2013 Duty One
 

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Somehow this tacticool pistol appeals to my anti tacticool sensibilities. Enough that I've got my deposit in place and one of the first off the line will hit my FFL in the next couple weeks. Who knew I'd ever be interested in a railed 1911 with FCS.

The folks at STI were great! They even divulged the identity of the shop that's first in line to receive'm. I called them up and secured one of their first shipment which is only weeks out.

Best news is that 2013 MSRP is actually lower than 2012 MSRP - can't beat that with a stick. I'm also thrilled to become the owner of a 1911 made in TX. I jad plans to acquire a STI this year - just gonna get it a little sooner than planned.

Congrats Dred!!!:)

There is nothing at all wrong with FCS and a rail. Those that do not like them have probably never even owned a 1911 with them!!:D

The ones that I have are great.

Great score!

Nice Dred!

We need pictures! Preferably dirty pictures.

Boats

that thing is awesome!!! Can not wait for a range report!

Very nice! I like the color too

Nice pistol.

5.0 as in 50 gi or 5" barrel. Not a bad looking pistol by any means.

Congratulations!!! Love STI! I'm like the look of the gun. I don't see a problem with a rail. It is like a full dustcover. Cool checkering. STI gives you allot of gun for the money. Kinda like DW.

Barrel....50 GI would be awesome though.

I thought as much. How is the donut diet?

Nice. Like the grips.

Sweet and round with a pudding or jelly filled center just like me :p

doughnut diet....jeesh....I don't get any respect!!!

Congratulations Dred!
Jim

Thanks guys. I was amazed to score second in line for the first batch being released. In case anyone is interested, Shooters Connection out of Kentucky scooped the pistols STI produced for the Shot Show introduction. They will be receiving them inside of the next couple weeks. It is a very small batch which is already produced. They also have an actual order due in June when the first orders will be fulfilled. In June Dawson Precision and Brazos Custom will also receive pistols. Lead time for a custom (read Hard Chrome, single side safety or night site spec) is currently 20 weeks according to STI sales. I had a very enjoyable conversation with STI sales and that is how I was tipped regarding hos first delivery to Shooters Connection. I'm not sure which sights I'll get, but I'm second in line and I have 1st choice of the 45 ACPs. Shooters Connection claimed them all blind, so, they will call when they see what they receive.

They are also a class outfit that I enjoyed talking with. They learned the MSRP from me - LOL. They also got their delivery update from me. They are actually expecting them any day and I moved the balance of my payment over to my gun account this morning.

I'm also excited that I've got a Karma win that is a few months old that I think will be fun. I get to play SS Race guy and try out the Red Dot/Pistol combination (perfect justification for the rail) - should be interesting.

Thankfully I have a couple thousand 45 rounds stashed with components for a couple thousand more. I won't have to be shy about the new toy.

Thanks for the encouragement. I feel like a kid.

Hell, compared to most of us (especially Clyde), you are a kid! funny funny

Boats

Super addition!

Looks delicious...like it's made of milk chocolate.

I guess a rail could come in handy. You know, like if you needed to mount a bayonet on it or something :D

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jeesh..

Beautiful pistol!

Looks tacti-kewl!!!! Can't wait for a range report.

Very nice pistol "drooling on keyboard".