still on the prowl for a 1911, been leaning towards a Colt, DoubleStar, Smith, Dan Wesson or STI til I can afford a Baer/Wilson/Brown etc., and heard really good things about the dirt cheap (relatively) STI Spartan
Heard from one of the other members here that the STI Spartan was made in the Philippines and is being discontinued??...haven't been able to confirm this anywhere else, seems to have a stellar reputation but thats disquieting info.
Also this could be coincidence, but I did notice after hearing this that the grips on the spartan are listed as Philippine Mahogany...
whats the deal? and if you've got a suggestion for a 1911 thats NOT springfield or kimber, shout it out. (i dont hate those brands, but i know enough about them. looking for info on something off the beaten path like a Doublestar or STI.