+1 for C2Okay, so Staccato vs Wilson (since people think this is a more fair matchup), would the quality be roughly the same between the brands?
+1 for C2Okay, so Staccato vs Wilson (since people think this is a more fair matchup), would the quality be roughly the same between the brands?
Okay, so Staccato vs Wilson (since people think this is a more fair matchup), would the quality be roughly the same between the brands?
Reminds me of a story. At a long time job in Oregon, we would play the would you rather game. An easy one came up...Have a fat chick poop on your chest or suck a dick. 99 percent of us are ready to be pooped on. One younger fellow in the room asked: "How long do I have to suck it for"? We all looked at him, and one guy just says: "Get the hell out of here"!Kind of like asking whether you should swallow a truck’s cock or marry a hot chick with a trust fund.
ETA: my EDC has about 5k rounds thru the pipe with three total FTF on shitty reloads. Yes, I EDC my X9.
Think I understand your point of view. Only hesitation is Staccato as "race gun". In my experience, the C2 is a smaller version of the P, and is vastly different to the XL or XC which are closer to race guns (though still production guns). I tend to think of WC closer to Staccato/DW as they are not really hand fitted (some hand fitting done, but primarily production guns). BTW, trigger pulls on my P and C2 both come in at less than 4 lbs, and are consistent to within 2 oz across 10-pull sets. XL/XC trigger pull is closer to 2 lbs.The X9 vs C2 is nearly the same argument as before, imo. Still different classes of gun.
Cabot, Alchemy, etc.
WC/NH/EB/GC
Staccato/DW
Everybody else
Also, depends on what you’re going to use it for. If I wanted a race gun or was budget conscious, I would look at the Staccato if I wanted a high cap 9mm 1911-type race gun. But I’d also do some trigger work on it as the one I shot was probably well over 4lbs and just not what I expected in that class of gun compared to my X9.
@MTA89, @EZ-E and others can attest to the build quality and trigger feel of an X9.
How much difference you expect between a VW and a Mercedes? Both will get you from point A to point B, but not equally. There is a large difference in price and workmanship in SA and WC. My SA and WC pistols all function but obviously they aren't equal. Handle each and it will be apparent which one (or both) you will be happy with.My LGS texted this morning saying he's got a WC EDC X9 and a Prodigy in stock (I was asking him about these guns last week). I'm going to visit the shop after work, and PROBABLY going to take one home.
Yeah I know there is a price difference here ($3,000 vs $1,500), but excluding price, which one do you think will be the better overall firearm? The Wilson Combat is probably one of the most highly reviewed 1911 carry guns over the past 3-4 years. I know their quality is unquestionable. I can't wait to check it out after work.
The Prodigy probably has a slightly more modern feature set, especially being optic ready out of the box.
I haven't owned a firearm from either company. Which way would you go?
Think I understand your point of view. Only hesitation is Staccato as "race gun". In my experience, the C2 is a smaller version of the P, and is vastly different to the XL or XC which are closer to race guns (though still production guns). I tend to think of WC closer to Staccato/DW as they are not really hand fitted (some hand fitting done, but primarily production guns). BTW, trigger pulls on my P and C2 both come in at less than 4 lbs, and are consistent to within 2 oz across 10-pull sets. XL/XC trigger pull is closer to 2 lbs.
I've been lucky, I haven't purchased a gun I haven't really liked for its intended role (including both WCs and Staccatos). No intention of argument, just my opinion.
Okay, so Staccato vs Wilson (since people think this is a more fair matchup), would the quality be roughly the same between the brands?
@toddnjoyce: We're pretty near each other, so perhaps we'll have an occasion to meet up. NOT trying to change your opinion, but the Staccato XL and XC are just fun to shoot. Happy to let you play.I think when you’re looking at spending this kind of money on a handgun, it should be purposefully spent. I’m glad you enjoy your Staccatos and they’ve been good to you; if I had a different experience 3 years ago, I may have developed a different opinion.
While my SA EMP has provided years of reliable use, my WC CQB is a higher quality pistol.Springfield EMP is what I have. Purchased before Springfield got caught sucking commie cock.
If I was getting one today, Wilson Combat.
Neither of your options
Listen to the voice of experience.Kind of like asking whether you should swallow a trucker’s cock or marry a hot chick with a trust fund.
ETA: my EDC has about 5k rounds thru the pipe with three total FTF on shitty reloads. Yes, I EDC my X9.
I’m not an expert on either of these guns, but the Wilson EDC 9 in the picture is a different gun than the EDC X9. It may have just been an error in posting, but just thought I would point it out to be sure that the right gun is being compared.
No. I was referring to the gun pictured in the OP.If you’re referring to mine, it’s an X9. The EDC 9 is single stack and runs a different frame than the X9.
No. I was referring to the gun pictured in the OP.