Staccato 2011 Pistols 

     The Staccatos are made in Texas and…essentially, they are STI pistols that are made in a new factory with new features, such as carbon fiber gripframes and shorter barrel lengths, and different sights.  However, they are 1911-type pistols.  Rather than competition pistols like the STIs, Staccatos are designed for home defense and carry; in fact, a number of Staccatos are issued as substitute standard in a number of US police agencies, such as Houston, Las Vegas Metro, and Texas Rangers.  The Staccatos are already gaining a reputation for accuracy, durability, reliability, and performance.

     Staccatos are hand finished in many places, with a hand-fitted bull barrel.

     The Staccato C is definitely a carry weapon, with a 3.9-inch barrel and Dawson Precision Fiberoptic Front Sights and a Carry Dawson Precision Rear sight.  These sights may be removed, like all Staccatos, and replaced with a variety of reflex or optical sights. There is a small (really small) Picatinny Rail at the front of the dust cover; this can amount a limited amount of accessories that can use a Picatinny Rail with only two slots. The trigger has a pull weight of 4 points, and like most 1911s, has a grip safety and manual safety, along with a trigger safety. The magazines sold with the Staccato C are single Stack Officers with base pads; however, most magazines that will fit can be used with a Staccato C.

     The Staccato C2 is an improved version of the Staccato C.  While it has the same front sight, the rear sight is a Dawson Precision Charger.  The Staccato C2 is lighter than the Staccato C but has a widened grip to hold a double-stack magazine.  Most other features remain the same as the Staccato C, except that the grips of Staccato C2 are of checkered scalloped rubber.

     The Staccato P is a Commander-sized pistol, and also has a number of differences from the above pistols.  Front sights remain the Dawson Precision Fiberoptic sights, but the rear sight is an adjustable Staccato 2011 TAS sights.  The barrel is the normal barrel for a Staccato but is 4.4 inches long.  The Staccato P has grip panels like those of the C2, but the grip length is slightly longer.  The trigger is adjustable for pull weight from four to 4.5 pounds. The Staccato P is otherwise available in two versions – with a steel frame and with an aluminum frame.

     The Staccato XC is touted on Staccato’s web site as “the unfair advantage.”  The XC is a full-sized pistol with a five-inch barrel which is tipped with compensation slots.  The front sight is the standard Dawson Precision Fiberoptic, but the rear sight is a Tactical Dawson Precision low-profile adjustable optic sight. (It is noted on the site, as of May 22, does not yet have a patent for this rear sight, but it is near to having one.)  Below the dust cover is a Picatinny Rail.  The frame is of steel, and the trigger is an astoundingly small 2.5 pounds.  The manual safety is ambidextrous, along with the slide lock.

     Unlike the other Staccato Pistols shown here, the Staccato XL is designed for competition. Though its features may also make it a desirable combat pistol, the XL is really too big to be a pistol for the kind of maneuvering that CQB requires.  The barrel is 5.4 inches, with the standard Dawson Precision Fiberoptic sight, and a Staccato 2011 TAS II micrometer-adjustable sight.  The trigger has a pull weight of 2.5 pounds, with an extra crispness applied to its operation.  The XL has an ambidextrous slide lock and manual safety. The barrel may be mistaken at first glance for having compensation grooves, but these are in fact lightening cuts.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Staccato C

9mm Parabellum

0.75 kg

8

$240

Staccato C2

9mm Parabellum

0.71 kg

16

$242

Staccato P (Steel Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.94 kg

17, 20

$245

Staccato P (Aluminum Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.79 kg

17, 20

$246

Staccato XC

9mm Parabellum

1.06 kg

17, 20

$452

Staccato XL

9mm Parabellum

1.08 kg

17, 20

$256

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Staccato C

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

10

Staccato C2

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

10

Staccato P (Steel Frame)

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

11

Staccato P (Aluminum Frame)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

11

Staccato XC

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

13

Staccato XL

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

14

 

 

STI Single-Stack Pistols

     Introduced in early 2006, the Lawman was originally a design of the ill-fated Lone Star Guns Company.  Most STI designs are meant for competition, but the Lawman is designed to be a service pistol.  It is still, however, a premium-quality 1911-type pistol like virtually all STI weapons.  Finish is in a deep black corrosion-resistant material, applied by “physical vapor deposition,” which leads to a very hard, yet smooth semi-gloss finish.  The grip plates are cocobolo and smooth (gravel-finished wooden grip plates are an option), with both the front and backstrap checkered.  The hammer is a relieved loop-type Commander hammer, and the trigger skeletonized aluminum.  The Lawman uses STI copies of the Novak Lo-Mount adjustable 3-dot sights (called STI TAS sights), and these are dovetailed in and may be replaced with others if desired.  The top of the slide is flat, with a master line to help with quick pointing.  The slide has standard 1911-type cocking serrations at the rear; front cocking serrations are an option.  The finish is available in a variety of two-tone finishes in several colors from OD Green to tan and brown to black and stainless. The magazine well is only barely beveled, and in fact magazines are a tight fit.  The trigger is aluminum and finished in bright metal, and the trigger guard gives amble room for even heavy gloves; this partially done by shortening the trigger. The Lawmen has a checkered frontstrap and backstrap, at a fine 30 lpi. The grip plates are composite and have a pebble pattern. A bushing wrench is supplied to disassemble and assemble the weapon; in practice, shooters say the bushing wrench it not necessary. However, the bushing has a small hole near the bottom into which a small piece of metal must inserted to seat the guide rod and bushing; shooters say that a needle, staple, or bent paper clip will do. Unfortunately, due to a problem with excess chamber depth, unburned powder tends to blow back a little towards the shooter through the ejection port.  Shooters report that while the Lawman is mostly accurate, some ammunition will leave the user with poor grouping. This is a shame, because the Lawman is otherwise extremely well-built, looks great, is resistant to wear, and displays excellent accuracy.  STI once took the Lawman out of production and no longer offered; it was reinstated due to customer demand, and in three barrel lengths – 5 inches, 4.26 inches, and 3.25 inches.  (STI calls these the Full, Commander, and Officer’s; other names include Lawman 5.0, Lawman 4.0, and Lawman 3.0.)  The barrel is stainless steel, as is most of the rest of the Lawman underneath it’s color coat. The Lawman was also made available in 9mm. The Lawman is quite popular in 3-Gun and IPSC competitions. It should noted that the Lawman is no longer offered on STI’s site.

     As with almost all of STI’s pistols, the Legacy is a premium-quality 1911-type pistol.  Though primarily distinguishable from a standard 1911-type pistol by its exceptional quality and good looks, the Legacy is also known for its accuracy.  The grip plates are of the cocobolo-type, smooth-finished and polished to a shine.  The rest of the Legacy is finished in polished deep black, using a process called by STI “physical vapor deposition,” which makes the Legacy’s finish very hard and resistant to corrosion, scratches, and blemishing.  The Legacy is an all-steel pistol, except for the rosewood grip panels.  The frontstrap is stippled, and the backstrap is checkered at 30 lpi. The Legacy has a set of cocking serrations only at the rear, in the standard M-1911A1 style.  The slide is a flattop type with a master line running the length a serration called STI Diamond LPI; mounted at the rear is an STI Tactical Adjustable Rear Sight, which is low-profile and virtually snag-free.  The front sight blade is dovetailed into the slide, allowing for limited adjustment or exchanging with other front sight types at the shooter’s option.  The bushing is match quality, the hammer of the Commander-type, the trigger skeletonized, the safety ambidextrous, and the beavertail of the high-ride type.  There does appear to be a problem with the slide stop in brand new Legacies – it tends to make the pistol jam (usually by hanging up on the magazine) until the weapon is fully “shot in.”  The recoil spring is regarded as being a bit strong, something that putting enough rounds through the weapon also solves.  Before is was taken out of production, a 9mm version was produced. The Legacy is no longer produced, and is not offered on STI’s web site.  The 5-inch barrel is a match-quality barrel with a match bushing.

     The Trojan is designed for IPSC, USPSA, IDPS, or SSSA competitions right out of the box – and is also a ready self-defense pistol. It is built on essentially the same frame and slide as the Legacy, and the controls are extended. The match-quality barrel is ramped and fitted with a match-quality bushing. It has a commander-type hammer, a STI match-quality trigger system, an STI S-7 sear, and a titanium strut.  It is a little step up from the Legacy.

     The Rogue is a compact 1911-type pistol chambered in 9mm and .45 and quite small at only 6.5 inches total length and a barrel of only 3 inches and bull profile.  It is STI’s lightest pistol.  STI calls the slide “slenderized,” and it has rear cocking serrations and a single cocking groove at the front of the slide.  The sights are very low profile, and consist of a simple notch-type sight at the rear and a low blade up front; these sights are integral to the slide.  The frame is aluminum alloy, while the slide is carbon steel.  Grip plates are smooth wood, with a stippled frontstrap.  The grip panels are checkered cocobolo. The Rogue has front and rear cocking serrations. The grip safety has a bump on it to ensure engagement in the shooter’s grip.  The controls are in the customary 1911-type positions; the beavertail appears to be larger than normal, but this is because of the small size of the Rogue.  The backstrap is checkered polymer, while the frontstrap is grooved. The hammer is a loop-type. The 3-inch barrel is a modified coned barrel with no bushing. The Rogue no longer is offered on STI’s web site, But before the line was discontinued, a .45 ACP version was sold.

     RL Prices of these pistols is actually quite high compared to comparable pistols.

     Twilight 2000 Notes: The Legacy exists in the Twilight 2000 timeline, as well as the later iterations of the Lawman.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Lawman (5” Barrel)

.45 ACP

1.05 kg

8

$407

Lawman (4.25” Barrel)

.45 ACP

1.04 kg

8

$400

Lawman (3.25” Barrel)

.45 ACP

1.03 kg

8

$389

Lawman (5” Barrel)

9mm Parabellum

1.05 kg

9

$248

Lawman (4.25” Barrel)

9mm Parabellum

1.04 kg

9

$241

Lawman (3.25” Barrel)

9mm Parabellum

1.03 kg

9

$230

Legacy

.45 ACP

1.08 kg

7

$409

Legacy

9mm Parabellum

1.08 kg

9

$249

Trojan

9mm Parabellum

0.91 kg

9

$250

Trojan

.38 Super

0.92 kg

9

$286

Trojan

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.96 kg

8

$324

Trojan

.45 ACP

1.02 kg

7

$409

Rogue

9mm Parabellum

0.6 kg

7

$230

Rogue

.45 ACP

0.6 kg

6

$370

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Lawman (.45, 5”)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Lawman (.45, 4.26”)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

12

Lawman (.45, 3.25”)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

8

Lawman (9mm, 5”)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

12

Lawman (9mm, 4.26”)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

10

Lawman (9mm, 3.25”)

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

7

Trojan (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Trojan (.38)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Trojan (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

16

Trojan (.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Legacy (.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Legacy (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Rogue (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

4

Nil

7

Rogue (.45 ACP)

SA

2

Nil

1

5

Nil

7

 

STI Double-Stack Pistols

     Notes: The SteelMaster is a “race gun” – a match pistol designed for competitions where the shooters are timed, usually while they are moving and some of the targets are moving as well.  Such a pistol needs to be light in weight, but not have a lot of recoil.  They are usually highly accurized and have the ability to accept many custom features.  The SteelMaster is such a weapon; it was designed for shooters who needed a shorter, lighter weapon; is uses a 4.15-inch barrel tipped with a Trubor muzzle brake.  The barrel itself is also by Trubor, and is designed to stop misalignment of the bore and any optics mounted or the normal sights.  The slide has cocking grooves at the front and back of the slide; the front grooves cut completely through the slide, lightening it.  A special removable bracket is mounted on the slide; this allows for the use of a MIL-STD-1913 rail that does not interfere with the SteelMaster’s ejection port.  (The SteelMaster itself does not have any provision for iron sights.)  The cost of the SteelMaster below includes a C-More low-magnification reflex sight with a blast shield.  The grip is of wrap-around polymer with checkering, and is designed to encourage a high grip on the pistol; the frontstrap is also checkered.  The aluminum magazine well is funneled and controls are ambidextrous.

     STI’s Tactical pistol is a 1911-type pistol with several modern touches.  The Tactical uses high-capacity double-stack magazines, and comes in three calibers and two barrel lengths (both of bull weight).  The frame is aluminum alloy or carbon steel, with a molded-in accessory rail complying with MIL-STD-1913 specifications.  The front strap is checkered, as are the grip plates and mainspring housing.  The magazine well is beveled to ease reloading.  The trigger is made from carbon fiber, and is neither too hard in pull nor too light; it is also adjustable for overtravel.  The grip safety is beavertailed and the thumb safety is extended.  Designed as a combat pistol, the Tactical has fixed sights, though they are dovetailed so that they can be replaced if desired.  The slide finish is flat black and non-reflective.  The feed ramp is integral with the barrel to increase structural integrity as well as reliability.

     A variant of the Tactical, known as the Duty One, uses a carbon steel frame and single-stack magazines.  The Duty One has a somewhat fancier fit and finish, including rosewood grip panels.  It is otherwise the same as the steel-framed Tactical 5.0, except for the weight.

     The Duty 3.0, also known as the Duty Three, is an upgraded, chopped version of the Duty One, built partially in response to user feedback.  The 3.0 has a short length of MIL-STD-1913 rail under the dust cover.  The trigger is skeletonized and the hammer is a Commander-type loop hammer. The barrel is a 3.24-inch bull barrel, ramped and fully supported. The 3.0 is not much longer than that barrel length; it is designed to be a holdout/self-defense weapon that can take a place in a tactical environment if necessary. The ejection port is lowered and flared; controls are enlarged for easier manipulation. The backstrap and forestrap are checkered, while the micarta grip plates are textured. Further versions along this vein include the Duty One 4.0 (aka Duty Four), with a 4.37-inch barrel, a lengthened, wider trigger, and a slightly longer MIL-STD-1913 rail under the dust cover.  The Duty One 5.0 (aka Duty Five) is a full-sized incarnation of the Duty One series, with a 5.11-inch barrel, a high-ride beavertail, the long, Wide trigger, a trigger guard able to provide a finger rest for the off hand, match bushing, and some hand-fitting of parts.

     The Eagle is essentially a Tactical with a polymer frame, a skeletonized trigger of carbon fiber, and loop hammer.  The grip frame retains its width, though magazine capacity becomes larger (resulting in a longer grip).  The Eagle retains the scalloped cocking grips, and the slide and working parts remain steel.

     STI is known for producing pistols using an old-style base, but modern design and manufacturing methods.  The V.I.P. is perhaps the best known of those pistols; it is based on the 1911 design, but is more compact, with a barrel length of 3.9 inches.  The pistol uses double-stack magazines that are not much wider than single-stack magazines, and the grip is also not much wider.  The grip is full length, and is made in two pieces, with the upper portion made of light alloy and the lower portion is of polymer, as is the trigger guard.  The trigger is full-sized and skeletonized.  The entire outline is very smooth, broken only by the sights which alloy for quick target acquisition. 

     The V.I.P. went out of production for a short time, but came back in 2008.  When it came back, the .38 Super and .357 SiG chamberings were no longer offered.  The V.I.P. returned in versions with frames in both 7075 aluminum alloy and 4140 Maxxell steel alloy, and a stainless steel or carbon steel slide; both versions are heavier than their earlier counterparts.  This is partially because the grips now hold double-stack magazines.  It now has scalloped-type cocking grooves, a dovetailed front sight, a Heinie rear sight.  The grip safety has a bump to ensure positive engagement.  The barrel, while the same length, is now a bull barrel with a ramped chamber.  The trigger guard may be squared or rounded, and the trigger guard is skeletonized aluminum.  Both versions shoot the same in game terms, though there is a weight and price difference.

 

     Twilight 2000 Notes: None of these pistols exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

SteelMaster

9mm Parabellum

1.1 kg

15

$441

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy)

9mm Parabellum

0.78 kg

15

$251

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.83 kg

13

$325

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy)

.45 ACP

0.88 kg

12

$411

Tactical 5.0 (Steel)

9mm Parabellum

0.98 kg

15

$249

Tactical 5.0 (Steel)

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.05 kg

13

$323

Tactical 5.0 (Steel)

.45 ACP

1.11 kg

12

$409

Tactical 4.15 (Alloy)

9mm Parabellum

0.7 kg

15

$242

Tactical 4.15 (Alloy)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.75 kg

13

$316

Tactical 4.15 (Alloy)

.45 ACP

0.79 kg

12

$402

Tactical 4.15 (Steel)

9mm Parabellum

0.87 kg

15

$241

Tactical 4.15 (Steel)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.92 kg

13

$314

Tactical 4.15 (Steel)

.45 ACP

0.98 kg

12

$400

Duty One

9mm Parabellum

0.96 kg

10

$249

Duty One

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.01 kg

9

$323

Duty One

.45 ACP

1.08 kg

8

$409

Duty One 3.0

9mm Parabellum

0.9 kg

8

$234

Duty One 3.0

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.95 kg

7

$308

Duty One 3.0

.45 ACP

1.02 kg

6

$394

Duty One 4.0

9mm Parabellum

1.03 kg

8

$246

Duty One 4.0

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.09 kg

8

$320

Duty One 4.0

.45 ACP

1.17 kg

8

$407

Duty One 5.0

9mm Parabellum

1.05 kg

9

$255

Duty One 5.0

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.11 kg

8

$330

Duty One 5.0

.45 ACP

1.19 kg

8

$416

Eagle (5” Barrel)

9mm Parabellum

0.84 kg

17, 20

$249

Eagle (5” Barrel)

.357 SiG

0.84 kg

17, 20

$276

Eagle (5” Barrel)

.38 Super

0.85 kg

17, 20

$285

Eagle (5” Barrel)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.89 kg

14, 17

$323

Eagle (5” Barrel)

.45 ACP

0.95 kg

12, 14

$409

Eagle (6” Barrel)

9mm Parabellum

0.9 kg

17, 20

$259

Eagle (6” Barrel)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.95 kg

14, 17

$333

Eagle (6” Barrel)

.45 ACP

1.01 kg

12, 14

$419

V.I.P.

9mm Parabellum

0.55 kg

10

$238

V.I.P.

.38 Super

0.59 kg

10

$274

V.I.P.

.357 SiG

0.58 kg

10

$265

V.I.P.

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.63 kg

10

$312

V.I.P. (New, Alloy Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.71 kg

10, 16

$239

V.I.P. (New, Alloy Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.79 kg

10, 14

$313

V.I.P. (New, Alloy Frame)

.45 ACP

0.84 kg

10

$400

V.I.P. (New, Steel Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.84 kg

10, 16

$238

V.I.P. (New, Steel Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.93 kg

10, 14

$312

V.I.P. (New, Steel Frame)

.45 ACP

0.99 kg

10

$397

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

SteelMaster

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

11

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy, 9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy, .45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Tactical 5.0 (Steel, 9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Tactical 5.0 (Steel, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

Tactical 5.0 (Steel, .45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy, 9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

Tactical 5.0 (Alloy, .45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Tactical 5.0 (Steel, 9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Tactical 5.0 (Steel, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

Tactical 5.0 (Steel, .45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Eagle (5” Barrel, 9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

12

Eagle (5” Barrel, .357)

SA

3

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

Eagle (5” Barrel, .38 Super)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

16

Eagle (5” Barrel, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

19

Eagle (5” Barrel, .45)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Eagle (6” Barrel, 9mm)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Eagle (6” Barrel,.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

19

Eagle (6” Barrel,.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

V.I.P. (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

4

Nil

9

V.I.P. (.38)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

4

Nil

10

V.I.P. (.357)

SA

3

1-Nil

1

4

Nil

11

V.I.P. (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

4

Nil

12

V.I.P. (.45)

SA

2

Nil

1

4

Nil

10

V.I.P. (New, 9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

10

V.I.P. (New, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

14

V.I.P. (New, .45)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

11

Duty One 3.0 (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

8

Duty One 3.0 (.40)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

9

Duty One 3.0 (.45)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

8

Duty One 4.0 (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

11

Duty One 4.0 (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Duty One 4.0 (.45)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Duty One 5.0 (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Duty One 5.0 (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

17

Duty One 5.0 (.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

 

STI Competitor

     Notes: The Competitor (and it is often referred to as “The Competitor” rather than simply “Competitor) is designed specifically designed for IPSC Open-Class Competition, and is race-ready with a rail below the dust cover, dovetailed-in sights, and extended controls, as well as a funneled magazine well for quick reloads (and STI ensures that the magazine falls free of the grip when ejected).  It has a 5.5-inch bull barrel fitted into a lengthened version of STI’s Classic slide.  The slide is tipped with a multi-baffle muzzle brake.  The guide rod is a single piece, a design preferred by many competition shooters.  The frame is aluminum with a blue sheen, with a stainless steel barrel, controls, and most of the internal parts. The slide is carbon steel, but with a hard chrome finish. The hammer is a loop design, and the trigger, unusually, is of carbon fiber.  The aluminum, micrometer-adjustable, rear sight can also be used as a sight base, and is made by C-More.  All Competitors are designed for the .38 Super cartridge, and there are no plans for an alternate cartridge at this time. The STI is in fact designed for IPSC Major Loadings, which are hotter than standard .38 Super rounds. As a result, the Competitor has a heavier-than-usual recoil spring.  Trigger pull is only about three pounds.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Competitor

.38 Super

1.25 kg

10

$343

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Competitor

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

15

 

STI Costa Carry Comp 2011

     Notes: Also known as the CCC, the Costa Carry Comp is a 9mm 1911-type pistol, with STI’s normal quality, a 4.15-inch barrel, tipped by a slot-type compensator at the muzzle that brings out the length to 5.1 inches.  STI decided to make more 9mm 1911s due to the rising popularity on 9mm high-capacity 1911s.  However, STI also elected to make the Costa Carry Comp in .45 ACP to satisfy traditionalists.  The CCC is known for being pricey (but worth it); with the RL price, you could take a family or four to Disney World for a month.

     The Costa Carry Comp uses a Heinie Tactical low-mount rear sight, which is also dovetailed in.  The front sight is a red fiberoptic tube, also dovetailed in.  The top of slide is given a flat black Cerekote finish to reduce glare; the rest of the slide has a Diamond Carbon Black Cerekote finish.  The slide has front and rear cocking serrations.  The frame and controls are mostly blued steel, but, the grips are glass-filled nylon, as is the trigger guard; they are molded in Desert Tan. The grips are TreeBark Stippled on the sides, and the frontstrap and backstrap are stippled. Under the dust cover is a six-slot MIL-STD-1913 rail; this rail also has a long groove on either side for accessories requiring this type of mounting.  The Costa Carry Comp has an ambidextrous manual safety and a grip safety, with an extended beavertail and a bump on the bottom of the grip safety for positive engagement.  The hammer is a squared Commander-type and fits into a cutout on the top of the beavertail when cocked.  The trigger is skeletonized aluminum, Match-quality, and has a pull weight of 3.4 pounds – a light touch.  Trigger operation is described as smooth and creep-free.  The front of the trigger guard is squared and checkered to increase stability when using a two-handed hold.  The trigger guard is undercut to encourage a high grip with better natural pointing qualities.

     The 4.15-inch stainless steel barrel is tapered and fitted to a match bushing.  The rear sight is almost at the front, but just ahead of it is the compensator. The guide rod underneath is one-piece.  The magazine release allows the magazine to drop free of the pistol and does not need to be pulled out. The magazine well is flared. Recoil is further reduced by use of the STI RecoilMaster dual spring recoil system. The barrel, compensator, and sights use the Island system, which basically mean they are all one unit.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Costa Carry Comp

9mm Parabellum

1.08 kg

15, 17, 20

$369

Costa Carry Comp

.45 ACP

1.08 kg

9. 11. 13

$530

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Costa Carry Comp (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

1

Nil

10

Costa Carry Comp (.45)

SA

2

Nil

1

2

Nil

11

 

STI DVC

     Notes: The DVC comes in three flavors: the Classic, the Open, and Limited. The Classic is legal for the USPSA Single-Stack Division, and designed for competition.  It has a forged slide and frame, made of matte-chromed steel.  It has VZ Operator II black grips.  The trigger is match-quality and breaks at the factory standard of 2.5 pounds of pressure, a light touch.  The 5.4-inch barrel is titanium with a TiN finish, and is match-quality. The slide has three lightening cuts on each side, which also dissipate heat and lead to faster cycling, but allow in dirt and dust, Construction is largely of carbon steel with a hard chrome finish.  Several parts are made by Dawson Precision, including a toolless guide rod, drilling and tapping for the slide, and it has an ICE beveled and funneled magazine well.  The controls are enlarged. Sights are a fully adjustable Bomar rear and a dovetailed-in fiberoptic sight with a choice of colors.  The Limited basically is the same, but with a 5-inch barrel, and no .45 chambering.

     The DVC 3-Gun is similar to the Classic, but the finish is Diamond-Like Black Carbon, the magazine is extended with a bumper on the bottom (for issue magazines), and a hand-stippled wrap-around grip by Shooters of Arizona. The magazine well has an aluminum insert. The 3-Gun has a Picatinny rail under the dust cover.

     The DVC Open is a true Race Gun, with a 6-inch barrel tipped by a muzzle brake. The slide is polished hard chrome-finished, and the frame is “plain” hard chrome. The particulars are for the most part like those of the Classic, but the slide has an extended slide racker.  This is to clear the optic sight that comes with the pistol. It has the grip of the 3-Gun model. All parts are hand-fitted and many are polished and coated for smooth operation without lubricant.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

DVC Classic

9mm Parabellum

1.22 kg

15

$254

DVC Classic

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.22 kg

12

$328

DVC Classic

.45 ACP

1.22 kg

10

$413

DVC Limited

9mm Parabellum

1.16 kg

15

$250

DVC Limited

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.16 kg

12

$323

DVC Open

9mm Parabellum

1.31 kg

20

$461

DVC Open

.38 Super

1.31 kg

20

$497

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

DVC Classic (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

14

DVC Classic (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

18

DVC Classic (.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

16

DVC Limited (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

13

DVC Limited (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

16

DVC Open (9mm)

SA

2

Nil

1

2

Nil

16

DVC Open (.38)

SA

2

1-Nil

2

2

Nil

17

 

STI Edge

     Notes: The Edge is another IPSC competition pistol – but it is designed for the Limited Competition instead of the Open, like the Competitor.  The Edge includes a full-length dust cover and slide, without even the lightening cuts present on most STI Competition pistols. It has a heavy tungsten guide rod, fully adjustable rear sight and fiberoptic front, oversized and funneled magazine well, and stainless steel controls.  It has a 5-inch match-quality bull barrel stainless steel barrel that gives the Edge its surprising accuracy. Recoil is suppressed by the Edge’s surprising weight. Many of the parts, such as the trigger, hammer, and sear are match-grade.  The edge is actually designed to be heavy to fight felt recoil and barrel climb. The Edge comes in several chamberings.

       The Executive is a variation of the Edge, targeted mostly at looks than extra features. The grip is finished gray and the magazine well and trigger are stainless steel.  The front sight is replaced with a Dawson fiberoptic sight with a bright red insert.  For game purposes, the Executive is identical to the Edge, but is offered only in .40 Caliber.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Edge

9mm Parabellum

1.11 kg

20

$251

Edge

.38 Super

1.11 kg

20

$286

Edge

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.11 kg

17

$323

Edge

10mm Auto

1.11 kg

17

$364

Edge

.45 ACP

1.11 kg

14

$409

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Edge (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

2

Nil

13

Edge (.38)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

14

Edge (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

16

Edge (10mm)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

15

Edge (.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

 

STI LS

     Notes: The LS is still a 1911-derived firearm – but it is engineered to be as flat as possible – only 19.5 millimeters wide at the frame, including grip panels.  It is basically as flat of some of the turn-of-20th-century Colt and FN pocket models. The slide and the frame are the same width.  One compromise is that it is limited to some of the smaller calibers. The rest of the LS is likewise small, with a barrel length of 3.4 inches.  The barrel has a fully-supported feed ramp, and the recoil spring is in two parts. The slide stop pin holds a cam block in place, which controls locking, unlocking and ejection. Though this arrangement is common on many modern automatic pistols, it is rare on a 1911. The controls are largely the 1911 standard, except that the manual safety does not lock the slide closed, and the slide can be cycled with the manual safety on. The front sight is a small ramp built into the slide, while the rear sight is a compact Heinie design.  Trigger pull is long and breaks at about 5.5 pounds of pressure, about average for a 1911.  Many shooters say that the magazine release is too soft and depresses too easily, even accidentally. Some are surprised by the weight of the LS, considering how small it is.  This is primarily due to the stainless steel construction.  This strength makes firing +P ammunition possible. Many shooters consider the LS a bit heavy for a pocket carry gun.

     The BLS variant combines the slide and barrel and internal works of the LS with the gripframe of a Trojan (above).  It is slightly heavier than the LS, but has most of the same features.

     The Ranger is the opposite; is combines the LS gripframe with the 3.9-inch bull barrel and slide of the VIP.  It is the same weight as the LS, but is chambered for .45 ACP.  Internally and control-wise, it is essentially like the VIP.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

LS

9mm Parabellum

0.79 kg

8

$232

LS

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.79 kg

7

$305

BLS

9mm Parabellum

0.85 kg

9

$248

BLS

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.85 kg

8

$322

Ranger

.45 ACP

0.79 kg

6

$397

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

LS (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

8

LS (.40)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

10

BLS (9mm)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

12

BLS (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

16

Ranger

SA

2

Nil

1

4

Nil

11

 

Storm Lake 1911

     Notes: Not really a complete pistol, the “Storm Lake 1911” is actually the result of a kit which converts virtually any 1911-type pistol to fire .400 Cor-Bon ammunition.  The kit consists of a new barrel, bushing, link, and link pin.  The results are a bit mixed; the kit is supposed to be a drop-in kit, but in practice (sometimes) machining of the chamber mouth and feed ramp are necessary for optimum performance.  (This problem usually happens when one gets an old kit from the time when Storm Lake was under its previous management; new kits generally don’t have this problem.)  If this machining is necessary, the pistol may never be able to be converted back to .45 ACP again.  In addition, some tests suggest that to fire the .400 Cor-Bon cartridge, the kit should also come with buffer and stronger recoil spring.  However, the conversion is generally reliable, if not perfect.  The stats below are for a Storm Lake kit in an average 1911-type pistol.

     Twilight 2000 Notes: This conversion kit does not exist in the Twilight 2000 timeline.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Storm Lake 1911

.400 Cor-Bon

1.11 kg

7, 8

$332

Conversion Kit

N/A

0.18 kg

N/A

$51

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Storm Lake 1911

SA

3

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

 

Strayer-Voigt Infinity

     Notes: Perhaps one of the most deluxe variants of the M-1911A1 you will find.  Versions of the Infinity come in 8 calibers (with others available upon request) and can have frames made of steel, stainless steel, light alloy, titanium alloy, or composite.  They all have a beveled magazine well and an extra large magazine well to accommodate large-capacity magazines.  The trigger has an adjustable trigger stop, and can be interchanged for triggers in nine different shapes and four colors.  The weapon can be changed between calibers by merely changing the barrel, magazine, and the cartridge case claw. 

     The basic Infinity also has a Bo-Mar micrometer rear sight or a Novak combat rear sight.  The front sight may be a standard type, one with a fiberoptic inlay, or one with a tritium inlay.  The grip safety is extended, as is the safety.  The safety may be had in one-sided or ambidextrous design.  The buyer may also have a choice of six different magazine releases.

     The Infinity Gold is an even more deluxe version of the Infinity; it has a gold-plated bolt and barrel-bushing.  The frame is always composite on the Infinity Gold, but it is available in a rainbow of colors.  There is a rail underneath the frame that can be used for accessories such as lights, laser aiming modules, etc.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Infinity (Steel Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.98 kg

17

$249

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.93 kg

17

$250

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.85 kg

17

$253

Infinity (Composite Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.73 kg

17

$250

Infinity (Steel Frame)

9mm Dillon

1.08 kg

17

$305

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

9mm Dillon

1.03 kg

17

$307

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

9mm Dillon

0.94 kg

17

$310

Infinity (Composite Frame)

9mm Dillon

0.81 kg

17

$306

Infinity (Steel Frame)

.38 Super

1.01 kg

17

$285

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

.38 Super

0.97 kg

17

$287

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

.38 Super

0.88 kg

17

$290

Infinity (Composite Frame)

.38 Super

0.76 kg

17

$286

Infinity (Steel Frame)

.357 SiG

0.98 kg

17

$276

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

.357 SiG

0.94 kg

17

$278

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

.357 SiG

0.85 kg

17

$281

Infinity (Composite Frame)

.357 SiG

0.73 kg

17

$277

Infinity (Steel Frame)

10mm Auto

1.11 kg

14

$363

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

10mm Auto

1.06 kg

14

$365

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

10mm Auto

0.96 kg

14

$370

Infinity (Composite Frame)

10mm Auto

0.83 kg

14

$364

Infinity (Steel Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.02 kg

14

$334

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.97 kg

14

$336

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.88 kg

14

$340

Infinity (Composite Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.76 kg

14

$335

Infinity (Steel Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

1.02 kg

14

$333

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

0.97 kg

14

$335

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

0.88 kg

14

$339

Infinity (Composite Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

0.76 kg

14

$335

Infinity (Steel Frame)

.45 ACP

1.12 kg

12

$408

Infinity (Light Alloy Frame)

.45 ACP

1.07 kg

12

$411

Infinity (Titanium Alloy Frame)

.45 ACP

0.97 kg

12

$416

Infinity (Composite Frame)

.45 ACP

0.84 kg

12

$410

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Infinity (All, 9mm Para)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity (Steel/Light Alloy, 9mm Dillon)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

13

Infinity (Titanium/Composite, 9mm Dillon)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity (Steel, .38)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

14

Infinity (Light Alloy/Titanium/Composite, .38)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Infinity (All, .357)

SA

3

Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Infinity (All, 10mm)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

12

Infinity (All, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity (All, .400)

SA

3

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Infinity (All, .45)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

14

 

Strayer-Voigt Infinity Concealed Carry Compensator/Short Combat

     Notes: These are versions of the Infinity that have all the basic features, but have a shorter barrel, and the safety is always ambidextrous.  The standard caliber in which Strayer-Voigt makes these pistols is .45 ACP, with a steel frame, but other chamberings are available upon request.  The two versions are the Infinity Concealed Carry Compensator, which has a ported barrel, and the Short Combat, which does not.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Infinity Concealed Carry Compensator

.45 ACP

0.99 kg

10

$450

Infinity Short Combat

.45 ACP

0.99 kg

10

$400

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Infinity Concealed Carry Compensator

SA

2

Nil

1

2

Nil

12

Infinity Short Combat

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

12

 

Strayer-Voight Infinity Match

     Notes: This is basically a match-quality M-1911-type pistol with Strayer-Voight’s special touches.  The Frame may be blued steel, stainless steel, light alloy, or polymer composite.  The rear sight is a Bo-Mar micrometer adjustable sight.  The grip safety is extended into an extra-long beavertail.  The Infinity Match has the Infinity’s interchangeable trigger system, and the pistol is available in a large number of calibers.  The barrel is match-quality. 

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.97 kg

17

$250

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.87 kg

17

$252

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

9mm Parabellum

0.87 kg

17

$251

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

9mm Dillon

1.07 kg

17

$306

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

9mm Dillon

0.96 kg

17

$308

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

9mm Dillon

0.96 kg

17

$307

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

.38 Super

1 kg

17

$286

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

.38 Super

0.91 kg

17

$288

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

.38 Super

0.91 kg

17

$288

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

.357 SiG

0.97 kg

17

$278

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

.357 SiG

0.88 kg

17

$279

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

.357 SiG

0.88 kg

17

$279

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

10mm Auto

1.1 kg

14

$364

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

10mm Auto

0.99 kg

14

$366

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

10mm Auto

0.99 kg

14

$366

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.01 kg

14

$324

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.91 kg

14

$326

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

.40 Smith & Wesson

0.91 kg

14

$325

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

1.01 kg

14

$335

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

0.91 kg

14

$337

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

.400 Cor-Bon

0.91 kg

14

$336

Infinity Match (Steel Frame)

.45 ACP

1.11 kg

12

$409

Infinity Match (Light Alloy Frame)

.45 ACP

1 kg

12

$412

Infinity Match (Composite Frame)

.45 ACP

1 kg

12

$411

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Infinity Match (All, 9mm Para)

SA

1

Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity Match (Steel, 9mm Dillon)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

13

Infinity Match (Light Alloy/Composite, 9mm Dillon)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity Match (All, .38)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Infinity Match (All, .357)

SA

3

Nil

1

3

Nil

15

Infinity Match (All, 10mm)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity Match (All, .40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Infinity Match (All, .400)

SA

3

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

16

Infinity Match (All, .45)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

15

 

Strayer-Voigt Infinity Racegun

     Notes: This is an Infinity pistol converted into a “race gun,” a weapon designed for competitions where the shooters primarily work while firing on the move or from short halts, often with nothing more than quick peeks from behind cover.  As such, the Infinity Racegun has a number of extra frills that normal pistols do not have: a large muzzle brake, a mount for sights that is not affected by the cycling of the slide, as well as things found on other Infinity guns, such as an ambidextrous safety, interchangeable triggers, an extended beavertail and grip safety, beveled magazine well, and an enlarged ejection port.  The frame is of a polymer composite, but between the muzzle brake, extended barrel, and sight mount, it is actually much heavier than other Infinity-series pistols.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Infinity Racegun

9mm Parabellum

1.25 kg

17, 27

$465

Infinity Racegun

.38 Super

1.29 kg

17, 27

$501

Infinity Racegun

.45 ACP

1.41 kg

12

$625

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Infinity Racegun (9mm)

SA

2

Nil

2

1

Nil

17

Infinity Racegun (.38)

SA

2

1-Nil

2

1

Nil

18

Infinity Racegun (.45)

SA

2

1-Nil

2

2

Nil

19

 

Strayer-Voigt Infinity Stock/Stock Modified

     Notes: As might be indicated by the name, this is a more or less standard sort of pistol, built for competitions where “stock” pistols are required, but the pistols that are employed may be quite well-made.  As such, the Infinity Stock has a heavy Scheumann barrel, and has an interchangeable trigger system.  The magazine well is beveled.  The safety may be on either side or ambidextrous, as required.  If the buyer wishes, this pistol may be bought with either 4 or six ports in the barrel to help fight recoil; in this case, the weapon is known as the Stock Modified.  The Infinity Stock and Stock Modified have a composite frame.

     The Infinity Target Master is essentially an Infinity Stock with a Bo-Mar micrometer adjustable rear sight.  It is identical to the Infinity Stock for game purposes.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

Infinity Stock

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.1 kg

14

$324

Infinity Stock Modified

.40 Smith & Wesson

1.1 kg

14

$349

Infinity Stock

.45 ACP

1.15 kg

10

$410

Infinity Stock Modified

.45 ACP

1.15 kg

10

$435

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

Infinity Stock (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

3

Nil

13

Infinity Stock Modified (.40)

SA

2

1-Nil

1

2

Nil

13

Infinity Stock (.45)

SA

2

Nil

1

3

Nil

14

Infinity Stock Modified (.45)

SA

2

Nil

1

2

Nil

14

 

Sundance A-25/Boa/Laser-25

     Notes: These three pistols are virtually identical, being small .25 caliber pocket pistols.  The basic model is the A-25; the Boa adds a grip safety; and the Laser-25 adds a small laser aiming unit in front of the trigger guard (which only looks large in relation to the pistol’s tiny size) that is activated by the grip safety.  They may be finished in black Teflon or chrome.  The A-25 and Boa are identical for game purposes.

Weapon

Ammunition

Weight

Magazines

Price

A-25

.25 ACP

0.45 kg

7

$86

Laser-25

.25 ACP

0.55 kg

7

$486

 

Weapon

ROF

Damage

Pen

Bulk

SS

Burst

Range

A-25

SA

-1

Nil

0

4

Nil

4

Laser-25

SA

-1

Nil

0

3

Nil

4