Things I learned today...my new Spartan is very nice!!!

[XwazaX]

Got to the range today to shoot my new STI/Armscor Spartan.

My first trip into the 1911 realm. I've tested a few different models in the research phase, but went with the Spartan on blind faith. They get great reviews and such.

The firearm is super tight. Needs a good bit of break in, however the targets don't lie. First round from a few mags didn't go into battery, but slid home with a light rap on the mag. I chocked it up to newness, if I'm wrong I'm sure y'all will let me know.

Other things I learned:
Bore snakes are great
.45 holes are easier to see
after shooting the Spartan, my CZ-75 needs a trigger job


cheers all
I'll throw up some pics when I get a chance.

[Lycanthrope]

Pics or it never happened.


Lycanmanlawthrope

[XwazaX]

Ok ok...got a little time so here goes with the pics.

cheers

[Kb! Bob]

Ok ok...got a little time so here goes with the pics.

cheers

Very very nice!! I am seriously considering an STI for my next purchase, I think they are awesome guns for the money. As for the "newness", I just went through the same thing as yes, it will get all better very soon. Did you purchase from a store or online? Dawson Precision?

If you have any questions consult Lycanthrope, thats what I did. He's not a gunsmith, but he DID stay at a Holiday Inn Express last night.

[XwazaX]

gunbroker...for less than dawson is charging including shipping and insurance

i'm sure i'll have questions in the future.

One thing I'll say is the mag is crap. I'll be looking for some better quality mags real soon. and a holster and mag carriers and a bunch of other stuff I'm sure.

[Kaos]

Im considering a spartan as well. Was going to go basic GI rock island, but this has some better features out of the gate that event eh RIA tactical doesnt have.

decisions decisions. (and $, $)

[Kb! Bob]

gunbroker...for less than dawson is charging including shipping and insurance

i'm sure i'll have questions in the future.

One thing I'll say is the mag is crap. I'll be looking for some better quality mags real soon. and a holster and mag carriers and a bunch of other stuff I'm sure.

Nice find!

As far as mags, don't waste money searching around, get either Wilson Combat or Chip McCormick and call it a day.

[XwazaX]

My Pop has a RIA...and I considered one after shooting his. It's tricked out a bit, but one thing it doesn't have is a beavertail. My paws are fairly large and after a day at the range with that my hand is a bloody mess.

I shot the Springfield, RIA, Kimber, and Taurus. Held a Para or two. And shot the Sig 220.

I can say that I am more than pleased with my decision on the Spartan. Great value for a fine shoootin iron.

[Triggerh4ppy]

THIS IS SPARTA!*KICK*

[nomad48]

Get the wilson combat mags. you won't be sorry.