Spartan V with some fancy duds - The Firearms Forum

woolleyworm · 03-23-2012, 05:42 PM

Finally got my 1911 today ! 5" 45acp and grips by who else, Woodnut ! Thanks to Helix and Josh for the heads up on finding the Spartan. Double D gets a big thanks too for finding some info on my next 1911, it's going to be a STI Sentry.

jack404 · 03-23-2012, 05:57 PM

very nice ....

BETH · 03-23-2012, 06:00 PM

nice goin good luck

Shooter45 · 03-23-2012, 06:51 PM

Looks great !!!
Now for the range report..............

woolleyworm · 03-23-2012, 06:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

very nice ....

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Originally Posted by BETH

nice goin good luck

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Originally Posted by Shooter45

Looks great !!!
Now for the range report..............

Thanks ! I can't wait to get some rounds down the pipe! Going to see if Josh is busy tomorrow and may head to his place to do a little paperwork

jack404 · 03-23-2012, 08:39 PM

Q, single or double stack ? hard to guess from the pics , sorry ..

woolleyworm · 03-23-2012, 09:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jack404

Q, single or double stack ? hard to guess from the pics , sorry ..

single stack

The Spartan V is built on a steel, government length, standard width frame. The grip includes a checkered mainspring housing to provide a sure grip. The controls are an STI International single sided thumb safety and high-rise beavertail grip safety.
The slide features traditional 1911 styling with front and rear cocking serrations, and the barrel is 5.0″ with a match grade fitted bushing. This excellent firearm comes standard with an STI square hammer, patented STI trigger system, and STI sear and disconnector for smooth, reliable function.
The Spartan V has a Parkerized finish.

Specifications
MSRP$705.83Calibers.45 ACP, 9×19Frame1911 Government Steel Frame, Bald Front
StrapGripsHand Checkered Double Diamond
Mahogany Grip PanelsSlideClassic, Front and Rear Cocking
SerrationsTriggerSTI Long Curved TriggerBarrel5.11” Chromed Non-Ramped Bushing
BarrelSafetiesSTI High-Ride Beavertail Grip Safety
Single Sided Thumb SafetyGuide RodOne Piece Full Length SteelSightsFiber Optic Front
Adjustable RearOverall Length8.5”Weight35.3 ozFinishParkerized

jack404 · 03-23-2012, 09:33 PM

excellent .. get your self to the range and let us know whats what

enjoy eh ..

Woodnut · 03-24-2012, 05:59 AM

Thanks for posting the pictures of the grips Woolley. They kinda pop on that gun finish, which is a good thing in my opinion.
Again congrats on winning the raffle.

PanhandlePop · 03-24-2012, 10:38 AM

Some Grips! Not to mention that the 45 Spartan is a great all around 1911.

JLA · 03-24-2012, 11:47 PM

It shoots fellas. Chris and his crew graced me and mine with theor presence at my range earlier today. We shot guns from about 1 til after 4:30, prolly a little over 500 rounds not countn the .22s.

That spartan shoots and ate everything from Chris' fairly warm 200 gr XTP loads to my rather anemic, see the bullet fly to the target, cast SWC and Berrys TC 200 gr range loads. Not 1 single failure in any one of our hands. In fact the only 1911 failure we had today was with my Green Machine. Stovepiped.

Good day all in all. Im sure the worm will post pics later on.

Zane71464 · 03-25-2012, 12:16 AM

Nice Spartin and grips!

woolleyworm · 03-26-2012, 10:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

It shoots fellas. Chris and his crew graced me and mine with theor presence at my range earlier today. We shot guns from about 1 til after 4:30, prolly a little over 500 rounds not countn the .22s.

That spartan shoots and ate everything from Chris' fairly warm 200 gr XTP loads to my rather anemic, see the bullet fly to the target, cast SWC and Berrys TC 200 gr range loads. Not 1 single failure in any one of our hands. In fact the only 1911 failure we had today was with my Green Machine. Stovepiped.

Good day all in all. Im sure the worm will post pics later on.

I will get some pics up soon, we had a problem with the camera and transfering them to the computer.

I didn't get any target pics since everyone was blasting away at the targets and we were having too much fun to stop and try to get "grouping" photos. I will say what I was quite impressed that i could 99% of the shots in the 8 ring from 20+ yards and offhand. I am going to have much fun breaking in the Spartan. I'm very happy with it's price vs performance and quality. Also gotta agree with Josh, very suprised that not one single failure in the STI with 3 different loads varied from mild to pretty warm.

American Leader · 03-26-2012, 10:15 PM

Nice firearm worm, and those grips are sweet on it! Congrats and enjoy!

JLA · 03-28-2012, 04:46 PM

Chris youre right, you need to come back and lets sit down at the bench and put it thru the wringer from a sandbag and a few loads. Doin anything sunday?? I got a coupel guns to get off the desk but other than that im free. Call me.

Brisk44 · 03-28-2012, 05:21 PM

Very nice Worm, very very nice.

vaskeet · 06-11-2012, 06:38 PM

I am very happ with my spartan 9mm Randy

Shooter45 · 06-11-2012, 06:47 PM

I like my Spartan more every time I shoot it.

vaskeet · 06-11-2012, 08:40 PM

I have hogue wraparound grips on all my 1911s they are ugly but I shoot beter with them Randy

RuffLock · 06-11-2012, 09:32 PM

I have the 5" 9mm Spartan too and have not had a single malfunction! I use a mixture of different factory loads and a whole lot of LEO +P+ ammo. Not a single hiccup, unless you count all my coworkers trying to sneak the gun into their range bags during clean up.

03-23-2012, 05:42 PM	#1
woolleyworm TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: SW Fort Worth Contributor Posts: 4,888	Spartan V with some fancy duds Finally got my 1911 today ! 5" 45acp and grips by who else, Woodnut ! Thanks to Helix and Josh for the heads up on finding the Spartan. Double D gets a big thanks too for finding some info on my next 1911, it's going to be a STI Sentry. Attached Images __________________ . What are you gonna do, talk the alien to death? -- (on Sigourney Weaver's worry about Guns in Aliens) "Safety is something that happens between your ears, not something you hold in your hands." "I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge Blue press." . --> Last edited by woolleyworm; 03-25-2012 at 10:15 PM..

03-23-2012, 05:57 PM	#2
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds very nice ....

03-23-2012, 06:00 PM	#3
BETH Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: naugatuck,Ct. Contributor Posts: 6,686	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds nice goin good luck

03-23-2012, 06:51 PM	#4
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Looks great !!! Now for the range report..............

03-23-2012, 08:39 PM	#6
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Q, single or double stack ? hard to guess from the pics , sorry ..

03-23-2012, 09:33 PM	#8
jack404 Former Guest Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Australia Contributor Posts: 17,622	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds excellent .. get your self to the range and let us know whats what enjoy eh ..

03-24-2012, 05:59 AM	#9
Woodnut Forum Sponsor Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Diamondhead, MS Contributor Posts: 2,182	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Thanks for posting the pictures of the grips Woolley. They kinda pop on that gun finish, which is a good thing in my opinion. Again congrats on winning the raffle. __________________ Carl Never doubt the beauty of wood. Carl’s Album www.cwgrips.com Web site Updated 01/01/2013 NRA Life Member

03-24-2012, 10:38 AM	#10
PanhandlePop V.I.P. Member Join Date: May 2011 Posts: 254	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Some Grips! Not to mention that the 45 Spartan is a great all around 1911.

03-24-2012, 11:47 PM	#11
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds It shoots fellas. Chris and his crew graced me and mine with theor presence at my range earlier today. We shot guns from about 1 til after 4:30, prolly a little over 500 rounds not countn the .22s. That spartan shoots and ate everything from Chris' fairly warm 200 gr XTP loads to my rather anemic, see the bullet fly to the target, cast SWC and Berrys TC 200 gr range loads. Not 1 single failure in any one of our hands. In fact the only 1911 failure we had today was with my Green Machine. Stovepiped. Good day all in all. Im sure the worm will post pics later on. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-25-2012, 12:16 AM	#12
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Nice Spartin and grips! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

03-26-2012, 10:15 PM	#14
American Leader Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,630	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Nice firearm worm, and those grips are sweet on it! Congrats and enjoy!

03-28-2012, 04:46 PM	#15
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,412	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Chris youre right, you need to come back and lets sit down at the bench and put it thru the wringer from a sandbag and a few loads. Doin anything sunday?? I got a coupel guns to get off the desk but other than that im free. Call me. __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

03-28-2012, 05:21 PM	#16
Brisk44 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Contributor Posts: 1,747	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds Very nice Worm, very very nice.

06-11-2012, 06:38 PM	#17
vaskeet V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 96	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds I am very happ with my spartan 9mm Randy

06-11-2012, 06:47 PM	#18
Shooter45 Administrator Join Date: Feb 2001 Contributor Posts: 8,790	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds I like my Spartan more every time I shoot it.

06-11-2012, 08:40 PM	#19
vaskeet V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 96	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds I have hogue wraparound grips on all my 1911s they are ugly but I shoot beter with them Randy

06-11-2012, 09:32 PM	#20
RuffLock Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Northern VA Posts: 23	Re: Spartan V with some fancy duds I have the 5" 9mm Spartan too and have not had a single malfunction! I use a mixture of different factory loads and a whole lot of LEO +P+ ammo. Not a single hiccup, unless you count all my coworkers trying to sneak the gun into their range bags during clean up.