Learn me: staccato

[old greg]

What makes them so expensive? I understand good tools and paying for quality but there seems to be a heck of a gap between good expensive handguns and staccato. Does baby jesus machine them by hand or something?

And for the sake of discussion and relativity (whats cheap to me maybe expensive for joeblow, etc) lets say a $500 glock is a “cheap” handgun in the grand scheme of things. So what makes staccato worth 5-10 glocks?

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[VinnieBoomBah]

JMHO

They are the least 'holding a 2x4 of the high caps
They *mostly* work (looking at you, Springfield Prodigy)
They have the best PR team going

But mostly that last one

 

[TTSX]

It's worth that because that's what people are willing to pay for them. Just like some people are willing to spend 3 Glocks worth on a fancy Glock clone.

 

[Koda]

IMO ive never agreed with the idea a reliable doublestack 1911 cant be made, affordable. The new Springfield is the closest but still in the "midrange upper" price to me. I want to see a sub $1000 production level doublestack 1911 but not certain that will happen. Mostly, people dont want heavy metal and manual external safeties anymore, so my take is its a popularity issue (thumb safeties are still a good idea...). As long as doublestack 1911s are a niche market, they will charge a pretty penny for them.


see also BUL armory...

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www.usa.bularmory.com

 

[solv3nt]

That's on par with asking why a Lambo is better than a Camry.

 

[titsonritz]

Just cuz, do it or don't.

 

[1775usmc]

It’s called capitalism. If people will pay it, then they will sell it.

 

[DirectDrive]

It used to be that you needed to have owned a at least one 1911 to get into heaven.
Now it's a 1911 and a 2011.
Staccato has "adjusted" their pricing accordingly.

 

[1775usmc]

It used to be that you needed to have owned a at least one 1911 to get into heaven.
Now it's a 1911 and a 2011.
Staccato has "adjusted" their pricing accordingly.

Why do I even try…. Haha.

 

[L84Cabo]

Just my random thoughts on the cost...and I don't own one...but I would like to...

• Higher grade of parts...like Dawson Precision sights
• Optic cut
• 3 mags (the mags are NOT cheap...comparatively)
• Very nice upgraded trigger
• Better accuracy than a lot of mass produced guns
• Solid warranty

Whether or not the cost is justified, however, is up to you. Also note that at the $2500-ish price range of the Staccato, you're not far off from Wilson Combat who has several flavors of double stack guns at this point...that are around the $3K range.

Review and video at the linky

Review: Staccato 1911-Style Pistols :: Guns.com

Staccato pistols are all the rage right now. These double-stack 1911-style pistols, like the C2, offer capacity and extreme shootability.

www.guns.com

 

[Iceman04503]

IMO ive never agreed with the idea a reliable doublestack 1911 cant be made, affordable. The new Springfield is the closest but still in the "midrange upper" price to me. I want to see a sub $1000 production level doublestack 1911 but not certain that will happen. Mostly, people dont want heavy metal and manual external safeties anymore, so my take is its a popularity issue (thumb safeties are still a good idea...). As long as doublestack 1911s are a niche market, they will charge a pretty penny for them.


see also BUL armory...

HOME | Bul Armory USA

www.usa.bularmory.com

Rock island armory makes double stack 1911s for under $1k street price.

 

[Koda]

Rock island armory makes double stack 1911s for under $1k street price.

your right, I forgot about those... not certain why they slipped off my radar.

now that I recall, I think they are the only ones selling them at that price point.

 

[deadeye]

Well iffin ya needs a 45 with highs capacities..........They added more to their lineup of models

 

[aksu747]

Shoot one, don't take anyone's word who has not shot one.
My 2011 is easily the most accurate semi-auto I've ever shot, there is a reason the top guys in USPCA and IPSC use custom 2011's .
I take mine to wolf creek range on occasionally anyone who sees my 2011 is welcome to try it if they have any doubts of the quality, mines a CK Arms.

 

[old greg]

Just want to say, as a new member, yall are awesome. From comments like “asking why a lambo is better than a camry” to a blanket offer to shoot one of these baby jesus fiddled pistols, this is great.

 

[solv3nt]

I'm a self proclaimed snob. Will a Glock be as accurate and reliable as a $2800 Staccato? Probably. Do I own a few Wilson combats? Absolutely!

 

[Stomper]

That's on par with asking why a Lambo is better than a Camry.

Sounds to me like someone can’t afford the, “fine Corinthian leather” option….

 

[Stomper]

Well iffin ya needs a 45 with highs capacities..........They added more to their lineup of models

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IDGAF what ATF says….. THAT beast requires an arm brace and telescoping mono-pod!!

 

[DirectDrive]

I'm a self proclaimed snob. Will a Glock be as accurate and reliable as a $2800 Staccato? Probably. Do I own a few Wilson combats? Absolutely!

I bought a $2000 STI Edge just before they changed to Staccato because I like the basic, heavy metal look of the Edge and it represents the original design.
With it's big Dawson Ice magwell funnel, it's an imposing beast.
Anyone that picks it up, smiles ear to ear.

A Glock can't do that.
It's about what floats your boat and what you can afford.

 

[Stomper]

Just want to say, as a new member, yall are awesome. From comments like “asking why a lambo is better than a camry” to a blanket offer to shoot one of these baby jesus fiddled pistols, this is great.

“Baby Jesus fiddled pistols”…..