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| The STI Executive Model |
Since the introduction of the STI Edge in 1997 it has become the “bench mark” for International Practical Shooting Confederation (IPSC) Standard Division. It is also used by SWAT Teams, Hostage Rescue Teams and law enforcement units. In addition to law enforcement and military use, IPSC events, the Edge sees wide spread use in many other target shooting disciplines. STI International of Georgetown, Texas is involved in the manufacture of premium M1911 style pistols. STI use the nomenclature 2011 for their pistols. This lets you know the lineage of STI's guns but is also an expression of STI's further development of the 1911 design. STI is a modern manufacturer using state of the art CNC ( computer numerical control ) and wire EDM ( electronic discharge machining ). This enables them to produce a very sophisticated production pistol using of the shelf parts that are of very high quality due to the modern manufacturing processes that they use. |
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The 5.11 Covrt18 Backpack
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During the IPSC World Shoot XVI we used a 5.11 Covrt 18 Backpack as both an aircraft carry on bag and as a day pack during the event. You will find everything you need in this lightweight pack including a hidden ambidextrous weapons pocket, side mesh pockets and compression straps, admin pocket, internal and external organiser pouches, padded computer compartment sleeve with Velcro retaining strap, external attachment points, sternum strap, a carry handle integrated into the shoulder harness system and hydration compartment.
The Covrt18 comes in several different colour combinations and is made from water resistant material.
2011 World Shoot XVI Handgun Championships |
I SURVIVED Y2K, ANTHRAX ATTACK, 9/11, MAD COWS, SARS, SWINE FLU, DEEPWATER OIL SPILL, FINANCIAL MARKET CRASH, EARTHQUAKE & TSUNAMI, ASH CLOUD AND RADIOACTIVE LEAK AND WAITING TO FACE DOOMSDAY 2012 – NOW I FEEL READY TO FIGHT AT WORLD SHOOT XVI The 2011 IPSC World Shoot XVI Practical Handgun Championships were held in Rhodes, Greece. Last held in Bali, Indonesia, the World Shoot ( WS ) takes place every three years and was held at the Kalamonas Shooting Range, 18 kilometres south of Rhodes Town. The range was expanded for the WS. The competition were organised by the Greek IPSC Region, with the assistance from The International Practical Shooting Confederation ( IPSC ) and the International Range Officers Association ( IROA ), which ensured that the range complex was fit for purpose. This included construction of all the stages, rest areas and trade displays for the event. All of the 30 WS stages had a Greek theme.
At WSXVI Eric Grauffel won his fifth IPSC World title in a row; something which has never been achieved before.
The STI International Sentry .45 ACP M1911 Pistol |
In 2011 the John Browning designed and Colt manufactured Model 1911 pistol in .45 Automatic Colt Pistol ( ACP ) calibre celebrates 100 years in existence. Adopted in 1911, this pistol was the standard US Forces sidearm until it was replaced by the Beretta 92F in the mid 1980’s. Some US Special Forces units are still carrying the M1911. This pistol has seen a lot of developments in the availability of customised component parts and methods of manufacture. Colt manufactured the M1911 until the outbreak of WWII, when production was also handled by several other manufacturing companies, with over two million war production M1911’s were made.
The STI Sentry is made to the classic 100 year old M1911 design by modern manufacturing techniques.
Geco Pistol Ammunition for IPSC World Shoot |
The ammunition manufacturer Geco, which is part of the larger RUAG Ammotec Munitions Manufacturing Group, will be the supplier of the designated match ammunition for the IPSC World Shoot XVI, which takes place in Rhodes, Greece in October 2011. Geco have recently developed a variety of calibres and bullet weights and styles for use in IPSC events. I carried out a series of velocity and accuracy tests, both bench rest and Ransom Rest, on a selection of these loads.
Geco have produced a range of ammunition suitable for use in IPSC competition. We tested three 9mm loads, one .38 Super load and one .40 S&W load.
The Double Alpha Race Master Holster
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Over the 20 years I have been shooting IPSC, I have used a variety of holsters from different manufacturers in competitive events. I have used Hellweg, Rescomp and borrowed a Guga Ribas to try in a few matches. For the past number of years I have been using the Ghost competition holster in Production and Standard Divisions. This year a new holster hit the IPSC competition circuit – the Race Master, made by Double Alpha Academy ( DAA ).
Ralf Jensen, JC Jamie Diaz, Emile Obriot, Saul Kirsch and Gregory Midgley of the STI European Team use the Race Master holster with their STI Open and Standard Division competition pistols. Click the above images to get a great deal on Race Master - pistol, revolver or left hand holsters.
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