STI makes great pistols but a Glock 34 with aftermarket sights and a tuned trigger will work very well for much less money. If you really like 1911's and don't like Glocks then the STI would be a good way to go. A lot of this is just personal preference. I have both and mostly shoot my Glock 34, partly because my every day carry is a Glock.. The G34 is simple, easy to clean,very reliable and plenty accurate enough for IDPA and USPSA.
