Help me spend money on a 2011

[sgtmack]

A Staccato C2 has been my grail gun for a couple years now, ever since I got to try one a friend owned. I don't know how soon it will be, depends on how big my Christmas bonus is, but sooner or later I will be looking for a 2011.

So, should I stay with the Staccato, or is there something else I should be looking at? I don't want a Prodigy, my last 2 Springfields were OK, but I'm looking for something a little nicer. Are there any other options available in that price range I should consider?

 

[shootersix]

Stealth arms platypus! Fully loaded, ceracoated in any color combination you can imagine for about 1800!… and it takes Glock 17 mags!

 

[CCPLuvr]

How much are you willing to spend and what are you looking for exactly? What do you intend on doing with it?

 

[bcannon]

Bul Armory makes a good DS especially for the price. I've had very good experience with mine. Another good option is a STI which is now Staccato but a earlier one would be a good choice. If you're looking to spend new Staccato money, a look to the used market could turn up some very nice choices or even AllenM might have something in you price range. Guncrafter, Infinity, Trinity, and AllenM builds are the cream of the crop but there's nothing wrong with a Prodigy. I'm happy with my Prodigy, Bul tac2, and my AllenM custom STI build. Alot of choices out there, just depends on the amount of $$ you're comfortable with spending. Good luck on you search.

Btw, @AllenM is on the forum. You should talk with him before you make a decision.

 

[blain]

What do you intend on doing with it?

Whoa whoa whoa...

 

[sgtmack]

I currently carry a commander in .45. This will replace that as a carry and range gun. I have a budget for the gun, a red dot, and a couple of mags of about 3 grand.

 

[Rookie]

Here you go.

WTS: - 45 ACP 2011 custom build

5.25" 45 ACP 2011 Cheely Steel grip EPS enclosed green dot sight. Comp that is profiled to the slide. Kart NM barrel and is very accurate Caspian slide Cheely Frame EGW ignition, tuned extremely nice TIN coated controls and magwell Includes 2 MBX mags Distressed Midnight Bronze Cerakote located...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[sgtmack]

Thanks. I saw that, but really want a commander size in 9. When I started looking I didn't think anything custom would be in my price range. I'll reach out to Allen and see what he can do.

 

[Dean C.]

Get a used C2 right now if you can swing it a lot of used ones are hitting the streets as people are trying to move C2's to get the new CS IMHO

 

[NHT3]

Stealth arms platypus! Fully loaded, ceracoated in any color combination you can imagine for about 1800!… and it takes Glock 17 mags!

I have one and you are correct.. Feels better to me than a Staccato for a lot less $$$$. Big plus for me was reliable inexpensive magazines.

 

[ChrisK]

If your grail gun is the C2 then don’t settle on anything less. I have run a few from BUL and they are also a quality piece. I have handled a few from Stealth but have never shot one. I am partial to Staccatos ( I have a P, C2 and a CS).

 

[LEaSH]

I like the staccato that someone let me shoot.

But I want to try a BUL, DWX, and Shadow2 compact before I choose.

 

[Expat]

If you have a big budget…

Quantico HiCap Carry - Alchemy Custom Weaponry

The Ultimate High Capacity Custom 1911 from Alchemy Custom Weaponry.

alchemy1911.com

 

[venenoindy]

This is an other good option

COS21 Double Stacks - Cosaint Arms

cosaintarms.com

 

[Firehawk]

A Staccato C2 has been my grail gun for a couple years now, ever since I got to try one a friend owned. I don't know how soon it will be, depends on how big my Christmas bonus is, but sooner or later I will be looking for a 2011.

So, should I stay with the Staccato, or is there something else I should be looking at? I don't want a Prodigy, my last 2 Springfields were OK, but I'm looking for something a little nicer. Are there any other options available in that price range I should consider?

I read this thread and made my usual jump over to the classifieds and saw a Platypus was posted there. I don’t have any experience with or opinion of the Platypus but since it was mentioned in the thread here I thought I’d point it out.

WTS/WTT: - Stealth Arms Platypus - 9mm 2011

Selling my BNIB Stealth Arms Platypus. Took longer to arrive than originally expected. Bought something else in the meantime. Round Count is 0 Caliber: 9mm Size: Commander Length (4.25") Finger grooves Slide cut HS407K optic cut 4lb skeleton trigger Ambi-safety 1911 that takes Glock mags...

www.indianagunowners.com

 

[mcapo]

I wanted a Staccato C2 - too impatient for the right used one to come along - too cheap to pay retail for the Staccato that I wanted.

Ended up getting an in-stock notice on a Bul SAS II Tac and jumped on it. Only 108 rounds fired but accuracy seems excellent and the fitment good. IMO, based on retail pricing, it is a very solid competitor to a similarly optioned C2 for $500-$750 less.

Mags are proprietary (actually Para-ish by that's another topic) and $55.



BUT!!!

If you want a Staccato - get a Staccato. They offer a solid product for a fair price in the C2.

 

[WebSnyper]

I wanted a Staccato C2 - too impatient for the right used one to come along - too cheap to pay retail for the Staccato that I wanted.

Ended up getting an in-stock notice on a Bul SAS II Tac and jumped on it. Only 108 rounds fired but accuracy seems excellent and the fitment good. IMO, based on retail pricing, it is a very solid competitor to a similarly optioned C2 for $500-$750 less.

Mags are proprietary (actually Para-ish by that's another topic) and $55.

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BUT!!!

If you want a Staccato - get a Staccato. They offer a solid product for a fair price in the C2.

I was wondering about the mags on that one and if they were proprietary or not.

Does the prodigy and all the double stack Stacatto models share common mags?

 

[mcapo]

I was wondering about the mags on that one and if they were proprietary or not.

Does the prodigy and all the double stack Stacatto models share common mags?

In theory....

EDIT: See post #19 for a more complete answer.

 

[ChrisK]

The CS has their own mags, not interchangeable with other Staccato’s. The CS was a new design that was specifically 9mm.

 

[shootersix]

This is an other good option

COS21 Double Stacks - Cosaint Arms

cosaintarms.com

I know a guy who bought one and has had nothing but trouble! Doubles taps, jams

Buyer beware!