Not as accurate, but I will have lots of $$$ left for practice ammo. Tactical 5.0 Caliber Options: 9mm Yet another effective design in the STI 2011 realm, the H.O.S.T. I wanted to take it home with me right then Alas, the DVC Carry had to go to SHOT Show for Media Day. The Carry Comp is a full length framed pistol, sporting a 4.15” barrel with an integral compensator (for an overall length of 5”). If you’re on the tiny side, stay with the single stack. The double-stack DVC Carry feels almost exactly the same in circumference as my single stack. And really, that’s the gun’s biggest selling point. The array of usable bullets is just mind-numbing. For 3K I can buy 6 or 7 guns that I can have more fun with & not worry about buggering something up on it. Add to Cart; STI 126mm Mag Spring for 38 Super/40 S&W 10 Round Gen 1 Magazines. It clicks on and off quickly and easily, with a solid feel to it. I did take the DVC carry to the range a couple times and found out since I shoot 5″ guns I had to tip barrel up, I had a friend shoot with me and he had the same thing shooting low and he shoots better than me, I bought this gun for carry, I have to remember it is not a competition type gun. © COPYRIGHT 2020, THETRUTHABOUTGUNS.COM. I recently purchased one of STI’s Hex Tac double stacks, and it’s a stellar shooter. My overall problem is I know even the .22 can be effective in defense. The STI 2011 Tactical 5.0 has earned the following ratings for Still loving my STI Guardian 2011 though. After well over 500 rounds of shooting an already filthy pistol, and a couple of days of down time, I sat down at the bench for accuracy testing. STI DVC C 9mm ships for free! But the reality is I can make the same group size in fast fire at 25 yards with the DVC Carry as I can my GLOCK 19 at 15. Under just a T-shirt, you’ll really have to look for it to know it’s there. This is the standard by which I will judge all EDC carry guns going forward. Now I’m convinced. And then only if I’m leaning over or otherwise stretching the shirt tight. Someday, may have to get into diamond studded guns. I’ve found that it’s much easier to grab the gun off a smooth surface, like a desk or a floor, and get a fast grip on it, if the safety raises the handle slightly up, off the surface. After my experience so far with STI, though, their pistols are totally worth it. Funny, I can’t seem to find a pistol handle for any of my ARs. I’ve tried to create the problem with several different guns. It was the same on this gun as well. What are the odds your hands will already be bloody when you draw your gun? For the most part, STI’s DVC line of 2011 pistols have been engineered to gun for the gold at shooting competitions — steel, practical or otherwise. . Is there a gun with a 4″ barrel that can shoot sub one inch groups at 25 yards? MSRP: $2,999 (found online for a couple hundred less). Actually, I guess I am favoring a small, inexpensive pocket pistol in .45. You’ll also notice that the sights are mounted into the slide to allow the absolute maximum amount of distance between them. IPSCStore – IPSC Shop with Largest Assortment of IPSC Gear and Accessories. Tactical offers all of the 2011® advantages. That is to say, extremely well. Tom-Tom, there is also the potential problem of gun safe running out of room, no space to put another, and gun budget building surplus. Boy, that’s a good question. I am a police officer and have run a single-stack customized 1911 in 45 ACP for a little over. Posted by STI Fan on 17th Oct 2019 ... H.O.S.T. The material is soft enough to give just a bit, gripping back on my fingers. I’m glad I broke my embargo for the STI DVC Carry.