Staccato XC 2011 Pistol Unboxing
Welcome back to Jim's Armory. In this one, Jim brings a brand new Staccato XC home and does a full unboxing, walking through everything in the box, his first impressions of the fit and finish, and what's coming next for the gun on the channel. It's less teardown and more first-look, but as always Jim gets his hands on every part before he's done.
First Impressions of the Box Jim starts with the packaging itself, and he's a little underwhelmed. The gun ships with a label, a small pouch, and what he calls a "somewhat disappointing" bag - especially compared to what some other gun makers include in the box. Inside that bag is a 17-round magazine, which Jim also finds disappointing; he wonders aloud why Staccato didn't just make it a 20-rounder. He sets the shipping bag aside, planning to just use it to store extra parts rather than for anything else.
What's in the Box Digging through the included paperwork and accessories, Jim finds a shot card showing a group fired at the factory, a pile of Allen wrenches, a Staccato "Built for Heroes" warranty card, and info sheets on the optic plate and Staccato's ammunition. There's also a Youth Handgun Safety Act notice and a general reference manual.
The included Dawson DPO Delta Point Pro adapter combo gets some attention - it comes with an optic mounting plate for both the Delta Point Pro and the RMR footprint, along with mounting screws. Jim also finds a customer tool kit that includes a drift punch for the dovetailed rear sight, explaining that if you need to adjust windage on the sight, this is the tool you'd tap it with. Rounding out the box are some replacement fiber optic inserts and a couple of wrenches.
Pro-Tip: Jim points out the front sight is dovetailed in, so if you ever need to correct windage, a drift like the one included in the box is the right way to nudge it side to side.
Fit, Finish, and First Handling Pulling the pistol itself out of the box, Jim notes the large port on the front of the slide and confirms the gun ships with a second 17-round magazine - just as underwhelming to him as the first. He tests fit with a couple of 20-round magazines from his own collection of other 2011s, and they drop in without issue.
Handling the gun, Jim likes the ambidextrous safety, describing it as feeling "really nice." The grip feels good in his hand, though he notes it feels almost a little narrow to him - a bit of an unusual sensation, though the contouring around the grip still feels right.
Jim can't resist pulling the slide off for a quick look inside. He's impressed with what he calls a "very nice fit" and takes a moment to point out a few standout components: a Dawson toolless guide rod, language on the slide referencing the "Staccato only point safe" system, and an integral compensator machined into the barrel itself. Notably, Jim finds that the compensator is not screwed on or pinned - it's all one piece with the barrel, which he calls incredible given how tight the fit is.
What's Next for the Staccato XC Jim wraps the video by making clear this is just the first look. He's already planning a full teardown of the pistol soon, and a proper review is coming down the line, including comparisons against the other 1911s and 2011s already in his collection.
Final Thoughts Jim's first impression of the Staccato XC is a mix of minor gripes and genuine enthusiasm. The bag and magazine capacity leave him wanting more, but the machining on the barrel/compensator assembly and the overall slide-to-frame fit already have him excited to dig deeper. Stay tuned for the teardown and range review to see how the XC holds up once Jim gets it apart and gets it running - and subscribe so you don't miss either one.
