Laugo Alien vs Staccato XC - New Favorite Pistol?
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- Опубликовано: 26 сен 2024
- In this video I talk about the shooting impressions with my favorite pistol I own, the Staccato XC, and compare it to the Laugo Arms Alien pistol. Both have very different ways of combating recoil and adding to shooter confidence. That being said, I'm absolutely loving both! Full discloser, I'm saying everything from a recreation shooter's point of view and I bought both of these at no discount. As if it matters for me... In any case, enjoy the video!
In this video I talk about the shooting impressions with my favorite pistol I own, the Staccato XC, and compare it to the Laugo Arms Alien pistol. Both have very different ways of combating recoil and adding to shooter confidence. That being said, I'm absolutely loving both! Full discloser, I'm saying everything from a recreation shooter's point of view and I bought both of these at no discount. As if it matters for me... In any case, enjoy the video!
Let me know if you would like to borrow my Sandhawk for a video.
You have to remember, the alien doesn’t even have a comp on it like the 2011 does. Imagine what the alien would be like if it had a compensatory on it. Personally, I wish you could suppress it. With the fixed barrel, you wouldn’t need to run a booster. I think it would really shoot nice then!
Can't wait for this showdown between the Laugo Alien and Staccato XC!
Both are awesome, that is tough to pick just one!! Great video!🤘
For the price of these guns I’d expect them to eat all ammo. The Alien failing on 115 is a deal breaker. I’ll keep my 2011 👍
Low bore axis is the deal breaker... but yes, 2011 is superior.
@@m4rvinmartian A low bore axis is a benefit, not a con - why would that be a deal breaker? The only reason the 2011 is even remotely competing with the alien here is because of that massive compensator, otherwise its not even the same beast. Put an equivalent comp on the alien and it would absolutely destroy the 2011 in recoil impulse - the only major negative I can see with the alien, and any piston operated pistol is the heat.
I shoot 115 with my Alien all the time. 0 failures.
I had the exact same experience when first shooting the alien. I just kept stoping after every couple of shots and inspecting the barrel cuz I couldn't believe the feedback. It felt almost false. But its a great shooter with both the sights and Red Dot!
Having shot & reviewed both the Alien & the XC, I prefer the XC. The alien gets hot fast. After about 3 boxes of ammo, you’re going to want to put on some shooting gloves. Also I always get bit the Alien’s slide. The XC runs like a dream & the ergonomics are a better fit.
Man! I'm regretting selling my XC and I hope to own a Laugo Arm Alien one day. Nice Collection.
Alien is junk, buy the XC again.
XC is junk buy Alien
Laugo is introducing several new models of the Alien Creator at shot show. You can now get it with a threaded barrel if you want. They also have a model that has a reciprocating optic and you can put an SRO or other optic on it.
I have shot the Alien Creator extensively. I’ve shot a lot of 115 through it and never had a problem. I shoot an atlas Erebus primarily, and I’ve gone back-and-forth with both at the range on steel and paper . The alien definitely recoils, but what it doesn’t have is muzzle flip. It kicks straight back into your hand. The alien trigger is fast, but the atlas is faster on a timer repeatedly. I’m a .20 split kind of guy but one of my friends I shoot with is a .12 split kind of guy with my Atlas. .16 to .18 was as fast as he could go with the alien. Just for the record, i hate him. 😊
In my opinion, the alien is not a substitute for a 2011. If you have a few 2011s and play at the top of the pyramid, the alien would be a great addition if you have that kind of money to burn. The alien creator Limited edition is at $7000 but it includes the optic and a bunch of other stuff. The new ones that are going to be released in February are priced lower but still more than the XC.
How well does it compare to an Erebus? Is it flatter? Softer?
Love my XC too! Expensive but absolutely worth it, IMO. Thanks for making this video.
Honestly, they both seem awesome.
Been carrying a C2 for a bit now… I seriously could not imagine how well that beast handles… the compensator is so aesthetically pleasing(in my opinon). Awesome video man👍🏻 quality is getting better and better every vid
I’ve shot probably 1000 rounds of 115 through my alien without issues, not sure why yours is having problems. Good comparison. Have shot both and they are both flat, but FEEL very different.
Same here.
Whatever, you are popping there, dude 😂.
Love your MOAs ❤️. Thank you 🙏.
I have a lot of 2011s and I have both aliens. I think the recoil on the Alien is not a natural recoil which is probably what you’re experiencing. It is a fun gun to shoot but it is so different than a normal 2011. I agree and can’t say that I think it’s a favorite. I still prefer the 2011s but I love shooting the Aliens
Those prices are so far out of my reach as to not even exist.
You do good work.
God bless all here.
I purchased a CS as my first staccato and coming from only ever having striker fired hand guns... The slide is so buttery smooth
Lots of pistols rival rival the XC they are awesome pistols for sure. If you ever get the opportunity I suggest trying a Phoenix Redback it’s a Swiss high end CZ clone that comes in a few different variants a Heavy with full ss steel frame and slide a light with Aluminum frame and ss slide and an ultra light with an alloy frame and slide. I was fortunate enough to have a chance to shoot the heavy version and was absolutely blown away it’s now become an obsession of mine. I am going to get one no matter what
Both are great. I guess it depends on what mood you’re in.
Have the xc it's awesome. Haven't shot the other pistol yet.
If I could own either of these two, the Staccato would be my choice by far.
I have and compete with an alien. I love it. You do have to replace the recoil spring every few thousand rounds.
Im really hoping CZ picks up this design and makes a polymer frame for it at a reasonable price.
Can't go wrong with either. Great blasters
The extraction is all over the place with the Alien
Also, don't forget your comparing recoil on a comped pistol vs one that isn't. That says a lot!
I don't care for pistols with the slide rails inside out like the alien/CZ. The slide cuts are too small and racking the slide is not solid. No one ever mentions that, but the fumbling slide rack illustrates my point perfectly. My CZ is now in the safe and the new FN 545 is my preferred range fun gun (after my 1911 of course).
$5000 pistol not running 115s is hilarious
Love the bag, I require one now!
I own them both, and I agree that one is not necessarily better. They’re just different. The XC has a more traditional recoil impulse. But my times with the Alien are the same. You just need to get used to the recoil “push” of the Alien.
Negative about the Alien is how dirty it gets from just a few rounds
Stiffer springs = muzzle dive, fast cycle.
Softer springs = slower cycle, higher muzzle flip, less muzzle dive.
Great comparison but I take a G34 and call it a day
I love the innovation of the Alien. It does look like it has less recoil, but quicker and straight back into your hand. I wonder if that'd feel punishing after a while. An XC is likely in my future since I've recently been bitten by the 2011 bug. $6k for the Alien is a bit of a reach, considering that gets one into nice handbuilt 2011 territory, but i get it since it's a limited production and unique handgun. I'll stick with 2011s for a while. Hopefully Laugo or others will eventually offer lesser priced, similarly designed guns.
I have an alien and it does eat up the web of my hand a little if I put a bunch of rounds through it just due to jabby recoil. The dot stays flat though. Hard to describe the feeling.
@PaulyP_13 Thanks for the info. Yeah, even just the videos I've seen, it looks like the recoil is straight back. It'd be wild to try one. Hope you're enjoying yours!
I have both, Like XC better, actually wish. I had not spent the money on the alien and bought either sandhawk or atlas. You shoot much better then me so maybe I am not a good judge.
Everyone here talking about how little recoil impulse those two pistols have, and I am here slowly building a 10mm 1911 “CCO” (commander slide w/ 4.25” barrel on an officer/compact frame) I’m calling project pocket rocket.
🇺🇸
I wonder if the red dot isn’t cycling does that allow quicker back on target? I’m not that good to really appreciate those sorts of nuances
Nice trigger slapping
I have both guns and I love them both. I recently go an Atlas Athena and have been very impressed with that also. I would love for to make a video on all 3 guns and get your honest opinion between the 3. That would be greatly appreciated.
Would love to see what you think of these two compared to the Vudoo Gun Works Priest.
Are you slaving your dot to your irons? Just curious. I feel like you could be faster if you forget the irons all together.
Xc all day .🇺🇸💯
Ive seen a video for honest outlaw , he preferred the XC at the end
What about for magnum caliber pistols? I'd also take the Staccato just for ammo availability.
The Staccato is the better of the two and for the extreme price of the Alien you get a cheap piece of junk from an RD and nothing else will fit 😉
Laugo shakes for the sides in your hands while Staccato just up and down. Perhaps a larger grip on Laugo will improove your shooting. It is not for susteined fire. But, which pistol is?
funny i got both. but i Love XC litter bit better.
Are you on the Raptor forum?
Great video - have watched your videos for years. A $5.4k gun jamming with 115gr 9mm? Was I wrong on that? For that price, it should shoot all 9mm ammo.
The alien lost me when it wouldn’t shoot the 115gr.
What a waste of money.
Then buy 124 who cares
@@bradenmchenry995 if a gun can’t shoot the 115gr why would you accept it? It’s too picky.
And then he had a failure to lock open. For the price of this gun these aren’t problems I would be ok with.
Even a Glock can handle all 9mm rounds and will hold open on an empty magazine.
The Alien is crap for the price paid.
@@TeensierPythonit’s a race pistol that no real person can afford. Who cares if it likes 124 over 115
@@bradenmchenry995 sad race pistol. To each their own I suppose
Mine shoots 115 all day.
You can hear how sad you are that you’re more accurate initially with the alien 😂 it is a fuckin sick little firearm
It's not a whole new design, it's an upside down HK P7, and the P7 itself was inspired from something else, I forgot. Nobody is doing innovation anymore, I think anything that could be done with "the metal cartridge" has already been done, people just optimize the design.
Try a pitt viper
get a comp for the alien
I'm guessing they are both "competition guns"? with light trigger pull weights???
Wass a good idea to get your pops intot he video....don't know his shooting background (how much shooting he does.....less? More than you? )...would be interesting to hear from novice shooters who've never shot eigther gun nor heard of either company.....what do THEY notice in the shooting with their limited eperiene...?
My dad hardly shoots, that’s why I thought it would be interesting haha
I'd stay with Staccato. I love them. I've never shot the Alien, but the Staccato looks better (imo).
i hope you don't mind but man you look like Hugh Jackman!
I shot an Alien and wasn’t impressed. It still has just as much recoil, it just pushes straight back rather than make the muzzle flip. Guy who owned it supposedly had a lot of problems getting it to run which is not what you want in a 6 grand pistol.
There’s already a new version
"I put the DOT where irons are "????? Wtf ? Lol. I have Alien as well , its waaaay overhyped , dont have staccato but I do have Bul SAS Comp and I'd say it's nore "bang " for the buck
I adjusted the red dot to the same point of aim as the irons. What’s with all the question marks and the wtf?
@@TexasPlinking it was just funny the way you said it. That's all 😀
*I regret buying the Alien. Return to Zero like Atlas does is much, much more important than low bore axis.*
Putting the bore closer to your palm, induces added horizontal randomness in the settle after a shot.
With the Atlas, it's not random, it's up, it's down.
Considering selling it, since Laugo is going to flood the market soon, and it won't be worth anything.
The alien shoots 115's but they have to change the springs out. Im sure you know. You just talked about the full kit as i am writing this.
Hopefully 9mm. Happy last birthday to me.
Glock is working on the polymer version of the alien
no they aren't
LOL, you said GLOCK of all possible companies. Glock does NOTHING innovative.
A fellow would have to sell both his testicles to buy a Luago Alien or the Staccato XC for that matter. I'm not sold on the Luago fixed barrel for cleaning reasons. Super firearm though. I really appreciate your videos. 👍
Give the platypus a go!$!
Both are highly overpriced. I'll stick with my Sig P226 XFive Legion.
You forgot to do the Amber Heard bee face
So kind of a poor comparison then
Bore axis matters only to those who can’t shoot😵💫
I can’t shoot
2nd video of yours i've seen where you had to zero your dot, maaaan get your shit together.
Id say the alien won since you couldnt make a choice between it and your favorite Gun.
That's a good way to put it. I own a staccato P, and Staccto XC. But if you ever shoot another pistol and it's hard to tell a difference compared to your favorite pistol you have to give it to the stranger.
After this video, I shot both quite a bit more, there’s a few reasons why I would take the XC
Interesting recoil marginal difference
Awesome video.
Only thing...
what is that alien gun ugly.
As cool as both of these are, they will NEVER be worth the price. I can build 3 ar15s or buy 8 glock 19s for that price. The 1911 action is an old and well established design. There's no reason changing it to 9mm and making it smooth warrants the 4k price. The firearm industrys prices are slowly getting so ridiculous thats its becomming a rich mans sport where in the past everyone could afford to shoot a quality firearm. The profit margins of these companies are getting to the point of scammy imo. Cost 200 to make, so let's charge 4k...lol. that's insane. The stacatto should be 1200 to MAYBE 1500. Ill prepare myself to get roasted 😂
I disagree, prices aren’t changing, more options are out. You just mentioned that you could get 3 AR15s or 8 glocks. Even PSA has Glock clones for like $250. Guns are getting cheaper and more expensive simultaneously, because there’s more and more options. And having shot plenty of guns, I will standby thinking that the Staccato is worth every bit of its $4,300. I’ve seen Staccato manufacturing process, it doesn’t cost $200 to make, where did you hear that? You’re making things up, the amount of man hours alone in the finishing and hand fitment is ridiculous.
@TexasPlinking I prepared for the roasting...lol. the average gun manufactors profit margins are HUGE. Psa is a prime example. They sell at low cost and are successful. That shows they make profit and it can be done. No doubt a hand fitted handgun should cost more than a stamped out one, BUT no chance stacatto spends even close to 4k in man hours for one of their pistols. I'll never believe that in a million years. When I say 200$ to make I mean materials. Does it take multiple days for a man to hand fit a stacatto? If 1 person works on 1 handgun can they do it in a day? A days pay could be 300$ for that guy. Does it take 1 man a 40 hr week to hand fit one? If thats the case then i stand corrected 1000%. That's what I'm describing. I will never see the value in a 4k handgun. I'm mean for God's sake u can buy a scar for that price. No chance a scar is cheaper to make than a 1911 style pistol right? I'm not trying to anger you just stating my opinion. Prices have gotten outrageous across the board for everything not guns alone. And yes I made up the 200$ cost for materials based off steel costs for manufacturers. That's a rough estimate. Ya got me there. I would LOVE to see the true cost. I think it would surprise ppl honestly.
Ya it's nice but priced WAY OUTSIDE that of normal working mans gun. That is a rich mans gun. Any pistol over 1000 is not worth it. You are paying for fashion. There is nothing on that pistol that makes it worth over 2k. Unless your rich hat is absolutely stupid to spend that on a pistol. Thats like those guys who spend 5k on an AK or AR.
I don’t think I’m stupid
Everything is about what you'r using the gun for...
Try to compete with a crappy Glock with 6pound trigger, and then try again with some more pricy gun with a crisp trigger and everything tuned to excellence..
It’s ignorant to say this unless you’ve fucked around with these upper tier guns.
That’s like saying buying a Toyota Camry does what a high performance exotic does.
Yes they both get form point a to point b.
But that Camry isn’t going to be nearly as performance oriented nor will it perform to the capabilities the other car will.
Same with guns. They all shoot. Some do it better and more comfortable.
@@TexasPlinkingI don’t think you’re ignorant your just paying with deeper pockets than most people
Just as good
8:25..... what a beautiful shot. It would have been cool to see them fire at the exact same time to make it easier to see the difference in recoil.
just the comparison I was looking for: will be getting a XC at the end of the year, but have been tempted to instead go with the Alien, especially since I'm a huge CZ 75 fan and appreciate low bore axis guns. After seeing this, however, I'm sticking with the plan for the XC, which I've actually gotten to shoot and really liked it.
I've shot an alien and it's amazing. Can't beat the sight on target speed or the recoil. The 5k tag is a little crazy but I'm looking to get one soon. Just an amazing gun
I think the Alien is a good idea that needs more refinement. I also understand why they call it the Alien, but I wish they would make it look less Alien mouth like and give it a better name lol, I grew up with a 1911 so the 2011 is hard to beat as my favorite.
Having not shot either, I think I'd prefer your original. My pistol shooting for many years was always the Browning 9mm British Military Issue. I never missed with it & only ever used iron sights.
Tell me you’re a Fud without telling me you’re a fud .
“I never miss with my old military surplus irons only pistol “ either you never shoot it or …