Sti elektra

I really enjoy 1911 style pistols but they aren't what I would carry. I also feel more benefit with a 9mm than 45ACP. The aluminum frame is nice from a weight point of view but makes practice much less enjoyable. For me, it wouldn't be a consideration.

Now, if you are set on an officer length 1911 in 45ACP with an aluminum frame, STI makes a very high quality pistol. I don't have a thing bad to say about their execution of this pistol, just that the specs themselves don't fit what I'm looking to carry. I would feel comfortable that I'm getting a very well made pistol if I were to buy the Elektra.

Although I have not shot one, I have heard a lot of good things about STI. Some of the sub compact 1911's can be picky about ammo, and you need to change the springs about every thousand rounds.

IMHO the boys at STI down here in Texas make some very nice 1911s, but I own a bunch of them so I'm just a little biased. I've been shooting STI pistols for recreation and in competition for years and have never been disappointed. While I don't have an Electra, I do have several of their smaller 1911/2011 pistols (Rogue, Escort, Guardian, VIP - all less than 4") and all have proven impressively reliable. In fact, reliability along with the quality and accuracy is why 12 of the 13 1911/2011 pistols I own are STI. Buy with confidence. Excellent company respected for building high quality competition single and double stack 1911 pistols, unbeatable customer service, and a lifetime warranty.