Texas made 2011

[Ride1949]

Not sure where to put this since it's not a Ruger or a 1911. Mods, Please move it if it belongs somewhere else.

https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2022/07/22/texas-built-staccato-c-compact-1911-full-size-accuracy/
Looks pretty interesting.

 

[eveled]

What do you see as its advantages?

Not too long ago the single stack subcompact 9mm changed everything. 9mm or even .40cal in a .380 sized gun.

Now the p365 and the Springfield Hellcat have given larger capacity in the same sized guns. Talk about a game changer.

How does this 2011 fit in the equation? Do you have one?

 

[Ride1949]

An American made, hand tuned compact, on the 1911 style platform just appeals to me. Others who prefer the 1911, and like to buy American, may also be interested. We all have different ideas about what we like or don't like and I think there's always room for a new, craftsman produced firearm in todays market. Ruger makes a solid, reliable SA revolver. Why would anyone want a Freedom Arms revolver? Several companies make dependable, accurate 1911's. Why buy a Ruger, or for that matter a Wilson or Ed Brown? I guess it all just boils down to more choices. I'm not trying to sell you one Ed. If you don't like it, by all means, don't by one. It's a new offering, and no, I don't have one.

 

[eveled]

I think you miss read my intent. I wasn’t judging just trying to get conversation flowing and learn about it.

I wonder why its not being marketed as a 1911? Obviously not authentic, but very few 1911’s are.

Personally and I know I’m probably missing out, but I only buy 1911’s in .45acp. But I appreciate them all.

 

[the_leper_colony]

...Now the p365 and the Springfield Hellcat have given larger capacity in the same sized guns. Talk about a game changer...

I think Kel-Tec deserves credit for the first larger capacity (10 or 12 + 1) 9mm of that size - they brought out their P11 in 1995. The same basic pistol was also available for a time in .40S&W and .357SIG (with reduced magazine capacity). A lot of folks don't like the KT trigger; it's long and relatively heavy like a double action revolver, for safety reasons. I've heard the newer SIG & Springfield designs have superior triggers, and maybe a little larger mag capacity, but Kel-Tec beat them to market by about 25 years.

IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc., etc.

 

[eveled]

I was unaware of the KelTec P11, interesting gun.

 

[Snake45]

It looks a lot like a cap pistol I had around 1965.

 

[contender]

The Staccato is a good quality gun. The company used to be called "STI" and competition guns were what they built. I've only gotten to shoot one so far,, but it was SWEET!

 

[eveled]

Ah I remember STI. That makes sense.

 

[Ride1949]

I think you miss read my intent. I wasn’t judging just trying to get conversation flowing and learn about it.

I wonder why its not being marketed as a 1911? Obviously not authentic, but very few 1911’s are.

Personally and I know I’m probably missing out, but I only buy 1911’s in .45acp. But I appreciate them all.

Yes sir, I took that wrong. My apologies if I was rude.

 

[jimbo1096]

Looks like a nice gun with great reviews but it sure isn't cheap.

 

[the_leper_colony]

Looks like a nice gun with great reviews but it sure isn't cheap.

Yeah, a top-shelf 1911 can set you back a bit. Met a successful businessman years ago who carried a "Wilson Combat Tactical Supergrade Compact"; looked it up later, and they apparently cost more than a lot of cars I've owned. Personally, I think it's wiser to carry something that doesn't require 6 to 12 months on a waiting list plus a small fortune to replace, if some overly cautious LEO decides to take possession of it - but that's just me.

IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc., etc.