Say I hypothetically had the money to buy one of these two Staccato’s. Which would you pick and why? Best as I can tell there’s almost a 1/2” difference in barrel length between them. I’m curious as to y’all’s thoughts.

Depends on what you want it for and what you're comfortable with.

Would you rather have a Glock 19(C2) or P365XL(CS)?

The new CS is smaller all around.
It’s based on a slimmer grip/magazine body that was designed for 9mm. The P,C2,XC and XL were originally designed around .45 acp so the mags are larger.

I have had two C2 guns over the years and got rid of them because I didn’t like carrying them.

Interesting, Chowser. I guess another way to ask would be.. what can the C2 do that the CS can’t? It would probably get carried some, would not be a HD gun.

The C2 has a stronger aftermarket, but the CS is catching up. The C2 will work with a variety of magazine lengths (all 2011 pattern magazines). Until/unless Staccato runs with the slimmer magazines in a full-size gun, the stock 16 round mags plus whatever extensions the aftermarket makes will probably be it.

I own a C2 (and a P, an XC, and an older STI Tactical) and like them all quite a bit. I have shot the CS and was impressed by how much they shrunk up the grip circumference. Every step up or down will represent some trade-off in shootability. The XC shoots better than the P, the P shoots better than the C2. I don't have enough time on the CS to have much of an opinion, but I found it noticeably more abrupt than the C2. QVO Tactical makes a replacement mainspring housing for the CS that extends to be flush with the mag baseplate that's I think it's worth considering. Modern 2011s are a good time.

Thanks for that ^^. Exactly what I was looking for.

My co-worker owns a P, C2, and a CS.

If I were going to pick one to carry (both uniform and off-duty) it would be the C2. It is very Glock 19ish in size and weight. That happy medium that can do both.

The CS is just a little too small and snappy. If I were only going to carry concealed it would be the way to go, but it's just a little small for uniform work.

The P, in my opinion, is just too big/bulky for concealed carry.

Between the C2 and the CS, the CS was a little more snappy for me. The C2 is also more accurate in my hands, albeit I have more trigger time on it. I still wish they made the 2019 P. The new heritage edition is close, but it is different in some ways.

Thanks folks!

I have a CS, havent fired a C2 so I dont have a comparison. I have a Springfield EMP, and I found the CS to be similar in recoil. I dont find either to be 'snappy'.
I was hoping the new smaller grip on the CS would make reaching the mag release easier, but I dont notice a significant difference over the P.