What I Got To Celebrate the 1911's 100th Anniversary

[USMCJG]

Just brought it home today. Fit, finish, and function(at least so far) are outstanding.

STI Edge .45:

[nightrunner]

I think that's the squarest 1911 I've ever seen lol looks cool

[Steelharp]

I think that's the squarest 1911 I've ever seen

"It's hip to be square..." (SOMEbody hit me with that lick!)

[Sidinman]

Looks good, rock on.

and I bought another 1911 last month for my own celebration of its anniversary.

[USMCJG]

I think that's the squarest 1911 I've ever seen lol looks cool

It is most definitely the squarest pistol I own. It's my first 2011, but I have a feeling it may not be my last. I can hear an Eagle 5.0 in .38 Super calling to me. Maybe next year.

[USMCJG]

Looks good, rock on.

and I bought another 1911 last month for my own celebration of its anniversary.

Congrats on your new 1911. I'm not sure if it's possible to own too many 1911s but I intend to try to find out.

[mav]

Very nice indeed. There is definitely a 2011 in .45 in my future. I love the way STI 2011 grips feel.

[Guest NashvegasMatt]

looks good.... this year was my 1911 year too. I'm not much on the magwell it has... to big and clunky for my liking.... enjoy!

[Guest MrCleaner30]

I have to agree def looks like a blocky piece of metal...no offense to each his own. I guess I'm just more into the tapered melted down look.

[Guest gw2and4]

That looks like what would happen if a Glock and a 1911 got busy and produced offspring...

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[Guest MrCleaner30]

Thanks for being able to put my thoughts into words....couldnt have said it better lol.

That looks like what would happen if a Glock and a 1911 got busy and produced offspring...

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[eapking]

Looks like a deliberate attempt to add weight to it (dust cover area). Makes sense I guess considering what STI is known for.

[USMCJG]

That looks like what would happen if a Glock and a 1911 got busy and produced offspring...

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Actually, the only things it has in common with a Glock are the polymer grip and high cap double stack mags. In fact, the only parts that aren't directly interchangeable with a 1911 are the frame(obviously), trigger bow, magazines, mag catch, mainspring housing, ejector pin, and grips. The other ~45 parts are 1911. And, believe it or not, the overall grip height, width, and depth are the same as a traditional government 1911. The only difference is that the grip is more square fore and aft than a 1911 grip. Edited March 6, 2011 by USMCJG

[USMCJG]

Looks like a deliberate attempt to add weight to it (dust cover area). Makes sense I guess considering what STI is known for.

You are correct. The added mass of the full length dust cover helps reduce muzzle rise somewhat(the frame rails and dust cover are steel, only the grip is polymer). It works too. It has noticeably less muzzle rise than a traditional full size .45 1911. Edited March 6, 2011 by USMCJG

[Guest MrCleaner30]

His funny metaphor obviously wasn't meant literally. I think the fact that it looks blocky was he used the glock reference...not that it has interchangeable parts b/c they obviously do not.

Actually, the only things it has in common with a Glock are the polymer grip and high cap double stack mags. In fact, the only parts that aren't directly interchangeable with a 1911 are the frame(obviously), trigger bow, magazines, mag catch, mainspring housing, ejector pin, and grips. The other ~45 parts are 1911. And, believe it or not, the overall grip height, width, and depth are the same as a traditional government 1911. The only difference is that the grip is more square fore and aft than a 1911 grip.

[VERO1]

Was it a special order or does someone stock them in the area?

[USMCJG]

His funny metaphor obviously wasn't meant literally. I think the fact that it looks blocky was he used the glock reference...not that it has interchangeable parts b/c they obviously do not.

I know. But comparing such a fine piece as this to a Glock, even in jest, is blasphemous.

[USMCJG]

Was it a special order or does someone stock them in the area?

I bought it off the shelf at Gunslingers. It's the first one I've seen around here in stock. They say they get them in occasionally, but they go fast.

[dou44]

nice gun but i am still shooting my 1943 dated us army ithica . it still has all the original parts and with out shoot some of my newer guns.

[USMCJG]

nice gun but i am still shooting my 1943 dated us army ithica . it still has all the original parts and with out shoot some of my newer guns.

Congratulations. I love the old A1s. And I don't doubt that it will outshoot a lot of what's made today.

[BJB]

I know. But comparing such a fine piece as this to a Glock, even in jest, is blasphemous.