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I said the Roster was boring… Then I shot a Staccato XC

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Range Report - A few days ago, I posted about how boring the California Roster feels for service pistols, and how I didn’t really see anything worth uprooting my Glock ecosystem for - spare parts, mags, holsters, optics setups, etc.

Well, I was in Vegas these past few days and stumbled into a public indoor range after grabbing ramen at one of my usual spots away from the Strip. I ended up renting a couple of Staccatos, the P 4.5 and XC, and yeah… I finally get the hype. The XC feels like a cheat code for shooting fast and accurately.

Here’s a short snippet at 10, 15, and 25 yards without the usual “1-sec per shot” indoor range limit. Whoa.


The XC is not available in California, so, what is the next best alternative?



I also tried a VP9L and M&P 2.0 beforehand. Both were fine, but nothing that really moved the needle for me performance-wise. The target was already shot up before I got to the Staccatos.
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Range Report - A few days ago, I posted about how boring the California Roster feels for service pistols, and how I didn’t really see anything worth uprooting my Glock ecosystem for - spare parts, mags, holsters, optics setups, etc.

Well, I was in Vegas these past few days and stumbled into a public indoor range after grabbing ramen at one of my usual spots away from the Strip. I ended up renting a couple of Staccatos, the P 4.5 and XC, and yeah… I finally get the hype. The XC feels like a cheat code for shooting fast and accurately.

Here’s a short snippet at 10, 15, and 25 yards without the usual “1-sec per shot” indoor range limit. Whoa.


The XC is not available in California, so, what is the next best alternative?



I also tried a VP9L and M&P 2.0 beforehand. Both were fine, but nothing that really moved the needle for me performance-wise. The target was already shot up before I got to the Staccatos.
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Depends - what’s the price range? Does it have to be on roster or is just legally available new from an FFL fine?
 
Range Report - A few days ago, I posted about how boring the California Roster feels for service pistols, and how I didn’t really see anything worth uprooting my Glock ecosystem for - spare parts, mags, holsters, optics setups, etc.

Well, I was in Vegas these past few days and stumbled into a public indoor range after grabbing ramen at one of my usual spots away from the Strip. I ended up renting a couple of Staccatos, the P 4.5 and XC, and yeah… I finally get the hype. The XC feels like a cheat code for shooting fast and accurately.

Here’s a short snippet at 10, 15, and 25 yards without the usual “1-sec per shot” indoor range limit. Whoa.


The XC is not available in California, so, what is the next best alternative?



I also tried a VP9L and M&P 2.0 beforehand. Both were fine, but nothing that really moved the needle for me performance-wise. The target was already shot up before I got to the Staccatos.
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Staccato has a whole Ranch just South of Vegas., you can their whole lineup.
 
Depends - what’s the price range? Does it have to be on roster or is just legally available new from an FFL fine?

I can go higher, but preferably in the 2-3K range. I would believe that this already puts those Off Roster out of reach.


Only things on roster worth checking out will be the Kimber 2k lineup, or maybe Prodigy

Yes, been following developments on the Kimber
 
SInce your a Glock shooter.


A little over $2k OTD SSE. Turkish made but seems to garner good reviews.
1million percent would NOT buy a fusion. I bought the Ported and Comped one, it never worked correctly, sent it back they claimed to "fix" it, they did not.
Sent it to a local gunsmith, he got it working properly. I sold it and took an $800 loss, probably put 250 rounds through it.
Plus its not on roster either
 
Have you shot the C4X? It’s not the XC but I wouldn’t put it miles away. Bit more than $3k though.
 
1million percent would NOT buy a fusion. I bought the Ported and Comped one, it never worked correctly, sent it back they claimed to "fix" it, they did not.
Sent it to a local gunsmith, he got it working properly. I sold it and took an $800 loss, probably put 250 rounds through it.
Plus its not on roster either
Ported and comped have had problems but most have been resolved with either tuning the extractor or changing the spring weight. I definitely WOULD NOT write off fusion. I myself have a fusion Pro Comp and other than 2 stovepipes In the first 20 rounds, zero problems. The thing punches holes through holes.
 
in that price range and the fact that we live here so most other stuff isn't available only the Kimbers will compete, not a lot to do with a comped gun though unless you shoot multigun.

 
1million percent would NOT buy a fusion. I bought the Ported and Comped one, it never worked correctly, sent it back they claimed to "fix" it, they did not.
Sent it to a local gunsmith, he got it working properly. I sold it and took an $800 loss, probably put 250 rounds through it.
Plus its not on roster either
What was the problem(s)? How long ago? I did read the first batch had issues that were addressed subsequently. I like mine, but only a hundred rounds through so far.
 
What’s the point of a 2011 over a traditional single stack 1911 in a state where one is unconstitutionally restricted to 10 rounds?
 
What’s the point of a 2011 over a traditional single stack 1911 in a state where one is unconstitutionally restricted to 10 rounds?
Plenty of folks have legally obtained freedom week mags for either/both traditional 2011 mags or glock mags.
 
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