Infinity Classic Single stack .40

[ap3572001]

I don't know much about Infinity pistols. Anyone owned or shot their single stack .40? What magazines work best in 40 1911?

[eaglemike]

MecGar have always been good in my experience.
I don't have any personal experience with a single stack Infinity .40 though. Other single stack .40, yes.
Good luck!

[cindynles]

I don't know much about Infinity pistols. Anyone owned or shot their single stack .40? What magazines work best in 40 1911?

Are you going to be using factory ammo or do you reload? I run Tripp Cobra 10mm mags but I load my rounds out to 1.180" OAL so that I can use the same load in my 2011.

If you are going to run factory rounds with the standard OAL then the Tripp Cobra 40 mags are your best bet.

[ap3572001]

Are you going to be using factory ammo or do you reload? I run Tripp Cobra 10mm mags but I load my rounds out to 1.180" OAL so that I can use the same load in my 2011.

If you are going to run factory rounds with the standard OAL then the Tripp Cobra 40 mags are your best bet.

Thanks. How does Infinity compare to LB, WC , Ed Brown etc?

[JTROKS]

I was using CMC Shooting Star 10mm mags when I was long loading the 40 S&W and they worked great. My 8 round mags are Mec-Gar welded base and they also work flawless.

[IVC]

Thanks. How does Infinity compare to LB, WC , Ed Brown etc?

SVI (Infinity) is a top of the line, fully custom gun. Every part is made in-house from solid steel (not sure about springs). The fit and finish are impeccable, assembled by a master gunsmith. It is generally considered a step above any of the ones you listed.

I have a couple and my primary USPSA Limited gun is an SVI. It sees a lot of use (and abuse during dry fire reloading).

[ap3572001]

SVI (Infinity) is a top of the line, fully custom gun. Every part is made in-house from solid steel (not sure about springs). The fit and finish are impeccable, assembled by a master gunsmith. It is generally considered a step above any of the ones you listed.

I have a couple and my primary USPSA Limited gun is an SVI. It sees a lot of use (and abuse during dry fire reloading).

What should be a fair price for an all steel Infinity Classic single stack .40 in excellent condition? 2001 production.

[IVC]

What should be a fair price for an all steel Infinity Classic single stack .40 in excellent condition? 2001 production.

Hard to tell - SVI-s are often bought for competition and they get shot a lot, even though they are very expensive and premium guns. If it's 2001, it might need a new barrel or internal parts while still looking in "excellent condition."

New SVI starts at just below 4.5K for the very basic model and it goes up from there. Options can easily put it into 6K range. So, the gun you're looking at can have vastly different starting point in addition to having to assess the condition of the gun.

When it comes to these types of guns, I would buy a used one only from people I know personally, but that's just me.

[RugerNo1]

[ap3572001]

Hard to tell - SVI-s are often bought for competition and they get shot a lot, even though they are very expensive and premium guns. If it's 2001, it might need a new barrel or internal parts while still looking in "excellent condition."

New SVI starts at just below 4.5K for the very basic model and it goes up from there. Options can easily put it into 6K range. So, the gun you're looking at can have vastly different starting point in addition to having to assess the condition of the gun.

When it comes to these types of guns, I would buy a used one only from people I know personally, but that's just me.

One I am looking at is a single stack Traditional in .40 looks like a std full size 1911 Bomar sights , square trigger guard, checkered front of trigger guard, etc. Had a gunsmith look at it. Doesn't appear that it was shot much and definitely no holster wear. Is 2K reasonable in Your opinion?

[markgrubb]

If it is as described, it is a literal steal. CA market price is probably more than 2X that.

[RugerNo1]

[IVC]

One I am looking at is a single stack Traditional in .40 looks like a std full size 1911 Bomar sights , square trigger guard, checkered front of trigger guard, etc. Had a gunsmith look at it. Doesn't appear that it was shot much and definitely no holster wear. Is 2K reasonable in Your opinion?

If it is as described, it is a literal steal. CA market price is probably more than 2X that.

^^^ What they said.

At 2K I'll take it as long as the frame is not cracked . If it's in good shape as you describe, then by all means get it...

Just a quick note on holster wear - when buying an SVI that's the least of your concern, much like looking at the inside of the magwell. A race gun that is used for competition and a lot of practice will show surface wear much like a bronze statue will show patina - with pride.

[IVC]

Another thought... Check that is is indeed an Infinity made firearm. They sell parts and I've seen Infinity slides on custom builds, some by master gunsmiths, some by, um, less-than-master gunsmiths.

A good gunsmith specializing in 1911/2011 guns will make a superb gun out of quality components that is as good as an SVI, but it won't command a premium like SVI unless the gunsmith is equally well-known. Part of the price is knowing that you're getting a product from a mature shop and that they not only know every in and out of the gunsmithing, but will spend all the time and resources necessary to make sure every smallest detail is done correctly.

[ap3572001]

Another thought... Check that is is indeed an Infinity made firearm. They sell parts and I've seen Infinity slides on custom builds, some by master gunsmiths, some by, um, less-than-master gunsmiths.

A good gunsmith specializing in 1911/2011 guns will make a superb gun out of quality components that is as good as an SVI, but it won't command a premium like SVI unless the gunsmith is equally well-known. Part of the price is knowing that you're getting a product from a mature shop and that they not only know every in and out of the gunsmithing, but will spend all the time and resources necessary to make sure every smallest detail is done correctly.

After carefully examining the gun , I know that it is an Infinity build by them . A phone call established that it left their shop in 2001 as a Traditional Sigle stack. It does not look anything like their current models that I saw in on their website. It looks more something Pachmayr or Swenson ( I owned both) would build on a full size single stack Government Model in early 80's. Except its a .40. I also noticed that it was not used much at all . No holster wear. Does not look like it had many rounds through it either. I will see where it will go . Like the gun a lot , hope I get it .