Strayer Voigt Inc
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Strayer-Voigt, Inc. is a manufacturer of M1911
-styled modular pistols. The Strayer-Voigt system is called modular because the lower grip and trigger guard, which is made of a fiber reinforced plastic, is a separate component from the metal upper portion of the frame that comprises the dust cover and frame rails. They are the most famous for their Hybrid series of pistols. SVI markets its products under the brand name Infinity Firearms. The Infinity pistols are sometimes unofficially known by the combined name of Strayer-Voigt Infinity among some enthusiasts, a play on the SVI acronym.
to form his own company. Sandy Strayer joined forces with Michael Voigt, a professional shooter, to manufacture and market their own line of modular frame 1911s.
. It offers a modular design for 1911 lovers around the United States and world who need a great competition pistol. By making the lower half of the frame from thin polymer, the gun can make use of double-stack magazines without a significant increase in grip thickness. SVI and STI pistols generally hold approximately twice as many rounds of ammunition per magazine as traditional 1911s (ie, 14 rounds of .45 ACP instead of 7 rounds). SVI Infinity pistols currently rank among the most popular - and most expensive - competition 1911 pistols made. Complete SVI handguns can easily run into the $4000+ range, depending on options. They are produced in a variety of calibers, including .38 Super
, 9x23mm Winchester
, .40 S&W
, .45 ACP
, 10mm Auto, and .357 Sig
. SVI Infinity pistols make exclusive use of Infinity Accuracy Enhanced pistol barrels. The barrels begin as stock Schuemann AET barrels, which make use of a variety of proprietary technology to make what is touted as the most accurate pistol barrel available. However, after fitting to a specific pistol, SVI coats the barrels with Titanium nitride
, which yields lower friction and a unique golden color. SVI also now uses slides with interchangeable breech faces, which makes caliber changes cheaper for customers wanting to shoot several different calibers in the same platform. SVI provides accuracy certificates with their pistols which feature the accuracy enhanced barrels that are less than 1.50" groups at fifty yards, which is remarkable accuracy for a pistol.
M1911
The M1911 is a single-action, semi-automatic, magazine-fed, and recoil-operated handgun chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. John M. Browning designed the firearm which was the standard-issue side arm for the United States armed forces from 1911 to 1985. The M1911 is still carried by some U.S....
-styled modular pistols. The Strayer-Voigt system is called modular because the lower grip and trigger guard, which is made of a fiber reinforced plastic, is a separate component from the metal upper portion of the frame that comprises the dust cover and frame rails. They are the most famous for their Hybrid series of pistols. SVI markets its products under the brand name Infinity Firearms. The Infinity pistols are sometimes unofficially known by the combined name of Strayer-Voigt Infinity among some enthusiasts, a play on the SVI acronym.
History
Strayer-Voigt, Inc. was started in June 1994 when Sandy Strayer left STI International IncSTI International Inc
STI International, Inc. is a Texas-based company that manufactures complete M1911 pistols and parts for competition, duty and self-defense...
to form his own company. Sandy Strayer joined forces with Michael Voigt, a professional shooter, to manufacture and market their own line of modular frame 1911s.
The new age of 1911s
The polymer frame was formerly a shared patent design between Strayer-Voigt and STI International IncSTI International Inc
STI International, Inc. is a Texas-based company that manufactures complete M1911 pistols and parts for competition, duty and self-defense...
. It offers a modular design for 1911 lovers around the United States and world who need a great competition pistol. By making the lower half of the frame from thin polymer, the gun can make use of double-stack magazines without a significant increase in grip thickness. SVI and STI pistols generally hold approximately twice as many rounds of ammunition per magazine as traditional 1911s (ie, 14 rounds of .45 ACP instead of 7 rounds). SVI Infinity pistols currently rank among the most popular - and most expensive - competition 1911 pistols made. Complete SVI handguns can easily run into the $4000+ range, depending on options. They are produced in a variety of calibers, including .38 Super
.38 Super
The .38 Super or .38 Super Automatic is a pistol cartridge that fires a diameter bullet. The Super was introduced in the late 1920s as a higher pressure loading of the .38 ACP or .38 Auto. The old .38 ACP propelled a bullet at . The improved .38 Super Auto pushed the same bullet at...
, 9x23mm Winchester
9x23mm Winchester
The 9x23 Winchester is a pistol cartridge developed by Winchester repeating arms. 9x23mm has a long and convoluted development history, but was commercially introduced by Winchester in 1996...
, .40 S&W
.40 S&W
The .40 S&W is a rimless pistol cartridge developed jointly by major American firearms manufacturers Winchester and Smith & Wesson. The .40 S&W was developed from the ground up as a law enforcement cartridge designed to duplicate performance of the FBI's reduced velocity 10mm cartridge which could...
, .45 ACP
.45 ACP
The .45 ACP , also known as the .45 Auto by C.I.P., is a cartridge designed by John Browning in 1904, for use in his prototype Colt semi-automatic .45 pistol and eventually the M1911 pistol adopted by the United States Army in 1911.-Design and history:The U.S...
, 10mm Auto, and .357 Sig
.357 SIG
The .357 SIG pistol cartridge is the product of Swiss-German firearms manufacturer SIG-Sauer, in cooperation with the American ammunition manufacturer Federal Cartridge. While it is based on a .40 S&W case necked down to accept bullets, the .357 SIG brass is slightly longer...
. SVI Infinity pistols make exclusive use of Infinity Accuracy Enhanced pistol barrels. The barrels begin as stock Schuemann AET barrels, which make use of a variety of proprietary technology to make what is touted as the most accurate pistol barrel available. However, after fitting to a specific pistol, SVI coats the barrels with Titanium nitride
Titanium nitride
Titanium nitride is an extremely hard ceramic material, often used as a coating on titanium alloys, steel, carbide, and aluminium components to improve the substrate's surface properties....
, which yields lower friction and a unique golden color. SVI also now uses slides with interchangeable breech faces, which makes caliber changes cheaper for customers wanting to shoot several different calibers in the same platform. SVI provides accuracy certificates with their pistols which feature the accuracy enhanced barrels that are less than 1.50" groups at fifty yards, which is remarkable accuracy for a pistol.