I feel like Frodo who is holding the unbearable "Precious"

[Beiruty]

I feel like Frodo who is holding the unbearable "Precious".



Since this Precious came into my possession I have the unbearable desire, to open the gun safe and:
1) have a peek
2) touch it
3) holster it
4) have a sight-picture
5) dry fire it
6) practice a draw from Serpa holster
7) Lay back and smoke my Hooka! (Cuban Cigar works as well)


I guess this 1911 has a powerful curse

It has a powerful impact too:

[mr surveyor]

I feel like Frodo who is holding the unbearable "Precious".
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Since this Precious came into my possession I have the unbearable desire, to open the gun safe and:
1) have a peek
2) touch it
3) holster it
4) have a sight-picture
5) dry fire it
6) practice a draw from Serpa holster


I guess this 1911 has a powerful curse

It has a powerful impact too:

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you forgot the next step.....

7. lay back and smoke a cigarette

nice gun ... much congratulations

(maybe just eat a candy cigarette .... they still sell them at the dime store, don't they?)

[Cletus]

That wasn't made in Mordor.

[Beiruty]

That wasn't made in Mordor.

[Pecos]

Dude that is one awesome piece!!!!!
"Nuff Said"!!!!

[gthaustex]

I bet Frodo wishes he had that 1911 instead of a sword...

[puma guy]

Nice....very Nice! I can only afford a Sig Sauer hat, but I get a lot of compliments on it! Looking forward to the range report. You are going to shoot your "Precious" aren't you?

[Beiruty]

My first trip to an indoor range with SIG STX and I limited myself to 100 rds and shooting distances from 7 to 10 yrds.

In short, since this is the first 1911 I shoot with slick single action trigger and single-stack grip, I quickly realized that point of impact are consistently left and low. So, I had to adjust the placement of my trigger-finger from the mid of the first section to the first joint. And. Voila, my shots are within 1" of the bullseye.

As for the trigger, it still had like couple to few millimeters of uptake, a surprise for me as I expected the trigger to be like my lovely Tika T3, trigger solid bang with no freeplay. Ah, I think the trigger on this STX is also not light and I am not sure what are the spec on the trigger weight but it felt like 3-4 lbs. Now, the STX has an adjustable trigger, however, I have no clue how it works and how to adjust it with out making a mess.

I used brass 230 Gr FMJ (Federal) bullets and all functioned flawlessly with no issue at all.

Do I love this pistol? you bet your dollars, I do . Do I recommend this pistol to anyone looking for 1911? Yep, this pistols got my

Note: A photo of the target was posted above.

Update: the hex screw in the trigger is to adjust the over-travel and here is the explanation from an STI factory expert:

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[rbwhatever1]

That's a really good looking .45

[FigNewton]

The hammer just screams - Carabiner.. Then you could carry it around easier.

[Beiruty]

The hammer just screams - Carabiner.. Then you could carry it around easier.

What do you think that thing on my right hand wrist is for?

[TrackinPat]

I want....

[varko]

Sweet Gun! I love my C3.

[xring]

Glad you love the gun. I was afraid you lost a finger!



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