How different is the new Staccato CS from the Existing Staccato C2? Lets break it down

The major differences between the new CS and the existing C2 is the size. It's smaller, and thinner. But wait, theres more.

Size

In the photo above, I tried to line up the C2 and CS photos from Staccato using the trigger as a common reference point, and the hammers just so happened to line up exactly to the point that you cant even see the C2 hammer because the CS hammer is overlapping it perfectly. So I think they are aligned. The ghosted C2 photo behind the CS shows where it appears to be bigger from the side. 

*note* As of the time this article was written (October 27th 2022) we dont have photos from the rear yet to compare width visually. But we are a Staccato Premium Dealer with an allocation of some of the first CS's out of production so we will update with our own pics as soon as they come in.

Frame

Before the CS, if you wanted a "small Staccato" for carry duty, you would have gone C2, and if you wanted to make it light you might opt for an aluminum frame. However, to get an aluminum frame in a C2, you have to go with the C2 Limited Edition, which means its going to come with a 4.5" threaded barrel and a removable Dawson compensator. The C2 comes as aluminum only, with a 3.5" barrel, making it the lightest combination of Staccato available. 

Grip & Magazine

From the photos above, the CS grip looks noticeably smaller than the C2. Smaller enough that traditional Staccato mags will no longer work, but not so small that they had to sacrifice capacity. They both hold 16 round magazines. 

Barrel

The CS barrel is almost half of an inch (.400") shorter than the shortest C2 barreL. And it comes with some pretty attractive looking machining features on the portion of the barrel that is visible through the slide. But, one thing we have not seen so far from the CS release is an option for a threaded barrel. So if you want the option to shoot suppressed, C2 is still the "small Staccato" option.

Optic Ready

Both the CS and C2 come with optional Dawson Precision Optic plates that can accommodate full size tactical red dot optics like the Holosun 507C/508T, Holosun 509T, Trijicon RMR/SRO, Sig Romeo One, Aimport ACRO P-1/P-2  or smaller carry red dot optics like the Trijicon RMR CC or Holosun 507K

Trigger

The Staccato CS comes with an aluminum trigger, which is new. The other Staccatos have composite triggers. The trigger weight of the CS is listed a 4-4.5lbs compared to the listed trigger weight on the C2 being 4lbs. Which is common for a carry duty gun. 

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