The Staccato HD P4.5 Premium Package is a 9mm 2011-pattern pistol with a 4.5-inch one-piece sight block barrel and an 18-round magazine capacity. It comes with three magazines, a DLC-coated slide and frame, and X-Serrations cut into the slide for grip during manipulation. The 4.5-inch barrel adds non-reciprocating mass at the muzzle over the shorter P4 slide while keeping a fast cycling feel. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Staccato 
• Model: 2011 HD P4.5 Premium 
• Caliber: 9mm 
• Barrel Length: 4.5 inches 
• Capacity: 18 rounds (3 magazines included) 
• Finish: DLC/DLC 
• Action: Semi Auto 
   

Detailed Features 

• X-Serrations on the slide for a secure grip when racking or checking the chamber 
• Optic-ready slide cut with a tritium front sight and a co-witness rear sight 
• Textured polymer grip shaped for a range of hand sizes 
• Active firing pin block on the striker mechanism 
• Enhanced recoil system and a dedicated optics mounting platform

Owners of the Staccato HD P4.5 Premium tend to report the same tight factory fit and reliable cycling as the rest of the 2011 lineup, with the DLC finish holding up to regular carry wear. The X-Serrations on the slide come up often in reviews as a small but appreciated touch, giving a more positive purchase when racking the slide with wet or gloved hands.

Feedback on ergonomics mirrors other 2011-pattern pistols: the grip angle and single-action trigger feel natural to shooters with 1911 background, and the optic-ready slide is a common reason buyers pick this package over a standard striker pistol. New owners sometimes mention a short adjustment period getting used to carrying a hammer-fired gun with a manual safety.

Value discussions center on whether the Premium tier's added slide texturing is worth the step up in price over other 2011 pistols in general. Some owners see it as a worthwhile refinement for a carry gun they'll handle daily, while others say the functional difference from a plainer slide is minor.