it that way.
AlienZygote010 2 years ago
Some people like the extra weight up front, but that's the great thing about the Spartan- it was INTENDED to be customized to your liking!
STIinternational 2 years ago
and i love the concept of it. i am a college student. a rather old one, but i still fit the cliche of being poor. the sti spartan seems like the route to go. i was wary of a Philippino gun until i read the reviews on your website. they are made of great steel and that was what i was iffy on until I read the interview with mr. skinner. sti is outstanding and if you guys stand behind it, i am convinced. and i like that you use no mim parts. that was the final shove that made my mind up.
AlienZygote010 2 years ago
also. do you make original design recoil plugs and guides? I already have a handful of wilson springs. will the bushing that comes with the spartan work with the original design recoil plug and guide setup or will i need another bushing?
AlienZygote010 2 years ago
Over 8 months and 900 rounds and I still have only had 1 malfunction in the first magazine I put through it. Not one problem since. The pistol functions great with the full length guide rod but I have installed a traditional recoil spring guide and there were no detrimental effects from doing so. This is a very reliable pistol. It functions well even after 300 rounds pushed by alliant uniques old dirty formula. I love this weapon and I carry it evry day. The value is unparalleled.
AlienZygote010 1 year ago
Just got mine, very nice pistol. Very hard to take down though, glad you made this video.
DaveTAM 2 years ago
Very Nice. That is my next purchase. I have a Para Ordnance LTC .45, What is this running price wise?
JohnCG27 2 years ago
Thanks for posting this. I just purchase a Spartan (my first 1911) and your video made take down a lot easier.
mjsull1 2 years ago