We take a quick look at the Staccato HD pistol line, a new family of 2011s that take Glock mags.
If you like 2011s, you’re probably going to love the new Staccato HD line. Available in two sizes, Staccato HD pistols were designed based on direct feedback from law enforcement officers and other government agents, and the changes and new features certainly look interesting.
The first and biggest change is that Staccato HDs now feed from ubiquitous and affordable Glock-pattern magazines, and they accomplished this without even changing the grip angle. The grip safety has been omitted entirely as well. Further, the manual thumb safety, slide release lever and forward thumb index points are all fully ambidextrous and the magazine release is reversible. The final external change is that the forward slide serrations have been elongated and given a more aggressive profile.
The HOST red dot mounting system has been updated on the Staccato HD too, now allowing for direct-to-slide mounting of “the industry’s most popular optics” using a spacer system. The rear iron sight has been moved forward of the optic as well. Internal upgrades include an improved recoil system that should make for a better shooting experience and the addition of an active firing pin block.
The first of the two Staccato HD pistols to release is the P4 and it’s available now. This model features a 4-inch barrel and a full-size grip that will accept any full-size Glock-pattern mag. However, each P4 will ship with two 18-round steel mags that feature a low-friction coating. In Spring of 2025 the other Staccato HD pistol, the P4.5, will be released. This model will feature a 4.5-inch barrel but will have its front sight mounted on a stationary block at the front of the slide. This will maintain the same cycling speed of a 4-inch slide while providing more barrel length and more weight at the muzzle to fight recoil.
The Staccato HD P4 has an MSRP of $2,499 and the HD P4.5 will have an MSRP of $2,699 when it’s released.
For more information, visit staccato2011.com.
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