dadoser
Master Class
(Posting here because questions asked and discussions within this group directly led me to the acquisition and comparison of both firearms. I mostly blame SimonRL directly.)
First - let me say up front - the 40 yr old me looks at the total amount of money the 59 yr old me has in just these 2 firearms, and sh*ts his pants.
Staccato P (Aluminium frame) and Sig P226 Legion SAO - side-by-side shooting comparison. I am not a professional - just an enthusiast who likes firearms, shooting, and tries to do a little research.
Both - SAO, Holosun 507C ACSS green, Streamlight TLR-1 HL
Cost as set up -
Staccato P - 3,470 (approx)
Sig P226 Legion - 2,030 (approx)
Barrel -
Staccato P - OEM Threaded 5"
P226 Legion - SilencerCo Threaded 5" (addition - non-OEM)
Weight - unloaded w/ 20 round magazine (set-up in pics)
Staccato P - 39.9 oz
P226 Legion - 39.1 oz
Trigger -
Staccato P - curved
P226 Legion - flat
Safety -
Staccato - thumb, grip
P226 Legion - thumb
I shot the Sig P226 Legion first thru all targets, then repeated the same routine with the Staccato P. (Decided by a flip of a coin before I left the house)
All rounds 124gr same brand (don't remember what brand as I've had these loaded up for a month waiting to do this.)\
Post range session thoughts -
I have not been to the range in over a month with the start of school. So I did feel like I was shooting these fairly cold. Both triggers are excellent. Shooting them both side by side, I was surprised that I think I like the trigger on the Sig P226 a little better.
Based on my novice shooting skills, I really don't see any difference in the way either of these shoot for me. They both feel equally great in the hand. The Sig P226 has a great history with special ops. There is definitely an "it" factor in owning a Staccato; and however that manifests itself with the folks you shoot with, and around.
In conclusion, the 40 yr old me looks at the 59 yr old me and says "Why the f*ck did you spend all that money on a Staccato?!" (That's the Southern IL redneck origins coming out. I can also literally hear that same statement in my father's voice.) 59 yr old me says, "Eh, I've got 2 high quality great handguns that should hold their value that I totally enjoy shooting." Realistically, I just don't see the Staccato P being a 1400 better gun than the P226 Legion SOA just my enthusiast take. (I read that the steel frame Staccatos shoot flatter.) Both are excellent, quality firearms.
Target 1 - Warm-up. one magazine from each gun from 30 ft. 1 - Sig Legion; 2 - Staccato P (both shot before going thru series below)
Target 2 - P226 - 30 ft.
Target 3 - Staccato P - 30ft (Clearly I had a few shooter related issues here.)
Target 4 - P226 - 9 to the body at 45ft. 11 to the head at 21ft. (I have issues counting)
Target 5 - Staccato - 10 to the body at 45ft. 10(?) to the head at 21ft. (I'm not sure where that neck shot came from. Its not from the head shots and I don't think I threw one from the body that far off - but the evidence is there.....and it was from 45ft with aging eyes....)
First - let me say up front - the 40 yr old me looks at the total amount of money the 59 yr old me has in just these 2 firearms, and sh*ts his pants.
Staccato P (Aluminium frame) and Sig P226 Legion SAO - side-by-side shooting comparison. I am not a professional - just an enthusiast who likes firearms, shooting, and tries to do a little research.
Both - SAO, Holosun 507C ACSS green, Streamlight TLR-1 HL
Cost as set up -
Staccato P - 3,470 (approx)
Sig P226 Legion - 2,030 (approx)
Barrel -
Staccato P - OEM Threaded 5"
P226 Legion - SilencerCo Threaded 5" (addition - non-OEM)
Weight - unloaded w/ 20 round magazine (set-up in pics)
Staccato P - 39.9 oz
P226 Legion - 39.1 oz
Trigger -
Staccato P - curved
P226 Legion - flat
Safety -
Staccato - thumb, grip
P226 Legion - thumb
I shot the Sig P226 Legion first thru all targets, then repeated the same routine with the Staccato P. (Decided by a flip of a coin before I left the house)
All rounds 124gr same brand (don't remember what brand as I've had these loaded up for a month waiting to do this.)\
Post range session thoughts -
I have not been to the range in over a month with the start of school. So I did feel like I was shooting these fairly cold. Both triggers are excellent. Shooting them both side by side, I was surprised that I think I like the trigger on the Sig P226 a little better.
Based on my novice shooting skills, I really don't see any difference in the way either of these shoot for me. They both feel equally great in the hand. The Sig P226 has a great history with special ops. There is definitely an "it" factor in owning a Staccato; and however that manifests itself with the folks you shoot with, and around.
In conclusion, the 40 yr old me looks at the 59 yr old me and says "Why the f*ck did you spend all that money on a Staccato?!" (That's the Southern IL redneck origins coming out. I can also literally hear that same statement in my father's voice.) 59 yr old me says, "Eh, I've got 2 high quality great handguns that should hold their value that I totally enjoy shooting." Realistically, I just don't see the Staccato P being a 1400 better gun than the P226 Legion SOA just my enthusiast take. (I read that the steel frame Staccatos shoot flatter.) Both are excellent, quality firearms.
Target 1 - Warm-up. one magazine from each gun from 30 ft. 1 - Sig Legion; 2 - Staccato P (both shot before going thru series below)
Target 2 - P226 - 30 ft.
Target 3 - Staccato P - 30ft (Clearly I had a few shooter related issues here.)
Target 4 - P226 - 9 to the body at 45ft. 11 to the head at 21ft. (I have issues counting)
Target 5 - Staccato - 10 to the body at 45ft. 10(?) to the head at 21ft. (I'm not sure where that neck shot came from. Its not from the head shots and I don't think I threw one from the body that far off - but the evidence is there.....and it was from 45ft with aging eyes....)
