Stacatto 9mm

[SStomcat]

I’m seriously considering picking up the Staccato Model C (full grip) and pairing it with a Trijicon red dot. I’ve watched numerous reviews and YouTube videos, and the feedback appears to be mostly positive so far.

Does anyone here own or regularly shoot one?
I’d love to hear real-world feedback — how it shoots, reliability, magazines, carry comfort, optic setup, anything you’ve liked or disliked, etc.

Any insights from actual owners would be much appreciated. Thanks!

 

[TTundra]

Going through the same decision now. As am fui and you may know, stacatto has discontinued the C and CS. I am looking at the HD P3.6 packages as I loved shooting prior models.

May be a good time to get a decent price on those models, however the iseage of glock mags, firing pin block, and grip dimensions of the new HD series decided it for me.

 

[SStomcat]

@TTundra - Not sure I'm following everything. What's fui?
I'm aware that C and CS models are discontinued. The price out the door for everything I mentioned is $3500. This has a straight trigger and a full-size grip.

Not a huge discount, but then I live in TX, and it's a Stacatto.

 

[TTundra]

My apologies, typing on my phone. Should have said, "as an fyi". That said, you can't really go wrong.
I did have a few guys tell me to shoot some of the BUL's before I make my decision.

 

[Andrew NOLA]

I have a C, a c with optics, a CS with optics, a C2 and a C squared both with optics

I also own pretty much one of everything in every caliber that STI has ever made including the STACATTO’s. I even have an STI made AR 15 and the John Wick gun

They are reliable and accurate

The triggers are the main reason to buy one

I would recommend a holosun EPS carry. I have at least a dozen of them and use them on pistols and lever actions

If you carry a pistol with a red dot a lot, the lens collects dust and lint like crazy. If you buy an EPS carry the fully enclosed emitter eliminates that issue.

The enclosed emitter eliminates concerns about Dusty lenses or water Droplets on the lens screwing up your site picture

I sent my C and CS to magna Port. Wasn’t actually necessary, but it did make it that much better.

 

[SStomcat]

Appreciate the thoughts.
Are you referring to this optic? → Holosun EPS Carry Red MRS -https://holosun.com/products/pistol-sights/eps/eps-carry-red-mrs.html ?

The store I’m buying from has a Holsun mounted on their Staccato XC, and I absolutely fell in love with that setup. Since this is my first Staccato, I want to start with the Model C and slowly move up as needed.

I initially picked a Trijicon mainly because I prefer not to buy items made in China. Nothing against it — just a personal comfort/quality preference, especially for optics. They also had Aimpoint (made in Switzerland), but they didn’t have the base plate available for it.
Are you happy with your Holosun EPS Carry?

Would love to hear your thoughts, because based on your recommendation, I may just go with it.


Thanks!

 

[Andrew NOLA]

Yes - that is the sight

You can buy your staccato from Dawson Precision (in Texas). You wont be limited to what the local store has in stock and can get whichever Staccato you want.. I highly, highly recommend them - have been doing business with them for over 25 years. I believe they will mount any sight you buy from them. They are the largest Staccato dealer. They will ship to your FFL.

I have literally dozens of Holosun's and have never had an issue with any of them.

I am particularly fond of the EPS Carry for a carry gun and the larger EPS for stuff like lever actions or AR's

If you will carry this gun, do get a enclosed emitter sight, whichever brand you go with - otherwise every time you pick it up to put it on, you will blow on the sight to knock the dust and lint off of it. I have a large collection of carry guns and I have changed a number of them from other sights to the EPS carry.

Even if you don't plan on carrying it, I would still recommend the EPS carry since you will end up cleaning the lenses so much less plus if it is raining, water on the lens wont disable you.

FWIW

 

[SStomcat]

Thanks for your response. I might switch from the Trijicon and go with EPS will also save me a few extra $

 

[Rimbaud]

I shoot in pistol and rifle competitions. I’m around a lot of different pistols. I’ve seen a lot of Staccatto pistols, and they all seem to operate without problem. I have, however, often heard the Staccatto owners say that they wished that they spent more money and gotten pistols made by Atlas and other sporting pistol makers with higher finishes. Make of that what you will. A good friend, I should note, has a few Staccattos and he is very happy with them. My competition pistol is a SIG Max 320, which I got after shooting with the guy who designed the pistol, Max Michel, and a Wilson Combat EDC X9.

 

[Andrew NOLA]

For what it’s worth I just started using a green dot instead of a red dot. I think I can pick it up faster.

 

[Andrew NOLA]

For what it’s worth I just started using a green dot instead of a red dot. I think I can pick it up faster.

 

[SStomcat]

I shoot in pistol and rifle competitions. I’m around a lot of different pistols. I’ve seen a lot of Staccatto pistols, and they all seem to operate without problem. I have, however, often heard the Staccatto owners say that they wished that they spent more money and gotten pistols made by Atlas and other sporting pistol makers with higher finishes. Make of that what you will. A good friend, I should note, has a few Staccattos and he is very happy with them. My competition pistol is a SIG Max 320, which I got after shooting with the guy who designed the pistol, Max Michel, and a Wilson Combat EDC X9.

I believe you. I’m not a competitive shooter — I’m strictly in it for the fun. And as a general rule, the more $$ you pour into a gun, the more “magic” you expect to get back.

Staccato tops out around $4,300 for the XC, which, to be honest, is already plenty impressive. I’ve never handled an Atlas or anything higher up the food chain, but when the price tag is roughly double, it starts feeling less like a comparison and more like a different ecosystem entirely.

 

[SStomcat]

I believe you. I’m not a competitive shooter — I’m strictly in it for the fun. And as a general rule, the more $$ you pour into a gun, the more “magic” you expect to get back.

Staccato tops out around $4,300 for the XC, which, to be honest, is already plenty impressive. I’ve never handled an Atlas or anything higher up the food chain, but when the price tag is roughly double, it starts feeling less like a comparison and more like a different ecosystem entirely.

And, full disclosure: I’m a proud Texan who tries to keep things local. Staccato Ranch is only about a three-hour drive from me — which, in Texas, basically counts as “right around the corner.” That might also explain my soft spot for them.

 

[Rimbaud]

And, full disclosure: I’m a proud Texan who tries to keep things local. Staccato Ranch is only about a three-hour drive from me — which, in Texas, basically counts as “right around the corner.” That might also explain my soft spot for them.

I compete in matches to simulate taking hunting shots under pressure. I enjoy hanging out with the guys, too. I have an appreciation for fine firearms, but there is a point where guys spend money to game the match or to prance about with the latest fancy kit to show they have some jingle in their pockets. Some of the guys remind me of Mexican wrestlers, bedecked in all kinds of dazzle. I’ve trained and shot with guys from various special forces units and I have never seen anyone shoot better than those guys who make pretty basic Glocks and the like play that funky music.