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SHOT Show 2026 (January 20–23 in Las Vegas at the Venetian Expo + Caesars Forum) was its usual mix of “new-hotness” and “same gun, different slide cuts” — but Staccato actually brought something worth stopping for: the newest HD-series compact, the Staccato HD C4X, and a big training push led by Max Michel.
If you’ve been around practical shooting for more than five minutes, you already know Max Michel’s name. Staccato brought him onboard in a leadership role tied directly to training/competition and brand direction, and at SHOT they were clearly making the point that “hardware is only half the equation.”
That matters, because a lot of companies say “train more” like it’s a motivational poster. Staccato’s making it a product pillar: structured training group, purpose-built programs, and the kind of credibility that doesn’t come from a marketing brainstorm.
The C4X is basically Staccato’s play for people who want a carry-sized gun that still shoots like a “bigger” pistol. The core idea is simple: a compact HD-series gun with an integrated compensated setup (Staccato’s messaging is that it’s built as a single integrated system, not an afterthought add-on).
Here’s the quick-and-clean rundown from Staccato’s own HD info:
The “Glock-pattern 15-round steel mags” detail is a sneaky-big deal for availability and cost, because nobody wakes up excited to pay boutique-mag prices forever.
Staccato is also pushing their HD mounting system (their HOST optic-mounting language shows up across HD coverage), and the C4X is positioned as compact but still duty-capable—meaning it’s not trying to be a dainty range toy with an identity crisis.
Staccato’s own product page shows the HD C4X listed at $3,699, while some SHOT coverage has cited a lower starting MSRP depending on configuration. Translation: expect “it depends,” and your wallet should hydrate accordingly.
Staccato’s pitch with the HD C4X is pretty clear: keep it compact enough to carry, make it flat enough to shoot fast, and keep it reliable enough that it doesn’t feel like a science project. If it delivers on that across high round counts (not just the “SHOT Show handshake and a dry press”), it’s going to land with the exact crowd Staccato already owns: folks who want performance without rolling the dice.
And pairing that with Max Michel leading the training push is smart. A lot of shooters buy capability and then never cash the check. Staccato’s basically saying: “Cool, now come learn to actually drive it.”
