Staccato CS

The Staccato CS is the compact carry configuration of the Staccato 2011 lineup—the smallest Staccato produced, with a 3.5” barrel and 16-round magazine in a frame sized for concealed carry use. Like all Staccato pistols, the CS uses the double-stack 2011 platform with Staccato’s DLC (Diamond-Like Carbon) finish, optics-ready slide, and the single-action trigger that has made the 2011 the preferred platform of top-tier competitive and professional shooters. The CS brings that capability to a carry-appropriate size that can be holstered and concealed daily.

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CS vs. C vs. P: The Staccato Size Comparison

The Staccato lineup spans three primary carry and duty configurations. The Staccato C uses a 3.9” barrel on a compact frame. The Staccato P uses a 4.4” barrel on a duty-sized frame. The CS — Compact Sub — uses a 3.5” barrel on the smallest frame in the lineup, producing the most concealable Staccato configuration. All three use the same 2011 operating system, the same DLC finish, and the same optics-ready slide. The choice is purely dimensional: maximum concealment goes to the CS, best balance of shootability and carry goes to the C, duty and competition goes to the P.

16 Rounds in a Compact Frame

The Staccato CS’s 16-round flush magazine is exceptional for a compact-sized pistol — significantly more than the 10–12 rounds typical of compact striker-fired pistols in the same size class. The 2011 platform’s double-stack magazine in a compact grip is what makes this possible. For carry shooters who want maximum capacity without carrying a full-size pistol, the CS’s 16+1 in a compact frame is one of the best capacity-to-size ratios available in any production pistol.

The Staccato Single-Action Trigger for Carry

The 2011 platform’s single-action trigger requires carrying cocked-and-locked — hammer cocked, round chambered, thumb safety engaged. This is the same carry mode as a 1911, and it requires training on the safety manipulation to be executed reliably under stress. For shooters who have 1911 training, the Staccato CS leverages that existing skill set. For shooters new to single-action carry, the training investment is worth it: the CS’s consistent, short-travel single-action trigger is one of the finest available on any carry pistol at any price point.

DLC Finish and Optics-Ready Slide

Staccato’s DLC finish provides exceptional hardness and corrosion resistance — harder than traditional Parkerizing or bluing, and more durable under the wear of daily carry. The optics-ready slide ships with a cover plate and accepts common red dot footprints directly, making the CS compatible with the Trijicon RMRcc, Holosun 507K, and Shield RMSc without additional machining. For carry shooters who want a factory optics-ready 2011 compact, the CS is the smallest available production option from a premium American manufacturer.

See the full Staccato lineup on the Staccato brand page, compare the slightly larger option on the Staccato C section, or explore all 1911 and 2011 pistols.