Staccato CS v3 9mm 2011 Compact Pistol, 3.5 in Stainless Bull Barrel, Black DLC, 16+1 Capacity
The Staccato (STI) CS v3 is a compact 2011-pattern 9mm built for high capacity and smooth handling in a small footprint. This example pairs a 3.5 in stainless, bushingless bull barrel with a Type III hard-coat anodized 7075-T6 aluminum frame and a black DLC-finished steel slide, fiber-optic front/black serrated rear sights, and a large flared aluminum magwell. It is marked “STACCATO CS v3 – FLORENCE, TX USA” and shows matching serial numbers on the frame and barrel hood.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: Minimal markings from previous handling and use. An optic-mount plate with integral rear sight is installed on the slide; no separate cover plate is included. The bore appears bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for close-up views.
What’s Included
- Staccato-branded soft zippered pistol case
- Staccato Safety Reference and Owner's Manual
- Factory test target card
- Gun cable lock
- 1x 16-round 9mm steel magazine with witness holes and “9MM” marking
- Optics adapter plate with integral rear sight (installed on slide)
The CS v3 format delivers 16+1 capacity in a compact package, with approximate dimensions of 7.1 in length, 5.6 in height, and 1.2 in slide width (about 1.45 in across the safeties). Empty weight is about 22.7 oz.
Its 3.5 in stainless steel bull barrel is bushingless with a recessed crown. The slide features front and rear serrations, an external extractor, and a lowered/flared ejection port. The slide is cut for optics using the Dawson Precision/Staccato plate system, and an optics adapter plate with integral rear sight is installed.
The 7075-T6 aluminum frame features a black Type III hard-coat anodized finish, while the steel slide wears a durable black DLC finish. A large flared silver-anodized aluminum magwell is installed for fast, consistent reloads.
Controls include ambidextrous manual thumb safeties, a grip safety, and a reversible magazine release. The skeletonized trigger features lightening windows.
Sight setup is straightforward and fast: a green fiber-optic front pairs with a black serrated square-notch rear. The textured polymer 2011 grip module features the molded Staccato star and a high undercut for a secure, consistent purchase.