Knowledge Center

We recommend using good quality American factory manufactured ammunition for your 2011® pistol.
** We DO NOT recommend the use of steel cased ammunition.

Standard pressure level and +P rated ammunition.
** DO NOT use +P+ rated ammunition

No, the bullet profile will not work with the Wilson/Nowlin barrel ramp.

We strongly do not recommend using an ultrasonic cleaner as it may damage any type of finish on the Staccato pistol.

USPSA

• Any of our 9MM, Iron Sight, Non-Compensated pistols can be used in Limited or Limited 10 in minor power factor
  – Not ideal but is “legal”
• The Staccato XL in 40S&W is ideal for use in Limited and Limited 10 Division
• The Staccato XC would be legal for use in Open Division, but it is not ideal since it is designed for minor power factor
  -You can shoot major power factor out of it, but it is not ideal because the comp is not designed to dissipate the level of energy that is produced by major power factor.

IDPA

• We make bull barreled guns, and IDPA only allows bull barrels in 4.25″, which would make the C2 and 4.15″ P legal for CCP (Concealed Carry Pistol). However, due to the width of the safeties, they do not fit the box and are not legal for use.
• We do have other models that might work, but they do not “fit in the box” because our ambidextrous safeties are too wide.

Multi-Gun

• All of our iron sight products are legal for use in all divisions, and since there is no power factor, they would be ideal based on the needs of the shooter.
• If the gun is optic ready and has an optic on the gun, it would only be legal for use in Open Division.
• The Staccato XL is ideal for use in the Multi-Gun Open Division because of its ability to fit into a standard duty holster with retention, which is the preferred setup for Multi-Gun.
• Champion Open 3 Gunner Josh Froelich uses a Staccato XC and dominates the sport with it

Steel Challenge

• All of our iron sight guns are legal for use in Steel Challenge, and since there is no power factor, they can be used on the needs of the shooter.
• The ideal Iron Sight steel gun would be the Staccato XL
• In the Open Division of Steel Challenge, the Staccato XC would be ideal in 9MM.
• You can also use any of our optic-ready products that are fitted with an optic

Tactical Games

• All of our iron sight guns without a compensator are legal for use in Tactical Games.
• The ideal gun for Tactical Games would be a Staccato XL or Staccato P.
• 4-time TG Elite Champion, Jared Halbert, uses a Staccato XL.
  
  ** Please note that competition rules are subject to change, and for any questions, you will need to consult the governing organization of the particular competition.

Generation 1 (STI)

Generation 2 (Staccato)

Extended slide stops from companies like “Wilson” will work but need to be cut to clear the frame because they do not drop in.
We recommend using a qualified gunsmith to fit this.

Torque Specs for 2020 Staccato Pistols

**Please note that the torque specs for the optics and optic plates are not applicable to the Host plate system

No. Parts can be purchased on our website here: 
https://staccato2011.com/products/?bc-sort=featured&bigcommerce_category=parts

As of right now, no one manufactures an extended slide release for any of the Staccato 2020 series pistols.

Dawson Precision sells these extended mag releases for the 2011 double stacks, but they do not fit the G2 grip: https://dawsonprecision.com/mag-releases-sti-2011-by-dawson-precision/ Dawson Precision sells these extended magazine releases for the single stacks, but they do not fit the G2 grips: https://dawsonprecision.com/mag-release-1911-drilled-tapped-with-button-by-ed-brown/ Dawson Precision sells two different oversize buttons for the extended magazine release: https://dawsonprecision.com/mag-release-button-1911-2011-hicap-lo-pro-by-dawson-precision/

There is no aftermarket extended magazine catch and there is not enough thickness in the button to drill and tap a thread for an extension or oversize button.

You will need to work with the manufacturer to send your pistol to them to mold the holster. Staccato 2011® does not provide metal dummy guns for molding.

Any Staccato(STI) pistol that was manufactured in 2018 or earlier and designed to mount a plate and optic.
HOST pistol examples: Omni, Host, Costa Host and some Tacticals
The optic-ready system replaced the HOST system on Staccato pistols manufactured in 2019 or later.

There are 4 plates that came with the pistol and each plate has a letter stamped into the metal.
T = Trijicon RMR
C = C-more STS
L = Leupold DeltaPoint Pro
V = Vortex Viper

All optics mount the same way.

No. The rear sight is screwed to the plate and does not utilize a dove cut.

No and we do not offer an ambidextrous slide release.

No.

Staccato does not offer any other sights other than what comes with the pistol. Replacement sights are available for purchase through our website. For other sights, refer to our dovetail cut chart as you will need these for purchasing sights.

We do not offer any gunsmithing services.

When you line up your rear and front sight, you then adjust your dot or reticle to line up with the front and rear sights.
**Please note that this answer is the basic concept of what co-witnessing is. There are many videos and articles available online that go into much more depth about this subject.

The biggest advantage of a co-witness set up is that if your electronic sight or optic fails, your iron sights are still available.

Staccato sights with optics are set up with a 1/3 lower co-witness.

No. It depends on the dimensions of the electronic sight and the iron sights.
The electronic sights listed with our pistol specs are set up for 1/3 lower co-witness.

Optic-Ready is the Dawson Universal Optic, which is the plate used to mount an optic to a Staccato pistol slide.
The optic-ready system replaced the HOST system for all optics capable pistols manufactured in 2019 and later.

No. The optic-ready mounting system is a proprietary design to Staccato pistols.

If the manufacturer of the optic claims that it has the same mounting pattern as the optics in our chart, it should be fine BUT PLEASE NOTE:
* Staccato cannot guarantee the fit or co-witness of any optics that are not in the list below.
* Staccato will not modify any optic-ready plates for optics that the manufacturer claims will fit in place of the optics listed below.
If the optic does not have the same mounting pattern as the optics listed below, Staccato does not offer any other optic-ready plates.

Staccato does not endorse or recommend a specific brand or model of optic.
We do recommend using American-made optics.
Please note, in the above chart, which optics are listed for the Staccato optic-ready system.
As an example, the US Marshalls SOG team use the Leupold DeltaPoint Pro.
Many of these optics are used by law enforcement and we do know that there has been extensive testing with the DeltaPoint Pro and the RMR/SRO series optics.
The optic-ready plate used on the C & C2 optic-ready will fit on the Staccato P optic-ready and XC.
Make sure that you use the correct front sight if you switch the Compact optic-ready plate to the Full optic-ready plate.

Staccato C optic-ready, C² / C² optic-ready Carry, P, R & XL Front Sight

Staccato C² optic-ready Tactical, P optic-ready & XC Front Sight

There is no room to mount an adjustable sight.
Optic-ready modification services are not available for mounting an adjustable sight to the optics plate.

Rear Fixed Sight for using DeltaPoint Pro

Staccato C Optic-Ready, C2 & C2 Optic-Ready Rear Sight

Dawson Precision is the manufacturer for our optic-ready plates and you will need to contact them at
866-300-1911 / dawsonprecision.com

Changing the rear sight may also require changing the front sight.
**Please note, that Staccato 2011® cannot guarantee the fit or co-witness of any fixed sights other than what comes standard with our pistol.

Staccato 2011® does not offer any other sights for the optic-ready slide cover.

Any Staccato(STI) pistol that was manufactured in 2018 or earlier and designed to mount a plate and optic.
HOST pistol examples: Omni, Host, Costa Host and some Tacticals
The optic-ready system replaced the HOST system on Staccato pistols manufactured in 2019 or later.

There are 4 plates that came with the pistol and each plate has a letter stamped into the metal.
T = Trijicon RMR
C = C-more STS
L = Leupold DeltaPoint Pro
V = Vortex Viper

All optics mount the same way.

No. The rear sight is screwed to the plate and does not utilize a dove cut.

It is a set screw used to lock in your windage adjustment and needs a 1.5mm hex wrench to loosen or tighten the screw.

For standard pressure ammunition, every 5000 rounds.
For +P pressure ammunition, every 2500 to 3000 rounds.

DO NOT use +P+ ammunition with any Staccato 2011® Pistol

To purchase the tool-less recoil system and springs visit Dawson Precision / 866-300-1911 / dawsonprecision.com (springs and recoil system) and Wolff Gunsprings / www.gunsprings.com

The extractor has a very slight up and down movement because the extractor needs the ability to flex and move to maintain proper tension and feeding.

Take the slide off the frame, remove your recoil system and barrel. Take a round and slide it under the extractor, it should slide in against the breach face with some resistance but, have enough pressure to hold it in the slide on its own.

Torque Specs for 2020 Staccato Pistols

*PLEASE NOTE: THE TORQUE SPECS FOR THE OPTICS AND OPTIC PLATES ARE NOT APPLICABLE TO THE HOST PLATE SYSTEM.

Do not use these with any Staccato 2011® pistols

That is the Cerakote GEN II Coyote Tan (Item #: HIR-235)

Here is the link to their site.

The XL and XC are competition ready. Although the XC is being carried by police officers, both guns are built with the intent to compete out of the box.

These contrast from the duty nature of the P and C2 which are more base line offerings that can have additions like optic cuts and magwells added.

You can reference the technical specifications chart here.

Staccato 2011® is a manufacturer and we currently do not have a showroom or store front.

On our website, there is an events calendar you can look at for upcoming shooting events around the USA.

On our website, we have a Dealer Locator tool where you can enter your zip code and see what dealers are located in your area who may have the pistol you want in inventory.

Surefire X300

The two most common we see are the quick lock type and the screw lock type.
Our preference is the screw lock type because it ensures a tight fit every time.

SCREW LOCK TYPE

QUICK LOCK TYPE