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In the 100 years since John Moses Browning’s M1911 pistol was adopted by the US Army, no other design has proven itself to be as resilient and elegant over as long of a time span. In both recognition and celebration of his masterpiece, STI International is proud to offer its limited edition 100th Commemorative set. Featuring both a traditional “GI” style 1911 and a pistol built on STI’s patented “2011”high capacity modular frame, this boxed set is truly a unique offering unlike anything else available anywhere. The set comes in a handsome velvet lined walnut box with elegant brass lock and fittings and gold leaf markings on a leather top and includes a brass plaque featuring the serial number of the collector’s edition and a specially designed 2011 STI “Challenge” coin.
The Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Commemorative set ‘s 2011 pistol couple STI’s patented modular receiver with all the most desirable accessories in a factory firearm to produce a pistol that is sure to remain a family heirloom for generations to come. The controls are STI International’s ambidextrous thumb safeties and knuckle relief high-rise beavertail grip safety, both hard chromed for both durability and enhanced aesthetics. The full length 4140 steel bar stock slide features custom engravings, STI’s distinctive ”Sabertooth” serrations, and an elegant gold colored inlay. The barrel is a 5.0" fully ramped and supported match grade bull barrel. This superior firearm comes standard with an STI square hammer, patented STI trigger system, STI S-7 sear, and titanium strut for smooth, reliable function. The STI 100th Anniversary 2011 pistol features an STI gray grip with a specially designed inlaid medallion, an STI adjustable rear sight, and a Dawson fiber optic front sight. To enhance collectability, STI will only build 500 of these pistols and the serial numbers reflect this (STI 2011 001, STI 2011 002, etc.)
The Limited Edition 100th Anniversary Commemorative set ‘s 1911 pistol recreates the classic looks of Browning’s design with modern materials resulting in a pistol that combines the best of both eras. The controls are traditional styled ambidextrous thumb safeties and grip safety, all hot blued. The full length 4140 steel bar stock slide features custom engravings matched to the 2011’s, STI’s traditional “GI” serrations, and an elegant gold colored inlay. The barrel is a 5.0" fully ramped and supported match grade bushing barrel. This collector’s edition comes standard with a traditional GI style hammer, patented STI trigger system, STI S-7 sear, and titanium strut for smooth, reliable function. The STI 100th Anniversary 1911 features wooden grips, and classic style sights.
Caliber
.45 ACP
Frame
STI Patented Modular Steel, Long Wide (2011)
Government Length, Standard Width, Steel (1911)
Grip
STI Patented Modular Polymer with specially designed inlaid medallion and Stainless Steel Magwell (2011)
Government sized Wooden Grip Panels
Slide
Unique with Sabertooth Rear Serrations (2011)
Classic with traditional GI style serrations (1911)
*Both Feature 100th Anniversary Commemorative Engravings with Gold Colored Inlays”
Slide
Features STI 100th Anniversary Special Engraving
Trigger
Long Curved, Gray (2011)
One Piece Steel (1911)
Barrel
5.0” Fully Supported Ramped Bull Barrel (2011)
5.0" fully ramped and supported match grade bushing barrel (1911)
Safeties
STI High Rise Beavertail Grip Safety and Ambidextrous Thumb Safeties (2011)
Traditional Beavertail Grip Safety and Ambidextrous Thumb Safeties (1911)
Guide Rod
STI RecoilMaster (2011)
GI Style One Piece Guide Rod (1911)
Sights
Dawson Fiber Optic Front with STI Adjustable Rear (2011)
Classic 1911 Front & Rear Sights
Overall Length
8-5/8" (2011)
8.5” (1911)
Weight
TBD
Finish
Hard Chrome with Gold colored Inlay (2011)
Hot Blue with Gold colored inlay (1911)
Competition Approvals Pending