[10ring]

I've had the opposite experience with STI. One problem I had was a 140mm mag for the 2011 having a chunk break out of the front. I sent a picture in an email and was told to send it back for a replacement. I did have to call once after waiting two weeks and a new one was delivered in 3 days. The second issue I had was a thumb safety break. I communicated via email to ask if their thumb safety part was under warranty, (this was on an STI pistol), and they said it was. They offered me the choice of sending the gun back and have them replace it, or send me a replacement part. I've received the replacement part and am fitting it now.

 

[Kent Dorfman]

Well, I e-mail every e-mail address for STI that I can find with my story a few days ago and what do I get? Nothing. No response.

Pick up the telephone and ask for Chris.

If its enough of an issue to post here, wouldnt it be worth a phone call?

 

[molonlabe28]

I have had a few frustrating breaking in issues with STIs, but I have to say that when I sent my gun back, I got a lengthy e-mail from Dave Skinner outlining what he thought the operative issues were.

I called him back once or twice and easily reached him and thanked him for taking a personal interest in my gun.

STI did not remedy the problem (my local gunsmith did), but I don't expect perfection from STI, just effort.

I am not saying that you are expecting perfection, because the gun should work and STI shouldn't drop the ball.

I have bought several subsequent STIs and one or 2 of them had some issues getting dialed in properly.

Nonetheless, I will keep buying them as funds permit and as long as they keep making such good looking and shooting weapons.

Good luck.

 

[hdm25]

Pick up the telephone and ask for Chris.

If its enough of an issue to post here, wouldnt it be worth a phone call?

It's been worth a couple of calls and many e-mails.

Your tone is somewhat disapproving. If you had been ignored for months (or outright lied to), would you not be somewhat frustrated and skeptical of whether or not any further effort would be met with anything but what it was met with in the past?:scratch:

 

[Brazos Custom Gunworks]

PM me with your name, phone number, and e-mail and I will look into it for you. This is not the norm for customer service from STI.

 

[Hessy]

STI customer service

STI's CS was nothing but very good to me. You call them and talk to Chris, he will just say send the gun in and they will fix it in a week. You only pay 1-way shipping. I would rank them #2 after Smith&Wesson CS.

 

[Bluecard]

I've always had positive experiences with STI as well. Dave Skinner and especially the sales staff John and Laurie could not have been easier or more of a pleasure to deal with. With the exception of the smoke filled haze in their offices, I have been beyond pleased with STI. Note: I understand that the offices were never intended to be open to the public but good Lord, vent the smoke before the sprinklers go off!! :rofl:

 

[hdm25]

You guys must not have read my post very well or at all. I've ALREADY talked to someone at STI twice and gotten absolutely nothing.

 

[1911snob]

You guys must not have read my post very well or at all. I've ALREADY talked to someone at STI twice and gotten absolutely nothing.

sometimes the ball is dropped more than once, and no Im not defending STI lack of follow thru. Like you stated this isnt your first experience buying 1911s and sometimes one must expect the unexpected, as in your case.

Im sure they will make it right, post a follow up once you have the results you seek.

 

[magilla gorilla]

You guys must not have read my post very well or at all. I've ALREADY talked to someone at STI twice and gotten absolutely nothing.

And Bob Londrigan one of STI's distributors has offered his own personal help with your problem in this thread.

 

[Brazos Custom Gunworks]

hdm25 has accepted my offer and I will get him some help on Monday. Everybody drops the ball every once in a while (sometimes even twice in a row) it then becomes important how you take care of things from there. I have confidence that STI will solve the problem to hdm25's satisfaction. Until then let's just wait to see what happens.

 

[Anthony Lombardo]

I think the LS-9/BLS-9 series is cursed. I have yet to see a reliable one.

 

[300lbGorilla]

With Bob on the case, you needn't worry. However, in the future, call and speak with Chris. He gets stuff done, period. One bad egg at STI isn't reason to condemn the whole company. Given the experiences of others (myself included) with people at STI, it is one bad egg. AFA email goes, they probably receive thousands of 'em a day. Yours probably got lost in the shuffle.

 

[papaone]

This is great.

It is very encouraging to see the help a fella will get on this forum when he needs it.
:rock:

 

[Bluecard]

You guys must not have read my post very well or at all. I've ALREADY talked to someone at STI twice and gotten absolutely nothing.

WE mays nots be very smurt and allz but I thinks sumeun needs to relacks and take the advize givun.... :dope: Yes, the thread was read clearly and we are merely voicing our opinion and advice. Is that not the point of a forum like this? Instead of just being content with flaming STI and leaving it at that, how about letting us help resolve your $1000 paperweight problem. Call Brazos Customs, they WILL be able to help you.

 

[Brazos Custom Gunworks]

hdm25,
Just talked to Chris at STI and he let me know that you were sending in your gun to STI. Give us a report once you get it back.

 

[hdm25]

Ended up with the BLS-9 unable to EVER function effectively so the people at STI were going to tool up and build a new one for me. That was a little extreme PLUS I was turned off by the BLS-9 by now, anyway, so Chris and I worked out a deal for a Ranger II in 9mm to be pulled from inventory and sent my way. Having only recently moved to Texas, it was a couple of weeks before I could pick it up from the dealer (waiting on a drivers license). Finally got to the range this morning and, with trepidation, I started shooting....

I've always heard that 9mm Commanders were sweet guns but I had no real idea! I LOVE this Ranger II! Although everything started out bad and very frustrating, I've ended up satisfied in my dealings with STI and will most likely buy from them again.

 

[Black Majik]

Wow! Great happy ending!

 

[guy sajer]

Thanks for reporting back . Glad things worked out . Maybe post a pic of your new baby when you're able .

STI is good people !