EMG Staccato P 2011 Hi-Capa GBB Pistol; CO2 Version

If you're into your real steel, you will be well aware of STI/STACCATO Firearms, a high-end real steel company specialising in 2011/Hi-Capa builds. This full-metal 'Capa from EMG replicates the real steel Staccato 2011 P, a  4.3" Hi-Capa with unique Staccato styling and licensed trademarks across the design. This variant is powered by 12g CO2 bulbs (not included), giving it better cold-weather performance and harder recoil than the green gas version.

This is one of the most stylish out-of-the-box Hi-Capas on the market currently, blending competition and combat styling and equipped with a threaded outer barrel, raised iron sights and a red dot plate designed for RMR footprint red dot sights. The STACCATO P is at the bleeding edge of modern pistol ergonomics and is a pleasure to handle with plenty of accessory options built in.

Inside, the Staccato P is equipped with a 6.03mm tightbore inner barrel and some redesigned internal parts focused on improving gas efficiency and reliability. This version also boasts robust steel trigger and hammer group parts, just like the Green Gas Powered Upgraded Version, meaning it will last a lifetime of hard, CO2-fuelled recoil!

Starting at the front, we can take note of the "P" barrel and slide of this STACCATO variant, making it ideal for all kinds of skirmishers, as it is easy to carry and wield. At the tip of the barrel, we are treated to 11mm CW female threading, allowing you to mount a tracer unit or suppressor using the included 11mm CW to 14mm CCW thread adapter.

Mounted to the top of the slide, we can find the front iron sight, equipped with a red light-enhancing insert to make it easy to pick up. The front sight is paired with an anti-glare rear sight, giving you an ultra-modern and highly effective iron sight setup which is set at the correct height for co-witnessing with many slide-mounted red dot sights.

Speaking of which, the P variant of the STACCATO includes a pre-installed red dot sight mounting plate designed for RMR footprint optics, allowing you to get busy with a red dot-equipped pistol without the usual troubles with sourcing the correct plate. Most RMR footprint/mounting standard sights will go straight on.

The slide features serrations at the front and rear so you can rack the pistol with ease, no matter your shooting stance or shooting position. These serrations have been masterfully machined and work effectively for both gloved and ungloved users. Through the ejection port on the right side of the slide, we get a glimpse of the outer barrel and its realistic, cleanly engraved 9x19 calibre markings.

Moving down to the frame, take note of the 4.3 Hi-Capa design, which provides rail space for a tactical flashlight or laser aiming module so you can kit this upgraded P out as a premium primary pistol platform. The rail only has a single slot, just like the real STACCATO P. This is the perfect spot for a tactical flashlight or laser module.

On either side of the frame rail, we are treated to yet more trademarks, with "STACCATO P" on the right side and "2011" on the left, just like the real thing.

The adjustable HOP-up unit of the STACCATO P is located on the bottom of the outer barrel and is accessible with the slide removed, in "field stripped" condition. To remove the slide, you will first need to remove the magazine and rack the slide to cock the hammer. With this done, you can pull the slide back to align the slide lock lever with the rearmost cutout on the left side of the slide.

With the slide in this position, you can push the slide release catch through from the right side of the frame, after which the slide can be slid forward and removed from the front of the pistol. The adjustable HOP-up allows you to tune the P for different ammo weights and extend your range, adjusting the dial until the trajectory is as flat as possible.

Just behind the frame rail, we come to the trigger guard, which sports undercuts to facilitate a high grip for more effective recoil control. The guard leads on to an aggressive hand-stippled grip for maximum traction in all weather conditions. Also present is the elite STACCATO logo, a stylised star discretely embossed on each side of the grip, completing the iconic STACCATO look.

In terms of controls, the STACCATO P will be very familiar to anyone who has handled a Hi-Capa or 1911 platform before, rocking the iconic "beavertail" grip safety at the rear of the grip, designed to prevent the pistol from being fired when gripped improperly.

The manual safety is ambidextrous and has a slightly enlarged profile, allowing both left and right-handed shooters to carry "cocked and locked" and get on target quickly, with the added benefit that the safeties can be used as a thumb rest for improved recoil control.

At the base of the grip, we can find a Staccato 2011 trademarked flared magwell. This allows for faster reloads by guiding the magazine in, making reloads speedier and easier, even when on the battlefield.

With experience, this can also allow for reloading on the move and "eyes-up" reloads, allowing you to continue to scan for targets as you reload. Naturally, the STACCATO P's magwell is a perfect match for the real thing, including a cutout on either side and stylish linear fluting around its circumference.

The steel magazine release is right where we would expect, well within reach of the shooter's thumb when the P is held in a firing grip. The mag release is a standard-sized example with a slightly raised profile, making it easy to reach but not so easy that you lose your mag in the heat of combat. Both the trigger and hammer are skeletonised, reducing weight and keeping the styling in line with the real steel STACCATO P and most other modern Hi-Capa platforms.

Inside, the STACCATO P is based on the Tokyo Marui Hi-Capa, meaning most Hi-Capa upgrade parts should fit, but may need modification. This pistol comes well-equipped with reinforced, upgraded parts, boasting steel hammer group parts and a steel hammer to go with its new CNC-machined external parts. The inner barrel is a 6.03mm tightbore, raising FPS and improving accuracy potential as long as you do your part.

The O-rings, gas routers and other rubber parts are now made from a new formula, integrating silicone into the mix for improved cold-weather performance.

If you want a licensed 2011 that will handle cold weather with ease, the EMG Staccato P 2011 Hi-Capa GBB Pistol; CO2 Version is what you need! Every bit as well built as the previous Staccato Hi-Capas, with CO2 blowback as a performance and consistency bonus, this Staccato P means business!

Features

• Full metal construction
• 6.03mm Tightbore inner barrel - Superb accuracy potential
• Licensed STI/STACCATO Firearms design via EMG - Authentic trademarks across the design
• P Variant - Mid-sized, 4.3" outer barrel, easy for carrying and wielding
• CO2 Powered - Stronger recoil, great cold-weather performance
• 11mm CW Female threading - Add a tracer using the included adapter
• Front and rear slide serrations - Easy to rack from the front or rear of the slide
• Ported slide - Looks great and reduces weight for a faster cyclic rate
• 20mm Picatinny frame rail - Mount a tactical flashlight or laser
• Light-enhancing front iron sight with anti-glare rear sight - Modern and highly functional sights
• Red dot plate pre-installed - Compatible with RMR Footprint optics
• Trigger guard undercut - Allows for a higher grip for improved recoil control
• Textured pistol grip - Iconic STACCATO style checkering, logos on each side
• Gear-adjustable HOP-up unit - On the outer barrel, accessible when the slide is removed
• Skeletonised hammer - Reduced weight and elite looks
• Skeletonised trigger - Well-suited to a high-end 'Capa
• Upgraded version - Reinforced steel internal parts, durable and longer-lasting
• Ambidextrous manual safety catch - Accessible for left and right-handed shooters
• Beavertail grip safety - Prevents the pistol from being fired if the grip isn't held correctly
• Extended slide release catch - Easy to reach, even for smaller hands
• Compatible with Army Armament Hi-Capa magazines - TTI Style | STACCATO Style | Extended mag
• CO2 Magazines coming soon

Package Includes

• EMG Staccato P 2011 Hi-Capa GBB Pistol; CO2 Version
  • 28rnd CO2 Magazine
  • 11mm CW to 14mm CCW thread adapter