multi caliber 1911

[5ontarget]

I was killing time this morning and semi randomly surfing the net. I found Peter Stahl pistols. Available in 5" and 6" barrel lengths. Made in Germany, from what I can tell.

I found a couple of webpages but they were all in German. This one isn't translated the greatest, but I know what it says.

www.fsdip.com/website/VBRBelgiumHome/English/TheEuroSWAT1911VBR792pistol/TheEuroMulticaliber1911pistol/tabid/376/Default.aspx

7 calibers available from .22 to .45 with most of the popular calibers between those.

[MLB]

I'd be a little concerned ordering from a website showing a pair of catburglers on the header! ;D

A multi caliber 1911 sounds terrific. Wonder how it works in the execution.

[5ontarget]

I found a little more information on them. It seems that the Peter Stahl line is/has been made by at least a couple different companies that had desinger Joe Peters as an employee or founder.

The gun has a linkless barrel like the Sigs, allowing for the barrel/caliber swap. Some also had dual heavy extractors too. They are generally regarded as very well made, but the availability of parts for the slide is the issue here in the USA. They were once sold/imported under the Omega line by Spingfield Armory. PSW and KPS are other names that were used for the gun in the past.

Some information from CheaperThan Dirt.com

PETERS STAHL GmbH
PISTOLS: SEMI-AUTO
Peters Stahl manufactures high quality semi-auto pistols based on the Model 1911 design, but to date, has had limited U.S. importation. Current models include the Multicaliber, 92-Sport, O7-Sport, HC-Champion and variations, 1911-Tactical/Classic, PLS, and a .22 LR. Peters-Stahl also manufactures multicaliber conversion kits of the highest quality. Recent models previously imported (until 2000) included the Model Millennium (MSR was $2,195), Match 22 LR (MSR was $1,995), Trophy Master (MSR was $1,995), Omega Match (MSR was $1,995), High Capacity Trophy Master (MSR was $1,695), O7 Multicaliber (MSR was $1,995), and the 92 Multicaliber (MSR was $2,610-$2,720). In the past, Peters Stahl has manufactured guns for Federal Ordnance, Omega, Schuetzen Pistol Works, and Springfield Armory. The company should be contacted directly (see Trademark Index) for current model information, U.S. availability, and pricing.

and

Current pistol manufacturer located in Paderborn, Germany. Previously imported until 2009 by Euro-Imports, located in Yoakum, TX. Previously distributed by Swiss Trading GmbH, located in Bozeman, MT. Previously imported 1998-1999 by Peters Stahl, U.S.A. located in Delta, UT, and by Franzen International Inc. located in Oakland, NJ until 1998. Dealer direct sales only.

I did find a couple of sites in German, and list price seems to be around 2200-3000euro or about $4200US on the higher end with today's conversion rate.

www.psw-wicke.de/index.php?cPath=28


and that concludes this walk down strange and exotic way.

[TMan]

One of the sweet things about a 1911 is that you can get aftermarket parts, swap a part from one gun to another, etc. Since this has a linkless barrel, like the Sigs, it sound like if you own one of these and have a problem, you may not be able to get the parts to fix it from another source.

I have a problem with all the influx of "1911's" that really aren't 1911's. My Chiappa 1911-22 looks like a 1911, but I doubt if there are any parts in there that could be replaced by 1911 parts from Brownells. The same is true for the GSG as well.

["DoubleAction"]

Most after market parts, for the 1911, are based on the design of the Colt; The placement of the pin holes on the frame, is very important. This is one reason that stick to the Colts, when making modifications. I have found that I can get the Colts at better prices than any other 1911 pistols; So, I'm knocking off two birds with one stone.