STI Trojan

[Campbell]

I’m planning on getting a 9mm 1911 for a fun range pistol. I’m looking mainly at Springfield, then DW.
I have come across a Trojan, very low round count, and has been to Cylinder & Slide for some custom work, but it’s unclear at this time what the scope of work was.
So I’m going to act like it’s stock, and I’m curious about what to expect from a STI?
Appreciate any feedback.

[OdinIII]

You can expect it to be a well built 1911 with a cast frame.

If you’re getting it for around $900 then it is a great value in my opinion. Maybe a little more with the trigger parts although I’d prefer to buy stock pistols.

[Campbell]

You can expect it to be a well built 1911 with a cast frame.

If you’re getting it for around $900 then it is a great value in my opinion. Maybe a little more with the trigger parts although I’d prefer to buy stock pistols.

It’s local to me, the man is definitely not a shooter.... he is asking 1200, and I am not going above 1k.
Even though C&S is a quality shop, I also wish it was stock. Thanks for the info.

[Kenneth]

The Trojans are nice but spend good money on mags. It will be probably 1/2 or more what a Dan Wesson will cost.


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[OdinIII]

I agree, I wouldn’t go over $1000 either.

Georgia Gun Store probably still has a 5” 9mm STI Tactical 2011 for $1100. Someone did some sloppy work undercutting the trigger guard but everything else looked pretty good. They had it last weekend and it’s still on their app. I’d already own it if it was an Eagle or an Edge.

[Kenneth]

Does STI even make the Trojan anymore? Last time I checked they were doing 2011’s only.



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[OdinIII]

The dropped them about a year ago to try to focus on the 2011’s and get the company back on track. They had raised the MSRP to $1499 which to me was too high. I really like the pistol but there are better options for that money.

They are still a great pistol and can be found for <$900. That is a steal in my book!

[curtmini14]

trojan 1911 are these the ones armscor ria made for STI that made them famous.these are the same dipsticks that ran down all other makers.all the while there models were made complete in the phillapines.and then sold as american made.

[OdinIII]

No, you are thinking of the Spartan. It was built by Armscor to STI’s specs and QC’d by STI and was a good pistol for the money.

Like most things in life, you get what you pay for.

[Gunut]

STI is a good gun
finding the right mags make a big difference to reliability .
get a Wilson or McCormick for best results