tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post2577449404212599768..comments2024-03-07T16:18:06.946-06:00Comments on Average Joe's Handgun Reviews: STI ShadowAverage Joe's Handgun Reviewshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03173747731064233358noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-35840887387955334252015-01-20T19:22:15.283-06:002015-01-20T19:22:15.283-06:00I've owned 4 Kimbers and all have failed me. ...I've owned 4 Kimbers and all have failed me. I am going to give this STI a try. Looks like a great pistolAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-16147516565327754502014-10-29T18:43:10.935-05:002014-10-29T18:43:10.935-05:00My Kimber has never failed period, I use the new K...My Kimber has never failed period, I use the new KimPro II Mags and @350+ rounds, its break-in period, not a single problem, I trust my 1911 .45 with my life. I don't carry yet because I have a 500 round test cycle I won't break, one more range day and it'll be carried.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-34219378908290438732010-05-23T12:14:01.863-05:002010-05-23T12:14:01.863-05:00Anonymous,
Thanks for reading and fair question. ...Anonymous,<br /><br />Thanks for reading and fair question. The main point is that it is a very light weight pistol and, holding them side by side, it felt lighter than the Glock 36 which actually does weight less. I figured it the professional gun writers can write about "perceived recoil" then I could talk about how the pistol feels lighter than it actually is.<br /><br />Thanks for the question.Average Joe's Handgun Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03173747731064233358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-15861316519853475422010-05-22T22:44:13.726-05:002010-05-22T22:44:13.726-05:00I like your review, honesty is the best policy!
...I like your review, honesty is the best policy! <br /><br />One thing though, "perceived weight" is a new concept to me. If it feels lighter than it actually is, you a problem estimating weights. In other words perceived weight isn't an attribute of the pistol, so why mention it? I'm just curious, no trying to be a jerk...<br /><br />Keep up the good workAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-6912091480691352892010-05-07T21:18:12.723-05:002010-05-07T21:18:12.723-05:00Claymont,
I don't think you are being shallow...Claymont,<br /><br />I don't think you are being shallow at all. The large imprint on the slides just isn't classy. Looking back at older Colt semi-autos, there is just the stamp of the model, caliber, and address along with a tasteful stamp of the Rampant Colt logo. Dan Wesson has several models where you really have to look closely to find the DW name.Average Joe's Handgun Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03173747731064233358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-76180157921108528582010-05-07T16:18:31.032-05:002010-05-07T16:18:31.032-05:00I hate to seem shallow, but there is something abo...I hate to seem shallow, but there is something about the styling of STI pistols that leaves me cold. The word "funky" comes to mind. I know that pistols are utilitarian tools, for the most part, and this is hardly a presentation piece, but stil am repulsed by the giant logos plastered all over the gun, a STI hallmark. I feel something that you presumably paid a fair amount of money for should look attractive in the hand. Their design program looks cheap in the same way that Keltec products, no matter how well they function, seem to me to scream funky and low-quality.claymonthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05217324765636521419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-38717417425865997132010-05-05T21:18:25.723-05:002010-05-05T21:18:25.723-05:00I owned an Ultra Carry CDP about 6 years ago. You...I owned an Ultra Carry CDP about 6 years ago. You should be very happy with it. I have a review coming up on the Kimber RCP that will be very favorable. I would love to find their new Super Carry models but it will probably be awhile before they become available.Average Joe's Handgun Reviewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03173747731064233358noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-31185777.post-34574889618824704722010-05-05T20:58:57.991-05:002010-05-05T20:58:57.991-05:00I have on layaway (pick up in 2 weeks) a kimber CD...I have on layaway (pick up in 2 weeks) a kimber CDP ultra compact <br />3" 45 cal that I'm hoping will fit the bill that this STI could not.<br />I'm not aware that you've done a review of that particular pistol, but most reviews I've read have been positive.<br />Thanks for the review<br />AlAlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04281750649471484117noreply@blogger.com