Honestly from Sti Edge to Staccato I haven’t noticed a difference one way or the other.

 

I’ve got a staccato P and STI tactical 4.0 with about similar amount of rounds. Both seem to be similar in build quality, accuracy and reliability to me. Aside from the noted magazine issues, I haven’t had any issues with either of them.

 

I've owned a number of both. I've had zero issue w/ the 2019 and beyond Staccatos, and prefer some of their features/offerings over the old. I don't think there's been a drop in quality, and by that I mean functional quality. The biggest difference btwn then and now is the larger lineup of models and the nicer factory options on the mid-to-late teens STI's. There was an almost even mix of Competitive and Tactical/Defensive models, plus some special offerings and Shot Show Specials thrown in. ES grips were standard on many models, different finishes and barrel coatings, etc., all included in the base prices. That is all gone in the name of standardization, efficiency and the bottom line... along w/ the preferred (almost revered) STI name.

But I'm just as happy w/ my Staccatos as I was w/ my STI's from a performance and reliability standpoint. My 2¢

 

along w/ the preferred (almost revered) STI name.

initially I too was a little butthurt about the name change but I've come to see it as a rather smart decision. The hard facts are STI was most associated with unreliable gaming guns with exorbitantly expensive magazines that needed tuning, cracked slides, and venereal disease.

Even with all the progress Staccato has made, people still bring up STI horror stories as to why they won't try a 2011 again.

I hate change as much as the next guy, but for them to move forward, the name had to go

 

Looks like they shoot pretty well:

An Official Journal Of The NRA | Review: Staccato 2011 P Optic Ready

Building off the improvements to the 1911 design that were developed by STI, the Staccato 2011 P Optic Ready offers a modernized rendition of the classic design, geared for duty use and made ready to accept micro red-dot optics.

www.americanrifleman.org

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There was a video- I think maybe it was on one of Staccato's live feeds on Facebook- where Tony Pignato explained the meaning behind choosing the name Staccato. I'm not on FB anymore, so someone else will have to dig it up if so inclined.

 

There was a video- I think maybe it was on one of Staccato's live feeds on Facebook- where Tony Pignato explained the meaning behind choosing the name Staccato. I'm not on FB anymore, so someone else will have to dig it up if so inclined.

I'm not on FB. Never have been.

Can you paraphrase?

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All of my STIs have had better slide to frame fit, the grips are better blended and are smoother overall. The P and C2s didn’t last very long in my house and were significantly worse for recoil and trigger fell compared to any STI. The XL and XC will give the STIs a run for their money on recoil and trigger feel - but cost 50%+ more money.

The STI trojan I have - which was their budget gun back in the day has as good or better fitment to the Staccatos - however the finish on it is spotty and very thin, whereas all the new Staccato products have had excellent finishes (even then P / C2).

 

All of my STIs have had better slide to frame fit, the grips are better blended and are smoother overall. The P and C2s didn’t last very long in my house and were significantly worse for recoil and trigger fell compared to any STI. The XL and XC will give the STIs a run for their money on recoil and trigger feel - but cost 50%+ more money.

The STI trojan I have - which was their budget gun back in the day has as good or better fitment to the Staccatos - however the finish on it is spotty and very thin, whereas all the new Staccato products have had excellent finishes (even then P / C2).

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