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Offered in a wide variety of chamberings, including the potent .40 S&W, the STI Total Eclipse offers a blend of subcompact size coupled with a high-capacity frame for an extremely concealable self-defense pistol.

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Designed for ultra concealability, the Total Eclipse’s sights are recessed in a milled channel on the slide to create an extremely low profile.

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Despite the pistol’s diminutive size, the author found recoil manageable, thanks in part to STI’s dual-spring guide-rod assembly.

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The Total Eclipse’s trigger guard face has 25-lpi checkering for enchanced purchase.

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The Heine Straight Eight night sights ensure fast target acquisition, regardless of lighting.

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The squared tigger guard provides a place to wrap the index finger of your support hand as a means of recoil control.

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The Total Eclipse’s checkered frontstrap provides added purchase for an optimal firing grip.

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Incorporating STI’s polymer grip and modular frame into the Total Eclipse’s design accounts for the subcompact pistol’s extended capactity without the addition of unwanted weight or bulk.

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The Total Eclipse may be a subcompact 1911, but it sports the capacity of a full-size duty pistol. Thanks to a modular frame and polymer grip, the handgun holds 12 rounds of .40 S&W.