Staccato P 4.15 Heritage Edition Handgun

Other than my custom V8 ported Staccato P 4.4" gun, I'm not really that fond of the 4.4" version of the Staccato P. However, I did purchase a used one last year that had a Leupold DPP already installed for a really good price to have as a shop gun at RFV Tactical for holster fitment/display purposes. Having two of the original 2019 STI Staccato P 4.15" handguns and really loving them, I've been wanting to acquire a newer Staccato P 4.15 Heritage Edition that came out in 2023 for a while now. I was finally able to snag a used Heritage P in pristine condition at a decent price recently, which replaced my Staccato P 4.4" shop gun.

Photo from the Gunbroker auction

The Heritage P is a throwback to the original 2019 P, but with all of the updated features of the newer Staccatos like the Gen2 grip module, updated DPO optic mounting system, X-series front serrations, updated hammer and beavertail grip safety, and a flush cut and crowned barrel. These updated features, along with the original gun's slide/frame length, make this a really unique and beautiful pistol. Since it was a limited edition production in 2023, it sold out quickly and is now just as sought after as the original 2019 P.

I really don't have any plans for the gun as far as modifications are concerned. Other than my usual trigger tuning to just under 3 lbs, I just swapped out the grip module with the one that was on my 4.4" that already has my RFV Tactical Concealed Carry texture, as well as the Surefire X300U light. I also installed the Leupold DPP optic that I took off of my STI DVC Carry. The DPP is not my favorite optic by any means, but it is a direct mount to the DPO optic cut and I already had an extra one lying around. The DPP optic and X300 light is a very popular combination for the Heritage P that looks really good together. The stainless steel tool-less guide rod and reverse plug kind of stuck out like a sore thumb on this all black gun, so I refinished the tip of the guide rod and the reverse plug in my DLC Mimic Cerakote to match the rest of the gun.

Comparing the new Heritage P to my original 2019 P side by side, I can say that the original gun seems to have a better fit and finish. The DLC coating on the newer Staccatos is more of a matte finish, where as the older STI guns that were DLC coated have a smoother finish which is much better looking. I also prefer the longer beavertail and square hammer on the original 2019 P. The original gun is also much smoother when racking the slide by hand.

While I do plan to carry and shoot matches with this Heritage P more frequently than I did with my 4.4" P, I still consider it to be a shop gun that will spend most of it's time in the safe since it's a limited edition gun. With this new Heritage P and my original 2019 P in my collection, I will carry, train with, and shoot matches with my custom V-slot ported 2019 P on a more regular basis, which is why I purchased it in the first place.