Live Fire

 

 

 

In this live-fire test, to pay homage to Staccato’s exceptional machining precision, we conducted a 25-yard accuracy test and a head-to-head comparison of both models. For the accuracy test, we fired five rounds each of Federal 147gr HST, Speer 147gr G2, and S&B 115gr FMJ from a rest at 25 yards, measuring the group size of the best four rounds.

Both the C2 and P achieved their best groups with Federal HST, with the C2 producing an impressive ~32mm group and the P an even tighter ~30mm group.

 

 

Following that, two of us conducted a proficiency test by shooting the FBI Pistol Qualification Course.

 

● Stage 1: From 3 yards, draw and fire 3 rounds strong-hand-only, within 3 seconds, repeated twice.

 

● Stage 2: From 3 yards, draw and fire 3 rounds strong-hand-only, then switch to support-hand-only for 3 rounds, all within 8 seconds.

 

● Stage 3: From 5 yards, draw and fire 3 rounds with a two-hand grip, within 3 seconds, repeated four times.

● Stage 4: From 7 yards, draw and fire 4 rounds with a two-hand grip, within 4 seconds, repeated twice.

● Stage 5: From 7 yards, draw and fire 4 rounds with a two-hand grip, perform an emergency reload, then fire 4 more rounds, all within 8 seconds.

● Stage 6: From 15 yards, draw and fire 3 rounds within 6 seconds, repeated twice.

 

● Stage 7: From 15 yards, draw and fire 4 rounds within 8 seconds.

● Stage 8: From 25 yards, draw and fire 2 rounds standing from behind a barricade, then 3 rounds kneeling, all within 15 seconds, repeated twice.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

All 60 rounds must hit within the “bottle” of the QIT-99 target (a silhouette target commonly called the bottle target). To qualify, at least 48 rounds (80%) must hit the bottle. Despite the 15-second time limit, shooting from 25 yards with iron sights in both standing and kneeling positions is quite challenging.

 

I missed two rounds outside the bottle. For comparison, I also shot the same course with a Glock G19, turning off the red dot sight and using the co-witnessed iron sights. The result was six misses. As expected, the Glock’s stock trigger pull is somewhat demanding at 25 yards, particularly with the backup sights, which have a wider rear notch, making it tougher.
 

 

 

That said, the single-action trigger pull around 3.5 pounds (1.59 kg) is incredibly easy to shoot with. It almost creates the illusion of being a better shooter. In reality, compared to the Glock, the results do suggest an improvement in performance.
 

The fiber optic front sight is highly visible, and the short, light trigger pull allows for noticeably tighter groups during rapid fire. The C2, being lighter with a shorter barrel than the P, has noticeably sharper felt recoil. Rapid fire requires a slight slowdown to keep groups tight, but for concealed carry, the smaller and lighter C2 takes the crown.

 

 

 

 

According to Jason (6’3” tall), the owner of both pistols,

“The shooting experience isn’t that different, so for carry, the C2 might be the better choice. The P is appealing as a duty gun, but adjustable sights are a drawback. Moving parts mean a higher chance of failure. For a duty gun, once you adjust it for duty ammo, you don’t need to touch it again. Fixed sights are the way to go.”

 

That’s a fair point. Personally, I’m now craving the C2 DUO (Dawson Universal Optic System) model. The slightly oversized rear sight is a bit of a letdown, but considering my aging eyes, a red dot sight (RDS) is a must.

 

 

 

The C2 seems to have it all, but I do have a few gripes. My hands aren’t small, but I’d like to shave down the stock grip’s texture and add stippling. This would make the grip slightly smaller, and the current texture can become painful on the palm after extended shooting.

 

Another weakness of the 2011 is that you need to adjust your grip to operate the slide release. An extended slide release isn’t necessary and can even be dangerous, but I’d appreciate some design tweaks to make it easier to operate with the left hand.

 

 

 

In conclusion, the C2 has become the top 2011 model I’m determined to acquire. I later had the chance to handle the C2 DUO, but the DUO system’s sight placement and size didn’t quite feel right. So, I’m considering having a gunsmith mill the C2’s slide to mount a Holosun HE509T as low and far back as possible, with a compact rear sight placed just in front of it (immediately behind the ejection port).
 

The C2 costs $2,000. Hmm, that’s the price of four Glocks. Sigh.

 

 

 

 

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