We Tested a $650 Glock 19 vs. a $4,300 Staccato XC

Glock vs. 2011: How does a $650 Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS stack up against the $4,300 Staccato XC? We brought in some serious firepower—former 10th Group Green Beret Jimmy Cannon and Austrian special forces veteran Benny—to test these two pistols head-to-head. Using a 6-shot rapid-fire drill at 7 meters, we compared speed and accuracy on an IPSC A-zone target. The results will surprise you.

*Note that the margin of error caused by our 24 fps video recording is ±0.0417 seconds, as the shot times were taken be measuring the amount of video frames between the first and last shots.

This video dives into the raw performance, methodology, and what it’s like to shoot a premium 2011-style pistol versus the everyday reliability of a Glock. We’ll also discuss whether the price difference is worth it and how much gear really matters.

🔫 Pistols Tested:
Glock 19 Gen 5 MOS with Aimpoint ACRO
Staccato XC

📏 Testing Methodology:
6 rapid shots measured on a video timeline at 24 fps
Best times averaged across three shooters

🎯 Key Questions Answered:
Can the Glock 19 compete with a $4,300 Staccato?
How much of a difference does the 2011 design make?
Is the margin of error enough to call this a tie?

Watch the video to see how these two pistols perform in the hands of elite operators!