Description
There's something refreshing about a gun that does one thing and does it well. The CVA Scout XP Pistol takes the break-action simplicity CVA built its reputation on and shrinks it into a handy 11.5 inch barreled pistol chambered in .300 Blackout, a cartridge that was designed from the ground up to burn its powder in short barrels. That means you're not throwing away velocity like you would running a .308 through a tube this length. Supersonic hunting loads and heavy subsonics both stabilize nicely thanks to the 1:8 twist, so the Scout XP handles everything from coyote rounds to quiet plinking fodder without complaint.
A Suppressor Host That Keeps It Simple
The fluted barrel comes threaded 5/8×24 with a thread protector installed, and this platform is one of the easiest suppressor hosts you can own. No gas system to tune, no buffer weights to swap, no ejection port blasting gas back at your face. Break it open, drop in a round, close it up. It runs the same suppressed or bare, every single time. Up top you get a 0 MOA Picatinny rail for mounting a pistol scope or red dot, and the receiver is drilled and tapped if you want to go a different direction with your optic setup. The exposed hammer gives you a clear, tactile indication of where the gun stands at all times.
What Makes This Scout XP Exclusive
This CSSI exclusive version swaps the standard graphite black barrel for a Tungsten gray finish and pairs it with Black Web patterned furniture, giving it a sharper two-tone look than the factory catalog model. Same trusted CVA action underneath, just better dressed.
Where the Scout XP Pistol Earns Its Keep
Hog hunters working from blinds, deer hunters in handgun-friendly seasons, trappers who want a packable rifle-caliber option, or anyone building out a quiet range toy will feel right at home here. It's light, it's compact, and there's very little that can go wrong with it. Backed by CVA's lifetime warranty, this is a whole lot of practical capability in a small package.
Key Specifications
- Manufacturer: Connecticut Valley Arms (CVA)
- Model: Scout XP Pistol, CSSI Exclusive
- Manufacturer Part Number: CP802CSS
- UPC: 043125008025
- Caliber: .300 AAC Blackout
- Action: Break-action single shot
- Capacity: 1 round
- Barrel Length: 11.5 inches, fluted
- Twist Rate: 1:8
- Muzzle Threads: 5/8×24 with thread protector
- Barrel Finish: Tungsten
- Furniture: Black Web pattern grip and forend
- Optics Mounting: 0 MOA Picatinny rail; receiver drilled and tapped
- Shipping Weight: 5.8 lbs
- Warranty: CVA Lifetime Warranty
What’s Included
- CVA Scout XP single shot pistol
- 0 MOA Picatinny rail
- Thread protector (installed)
- Owner's manual
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the CVA Scout XP Pistol a good suppressor host?
It's one of the best budget-friendly hosts out there for .300 Blackout. The muzzle is threaded 5/8×24 from the factory, and since it's a break action there's no gas system or cycling to worry about, so it runs identically with or without a can. Pair it with heavy subsonic loads and it's remarkably quiet.
Can I mount a scope or red dot on the Scout XP Pistol?
Yes. It ships with a 0 MOA Picatinny rail on the receiver that accepts any standard Picatinny-mount optic. The receiver is also drilled and tapped, so you have options beyond the included rail. A long eye relief pistol scope or a red dot are both popular setups on this platform.
Will it shoot both supersonic and subsonic .300 Blackout ammo?
It will. The 1:8 twist barrel stabilizes the full range of .300 Blackout bullet weights, from lighter supersonic hunting loads up to heavy 200 grain plus subsonics. The cartridge was built for short barrels, so the 11.5 inch tube gives up very little performance.
What makes this CSSI exclusive version different from the standard Scout XP?
The mechanics are identical to the standard CP802, but this exclusive run wears a Tungsten gray barrel finish instead of the usual graphite black, along with Black Web patterned furniture. It's a distinctive two-tone look you won't find in CVA's regular catalog lineup.




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