re: Gonna try and build a 2011 update on the 2nd page, it’s done.

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STI changed their name because the Center for Disease Control got rid of "STD" sexually transmitted disease, and it is now called "STI" sexually transmitted infection. Customers googling STI were immediately directing to topics on syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, etc...

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Yeah, they just have "2011" on all of their branding now. The PE firm that bought them is all-in on the new direction they're taking.

I wasnt even talking about the company name/rebrand, I was talking more about how they add/subtract models from their lineup and change the names constantly. It's been a running joke on lots of 1911/2011 forums for years.


This is an actual exchange I had at a shop:

"Hey man, I'm torn between a few 2011s and want to see one of STI's comped guns, do you have the Costa Carry Comp in stock?"
"Oh they don't make those anymore, that model had some changes and became the Omni."
"Oh ok, do you have an Omni in stock?"
"Actually, the Omni is called the DVC-P now."
"OK frick this, let me look at that Triarc right there."

Same thing with their HOST getting changed out for the DUO system and a bevy of other little things. I'm pretty sure there are some models that didn't even last a year before getting shelved. Now ALL the DVC guns are gone and it's all Staccato. I'm sure it'll be the same shite next year.

I LOVED my Combat Master, but that will probably be my first and last STI. I'll probably do a Triarc for my utility 2011 and get an SVI/Limcat/Atlas race gun down the road.

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Los Angeles Sheriff's Department recently took receipt of 2,200 pistols for their LEO's. Average pistol price is $3,500 …. do the math

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Ehh, their most expensive model isn't even $3500 unless you're talking a comped gun or XL with tuxedo silver finish. The DVCs are better guns than the Staccatos from what I've read/watched, but not $1000 better, so I'd bet that STI is keeping Staccato prices artificially low to get those contracts (it's either that, or they've made some serious manufacturing/production breakthroughs). I'd imagine most PDs are getting Staccato Ps or Cs which are, at most, $2500. They're probably getting nice discounts due to volume as well. No doubt that they're getting popular with LE though

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Got Blaze

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Sorry for the rant, don't mean to dump on STI. They make good guns and I understand wanting to pivot and make more money. It's just frustrating trying to keep up with the constant changes. That, plus they jerked me around for 6 months acting like they would eventually reopen the custom shop, only to finally say "nah we're not gonna do optic cuts or new grips for you." Pissed me off.

Still love you and you're still one of the best gun minds on this board