PERSONAL OPINION REGARDING Staccato GRIP MODULES
I have both the 2020 Staccato P Duo and C2 Duo with the new grip modules
Bottom Line Regarding OEM Grip Modules on the new 2020 Staccato pistols: The OEM are good to go as long as 1) you do not have smaller hands (size small gloves, me), 2) do not have sweaty hands, and 3) do not prefer more aggressive texturing.
I tried the OEM grips for two months and decided to explore a grip reduction (my smaller hands) and a more aggressive texture. I looked at two places: Extreme Shooters (ES) (
Extreme Shooters | 2011 STI Gun Grips ) and Darkside Precision (DP) (
Stippling Services - Dark Side Precision). From the photos of both websites, the DP aesthetics and attention to detail was greater than ES, as is their price. However, I still was not sure how it would turn out and did not want to risk ruining my OEM grip. I chose the option of buying a Gen1 2011 grip from DP with their EDC texturing to see how I would like it. If I liked it then I would keep it and reserve my Gen2 factory grip intact as a spare.
The photos you see in this link (
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Au2TiH-xDa...e-qi3bGQ9-Q?e=gNqn5I) are OEM grip of Staccato P Duo, DP’s Gen1 stippled grip in OD green on Staccato P Duo, and DP’s Stippled Gen2 OEM grip on Staccato C2 Duo (the P duo also got the stippling with DP but no photos. Craftsmanship on both were excellent).
These are detailed photos of the OD Green grip module from DP
https://1drv.ms/u/s!Au2TiH-xDagAguADRA-rt0BclpQrkA?e=Jq0SHA
I really liked the OD Green on the P Duo but decided not to keep it on the pistol. The Gen1 grip, when installed on the 2020 P Duo, leaves a little gap between the back of the polymer trigger shoe and the frame. The gap is about 1.5 mm and probably has no functional implications except that perhaps dirt and debris can potentially get into the trigger housing, something I did not want to risk. I decided to send both my OEM Gen2 grips (P Duo and C2 Duo) for stippling with DP.
Turn around time was about 10 days and the work is exquisite. I chose the EDC texture and to keep the STAR on the pistol grip, which costs more. You can go to their website links above for pricing. The stippled grips feel solid and I cannot see a structural integrity issue from the polymer grip reduction.
So if you have smaller hands, or sweaty hands, or like more aggressive texture, then I would recommend the stippling. If you stipple, then I would go with DP although they will cost more than ES. Save yourself some money and do not bother getting the Gen1 grip because of the gap issue and because their work is excellent and you do not have to fear them messing up your OEM grip.
And yes, I did consider the warranty issue. But what is the use of warranty if I do not use the pistol because of ergonomics?
