which 1911 to keep

[Joe357]

If you had to choose between either a Springfield range officer and an STI spartan both are full size and 45, which would you keep and which would you sell?

[Jonnin]

just depends.   The sti is probably the better gun, but what do you DO with it?  If you need money more, the STI sells for more, and if you only plink with it, the springer is fine for that.    If you use it for competition or semi-serious target shooting (even just for your own amusement) the sti may be the keeper.  If you do not need the extra money, the sti may be the keeper.  

 

I would keep the STI, personally, but I do not need the relatively small amount of money (a few hundred in the grand scheme of life isnt going to make or break me at this time) and my .45 shooting is focused on accuracy. 

[RobertNashville]

This is kind of like asking "which gun is best for me?".  :)

 

There is no right answer that anyone else can really give you as it's so very dependent on YOU.

[Joe357]

Both are nib never fired. That is the reason for the question. looking for opinions from people that have or had both. I have a ruger that I shoot and carry. Just want some input

[RobertNashville]

I see.

 

I don't own a Springfield RO but my brother does; it's a sweet gun, especially for the money.  I can't comment on the STI as I've never shot one.

[frankmako]

if i own both, i will keep both.  if i was to buy i like the springfield.

[hipower]

As I have several Springers, and no experience with STI, I'd go with the Springfield.

[gregintenn]

Easy.....keep both.

[Monkeyman2500]

Easy.....keep both.

Yep

[Joe357]

Thanks all,

 

I think if I sell it will be the STI Spartan. The Springfield reminds me of the old days and most of you convinced me to keep it.

Edited July 16, 2013 by joe45

[tnhawk]

I have several Springfield pistols and have been happy with them.  Their customer service is excellent.

[vujade]

Have you shot them side by side? and which one shoots better for you?

[Ebow1]

I would sell the Spartan. Cheaply and quickly. To me.

[tnhawk]

Sell them to me immediately and replace them with a glock :rofl:

[Joe357]

No offence, but I don't like Glocks. I owned a few back in the early 2000's and never could get into them. I didn't like the feel in my hand.  I am keeping the springfield. I haven't shot either of them. I have been shooting my Ruger full size sr1911 when I can get 45's, shooting my 1911 in 9mm and my 1911 22lr.

 

I am going to keep both.

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Edited July 17, 2013 by joe45

[Spiffy]

The Spartan is the "cheaper" STI model and the RO is a higher Springfield model.