Consolidate to one (model) pistol? A few Sigs or a few Staccatos?

[fwafwow]

Several years ago I narrowed down my pistols to mainly Sigs, and especially P320s. Based on recent events and information, I've put my three P320s in condition 3 for the moment, and while their fate remains uncertain, I'm revisiting my prior effort to narrow the pistols I own to possibly going with "one gun" (not necessarily a single pistol, but maybe one model and a few of those).

I think I've narrowed it down to two choices: (1) all hammer-fired Sigs; or (2) a couple of 2011's (most likely Staccato).

1. Sigs -
   • I already own a P226 (MK25) and two P229s (Legion and M11-A1).
   • It seems to me that the manual of arms of these are close enough for a "one gun" approach. (And if not exactly the same, narrowing down to P229 and P226 gets me much closer to the "one gun" concept than the various pistols I have now.)
   • This would mean much less additional expense (if any - 3 is probably enough), especially given the magazines I have for the above (and a Milt Sparks holster for EDC with the M11-A1).
2. Staccatos
   • My first defensive pistol was a M1991A1 Compact, which I still own.
   • My affinity for the 1911 has never gone away, and I've been drawn to the 2011 platform a few times over the years.
   • The Oracle Arms 2311 was recommended to me by a friend of the owner (or one of the owners) of that company. I will dig a bit further to compare
   • Going this route would probably make the most sense (something I don't always do) if I get rid of all of the above pistols, and accessories. But there is a material PITA factor of unloading any gear, and considerable expense in getting new (or even used) 2011's

Options 1 and 2 are not completely mutually exclusive, as I can go with #1, unload some of my P320 gear, and then switch to #2 later. Baby steps.

Any feedback would be most appreciated.

 

[Formidilosus]

Several years ago I narrowed down my pistols to mainly Sigs, and especially P320s. Based on recent events and information, I've put my three P320s in condition 3 for the moment, and while their fate remains uncertain, I'm revisiting my prior effort to narrow the pistols I own to possibly going with "one gun" (not necessarily a single pistol, but maybe one model and a few of those).

I think I've narrowed it down to two choices: (1) all hammer-fired Sigs; or (2) a couple of 2011's (most likely Staccato).

1. Sigs -
   • I already own a P226 (MK25) and two P229s (Legion and M11-A1).
   • It seems to me that the manual of arms of these are close enough for a "one gun" approach. (And if not exactly the same, narrowing down to P229 and P226 gets me much closer to the "one gun" concept than the various pistols I have now.)
   • This would mean much less additional expense (if any - 3 is probably enough), especially given the magazines I have for the above (and a Milt Sparks holster for EDC with the M11-A1).
2. Staccatos
   • My first defensive pistol was a M1991A1 Compact, which I still own.
   • My affinity for the 1911 has never gone away, and I've been drawn to the 2011 platform a few times over the years.
   • The Oracle Arms 2311 was recommended to me by a friend of the owner (or one of the owners) of that company. I will dig a bit further to compare
   • Going this route would probably make the most sense (something I don't always do) if I get rid of all of the above pistols, and accessories. But there is a material PITA factor of unloading any gear, and considerable expense in getting new (or even used) 2011's

Options 1 and 2 are not completely mutually exclusive, as I can go with #1, unload some of my P320 gear, and then switch to #2 later. Baby steps.

Any feedback would be most appreciated.

I used 226’s and 228’s extensively. The P22x series is such a down grade in shootability, that I would just use Glocks…. And there isn’t any reason to do that.


Option 3 is the answer.

1). Get a Stacatto C or CS for main concealed carry.

2). Get a Tisas 9mm 1911 or 2011 for practice and back up uses.

3). Add higher end 1911 or 2011’s when able.


Doing the above, you aren’t “making do” with good enough or wondering what would be better. You have the highest performing pistol platform made.

 

[fwafwow]

I used 226’s and 228’s extensively. The P22x series is such a down grade in shootability, that I would just use Glocks…. And there isn’t any reason to do that.


Option 3 is the answer.

1). Get a Stacatto C or CS for main concealed carry.

2). Get a Tisas 9mm 1911 or 2011 for practice and back up uses.

3). Add higher end 1911 or 2011’s when able.


Doing the above, you aren’t “making do” with good enough or wondering what would be better. You have the highest performing pistol platform made.

I should have known it would not be as simple (or inexpensive) as I envisioned it. And for the C/CS, I had just started to compare the various Staccato models.

 

[Deadspace]

If Staccato can be the answer, it is the answer. Nicest pistols I’ve ever shot.

 

[justinspicher]

I did this a few months ago, but went from a few Glocks to a single Canik.