[Paul S]

Does anyone know if the Staccato R would be legal for USPSA Single Stack division? The rule book says that the frame has to be metal, does the modular frame of the STI count?

"Only 1911 production type pistols. Must be available to the general public and have their basis in the original 1911 service pistol as designed by John M. Browning. Pistols made from components that duplicate the factory originals are acceptable. Frames must be metal."

 

[Buck P]

Yes the R is approved.

 

[dvs6]

Interesting question. One, I would like to know the answer to also.

While technically, the frame is metal and the grip is polymer, I could see them being a stickler on it.

I wonder if STI has talked to USPSA about it?

@Buck P for info.

dvs6

 

[dvs6]

LOL!

Got the answer as I was typing.

Thank you!

dvs6

 

[Descartian]

Seeing as STI is a big USPSA sponsor (heavily in single stack, title sponsor many years), yes it is approved. I believe they Reviewed the rules and built the pistol around them then USPSA tweaked then last year to clarify that it was legal. (That’s the rumor).

 

[Paul S]

Thanks for the replies. I recently picked up a Staccato P DUO which I'm super impressed with, it's my first 2011 and I haven't had a single stack of any type in about 15 years (I've been shooting CZs since then). I saw the R and started thinking of excuses to buy one...

 

[Bermise]

It may sound crazy but so far I like the .45 R the most out of all the new STI 2020 models. It’s just a single stack I know but damn that gun shoots soft in 45

 

[Buck P]

It may sound crazy but so far I like the .45 R the most out of all the new STI 2020 models. It’s just a single stack I know but damn that gun shoots soft in 45

2011’s with polymer grip always shoot quite a but softer than their one piece frame counterparts, its the beauty of the platform!

 

[tdiddi]

Could one buy an STI 2011 double stack grip and put it on the Staccato R to make it double stack? Of course new mags would be needed. Just curious...

 

[noveske_nut]

Could one buy an STI 2011 double stack grip and put it on the Staccato R to make it double stack? Of course new mags would be needed. Just curious...

You can't with the Staccato C as the frame is totally different. I assume the R would be the same.

 

[Descartian]

Correct. The frame and grips are different.

 

[tdiddi]

Oh well, was hoping one could just change the grip and have a double stack 2011. Wishful thinking..

 

[FrankB]

Descartian do you know what the R weighs. Can’t find it on STI’s website.

 

[Descartian]

Sorry I do not. STI has put very few of the weights of their guns on their website over the years.

@Buck P can you answer this one?

 

[Paul S]

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=114838513195516

I guess that's a definite "YES!"

 

[johnb62]

I would like to get one of these in 9mm. None to be found at the moment. Anybody have any ideas who has them?

 

[Descartian]

There are a bunch on GunBroker now.

 

[johnb62]

I see lots of Ps but no Rs??

 

[Descartian]

Sorry I was looking at 2 threads at once. I was searching for the XL, not the R.

Reach out to Dan, @BBP and see if they’re available to dealers yet. As far as I know the R & C2 haven’t hit the market yet.

 

[johnb62]

No worries. I contacted him this morning. He said soon.