P&S ModCast 204 examines STI International and the company’s 2011-style pistols through their history, contemporary use, and future development. Host Matt Landfair is joined by Matt Little and Buck Pierson for a practical discussion of the platform.
Originally released: August 21, 2019
Runtime: 1 hour, 38 minutes, 18 seconds
Host: Matt Landfair
Panel: Matt Little and Buck Pierson
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Episode overview
The 2011 pistol occupies a distinctive place between traditional 1911 design, competition-oriented development, and practical modern handgun use. This episode provides historical context for STI International and examines how the company’s pistols developed, where the platform stood in 2019, and what its future might hold.
The panel approaches the subject from the perspective of experienced users rather than treating the platform as a list of specifications. The conversation considers what attracts shooters to 2011-style pistols, how design and configuration influence performance, and why selection, maintenance, training, and intended use remain important when evaluating any handgun system.
Topics discussed
- STI International and the history of its 2011-style pistols
- The relationship between the 1911 and 2011 platforms
- Competition, defensive, and practical handgun applications
- Design, configuration, capacity, and user expectations
- Maintenance, reliability, training, and intended use
- The platform’s direction and future development
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- P&S ModCast 343 — The Working Man’s 1911
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Association map
STI International → 2011 pistols, 1911 design, competition handguns, defensive pistols, capacity, configuration, maintenance, and training
Matt Little and Buck Pierson → platform history, practical experience, and handgun evaluation
Matt Landfair → Primary & Secondary ModCast host
This episode reflects the company, products, and perspectives discussed at the time of its original 2019 release.