New Staccato XL Limited Edition First Shots: An Interesting Take On The 2011

Published on July 31, 2024
Duration: 12:06

This review provides an in-depth look at the Staccato XL Limited Edition, highlighting its unique island barrel design and titanium nitride finish. The presenters, Chris from Honest Outlaw and Nick from PewView, offer expert analysis on its performance, including speed, accuracy at distance, and recoil management, drawing on their extensive experience with the 2011 platform. They also conduct ballistic gel testing and compare it to other Staccato models, concluding it's a high-performance, albeit hot-handling, firearm.

Quick Summary

The Staccato XL Limited Edition boasts a unique titanium nitride coated island barrel, placing the front sight on the barrel to reduce reciprocating mass. While achieving fast split times around 0.16s and shooting flat, its slide gets notably hotter. It's competition-legal but often compared to the Staccato XC at the same price point.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction of Staccato XL Limited Edition
  2. 00:21Island Barrel Features Explained
  3. 01:37Range Setup and Optic Zeroing
  4. 03:34Speed Testing and Split Times
  5. 05:45Ballistic Gel Testing with Match Ammo
  6. 06:40Long Range Performance Analysis
  7. 09:58Final Thoughts and Comparisons

Frequently Asked Questions

What is unique about the Staccato XL Limited Edition's barrel?

The Staccato XL Limited Edition features a titanium nitride coated island barrel. This design mounts the front sight directly onto the barrel, reducing reciprocating mass and potentially enhancing sight tracking during recoil, a feature previously seen on STI models.

How does the Staccato XL Limited Edition perform in terms of speed and heat?

During testing, the Staccato XL Limited Edition achieved impressive split times around 0.16 seconds and shot very flat. However, the unique barrel design causes the slide to get significantly hotter than on a standard XL model.

Is the Staccato XL Limited Edition suitable for competition?

Yes, the Staccato XL Limited Edition is considered a 'sexy' collector's item and is legal for Limited Optics competition. However, reviewers noted that for the same price, the Staccato XC might be preferred by some competitors.

What ammunition was tested with the Staccato XL Limited Edition?

The review tested both Blazer 115 grain ammunition for initial zeroing and speed tests, and Staccato's own 125 grain Match hollow point ammunition for ballistic gel testing, evaluating its expansion and wound channel characteristics.

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