My brother recently picked up @chazroh 's STI Edge that was in the classifieds. After getting the chance to shoot it, I've gotten the itch to pick up an Edge or a bull barreled Eagle in .40.
If anyone has any experience with the 2011 platform and has any advice or suggestions, it would be appreciated. From what I've heard there have been some QC issues with the newer STI pistols, but I'm not sure what timeframe that these issues began. Are there many issues documented with the second generation Edges and Eagles or does this apply more to the new DVC line? Is it better to try picking up a new pistol from Dawson or another distributor with a warranty (if there are any leftovers still in stock) or to just look for a used example with extra mags, etc?
I'm likely going to have to part with one or two substantial pieces of my collection to fund the purchase so I want to make sure than I'm not getting into a platform that will require constant tuning or repairs to run reliably.
If anyone has any experience with the 2011 platform and has any advice or suggestions, it would be appreciated. From what I've heard there have been some QC issues with the newer STI pistols, but I'm not sure what timeframe that these issues began. Are there many issues documented with the second generation Edges and Eagles or does this apply more to the new DVC line? Is it better to try picking up a new pistol from Dawson or another distributor with a warranty (if there are any leftovers still in stock) or to just look for a used example with extra mags, etc?
I'm likely going to have to part with one or two substantial pieces of my collection to fund the purchase so I want to make sure than I'm not getting into a platform that will require constant tuning or repairs to run reliably.
