The CQB pistol is the backbone of Wilson Combat. When chambered in 10mm, it offers all the reliability and performance one expects from Wilson Combat. The pistol carries an accuracy guarantee of 1\" at 25 yards. This is thanks to the fact that the 5\", stainless, match-grade barrel and bushing are hand-fitted, as are the carbon-steel frame and slide. Features include a high-ride Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety, a contoured magazine well, front strap checkering, a rear Battlesight, and a fiber-optic front sight. Like other Wilson pistols, this one is both reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Best 10mm Semiautomatic Pistols [2022]","post_excerpt":"A look at 10 full-powered 10mm pistols that Jeff Cooper himself would've been proud to have by his side.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistols","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/09\/10\/10mm-pistols\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97886,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-30 09:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-30 14:00:39","post_content":"
To say that I was excited to test the STI<\/a> DVC Carry would be a massive understatement. I have been looking at this 9mm beauty for months on the Internet and still never had the opportunity to test an STI pistol. Of course, STI is known for its beautifully crafted, reliable,\u00a0accurate, fast and sometimes a bit higher-priced guns. The DVC Carry doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree, yet it definitely stands apart from some of the company\u2019s other models.<\/p>\n The gun arrived in packaging that looked like something I would buy my wife for Valentine\u2019s Day. Unlike any other firearm I have ever received, the DVC Carry arrived in a satin black and red box with a glossy black STI logo on the front. I was already impressed before I even opened it. Upon opening the box, I found a soft briefcase-style gun case with what I would describe as a work of art inside.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is like no other 1911- or 2011-style pistol I have ever handled. The matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the slide and frame contrast very well with the bronze TiAIN-coated barrel to make for an impressive and aggressive look. The coatings also reduce friction and protect the gun. Very few coatings are harder than DLC and TiAIN, so the DVC carry should hold up well and stay very reliable. To that end, I allowed some of my concealed-carry students to shoot the gun, and despite being scraped across a lot of range tables, there weren\u2019t any visible scratches or blemishes.<\/p>\n The slide has six full-depth lightening cuts near the muzzle to reduce weight and add to the gun\u2019s race-ready looks. The rear serrations are comfortable to grab onto when racking the side. In fact, the lightweight slide is so easy and smooth to rack that it can easily be done with the ledge\u00a0of the rear sight if one of your hands is injured in a shootout. I put the gun in the hands of an older woman in one of my classes who, during dry-fire training, was not able to rack the slide on the full-sized Sig 1911 I was using to teach with. But she was able to rack the DVC Carry\u2019s slide without a struggle. And bear in mind that STI had sent me a brand-new pistol that hadn\u2019t been broken in yet. My Sig has had thousands of rounds through it and is definitely very much broken in.<\/p>\n The low-profile night sights on the DVC Carry are easy to see and very fast to acquire when drawing from a holster. The sights are mounted in such a way that you get the maximum amount of distance between them. The front sight is right at the end of the slide with a single vibrant tritium dot, and the rear sight, with its single tritium dot, is mounted flush with the back of the slide, giving you the maximum sight radius for a small, short-barreled pistol. The \u201cstacked dot\u201d sight picture may take a little getting used to for a shooter that is used to a three-dot system, but these sights are easy to get used to after just a few rounds.<\/p>\n The slide also houses a 3.9-inch, bushing-less bull barrel as well as STI\u2019s well-renowned Recoil Master guide rod system, which helps reduce felt recoil for smooth shooting on the range.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is also one of STI\u2019s double-stack 2011 designs, which means the pistol can carry at least 15+1 rounds instead of a typical 1911\u2019s 8+1 rounds. To be honest, I have smaller hands and was a little worried about the larger double-stacked grip, but to my surprise, this pistol felt great in my hands and as well as all those of the other shooters who handled the gun. This is a very well-balanced, comfortable pistol to hold and shoot. The stippled grips, while resembling a cheese grater at first, are actually very comfortable, and the material kind of has a bit of give to it. I shot the gun both indoors and outside without any grip issues. The grip just felt right for everyone who handled the DVC Carry.<\/p>\n When I shot the gun in a cold, wet forest without any gloves on, the grip frame grabbed my hands very well and gave me a sense of confidence in the gun in any condition, which is great for a carry piece. Chances are you\u2019re not going to be in a climate-controlled room with nice and dry hands in a defensive encounter, but with the DVC Carry, you won\u2019t have to worry about not having a good grip on the gun.<\/p>\n That being said, the grip is a bit on the thick side and a little long for me for easy concealment under normal clothing. I was able to carry the pistol easily under a flannel button-down shirt, but when it got warm out, I was a little worried about the grip frame printing through a T-shirt at the grocery store.<\/p>\n As for its controls, the skeletonized trigger on the DVC Carry has a very light 3.5-pound with a very short reset and a clean, crisp break. In fact, I can say that this is probably the smoothest trigger pull I have experienced on a stock pistol.<\/p>\n STI also added a well-contoured ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety is tucked in nice and tight to the frame, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever have to worry about it snagging on clothing during a drawstroke. The safety is perfectly placed for my hand\u2014a little short for shooters with shorter fingers, but it\u2019s still usable. The safety also gives the gun just enough lift off of a table to make it very easy to grab and grip if the situation called for it. Since it does sport an ambidextrous safety, it would be nice to see an ambidextrous magazine release as well for those left-handed shooters or if you ever have to shoot left-handed due to injury in a defensive encounter.<\/p>\n STI includes two 15-round magazines with the DVC Carry. I would like to see the magazine fit a little better in the magazine well. About a quarter-inch of magazine extends from the butt of the grip when loaded, but the magazines still insert easily and drop free when needed. The state of Texas engraving on the bottom of each magazine is a nice touch, too. I got several comments from students about the Texas logo on the magazines in my concealed-carry classes. It\u2019s the little details that people really like.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some 1911-style pistols, the DVC Carry is extremely easy to break down for cleaning and maintenance. You simply pull the slide stop pin out and the pistol comes apart. I didn\u2019t even need a tool.<\/p>\n I put well over 500 rounds through the pistol during testing. I fed it both hollow points and FMJs ranging from 115 to 147 grains. Several people with various levels of skill shot the DVC Carry, and I only saw one malfunction: The slide stop failed to engage when the magazine was empty. That malfunction happened while shooting standard 115-grain ammunition. The gun was not in my hands at the time, so I cannot conclude why it happened. But, due to the incredible performance I experienced with the DVC Carry, I can definitely say that I would trust this gun on my hip to protect myself and my family.<\/p>\n Every single person that had the opportunity to handle this pistol all asked me how they could get one. Everyone fell in love with it right away. At only 26 ounces unloaded, the gun weighs less than many of its competitors on the market that hold half the ammunition. Yet, despite this light weight, the recoil is very minimal and controllable even during rapid-fire testing. I was able to consistently achieve 1.5-inch, 10-shot groups at 15 yards.<\/p>\n In the woods, we had a little fun by shooting some empty cans on a table around 15 yards away. The target was the mouth of the can, and the goal was one clean exit hole out the bottom of the can. We set up six cans, and with six shots I was able to put four rounds perfectly through the mouth of the cans. One widened the mouth and the other was just low, peeling open a channel in the side of the can. This isn\u2019t your traditional test, but it was fun.<\/p>\n At 25 feet, I was able to really bring in my 10-shot groups to around 1 inch on average. Even at 25 yards, I had all 10 rounds in the center-mass of a silhouette target; every shot would\u2019ve been potentially deadly in a defensive confrontation.<\/p>\n I constantly had to keep reminding myself that this is a carry gun and not a full-sized 1911. The gun ate everything I fed it, including 115- and 124-grain reloads from A-1 Premium Ammunition as well as factory loads from Precision Delta<\/a>, HSM<\/a>, Sig Sauer<\/a> and Hornady<\/a>. At any distance and literally with any ammunition, the DVC Carry seems to be able to locate the target quickly and with precision accuracy.<\/p>\n This pistol definitely stands apart from the competition and wears the STI name very well. The price tag is a bit on the steep side at $2,999, but you will never have to doubt this gun\u2019s ability to perform when you need it. STI nailed it when the company set out to make a 2011-style pistol perfect for everyday carry. I would sell some of my favorite things to be able to carry this gun every day.<\/p>\n Caliber:\u00a0<\/b>9mm<\/p>\n Barrel:<\/b> 3.9 inches<\/p>\n OA Length:\u00a0<\/b>7.5 inches<\/p>\n Weight:<\/b> 26 ounces (empty)<\/p>\n Grip:\u00a0<\/b>2011 DVC stippled<\/p>\n Sights:<\/b> Tritium front, fixed ledge rear<\/p>\n Action:\u00a0<\/b>SA<\/p>\n Finish:<\/b> Matte black DLC<\/p>\n Capacity:\u00a0<\/b>15+1<\/p>\n MSRP:<\/b> $2,999<\/p>\n For more information, visit stiguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Gun Review: The STI DVC Carry 9mm 2011 Pistol","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"sti-dvc-carry-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/26\/sti-dvc-carry-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":99650,"post_author":"270","post_date":"2017-08-11 09:00:40","post_date_gmt":"2017-08-11 13:00:40","post_content":"Hands On<\/b><\/h3>\n
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DVC Carry Range Time<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Full-Sized Results<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rock Ultra FS 10mm Pistol<\/h3>\r\n
The Rock Ultra FS features G10 grip panels, an LPA rear sight and an ambidextrous thumb safety.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBased on the Colt Series 70 design and manufactured in the Philippines by Rock Island Armory (Armscor), the Rock Ultra FS comes from one of the largest manufacturers of 1911s in the world. Armscor can build a quality 1911 and tailor its features to specific requirements and price points. The company\u2019s top-end models like the Ultra FS are built to perform with guns costing considerably more. Priced at $745, the Rock Ultra FS is $370 less than the Colt Delta Elite, $335 less than the Kimber Custom TLE II and $854 less than the STI Nitro 10.\r\n
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STI Nitro 10<\/h3>\r\n
STI\u2019s Nitro 10 sports unique slide serrations, cocobolo grips, an undercut triggerguard and a Heinie rear sight.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the Rock Ultra FS has a lot of custom features, the STI Nitro 10 has custom written all over it\u2014from a deep matte blue finish and a machined slide with aggressive, wide front and rear serrations and highly polished flats, to the serrated hammer design and STI\u2019s S-7 sear and titanium hammer strut.\r\n\r\nThe Nitro 10 has a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations (matched on the frontstrap); a flat-bottom grip frame; an undercut triggerguard; a skeletonized, polymer target trigger with a vertically serrated shoe and overtravel adjustment; a match-grade, 5-inch, stainless steel, bull barrel with a polished feed ramp and a full-length guide rod; and a single, standard-style thumb safety that works as smoothly as any custom-built 1911 competition pistol. Up top are a Heinie Ledge rear sight with a square notch and a dovetailed, serrated front ramp.\r\n\r\nThe entire gun is set off by a pair of handsomely lacquered cocobolo STI grip panels. The Nitro 10 also uses a 25-pound-resistance heavy recoil spring to keep the gun running with 10mm rounds, which brings us back to the unusually deep, wide slide serration, which are designed to make the slide easier to grasp when chambering the first round or clearing the gun. The STI comes with one 8-round magazine. (stiguns.com<\/a>; 512-819-0656)\r\n
Shots Downrange<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo put the Rock Ultra FS and the STI Nitro 10 to the test, I used HPR<\/a>\u2019s HyperClean 180-grain JHP ammunition.\u00a0 The trigger pull averaged 5.6 pounds with the Rock Ultra FS and 5.3 pounds on the Nitro 10, both with extremely short travels, crisp breaks, zero overtravel and quick resets. Trigger to trigger, the two are about equal overall.\r\n\r\nThe STI is a lighter, narrower gun in the hand, while the Rock Ultra FS fits like a tactical weapon with grip and mainspring housing textures that grab your hand (or leather glove) with authority. The near 2-ounce difference in weight feels a lot greater when you pick these guns up. The Rock Ultra FS is a like a Clydesdale, ready to pull its weight, while the Nitro 10 runs like a thoroughbred meant for competition, which justifies its much higher $1,599 retail price.\r\n
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The Takeaway<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn terms of handling speed, the Rock Ultra FS from Rock Island Armory is quicker to load. If you\u2019re not looking for a tactical pistol, but rather just plain design aesthetics, the STI Nitro 10 stands head and shoulders above the Ultra FS. Both are built to perform, one at a higher price and level of fit and finish, the other to provide the most gun for the money.\r\n\r\nAs for longevity, only time and total rounds fired will determine the wear factor on either. However, Armscor tests its guns with full-power 10mm rounds for durability, its slides are hand-fitted for each gun, and each comes with a lifetime warranty, all for less than $750. That\u2019s confidence, and for the difference in price you can buy two Rock Ultra FS pistols and still have some cash left over.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is, the results of this \u201cTale of the Tape\u201d can be better measured in aesthetics and dollars and cents rather than in how these two 10mm pistol models perform.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Combat Handguns\" August 2016. To subscribe to that magazine, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"10mm Pistol Battle: Rock Island Ultra FS vs. STI Nitro 10","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistol-comparison","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/08\/11\/10mm-pistol-comparison\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
The CQB pistol is the backbone of Wilson Combat. When chambered in 10mm, it offers all the reliability and performance one expects from Wilson Combat. The pistol carries an accuracy guarantee of 1\" at 25 yards. This is thanks to the fact that the 5\", stainless, match-grade barrel and bushing are hand-fitted, as are the carbon-steel frame and slide. Features include a high-ride Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety, a contoured magazine well, front strap checkering, a rear Battlesight, and a fiber-optic front sight. Like other Wilson pistols, this one is both reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Best 10mm Semiautomatic Pistols [2022]","post_excerpt":"A look at 10 full-powered 10mm pistols that Jeff Cooper himself would've been proud to have by his side.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistols","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/09\/10\/10mm-pistols\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97886,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-30 09:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-30 14:00:39","post_content":"
To say that I was excited to test the STI<\/a> DVC Carry would be a massive understatement. I have been looking at this 9mm beauty for months on the Internet and still never had the opportunity to test an STI pistol. Of course, STI is known for its beautifully crafted, reliable,\u00a0accurate, fast and sometimes a bit higher-priced guns. The DVC Carry doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree, yet it definitely stands apart from some of the company\u2019s other models.<\/p>\n The gun arrived in packaging that looked like something I would buy my wife for Valentine\u2019s Day. Unlike any other firearm I have ever received, the DVC Carry arrived in a satin black and red box with a glossy black STI logo on the front. I was already impressed before I even opened it. Upon opening the box, I found a soft briefcase-style gun case with what I would describe as a work of art inside.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is like no other 1911- or 2011-style pistol I have ever handled. The matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the slide and frame contrast very well with the bronze TiAIN-coated barrel to make for an impressive and aggressive look. The coatings also reduce friction and protect the gun. Very few coatings are harder than DLC and TiAIN, so the DVC carry should hold up well and stay very reliable. To that end, I allowed some of my concealed-carry students to shoot the gun, and despite being scraped across a lot of range tables, there weren\u2019t any visible scratches or blemishes.<\/p>\n The slide has six full-depth lightening cuts near the muzzle to reduce weight and add to the gun\u2019s race-ready looks. The rear serrations are comfortable to grab onto when racking the side. In fact, the lightweight slide is so easy and smooth to rack that it can easily be done with the ledge\u00a0of the rear sight if one of your hands is injured in a shootout. I put the gun in the hands of an older woman in one of my classes who, during dry-fire training, was not able to rack the slide on the full-sized Sig 1911 I was using to teach with. But she was able to rack the DVC Carry\u2019s slide without a struggle. And bear in mind that STI had sent me a brand-new pistol that hadn\u2019t been broken in yet. My Sig has had thousands of rounds through it and is definitely very much broken in.<\/p>\n The low-profile night sights on the DVC Carry are easy to see and very fast to acquire when drawing from a holster. The sights are mounted in such a way that you get the maximum amount of distance between them. The front sight is right at the end of the slide with a single vibrant tritium dot, and the rear sight, with its single tritium dot, is mounted flush with the back of the slide, giving you the maximum sight radius for a small, short-barreled pistol. The \u201cstacked dot\u201d sight picture may take a little getting used to for a shooter that is used to a three-dot system, but these sights are easy to get used to after just a few rounds.<\/p>\n The slide also houses a 3.9-inch, bushing-less bull barrel as well as STI\u2019s well-renowned Recoil Master guide rod system, which helps reduce felt recoil for smooth shooting on the range.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is also one of STI\u2019s double-stack 2011 designs, which means the pistol can carry at least 15+1 rounds instead of a typical 1911\u2019s 8+1 rounds. To be honest, I have smaller hands and was a little worried about the larger double-stacked grip, but to my surprise, this pistol felt great in my hands and as well as all those of the other shooters who handled the gun. This is a very well-balanced, comfortable pistol to hold and shoot. The stippled grips, while resembling a cheese grater at first, are actually very comfortable, and the material kind of has a bit of give to it. I shot the gun both indoors and outside without any grip issues. The grip just felt right for everyone who handled the DVC Carry.<\/p>\n When I shot the gun in a cold, wet forest without any gloves on, the grip frame grabbed my hands very well and gave me a sense of confidence in the gun in any condition, which is great for a carry piece. Chances are you\u2019re not going to be in a climate-controlled room with nice and dry hands in a defensive encounter, but with the DVC Carry, you won\u2019t have to worry about not having a good grip on the gun.<\/p>\n That being said, the grip is a bit on the thick side and a little long for me for easy concealment under normal clothing. I was able to carry the pistol easily under a flannel button-down shirt, but when it got warm out, I was a little worried about the grip frame printing through a T-shirt at the grocery store.<\/p>\n As for its controls, the skeletonized trigger on the DVC Carry has a very light 3.5-pound with a very short reset and a clean, crisp break. In fact, I can say that this is probably the smoothest trigger pull I have experienced on a stock pistol.<\/p>\n STI also added a well-contoured ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety is tucked in nice and tight to the frame, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever have to worry about it snagging on clothing during a drawstroke. The safety is perfectly placed for my hand\u2014a little short for shooters with shorter fingers, but it\u2019s still usable. The safety also gives the gun just enough lift off of a table to make it very easy to grab and grip if the situation called for it. Since it does sport an ambidextrous safety, it would be nice to see an ambidextrous magazine release as well for those left-handed shooters or if you ever have to shoot left-handed due to injury in a defensive encounter.<\/p>\n STI includes two 15-round magazines with the DVC Carry. I would like to see the magazine fit a little better in the magazine well. About a quarter-inch of magazine extends from the butt of the grip when loaded, but the magazines still insert easily and drop free when needed. The state of Texas engraving on the bottom of each magazine is a nice touch, too. I got several comments from students about the Texas logo on the magazines in my concealed-carry classes. It\u2019s the little details that people really like.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some 1911-style pistols, the DVC Carry is extremely easy to break down for cleaning and maintenance. You simply pull the slide stop pin out and the pistol comes apart. I didn\u2019t even need a tool.<\/p>\n I put well over 500 rounds through the pistol during testing. I fed it both hollow points and FMJs ranging from 115 to 147 grains. Several people with various levels of skill shot the DVC Carry, and I only saw one malfunction: The slide stop failed to engage when the magazine was empty. That malfunction happened while shooting standard 115-grain ammunition. The gun was not in my hands at the time, so I cannot conclude why it happened. But, due to the incredible performance I experienced with the DVC Carry, I can definitely say that I would trust this gun on my hip to protect myself and my family.<\/p>\n Every single person that had the opportunity to handle this pistol all asked me how they could get one. Everyone fell in love with it right away. At only 26 ounces unloaded, the gun weighs less than many of its competitors on the market that hold half the ammunition. Yet, despite this light weight, the recoil is very minimal and controllable even during rapid-fire testing. I was able to consistently achieve 1.5-inch, 10-shot groups at 15 yards.<\/p>\n In the woods, we had a little fun by shooting some empty cans on a table around 15 yards away. The target was the mouth of the can, and the goal was one clean exit hole out the bottom of the can. We set up six cans, and with six shots I was able to put four rounds perfectly through the mouth of the cans. One widened the mouth and the other was just low, peeling open a channel in the side of the can. This isn\u2019t your traditional test, but it was fun.<\/p>\n At 25 feet, I was able to really bring in my 10-shot groups to around 1 inch on average. Even at 25 yards, I had all 10 rounds in the center-mass of a silhouette target; every shot would\u2019ve been potentially deadly in a defensive confrontation.<\/p>\n I constantly had to keep reminding myself that this is a carry gun and not a full-sized 1911. The gun ate everything I fed it, including 115- and 124-grain reloads from A-1 Premium Ammunition as well as factory loads from Precision Delta<\/a>, HSM<\/a>, Sig Sauer<\/a> and Hornady<\/a>. At any distance and literally with any ammunition, the DVC Carry seems to be able to locate the target quickly and with precision accuracy.<\/p>\n This pistol definitely stands apart from the competition and wears the STI name very well. The price tag is a bit on the steep side at $2,999, but you will never have to doubt this gun\u2019s ability to perform when you need it. STI nailed it when the company set out to make a 2011-style pistol perfect for everyday carry. I would sell some of my favorite things to be able to carry this gun every day.<\/p>\n Caliber:\u00a0<\/b>9mm<\/p>\n Barrel:<\/b> 3.9 inches<\/p>\n OA Length:\u00a0<\/b>7.5 inches<\/p>\n Weight:<\/b> 26 ounces (empty)<\/p>\n Grip:\u00a0<\/b>2011 DVC stippled<\/p>\n Sights:<\/b> Tritium front, fixed ledge rear<\/p>\n Action:\u00a0<\/b>SA<\/p>\n Finish:<\/b> Matte black DLC<\/p>\n Capacity:\u00a0<\/b>15+1<\/p>\n MSRP:<\/b> $2,999<\/p>\n For more information, visit stiguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Gun Review: The STI DVC Carry 9mm 2011 Pistol","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"sti-dvc-carry-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/26\/sti-dvc-carry-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":99650,"post_author":"270","post_date":"2017-08-11 09:00:40","post_date_gmt":"2017-08-11 13:00:40","post_content":" The CQB pistol is the backbone of Wilson Combat. When chambered in 10mm, it offers all the reliability and performance one expects from Wilson Combat. The pistol carries an accuracy guarantee of 1\" at 25 yards. This is thanks to the fact that the 5\", stainless, match-grade barrel and bushing are hand-fitted, as are the carbon-steel frame and slide. Features include a high-ride Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety, a contoured magazine well, front strap checkering, a rear Battlesight, and a fiber-optic front sight. Like other Wilson pistols, this one is both reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Best 10mm Semiautomatic Pistols [2022]","post_excerpt":"A look at 10 full-powered 10mm pistols that Jeff Cooper himself would've been proud to have by his side.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistols","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/09\/10\/10mm-pistols\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97886,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-30 09:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-30 14:00:39","post_content":" To say that I was excited to test the STI<\/a> DVC Carry would be a massive understatement. I have been looking at this 9mm beauty for months on the Internet and still never had the opportunity to test an STI pistol. Of course, STI is known for its beautifully crafted, reliable,\u00a0accurate, fast and sometimes a bit higher-priced guns. The DVC Carry doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree, yet it definitely stands apart from some of the company\u2019s other models.<\/p>\n The gun arrived in packaging that looked like something I would buy my wife for Valentine\u2019s Day. Unlike any other firearm I have ever received, the DVC Carry arrived in a satin black and red box with a glossy black STI logo on the front. I was already impressed before I even opened it. Upon opening the box, I found a soft briefcase-style gun case with what I would describe as a work of art inside.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is like no other 1911- or 2011-style pistol I have ever handled. The matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the slide and frame contrast very well with the bronze TiAIN-coated barrel to make for an impressive and aggressive look. The coatings also reduce friction and protect the gun. Very few coatings are harder than DLC and TiAIN, so the DVC carry should hold up well and stay very reliable. To that end, I allowed some of my concealed-carry students to shoot the gun, and despite being scraped across a lot of range tables, there weren\u2019t any visible scratches or blemishes.<\/p>\n The slide has six full-depth lightening cuts near the muzzle to reduce weight and add to the gun\u2019s race-ready looks. The rear serrations are comfortable to grab onto when racking the side. In fact, the lightweight slide is so easy and smooth to rack that it can easily be done with the ledge\u00a0of the rear sight if one of your hands is injured in a shootout. I put the gun in the hands of an older woman in one of my classes who, during dry-fire training, was not able to rack the slide on the full-sized Sig 1911 I was using to teach with. But she was able to rack the DVC Carry\u2019s slide without a struggle. And bear in mind that STI had sent me a brand-new pistol that hadn\u2019t been broken in yet. My Sig has had thousands of rounds through it and is definitely very much broken in.<\/p>\n The low-profile night sights on the DVC Carry are easy to see and very fast to acquire when drawing from a holster. The sights are mounted in such a way that you get the maximum amount of distance between them. The front sight is right at the end of the slide with a single vibrant tritium dot, and the rear sight, with its single tritium dot, is mounted flush with the back of the slide, giving you the maximum sight radius for a small, short-barreled pistol. The \u201cstacked dot\u201d sight picture may take a little getting used to for a shooter that is used to a three-dot system, but these sights are easy to get used to after just a few rounds.<\/p>\n The slide also houses a 3.9-inch, bushing-less bull barrel as well as STI\u2019s well-renowned Recoil Master guide rod system, which helps reduce felt recoil for smooth shooting on the range.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is also one of STI\u2019s double-stack 2011 designs, which means the pistol can carry at least 15+1 rounds instead of a typical 1911\u2019s 8+1 rounds. To be honest, I have smaller hands and was a little worried about the larger double-stacked grip, but to my surprise, this pistol felt great in my hands and as well as all those of the other shooters who handled the gun. This is a very well-balanced, comfortable pistol to hold and shoot. The stippled grips, while resembling a cheese grater at first, are actually very comfortable, and the material kind of has a bit of give to it. I shot the gun both indoors and outside without any grip issues. The grip just felt right for everyone who handled the DVC Carry.<\/p>\n When I shot the gun in a cold, wet forest without any gloves on, the grip frame grabbed my hands very well and gave me a sense of confidence in the gun in any condition, which is great for a carry piece. Chances are you\u2019re not going to be in a climate-controlled room with nice and dry hands in a defensive encounter, but with the DVC Carry, you won\u2019t have to worry about not having a good grip on the gun.<\/p>\n That being said, the grip is a bit on the thick side and a little long for me for easy concealment under normal clothing. I was able to carry the pistol easily under a flannel button-down shirt, but when it got warm out, I was a little worried about the grip frame printing through a T-shirt at the grocery store.<\/p>\n As for its controls, the skeletonized trigger on the DVC Carry has a very light 3.5-pound with a very short reset and a clean, crisp break. In fact, I can say that this is probably the smoothest trigger pull I have experienced on a stock pistol.<\/p>\n STI also added a well-contoured ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety is tucked in nice and tight to the frame, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever have to worry about it snagging on clothing during a drawstroke. The safety is perfectly placed for my hand\u2014a little short for shooters with shorter fingers, but it\u2019s still usable. The safety also gives the gun just enough lift off of a table to make it very easy to grab and grip if the situation called for it. Since it does sport an ambidextrous safety, it would be nice to see an ambidextrous magazine release as well for those left-handed shooters or if you ever have to shoot left-handed due to injury in a defensive encounter.<\/p>\n STI includes two 15-round magazines with the DVC Carry. I would like to see the magazine fit a little better in the magazine well. About a quarter-inch of magazine extends from the butt of the grip when loaded, but the magazines still insert easily and drop free when needed. The state of Texas engraving on the bottom of each magazine is a nice touch, too. I got several comments from students about the Texas logo on the magazines in my concealed-carry classes. It\u2019s the little details that people really like.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some 1911-style pistols, the DVC Carry is extremely easy to break down for cleaning and maintenance. You simply pull the slide stop pin out and the pistol comes apart. I didn\u2019t even need a tool.<\/p>\n I put well over 500 rounds through the pistol during testing. I fed it both hollow points and FMJs ranging from 115 to 147 grains. Several people with various levels of skill shot the DVC Carry, and I only saw one malfunction: The slide stop failed to engage when the magazine was empty. That malfunction happened while shooting standard 115-grain ammunition. The gun was not in my hands at the time, so I cannot conclude why it happened. But, due to the incredible performance I experienced with the DVC Carry, I can definitely say that I would trust this gun on my hip to protect myself and my family.<\/p>\n Every single person that had the opportunity to handle this pistol all asked me how they could get one. Everyone fell in love with it right away. At only 26 ounces unloaded, the gun weighs less than many of its competitors on the market that hold half the ammunition. Yet, despite this light weight, the recoil is very minimal and controllable even during rapid-fire testing. I was able to consistently achieve 1.5-inch, 10-shot groups at 15 yards.<\/p>\n In the woods, we had a little fun by shooting some empty cans on a table around 15 yards away. The target was the mouth of the can, and the goal was one clean exit hole out the bottom of the can. We set up six cans, and with six shots I was able to put four rounds perfectly through the mouth of the cans. One widened the mouth and the other was just low, peeling open a channel in the side of the can. This isn\u2019t your traditional test, but it was fun.<\/p>\n At 25 feet, I was able to really bring in my 10-shot groups to around 1 inch on average. Even at 25 yards, I had all 10 rounds in the center-mass of a silhouette target; every shot would\u2019ve been potentially deadly in a defensive confrontation.<\/p>\n I constantly had to keep reminding myself that this is a carry gun and not a full-sized 1911. The gun ate everything I fed it, including 115- and 124-grain reloads from A-1 Premium Ammunition as well as factory loads from Precision Delta<\/a>, HSM<\/a>, Sig Sauer<\/a> and Hornady<\/a>. At any distance and literally with any ammunition, the DVC Carry seems to be able to locate the target quickly and with precision accuracy.<\/p>\n This pistol definitely stands apart from the competition and wears the STI name very well. The price tag is a bit on the steep side at $2,999, but you will never have to doubt this gun\u2019s ability to perform when you need it. STI nailed it when the company set out to make a 2011-style pistol perfect for everyday carry. I would sell some of my favorite things to be able to carry this gun every day.<\/p>\n Caliber:\u00a0<\/b>9mm<\/p>\n Barrel:<\/b> 3.9 inches<\/p>\n OA Length:\u00a0<\/b>7.5 inches<\/p>\n Weight:<\/b> 26 ounces (empty)<\/p>\n Grip:\u00a0<\/b>2011 DVC stippled<\/p>\n Sights:<\/b> Tritium front, fixed ledge rear<\/p>\n Action:\u00a0<\/b>SA<\/p>\n Finish:<\/b> Matte black DLC<\/p>\n Capacity:\u00a0<\/b>15+1<\/p>\n MSRP:<\/b> $2,999<\/p>\n For more information, visit stiguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Gun Review: The STI DVC Carry 9mm 2011 Pistol","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"sti-dvc-carry-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/26\/sti-dvc-carry-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":99650,"post_author":"270","post_date":"2017-08-11 09:00:40","post_date_gmt":"2017-08-11 13:00:40","post_content":" Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8\" Compact OSP 10mm is an optimal choice for concealed carry. Don't be fooled by its compact size, this pistol packs a serious punch with 11+1 rounds. The ambidextrous controls, a responsive META trigger, and an optics-ready design create a formidable EDC pistol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The CQB pistol is the backbone of Wilson Combat. When chambered in 10mm, it offers all the reliability and performance one expects from Wilson Combat. The pistol carries an accuracy guarantee of 1\" at 25 yards. This is thanks to the fact that the 5\", stainless, match-grade barrel and bushing are hand-fitted, as are the carbon-steel frame and slide. Features include a high-ride Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety, a contoured magazine well, front strap checkering, a rear Battlesight, and a fiber-optic front sight. Like other Wilson pistols, this one is both reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Best 10mm Semiautomatic Pistols [2022]","post_excerpt":"A look at 10 full-powered 10mm pistols that Jeff Cooper himself would've been proud to have by his side.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistols","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/09\/10\/10mm-pistols\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97886,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-30 09:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-30 14:00:39","post_content":" To say that I was excited to test the STI<\/a> DVC Carry would be a massive understatement. I have been looking at this 9mm beauty for months on the Internet and still never had the opportunity to test an STI pistol. Of course, STI is known for its beautifully crafted, reliable,\u00a0accurate, fast and sometimes a bit higher-priced guns. The DVC Carry doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree, yet it definitely stands apart from some of the company\u2019s other models.<\/p>\n The gun arrived in packaging that looked like something I would buy my wife for Valentine\u2019s Day. Unlike any other firearm I have ever received, the DVC Carry arrived in a satin black and red box with a glossy black STI logo on the front. I was already impressed before I even opened it. Upon opening the box, I found a soft briefcase-style gun case with what I would describe as a work of art inside.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is like no other 1911- or 2011-style pistol I have ever handled. The matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the slide and frame contrast very well with the bronze TiAIN-coated barrel to make for an impressive and aggressive look. The coatings also reduce friction and protect the gun. Very few coatings are harder than DLC and TiAIN, so the DVC carry should hold up well and stay very reliable. To that end, I allowed some of my concealed-carry students to shoot the gun, and despite being scraped across a lot of range tables, there weren\u2019t any visible scratches or blemishes.<\/p>\n The slide has six full-depth lightening cuts near the muzzle to reduce weight and add to the gun\u2019s race-ready looks. The rear serrations are comfortable to grab onto when racking the side. In fact, the lightweight slide is so easy and smooth to rack that it can easily be done with the ledge\u00a0of the rear sight if one of your hands is injured in a shootout. I put the gun in the hands of an older woman in one of my classes who, during dry-fire training, was not able to rack the slide on the full-sized Sig 1911 I was using to teach with. But she was able to rack the DVC Carry\u2019s slide without a struggle. And bear in mind that STI had sent me a brand-new pistol that hadn\u2019t been broken in yet. My Sig has had thousands of rounds through it and is definitely very much broken in.<\/p>\n The low-profile night sights on the DVC Carry are easy to see and very fast to acquire when drawing from a holster. The sights are mounted in such a way that you get the maximum amount of distance between them. The front sight is right at the end of the slide with a single vibrant tritium dot, and the rear sight, with its single tritium dot, is mounted flush with the back of the slide, giving you the maximum sight radius for a small, short-barreled pistol. The \u201cstacked dot\u201d sight picture may take a little getting used to for a shooter that is used to a three-dot system, but these sights are easy to get used to after just a few rounds.<\/p>\n The slide also houses a 3.9-inch, bushing-less bull barrel as well as STI\u2019s well-renowned Recoil Master guide rod system, which helps reduce felt recoil for smooth shooting on the range.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is also one of STI\u2019s double-stack 2011 designs, which means the pistol can carry at least 15+1 rounds instead of a typical 1911\u2019s 8+1 rounds. To be honest, I have smaller hands and was a little worried about the larger double-stacked grip, but to my surprise, this pistol felt great in my hands and as well as all those of the other shooters who handled the gun. This is a very well-balanced, comfortable pistol to hold and shoot. The stippled grips, while resembling a cheese grater at first, are actually very comfortable, and the material kind of has a bit of give to it. I shot the gun both indoors and outside without any grip issues. The grip just felt right for everyone who handled the DVC Carry.<\/p>\n When I shot the gun in a cold, wet forest without any gloves on, the grip frame grabbed my hands very well and gave me a sense of confidence in the gun in any condition, which is great for a carry piece. Chances are you\u2019re not going to be in a climate-controlled room with nice and dry hands in a defensive encounter, but with the DVC Carry, you won\u2019t have to worry about not having a good grip on the gun.<\/p>\n That being said, the grip is a bit on the thick side and a little long for me for easy concealment under normal clothing. I was able to carry the pistol easily under a flannel button-down shirt, but when it got warm out, I was a little worried about the grip frame printing through a T-shirt at the grocery store.<\/p>\n As for its controls, the skeletonized trigger on the DVC Carry has a very light 3.5-pound with a very short reset and a clean, crisp break. In fact, I can say that this is probably the smoothest trigger pull I have experienced on a stock pistol.<\/p>\n STI also added a well-contoured ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety is tucked in nice and tight to the frame, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever have to worry about it snagging on clothing during a drawstroke. The safety is perfectly placed for my hand\u2014a little short for shooters with shorter fingers, but it\u2019s still usable. The safety also gives the gun just enough lift off of a table to make it very easy to grab and grip if the situation called for it. Since it does sport an ambidextrous safety, it would be nice to see an ambidextrous magazine release as well for those left-handed shooters or if you ever have to shoot left-handed due to injury in a defensive encounter.<\/p>\n STI includes two 15-round magazines with the DVC Carry. I would like to see the magazine fit a little better in the magazine well. About a quarter-inch of magazine extends from the butt of the grip when loaded, but the magazines still insert easily and drop free when needed. The state of Texas engraving on the bottom of each magazine is a nice touch, too. I got several comments from students about the Texas logo on the magazines in my concealed-carry classes. It\u2019s the little details that people really like.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some 1911-style pistols, the DVC Carry is extremely easy to break down for cleaning and maintenance. You simply pull the slide stop pin out and the pistol comes apart. I didn\u2019t even need a tool.<\/p>\n I put well over 500 rounds through the pistol during testing. I fed it both hollow points and FMJs ranging from 115 to 147 grains. Several people with various levels of skill shot the DVC Carry, and I only saw one malfunction: The slide stop failed to engage when the magazine was empty. That malfunction happened while shooting standard 115-grain ammunition. The gun was not in my hands at the time, so I cannot conclude why it happened. But, due to the incredible performance I experienced with the DVC Carry, I can definitely say that I would trust this gun on my hip to protect myself and my family.<\/p>\n Every single person that had the opportunity to handle this pistol all asked me how they could get one. Everyone fell in love with it right away. At only 26 ounces unloaded, the gun weighs less than many of its competitors on the market that hold half the ammunition. Yet, despite this light weight, the recoil is very minimal and controllable even during rapid-fire testing. I was able to consistently achieve 1.5-inch, 10-shot groups at 15 yards.<\/p>\n In the woods, we had a little fun by shooting some empty cans on a table around 15 yards away. The target was the mouth of the can, and the goal was one clean exit hole out the bottom of the can. We set up six cans, and with six shots I was able to put four rounds perfectly through the mouth of the cans. One widened the mouth and the other was just low, peeling open a channel in the side of the can. This isn\u2019t your traditional test, but it was fun.<\/p>\n At 25 feet, I was able to really bring in my 10-shot groups to around 1 inch on average. Even at 25 yards, I had all 10 rounds in the center-mass of a silhouette target; every shot would\u2019ve been potentially deadly in a defensive confrontation.<\/p>\n I constantly had to keep reminding myself that this is a carry gun and not a full-sized 1911. The gun ate everything I fed it, including 115- and 124-grain reloads from A-1 Premium Ammunition as well as factory loads from Precision Delta<\/a>, HSM<\/a>, Sig Sauer<\/a> and Hornady<\/a>. At any distance and literally with any ammunition, the DVC Carry seems to be able to locate the target quickly and with precision accuracy.<\/p>\n This pistol definitely stands apart from the competition and wears the STI name very well. The price tag is a bit on the steep side at $2,999, but you will never have to doubt this gun\u2019s ability to perform when you need it. STI nailed it when the company set out to make a 2011-style pistol perfect for everyday carry. I would sell some of my favorite things to be able to carry this gun every day.<\/p>\n Caliber:\u00a0<\/b>9mm<\/p>\n Barrel:<\/b> 3.9 inches<\/p>\n OA Length:\u00a0<\/b>7.5 inches<\/p>\n Weight:<\/b> 26 ounces (empty)<\/p>\n Grip:\u00a0<\/b>2011 DVC stippled<\/p>\n Sights:<\/b> Tritium front, fixed ledge rear<\/p>\n Action:\u00a0<\/b>SA<\/p>\n Finish:<\/b> Matte black DLC<\/p>\n Capacity:\u00a0<\/b>15+1<\/p>\n MSRP:<\/b> $2,999<\/p>\n For more information, visit stiguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Gun Review: The STI DVC Carry 9mm 2011 Pistol","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"sti-dvc-carry-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/26\/sti-dvc-carry-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":99650,"post_author":"270","post_date":"2017-08-11 09:00:40","post_date_gmt":"2017-08-11 13:00:40","post_content":" Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8\" Compact OSP 10mm is an optimal choice for concealed carry. Don't be fooled by its compact size, this pistol packs a serious punch with 11+1 rounds. The ambidextrous controls, a responsive META trigger, and an optics-ready design create a formidable EDC pistol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The CQB pistol is the backbone of Wilson Combat. When chambered in 10mm, it offers all the reliability and performance one expects from Wilson Combat. The pistol carries an accuracy guarantee of 1\" at 25 yards. This is thanks to the fact that the 5\", stainless, match-grade barrel and bushing are hand-fitted, as are the carbon-steel frame and slide. Features include a high-ride Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety, a contoured magazine well, front strap checkering, a rear Battlesight, and a fiber-optic front sight. Like other Wilson pistols, this one is both reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Best 10mm Semiautomatic Pistols [2022]","post_excerpt":"A look at 10 full-powered 10mm pistols that Jeff Cooper himself would've been proud to have by his side.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistols","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/09\/10\/10mm-pistols\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97886,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-30 09:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-30 14:00:39","post_content":" To say that I was excited to test the STI<\/a> DVC Carry would be a massive understatement. I have been looking at this 9mm beauty for months on the Internet and still never had the opportunity to test an STI pistol. Of course, STI is known for its beautifully crafted, reliable,\u00a0accurate, fast and sometimes a bit higher-priced guns. The DVC Carry doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree, yet it definitely stands apart from some of the company\u2019s other models.<\/p>\n The gun arrived in packaging that looked like something I would buy my wife for Valentine\u2019s Day. Unlike any other firearm I have ever received, the DVC Carry arrived in a satin black and red box with a glossy black STI logo on the front. I was already impressed before I even opened it. Upon opening the box, I found a soft briefcase-style gun case with what I would describe as a work of art inside.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is like no other 1911- or 2011-style pistol I have ever handled. The matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the slide and frame contrast very well with the bronze TiAIN-coated barrel to make for an impressive and aggressive look. The coatings also reduce friction and protect the gun. Very few coatings are harder than DLC and TiAIN, so the DVC carry should hold up well and stay very reliable. To that end, I allowed some of my concealed-carry students to shoot the gun, and despite being scraped across a lot of range tables, there weren\u2019t any visible scratches or blemishes.<\/p>\n The slide has six full-depth lightening cuts near the muzzle to reduce weight and add to the gun\u2019s race-ready looks. The rear serrations are comfortable to grab onto when racking the side. In fact, the lightweight slide is so easy and smooth to rack that it can easily be done with the ledge\u00a0of the rear sight if one of your hands is injured in a shootout. I put the gun in the hands of an older woman in one of my classes who, during dry-fire training, was not able to rack the slide on the full-sized Sig 1911 I was using to teach with. But she was able to rack the DVC Carry\u2019s slide without a struggle. And bear in mind that STI had sent me a brand-new pistol that hadn\u2019t been broken in yet. My Sig has had thousands of rounds through it and is definitely very much broken in.<\/p>\n The low-profile night sights on the DVC Carry are easy to see and very fast to acquire when drawing from a holster. The sights are mounted in such a way that you get the maximum amount of distance between them. The front sight is right at the end of the slide with a single vibrant tritium dot, and the rear sight, with its single tritium dot, is mounted flush with the back of the slide, giving you the maximum sight radius for a small, short-barreled pistol. The \u201cstacked dot\u201d sight picture may take a little getting used to for a shooter that is used to a three-dot system, but these sights are easy to get used to after just a few rounds.<\/p>\n The slide also houses a 3.9-inch, bushing-less bull barrel as well as STI\u2019s well-renowned Recoil Master guide rod system, which helps reduce felt recoil for smooth shooting on the range.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is also one of STI\u2019s double-stack 2011 designs, which means the pistol can carry at least 15+1 rounds instead of a typical 1911\u2019s 8+1 rounds. To be honest, I have smaller hands and was a little worried about the larger double-stacked grip, but to my surprise, this pistol felt great in my hands and as well as all those of the other shooters who handled the gun. This is a very well-balanced, comfortable pistol to hold and shoot. The stippled grips, while resembling a cheese grater at first, are actually very comfortable, and the material kind of has a bit of give to it. I shot the gun both indoors and outside without any grip issues. The grip just felt right for everyone who handled the DVC Carry.<\/p>\n When I shot the gun in a cold, wet forest without any gloves on, the grip frame grabbed my hands very well and gave me a sense of confidence in the gun in any condition, which is great for a carry piece. Chances are you\u2019re not going to be in a climate-controlled room with nice and dry hands in a defensive encounter, but with the DVC Carry, you won\u2019t have to worry about not having a good grip on the gun.<\/p>\n That being said, the grip is a bit on the thick side and a little long for me for easy concealment under normal clothing. I was able to carry the pistol easily under a flannel button-down shirt, but when it got warm out, I was a little worried about the grip frame printing through a T-shirt at the grocery store.<\/p>\n As for its controls, the skeletonized trigger on the DVC Carry has a very light 3.5-pound with a very short reset and a clean, crisp break. In fact, I can say that this is probably the smoothest trigger pull I have experienced on a stock pistol.<\/p>\n STI also added a well-contoured ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety is tucked in nice and tight to the frame, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever have to worry about it snagging on clothing during a drawstroke. The safety is perfectly placed for my hand\u2014a little short for shooters with shorter fingers, but it\u2019s still usable. The safety also gives the gun just enough lift off of a table to make it very easy to grab and grip if the situation called for it. Since it does sport an ambidextrous safety, it would be nice to see an ambidextrous magazine release as well for those left-handed shooters or if you ever have to shoot left-handed due to injury in a defensive encounter.<\/p>\n STI includes two 15-round magazines with the DVC Carry. I would like to see the magazine fit a little better in the magazine well. About a quarter-inch of magazine extends from the butt of the grip when loaded, but the magazines still insert easily and drop free when needed. The state of Texas engraving on the bottom of each magazine is a nice touch, too. I got several comments from students about the Texas logo on the magazines in my concealed-carry classes. It\u2019s the little details that people really like.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some 1911-style pistols, the DVC Carry is extremely easy to break down for cleaning and maintenance. You simply pull the slide stop pin out and the pistol comes apart. I didn\u2019t even need a tool.<\/p>\n I put well over 500 rounds through the pistol during testing. I fed it both hollow points and FMJs ranging from 115 to 147 grains. Several people with various levels of skill shot the DVC Carry, and I only saw one malfunction: The slide stop failed to engage when the magazine was empty. That malfunction happened while shooting standard 115-grain ammunition. The gun was not in my hands at the time, so I cannot conclude why it happened. But, due to the incredible performance I experienced with the DVC Carry, I can definitely say that I would trust this gun on my hip to protect myself and my family.<\/p>\n Every single person that had the opportunity to handle this pistol all asked me how they could get one. Everyone fell in love with it right away. At only 26 ounces unloaded, the gun weighs less than many of its competitors on the market that hold half the ammunition. Yet, despite this light weight, the recoil is very minimal and controllable even during rapid-fire testing. I was able to consistently achieve 1.5-inch, 10-shot groups at 15 yards.<\/p>\n In the woods, we had a little fun by shooting some empty cans on a table around 15 yards away. The target was the mouth of the can, and the goal was one clean exit hole out the bottom of the can. We set up six cans, and with six shots I was able to put four rounds perfectly through the mouth of the cans. One widened the mouth and the other was just low, peeling open a channel in the side of the can. This isn\u2019t your traditional test, but it was fun.<\/p>\n At 25 feet, I was able to really bring in my 10-shot groups to around 1 inch on average. Even at 25 yards, I had all 10 rounds in the center-mass of a silhouette target; every shot would\u2019ve been potentially deadly in a defensive confrontation.<\/p>\n I constantly had to keep reminding myself that this is a carry gun and not a full-sized 1911. The gun ate everything I fed it, including 115- and 124-grain reloads from A-1 Premium Ammunition as well as factory loads from Precision Delta<\/a>, HSM<\/a>, Sig Sauer<\/a> and Hornady<\/a>. At any distance and literally with any ammunition, the DVC Carry seems to be able to locate the target quickly and with precision accuracy.<\/p>\n This pistol definitely stands apart from the competition and wears the STI name very well. The price tag is a bit on the steep side at $2,999, but you will never have to doubt this gun\u2019s ability to perform when you need it. STI nailed it when the company set out to make a 2011-style pistol perfect for everyday carry. I would sell some of my favorite things to be able to carry this gun every day.<\/p>\n Caliber:\u00a0<\/b>9mm<\/p>\n Barrel:<\/b> 3.9 inches<\/p>\n OA Length:\u00a0<\/b>7.5 inches<\/p>\n Weight:<\/b> 26 ounces (empty)<\/p>\n Grip:\u00a0<\/b>2011 DVC stippled<\/p>\n Sights:<\/b> Tritium front, fixed ledge rear<\/p>\n Action:\u00a0<\/b>SA<\/p>\n Finish:<\/b> Matte black DLC<\/p>\n Capacity:\u00a0<\/b>15+1<\/p>\n MSRP:<\/b> $2,999<\/p>\n For more information, visit stiguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Gun Review: The STI DVC Carry 9mm 2011 Pistol","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"sti-dvc-carry-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/26\/sti-dvc-carry-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":99650,"post_author":"270","post_date":"2017-08-11 09:00:40","post_date_gmt":"2017-08-11 13:00:40","post_content":" Springfield's XD-M Elite 3.8\" Compact OSP 10mm is an optimal choice for concealed carry. Don't be fooled by its compact size, this pistol packs a serious punch with 11+1 rounds. The ambidextrous controls, a responsive META trigger, and an optics-ready design create a formidable EDC pistol. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The CQB pistol is the backbone of Wilson Combat. When chambered in 10mm, it offers all the reliability and performance one expects from Wilson Combat. The pistol carries an accuracy guarantee of 1\" at 25 yards. This is thanks to the fact that the 5\", stainless, match-grade barrel and bushing are hand-fitted, as are the carbon-steel frame and slide. Features include a high-ride Bullet Proof beavertail grip safety, a contoured magazine well, front strap checkering, a rear Battlesight, and a fiber-optic front sight. Like other Wilson pistols, this one is both reliable and accurate.<\/p>\n","post_title":"10 Best 10mm Semiautomatic Pistols [2022]","post_excerpt":"A look at 10 full-powered 10mm pistols that Jeff Cooper himself would've been proud to have by his side.","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistols","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-10-31 22:56:34","post_modified_gmt":"2023-11-01 02:56:34","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2022\/09\/10\/10mm-pistols\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":97886,"post_author":"351","post_date":"2018-01-30 09:00:39","post_date_gmt":"2018-01-30 14:00:39","post_content":" To say that I was excited to test the STI<\/a> DVC Carry would be a massive understatement. I have been looking at this 9mm beauty for months on the Internet and still never had the opportunity to test an STI pistol. Of course, STI is known for its beautifully crafted, reliable,\u00a0accurate, fast and sometimes a bit higher-priced guns. The DVC Carry doesn\u2019t fall far from the tree, yet it definitely stands apart from some of the company\u2019s other models.<\/p>\n The gun arrived in packaging that looked like something I would buy my wife for Valentine\u2019s Day. Unlike any other firearm I have ever received, the DVC Carry arrived in a satin black and red box with a glossy black STI logo on the front. I was already impressed before I even opened it. Upon opening the box, I found a soft briefcase-style gun case with what I would describe as a work of art inside.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is like no other 1911- or 2011-style pistol I have ever handled. The matte black diamond-like carbon (DLC) finish on the slide and frame contrast very well with the bronze TiAIN-coated barrel to make for an impressive and aggressive look. The coatings also reduce friction and protect the gun. Very few coatings are harder than DLC and TiAIN, so the DVC carry should hold up well and stay very reliable. To that end, I allowed some of my concealed-carry students to shoot the gun, and despite being scraped across a lot of range tables, there weren\u2019t any visible scratches or blemishes.<\/p>\n The slide has six full-depth lightening cuts near the muzzle to reduce weight and add to the gun\u2019s race-ready looks. The rear serrations are comfortable to grab onto when racking the side. In fact, the lightweight slide is so easy and smooth to rack that it can easily be done with the ledge\u00a0of the rear sight if one of your hands is injured in a shootout. I put the gun in the hands of an older woman in one of my classes who, during dry-fire training, was not able to rack the slide on the full-sized Sig 1911 I was using to teach with. But she was able to rack the DVC Carry\u2019s slide without a struggle. And bear in mind that STI had sent me a brand-new pistol that hadn\u2019t been broken in yet. My Sig has had thousands of rounds through it and is definitely very much broken in.<\/p>\n The low-profile night sights on the DVC Carry are easy to see and very fast to acquire when drawing from a holster. The sights are mounted in such a way that you get the maximum amount of distance between them. The front sight is right at the end of the slide with a single vibrant tritium dot, and the rear sight, with its single tritium dot, is mounted flush with the back of the slide, giving you the maximum sight radius for a small, short-barreled pistol. The \u201cstacked dot\u201d sight picture may take a little getting used to for a shooter that is used to a three-dot system, but these sights are easy to get used to after just a few rounds.<\/p>\n The slide also houses a 3.9-inch, bushing-less bull barrel as well as STI\u2019s well-renowned Recoil Master guide rod system, which helps reduce felt recoil for smooth shooting on the range.<\/p>\n The DVC Carry is also one of STI\u2019s double-stack 2011 designs, which means the pistol can carry at least 15+1 rounds instead of a typical 1911\u2019s 8+1 rounds. To be honest, I have smaller hands and was a little worried about the larger double-stacked grip, but to my surprise, this pistol felt great in my hands and as well as all those of the other shooters who handled the gun. This is a very well-balanced, comfortable pistol to hold and shoot. The stippled grips, while resembling a cheese grater at first, are actually very comfortable, and the material kind of has a bit of give to it. I shot the gun both indoors and outside without any grip issues. The grip just felt right for everyone who handled the DVC Carry.<\/p>\n When I shot the gun in a cold, wet forest without any gloves on, the grip frame grabbed my hands very well and gave me a sense of confidence in the gun in any condition, which is great for a carry piece. Chances are you\u2019re not going to be in a climate-controlled room with nice and dry hands in a defensive encounter, but with the DVC Carry, you won\u2019t have to worry about not having a good grip on the gun.<\/p>\n That being said, the grip is a bit on the thick side and a little long for me for easy concealment under normal clothing. I was able to carry the pistol easily under a flannel button-down shirt, but when it got warm out, I was a little worried about the grip frame printing through a T-shirt at the grocery store.<\/p>\n As for its controls, the skeletonized trigger on the DVC Carry has a very light 3.5-pound with a very short reset and a clean, crisp break. In fact, I can say that this is probably the smoothest trigger pull I have experienced on a stock pistol.<\/p>\n STI also added a well-contoured ambidextrous thumb safety. The safety is tucked in nice and tight to the frame, and I don\u2019t think you\u2019ll ever have to worry about it snagging on clothing during a drawstroke. The safety is perfectly placed for my hand\u2014a little short for shooters with shorter fingers, but it\u2019s still usable. The safety also gives the gun just enough lift off of a table to make it very easy to grab and grip if the situation called for it. Since it does sport an ambidextrous safety, it would be nice to see an ambidextrous magazine release as well for those left-handed shooters or if you ever have to shoot left-handed due to injury in a defensive encounter.<\/p>\n STI includes two 15-round magazines with the DVC Carry. I would like to see the magazine fit a little better in the magazine well. About a quarter-inch of magazine extends from the butt of the grip when loaded, but the magazines still insert easily and drop free when needed. The state of Texas engraving on the bottom of each magazine is a nice touch, too. I got several comments from students about the Texas logo on the magazines in my concealed-carry classes. It\u2019s the little details that people really like.<\/p>\n Finally, unlike some 1911-style pistols, the DVC Carry is extremely easy to break down for cleaning and maintenance. You simply pull the slide stop pin out and the pistol comes apart. I didn\u2019t even need a tool.<\/p>\n I put well over 500 rounds through the pistol during testing. I fed it both hollow points and FMJs ranging from 115 to 147 grains. Several people with various levels of skill shot the DVC Carry, and I only saw one malfunction: The slide stop failed to engage when the magazine was empty. That malfunction happened while shooting standard 115-grain ammunition. The gun was not in my hands at the time, so I cannot conclude why it happened. But, due to the incredible performance I experienced with the DVC Carry, I can definitely say that I would trust this gun on my hip to protect myself and my family.<\/p>\n Every single person that had the opportunity to handle this pistol all asked me how they could get one. Everyone fell in love with it right away. At only 26 ounces unloaded, the gun weighs less than many of its competitors on the market that hold half the ammunition. Yet, despite this light weight, the recoil is very minimal and controllable even during rapid-fire testing. I was able to consistently achieve 1.5-inch, 10-shot groups at 15 yards.<\/p>\n In the woods, we had a little fun by shooting some empty cans on a table around 15 yards away. The target was the mouth of the can, and the goal was one clean exit hole out the bottom of the can. We set up six cans, and with six shots I was able to put four rounds perfectly through the mouth of the cans. One widened the mouth and the other was just low, peeling open a channel in the side of the can. This isn\u2019t your traditional test, but it was fun.<\/p>\n At 25 feet, I was able to really bring in my 10-shot groups to around 1 inch on average. Even at 25 yards, I had all 10 rounds in the center-mass of a silhouette target; every shot would\u2019ve been potentially deadly in a defensive confrontation.<\/p>\n I constantly had to keep reminding myself that this is a carry gun and not a full-sized 1911. The gun ate everything I fed it, including 115- and 124-grain reloads from A-1 Premium Ammunition as well as factory loads from Precision Delta<\/a>, HSM<\/a>, Sig Sauer<\/a> and Hornady<\/a>. At any distance and literally with any ammunition, the DVC Carry seems to be able to locate the target quickly and with precision accuracy.<\/p>\n This pistol definitely stands apart from the competition and wears the STI name very well. The price tag is a bit on the steep side at $2,999, but you will never have to doubt this gun\u2019s ability to perform when you need it. STI nailed it when the company set out to make a 2011-style pistol perfect for everyday carry. I would sell some of my favorite things to be able to carry this gun every day.<\/p>\n Caliber:\u00a0<\/b>9mm<\/p>\n Barrel:<\/b> 3.9 inches<\/p>\n OA Length:\u00a0<\/b>7.5 inches<\/p>\n Weight:<\/b> 26 ounces (empty)<\/p>\n Grip:\u00a0<\/b>2011 DVC stippled<\/p>\n Sights:<\/b> Tritium front, fixed ledge rear<\/p>\n Action:\u00a0<\/b>SA<\/p>\n Finish:<\/b> Matte black DLC<\/p>\n Capacity:\u00a0<\/b>15+1<\/p>\n MSRP:<\/b> $2,999<\/p>\n For more information, visit stiguns.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u00a0<\/i><\/b><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n <\/p>\n","post_title":"Gun Review: The STI DVC Carry 9mm 2011 Pistol","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"sti-dvc-carry-pistol","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 10:59:24","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/10\/26\/sti-dvc-carry-pistol\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"},{"ID":99650,"post_author":"270","post_date":"2017-08-11 09:00:40","post_date_gmt":"2017-08-11 13:00:40","post_content":"Hands On<\/b><\/h3>\n
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DVC Carry Range Time<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Full-Sized Results<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rock Ultra FS 10mm Pistol<\/h3>\r\n
The Rock Ultra FS features G10 grip panels, an LPA rear sight and an ambidextrous thumb safety.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBased on the Colt Series 70 design and manufactured in the Philippines by Rock Island Armory (Armscor), the Rock Ultra FS comes from one of the largest manufacturers of 1911s in the world. Armscor can build a quality 1911 and tailor its features to specific requirements and price points. The company\u2019s top-end models like the Ultra FS are built to perform with guns costing considerably more. Priced at $745, the Rock Ultra FS is $370 less than the Colt Delta Elite, $335 less than the Kimber Custom TLE II and $854 less than the STI Nitro 10.\r\n
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STI Nitro 10<\/h3>\r\n
STI\u2019s Nitro 10 sports unique slide serrations, cocobolo grips, an undercut triggerguard and a Heinie rear sight.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the Rock Ultra FS has a lot of custom features, the STI Nitro 10 has custom written all over it\u2014from a deep matte blue finish and a machined slide with aggressive, wide front and rear serrations and highly polished flats, to the serrated hammer design and STI\u2019s S-7 sear and titanium hammer strut.\r\n\r\nThe Nitro 10 has a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations (matched on the frontstrap); a flat-bottom grip frame; an undercut triggerguard; a skeletonized, polymer target trigger with a vertically serrated shoe and overtravel adjustment; a match-grade, 5-inch, stainless steel, bull barrel with a polished feed ramp and a full-length guide rod; and a single, standard-style thumb safety that works as smoothly as any custom-built 1911 competition pistol. Up top are a Heinie Ledge rear sight with a square notch and a dovetailed, serrated front ramp.\r\n\r\nThe entire gun is set off by a pair of handsomely lacquered cocobolo STI grip panels. The Nitro 10 also uses a 25-pound-resistance heavy recoil spring to keep the gun running with 10mm rounds, which brings us back to the unusually deep, wide slide serration, which are designed to make the slide easier to grasp when chambering the first round or clearing the gun. The STI comes with one 8-round magazine. (stiguns.com<\/a>; 512-819-0656)\r\n
Shots Downrange<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo put the Rock Ultra FS and the STI Nitro 10 to the test, I used HPR<\/a>\u2019s HyperClean 180-grain JHP ammunition.\u00a0 The trigger pull averaged 5.6 pounds with the Rock Ultra FS and 5.3 pounds on the Nitro 10, both with extremely short travels, crisp breaks, zero overtravel and quick resets. Trigger to trigger, the two are about equal overall.\r\n\r\nThe STI is a lighter, narrower gun in the hand, while the Rock Ultra FS fits like a tactical weapon with grip and mainspring housing textures that grab your hand (or leather glove) with authority. The near 2-ounce difference in weight feels a lot greater when you pick these guns up. The Rock Ultra FS is a like a Clydesdale, ready to pull its weight, while the Nitro 10 runs like a thoroughbred meant for competition, which justifies its much higher $1,599 retail price.\r\n
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The Takeaway<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn terms of handling speed, the Rock Ultra FS from Rock Island Armory is quicker to load. If you\u2019re not looking for a tactical pistol, but rather just plain design aesthetics, the STI Nitro 10 stands head and shoulders above the Ultra FS. Both are built to perform, one at a higher price and level of fit and finish, the other to provide the most gun for the money.\r\n\r\nAs for longevity, only time and total rounds fired will determine the wear factor on either. However, Armscor tests its guns with full-power 10mm rounds for durability, its slides are hand-fitted for each gun, and each comes with a lifetime warranty, all for less than $750. That\u2019s confidence, and for the difference in price you can buy two Rock Ultra FS pistols and still have some cash left over.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is, the results of this \u201cTale of the Tape\u201d can be better measured in aesthetics and dollars and cents rather than in how these two 10mm pistol models perform.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Combat Handguns\" August 2016. To subscribe to that magazine, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"10mm Pistol Battle: Rock Island Ultra FS vs. STI Nitro 10","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistol-comparison","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/08\/11\/10mm-pistol-comparison\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Wilson Combat CQB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
STI DVC Omni Features<\/h3>\r\n
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Hands On<\/b><\/h3>\n
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DVC Carry Range Time<\/b><\/h3>\n
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Full-Sized Results<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rock Ultra FS 10mm Pistol<\/h3>\r\n
The Rock Ultra FS features G10 grip panels, an LPA rear sight and an ambidextrous thumb safety.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBased on the Colt Series 70 design and manufactured in the Philippines by Rock Island Armory (Armscor), the Rock Ultra FS comes from one of the largest manufacturers of 1911s in the world. Armscor can build a quality 1911 and tailor its features to specific requirements and price points. The company\u2019s top-end models like the Ultra FS are built to perform with guns costing considerably more. Priced at $745, the Rock Ultra FS is $370 less than the Colt Delta Elite, $335 less than the Kimber Custom TLE II and $854 less than the STI Nitro 10.\r\n
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STI Nitro 10<\/h3>\r\n
STI\u2019s Nitro 10 sports unique slide serrations, cocobolo grips, an undercut triggerguard and a Heinie rear sight.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the Rock Ultra FS has a lot of custom features, the STI Nitro 10 has custom written all over it\u2014from a deep matte blue finish and a machined slide with aggressive, wide front and rear serrations and highly polished flats, to the serrated hammer design and STI\u2019s S-7 sear and titanium hammer strut.\r\n\r\nThe Nitro 10 has a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations (matched on the frontstrap); a flat-bottom grip frame; an undercut triggerguard; a skeletonized, polymer target trigger with a vertically serrated shoe and overtravel adjustment; a match-grade, 5-inch, stainless steel, bull barrel with a polished feed ramp and a full-length guide rod; and a single, standard-style thumb safety that works as smoothly as any custom-built 1911 competition pistol. Up top are a Heinie Ledge rear sight with a square notch and a dovetailed, serrated front ramp.\r\n\r\nThe entire gun is set off by a pair of handsomely lacquered cocobolo STI grip panels. The Nitro 10 also uses a 25-pound-resistance heavy recoil spring to keep the gun running with 10mm rounds, which brings us back to the unusually deep, wide slide serration, which are designed to make the slide easier to grasp when chambering the first round or clearing the gun. The STI comes with one 8-round magazine. (stiguns.com<\/a>; 512-819-0656)\r\n
Shots Downrange<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo put the Rock Ultra FS and the STI Nitro 10 to the test, I used HPR<\/a>\u2019s HyperClean 180-grain JHP ammunition.\u00a0 The trigger pull averaged 5.6 pounds with the Rock Ultra FS and 5.3 pounds on the Nitro 10, both with extremely short travels, crisp breaks, zero overtravel and quick resets. Trigger to trigger, the two are about equal overall.\r\n\r\nThe STI is a lighter, narrower gun in the hand, while the Rock Ultra FS fits like a tactical weapon with grip and mainspring housing textures that grab your hand (or leather glove) with authority. The near 2-ounce difference in weight feels a lot greater when you pick these guns up. The Rock Ultra FS is a like a Clydesdale, ready to pull its weight, while the Nitro 10 runs like a thoroughbred meant for competition, which justifies its much higher $1,599 retail price.\r\n
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The Takeaway<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn terms of handling speed, the Rock Ultra FS from Rock Island Armory is quicker to load. If you\u2019re not looking for a tactical pistol, but rather just plain design aesthetics, the STI Nitro 10 stands head and shoulders above the Ultra FS. Both are built to perform, one at a higher price and level of fit and finish, the other to provide the most gun for the money.\r\n\r\nAs for longevity, only time and total rounds fired will determine the wear factor on either. However, Armscor tests its guns with full-power 10mm rounds for durability, its slides are hand-fitted for each gun, and each comes with a lifetime warranty, all for less than $750. That\u2019s confidence, and for the difference in price you can buy two Rock Ultra FS pistols and still have some cash left over.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is, the results of this \u201cTale of the Tape\u201d can be better measured in aesthetics and dollars and cents rather than in how these two 10mm pistol models perform.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Combat Handguns\" August 2016. To subscribe to that magazine, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"10mm Pistol Battle: Rock Island Ultra FS vs. STI Nitro 10","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistol-comparison","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/08\/11\/10mm-pistol-comparison\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Wilson Combat CQB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
STI DVC Omni Features<\/h3>\r\n
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Hands On<\/b><\/h3>\n
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DVC Carry Range Time<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
Full-Sized Results<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rock Ultra FS 10mm Pistol<\/h3>\r\n
The Rock Ultra FS features G10 grip panels, an LPA rear sight and an ambidextrous thumb safety.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBased on the Colt Series 70 design and manufactured in the Philippines by Rock Island Armory (Armscor), the Rock Ultra FS comes from one of the largest manufacturers of 1911s in the world. Armscor can build a quality 1911 and tailor its features to specific requirements and price points. The company\u2019s top-end models like the Ultra FS are built to perform with guns costing considerably more. Priced at $745, the Rock Ultra FS is $370 less than the Colt Delta Elite, $335 less than the Kimber Custom TLE II and $854 less than the STI Nitro 10.\r\n
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STI Nitro 10<\/h3>\r\n
STI\u2019s Nitro 10 sports unique slide serrations, cocobolo grips, an undercut triggerguard and a Heinie rear sight.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the Rock Ultra FS has a lot of custom features, the STI Nitro 10 has custom written all over it\u2014from a deep matte blue finish and a machined slide with aggressive, wide front and rear serrations and highly polished flats, to the serrated hammer design and STI\u2019s S-7 sear and titanium hammer strut.\r\n\r\nThe Nitro 10 has a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations (matched on the frontstrap); a flat-bottom grip frame; an undercut triggerguard; a skeletonized, polymer target trigger with a vertically serrated shoe and overtravel adjustment; a match-grade, 5-inch, stainless steel, bull barrel with a polished feed ramp and a full-length guide rod; and a single, standard-style thumb safety that works as smoothly as any custom-built 1911 competition pistol. Up top are a Heinie Ledge rear sight with a square notch and a dovetailed, serrated front ramp.\r\n\r\nThe entire gun is set off by a pair of handsomely lacquered cocobolo STI grip panels. The Nitro 10 also uses a 25-pound-resistance heavy recoil spring to keep the gun running with 10mm rounds, which brings us back to the unusually deep, wide slide serration, which are designed to make the slide easier to grasp when chambering the first round or clearing the gun. The STI comes with one 8-round magazine. (stiguns.com<\/a>; 512-819-0656)\r\n
Shots Downrange<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo put the Rock Ultra FS and the STI Nitro 10 to the test, I used HPR<\/a>\u2019s HyperClean 180-grain JHP ammunition.\u00a0 The trigger pull averaged 5.6 pounds with the Rock Ultra FS and 5.3 pounds on the Nitro 10, both with extremely short travels, crisp breaks, zero overtravel and quick resets. Trigger to trigger, the two are about equal overall.\r\n\r\nThe STI is a lighter, narrower gun in the hand, while the Rock Ultra FS fits like a tactical weapon with grip and mainspring housing textures that grab your hand (or leather glove) with authority. The near 2-ounce difference in weight feels a lot greater when you pick these guns up. The Rock Ultra FS is a like a Clydesdale, ready to pull its weight, while the Nitro 10 runs like a thoroughbred meant for competition, which justifies its much higher $1,599 retail price.\r\n
\r\n \t
The Takeaway<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn terms of handling speed, the Rock Ultra FS from Rock Island Armory is quicker to load. If you\u2019re not looking for a tactical pistol, but rather just plain design aesthetics, the STI Nitro 10 stands head and shoulders above the Ultra FS. Both are built to perform, one at a higher price and level of fit and finish, the other to provide the most gun for the money.\r\n\r\nAs for longevity, only time and total rounds fired will determine the wear factor on either. However, Armscor tests its guns with full-power 10mm rounds for durability, its slides are hand-fitted for each gun, and each comes with a lifetime warranty, all for less than $750. That\u2019s confidence, and for the difference in price you can buy two Rock Ultra FS pistols and still have some cash left over.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is, the results of this \u201cTale of the Tape\u201d can be better measured in aesthetics and dollars and cents rather than in how these two 10mm pistol models perform.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Combat Handguns\" August 2016. To subscribe to that magazine, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"10mm Pistol Battle: Rock Island Ultra FS vs. STI Nitro 10","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistol-comparison","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/08\/11\/10mm-pistol-comparison\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Wilson Combat CQB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
STI DVC Omni Features<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n \t
\r\n \t
\r\n \t
Hands On<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
DVC Carry Range Time<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
Full-Sized Results<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rock Ultra FS 10mm Pistol<\/h3>\r\n
The Rock Ultra FS features G10 grip panels, an LPA rear sight and an ambidextrous thumb safety.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBased on the Colt Series 70 design and manufactured in the Philippines by Rock Island Armory (Armscor), the Rock Ultra FS comes from one of the largest manufacturers of 1911s in the world. Armscor can build a quality 1911 and tailor its features to specific requirements and price points. The company\u2019s top-end models like the Ultra FS are built to perform with guns costing considerably more. Priced at $745, the Rock Ultra FS is $370 less than the Colt Delta Elite, $335 less than the Kimber Custom TLE II and $854 less than the STI Nitro 10.\r\n
\r\n \t
STI Nitro 10<\/h3>\r\n
STI\u2019s Nitro 10 sports unique slide serrations, cocobolo grips, an undercut triggerguard and a Heinie rear sight.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the Rock Ultra FS has a lot of custom features, the STI Nitro 10 has custom written all over it\u2014from a deep matte blue finish and a machined slide with aggressive, wide front and rear serrations and highly polished flats, to the serrated hammer design and STI\u2019s S-7 sear and titanium hammer strut.\r\n\r\nThe Nitro 10 has a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations (matched on the frontstrap); a flat-bottom grip frame; an undercut triggerguard; a skeletonized, polymer target trigger with a vertically serrated shoe and overtravel adjustment; a match-grade, 5-inch, stainless steel, bull barrel with a polished feed ramp and a full-length guide rod; and a single, standard-style thumb safety that works as smoothly as any custom-built 1911 competition pistol. Up top are a Heinie Ledge rear sight with a square notch and a dovetailed, serrated front ramp.\r\n\r\nThe entire gun is set off by a pair of handsomely lacquered cocobolo STI grip panels. The Nitro 10 also uses a 25-pound-resistance heavy recoil spring to keep the gun running with 10mm rounds, which brings us back to the unusually deep, wide slide serration, which are designed to make the slide easier to grasp when chambering the first round or clearing the gun. The STI comes with one 8-round magazine. (stiguns.com<\/a>; 512-819-0656)\r\n
Shots Downrange<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo put the Rock Ultra FS and the STI Nitro 10 to the test, I used HPR<\/a>\u2019s HyperClean 180-grain JHP ammunition.\u00a0 The trigger pull averaged 5.6 pounds with the Rock Ultra FS and 5.3 pounds on the Nitro 10, both with extremely short travels, crisp breaks, zero overtravel and quick resets. Trigger to trigger, the two are about equal overall.\r\n\r\nThe STI is a lighter, narrower gun in the hand, while the Rock Ultra FS fits like a tactical weapon with grip and mainspring housing textures that grab your hand (or leather glove) with authority. The near 2-ounce difference in weight feels a lot greater when you pick these guns up. The Rock Ultra FS is a like a Clydesdale, ready to pull its weight, while the Nitro 10 runs like a thoroughbred meant for competition, which justifies its much higher $1,599 retail price.\r\n
\r\n \t
The Takeaway<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn terms of handling speed, the Rock Ultra FS from Rock Island Armory is quicker to load. If you\u2019re not looking for a tactical pistol, but rather just plain design aesthetics, the STI Nitro 10 stands head and shoulders above the Ultra FS. Both are built to perform, one at a higher price and level of fit and finish, the other to provide the most gun for the money.\r\n\r\nAs for longevity, only time and total rounds fired will determine the wear factor on either. However, Armscor tests its guns with full-power 10mm rounds for durability, its slides are hand-fitted for each gun, and each comes with a lifetime warranty, all for less than $750. That\u2019s confidence, and for the difference in price you can buy two Rock Ultra FS pistols and still have some cash left over.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is, the results of this \u201cTale of the Tape\u201d can be better measured in aesthetics and dollars and cents rather than in how these two 10mm pistol models perform.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Combat Handguns\" August 2016. To subscribe to that magazine, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"10mm Pistol Battle: Rock Island Ultra FS vs. STI Nitro 10","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistol-comparison","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/08\/11\/10mm-pistol-comparison\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};
Springfield XD-M Elite OSP<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Wilson Combat CQB<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
STI DVC Omni Features<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n \t
\r\n \t
\r\n \t
Hands On<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
DVC Carry Range Time<\/b><\/h3>\n
\n
Full-Sized Results<\/b><\/h3>\n
Rock Ultra FS 10mm Pistol<\/h3>\r\n
The Rock Ultra FS features G10 grip panels, an LPA rear sight and an ambidextrous thumb safety.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nBased on the Colt Series 70 design and manufactured in the Philippines by Rock Island Armory (Armscor), the Rock Ultra FS comes from one of the largest manufacturers of 1911s in the world. Armscor can build a quality 1911 and tailor its features to specific requirements and price points. The company\u2019s top-end models like the Ultra FS are built to perform with guns costing considerably more. Priced at $745, the Rock Ultra FS is $370 less than the Colt Delta Elite, $335 less than the Kimber Custom TLE II and $854 less than the STI Nitro 10.\r\n
\r\n \t
STI Nitro 10<\/h3>\r\n
STI\u2019s Nitro 10 sports unique slide serrations, cocobolo grips, an undercut triggerguard and a Heinie rear sight.[\/caption]\r\n\r\nWhile the Rock Ultra FS has a lot of custom features, the STI Nitro 10 has custom written all over it\u2014from a deep matte blue finish and a machined slide with aggressive, wide front and rear serrations and highly polished flats, to the serrated hammer design and STI\u2019s S-7 sear and titanium hammer strut.\r\n\r\nThe Nitro 10 has a flat mainspring housing with vertical serrations (matched on the frontstrap); a flat-bottom grip frame; an undercut triggerguard; a skeletonized, polymer target trigger with a vertically serrated shoe and overtravel adjustment; a match-grade, 5-inch, stainless steel, bull barrel with a polished feed ramp and a full-length guide rod; and a single, standard-style thumb safety that works as smoothly as any custom-built 1911 competition pistol. Up top are a Heinie Ledge rear sight with a square notch and a dovetailed, serrated front ramp.\r\n\r\nThe entire gun is set off by a pair of handsomely lacquered cocobolo STI grip panels. The Nitro 10 also uses a 25-pound-resistance heavy recoil spring to keep the gun running with 10mm rounds, which brings us back to the unusually deep, wide slide serration, which are designed to make the slide easier to grasp when chambering the first round or clearing the gun. The STI comes with one 8-round magazine. (stiguns.com<\/a>; 512-819-0656)\r\n
Shots Downrange<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nTo put the Rock Ultra FS and the STI Nitro 10 to the test, I used HPR<\/a>\u2019s HyperClean 180-grain JHP ammunition.\u00a0 The trigger pull averaged 5.6 pounds with the Rock Ultra FS and 5.3 pounds on the Nitro 10, both with extremely short travels, crisp breaks, zero overtravel and quick resets. Trigger to trigger, the two are about equal overall.\r\n\r\nThe STI is a lighter, narrower gun in the hand, while the Rock Ultra FS fits like a tactical weapon with grip and mainspring housing textures that grab your hand (or leather glove) with authority. The near 2-ounce difference in weight feels a lot greater when you pick these guns up. The Rock Ultra FS is a like a Clydesdale, ready to pull its weight, while the Nitro 10 runs like a thoroughbred meant for competition, which justifies its much higher $1,599 retail price.\r\n
\r\n \t
The Takeaway<\/h3>\r\n
\r\n\r\nIn terms of handling speed, the Rock Ultra FS from Rock Island Armory is quicker to load. If you\u2019re not looking for a tactical pistol, but rather just plain design aesthetics, the STI Nitro 10 stands head and shoulders above the Ultra FS. Both are built to perform, one at a higher price and level of fit and finish, the other to provide the most gun for the money.\r\n\r\nAs for longevity, only time and total rounds fired will determine the wear factor on either. However, Armscor tests its guns with full-power 10mm rounds for durability, its slides are hand-fitted for each gun, and each comes with a lifetime warranty, all for less than $750. That\u2019s confidence, and for the difference in price you can buy two Rock Ultra FS pistols and still have some cash left over.\r\n\r\nThe bottom line is, the results of this \u201cTale of the Tape\u201d can be better measured in aesthetics and dollars and cents rather than in how these two 10mm pistol models perform.\r\n\r\nThis article was originally published in \"Combat Handguns\" August 2016. To subscribe to that magazine, visit\u00a0outdoorgroupstore.com<\/a>.<\/strong><\/em>","post_title":"10mm Pistol Battle: Rock Island Ultra FS vs. STI Nitro 10","post_excerpt":"","post_status":"publish","comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","post_password":"","post_name":"10mm-pistol-comparison","to_ping":"","pinged":"","post_modified":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_modified_gmt":"2023-05-31 11:04:20","post_content_filtered":"","post_parent":0,"guid":"https:\/\/www.dev.athlonoutdoors.com\/2017\/08\/11\/10mm-pistol-comparison\/","menu_order":0,"post_type":"post","post_mime_type":"","comment_count":"0","filter":"raw"}],"next":false,"prev":false,"total_page":1},"paged":1,"column_class":"jeg_col_2o3","class":"jnews_block_23"};