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STI International
Model VIP
STI International Pistol VIP .45 Auto Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:7.5-in Height:5-in
Barrel:3.9-in Weight:25-oz
Variant 1 of 2
Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (230 grain bullet)184690
  • Recoil Factor (230 grain bullet)9.69 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity11 rounds
  • ConcealabilityGood
  • Defense Factor82%
Gun Specifications
Type:Pistol
Produced:2001 - 2014
Caliber:.45 Auto
Action:recoil operated semi-automatic
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:grip safety, manual thumb safety
Magazine:10-round
Frame:aluminum alloy
Grip:modular polymer
Sights:STI front, STI fixed rear
Notes:polymer coated carbon slide
Manufacturer
STI International
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Gun Value
MSRP:$1,775.00Used Est:$1,325.00
Last Update:7/3/2025
About the Gun

Built on STI's modular frame design with a reduced length polymer grip, the VIP is a high capacity firearm configuration that is well-suited for conceal carry circumstances. The frame is constructed of 7075 aluminum to keep the weight of the pistol to 25 oz. The VIP has a stainless steel scalloped slide with rear cocking serrations, dovetail front sight and Heinie fixed rear sight.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .45 Automatic
Alias: .45 Automatic Colt Pistol (ACP)
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:230 grains
MV:803 ft/sec ME:329 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This cartridge was developed by John Browning and was adopted by the United States Ordnance Department along with the Colt-Browning automatic pistol in 1911. It has also been made the official military handgun chambering by several other governments, notably Argentina, Mexico and Norway. The 45 Automatic is the most powerful military handgun cartridge in use today. This is a heavy and powerful sub-sonic round. Although its muzzle energy can exceed 400 ft-lbs, its velocity and bullet weight creates a steep trajectory curve that limits its effective range to self-defense distances.

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