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STI International

Firearms manufacturer known for evolving the 1911 design into the 2011 gun platform, later rebranded as Staccato.

Last updated September 11, 2026

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Overview

STI International is a firearms manufacturer. According to Staccato's official Our Story page, for over 25 years the gun community knew the company as STI, and it evolved John Browning's classic 1911 design into the 2011 gun platform. The STI brand was described as the most decorated brand in the competitive shooting world, having won thousands of matches and championships. The company later rebranded as Staccato and is based in Texas.

History

According to Staccato's official Our Story page, for over 25 years the gun community knew the company as STI, and it evolved John Browning's classic 1911 design into the 2011 gun platform. The STI brand was described as the most decorated brand in the competitive shooting world, having won thousands of matches and championships. The company later rebranded as Staccato and is based in the heart of Texas.

Products and positioning

Product categories. 2011 pistols

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