Staccato C2

Staccato used to be called STI, the company behind the original 2011. In 2020 it took the name of its own pistol line, which had launched the year before. Ownership and staff stayed the same. The C2 is Staccato's compact double-stack carry pistol, made for people who want 2011 shooting manners in a gun they can wear all day.

This is the base configuration. It's a single-action 9mm with a 3.9-inch bull barrel and a dual-spring RecoilMaster system under it. The frame is 7075 aluminum, machined from billet and finished with an anodized coating. That keeps the weight to about 25 ounces without an optic or magazine.

The Officer Double Stack frame takes 16-round magazines as standard. It'll also run Staccato's longer 17- and 21-round magazines, so one pistol can cover carry and range work.

The trigger pull is 4 to 4.5 pounds. It's a light, clean break that makes accurate shots easier, and like any light carry trigger, it rewards good holster habits.

Sighting is flexible. The base pistol comes with a fiber optic front sight, and Staccato has offered the C2 with mounting options for common red dot footprints. The frame adds a flared magwell and a pinky rest. Both help you get a full grip and reload fast on a short frame.

At 7.5 inches long, the C2 is small enough for daily carry but still gives you a real 2011 trigger and double-stack capacity. Staccato includes two 16-round magazines, so you're set for carry and practice from the first day. If you've been curious about the 2011 but want something you can carry, this is a good model to start with.