Springfield Prodigy 1911 DS Review - Is This Gun A Game Changer?
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- Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
- Springfield Prodigy 1911DS Review
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Springfield just made a Double Stacked 1911 chambered in 9mm.
I was born and raised in the south, and in the south, we call all soft drinks "COKE", all tissues Kleenex, and all bandages Band-AIDs.
Many people in the gun world tend to call any double stack 9mm 1911 a 2011.
But that's not technically correct.
That's because all 2011s are essentially double-stacked 1911s, but not all double-stack 1911s are 2011s.
There are two versions of the Prodigy:
A 4.25" Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Bull Barrel
and
A 5" Forged Stainless Steel, Match Grade, Bull Barrel.
Everything else is exactly the same.
Same grip and a grip length, same Forged Carbon Steel frame, the same Forged Carbon Steel Slide that is optics ready, same 2 Piece Full-Length Guide Rod, and they both come with one 17 Round and 20 Round Magazine.
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I love how even after 112yrs the 1911 is still a top topic amongst handguns.
Saint JMB was inspired by God.
That's because it is such an awesome design. Just look at how many calibers they come in as well.
Well, it won 2 world wars tho
I'm still a firm believer that if Gaston Glock were alive in the early 1900's, nobody would know what a 1911 was. With that said, they ARE very well built, time and torture tested, and keep improving with age. Unfortunately, the $1500 price tag is a huge turn-off.
@@nitrojunkie22 they have a 1500 price tag because they are for the decor now.
Most countries use hammer fire steel framed pistols still. Philippines still use 1911s. A couple years ago the US Marines re-adopted 1911s.
The US is spoiled with our logistics so getting new springs and cleaning kits arent a problem. When your glock striker tip breaks you can quickly get another. 1911 dont have coil springs they are all springed steel. 1911s dont need the maintance these other guns need.
"Grips like that one girl you know who is obsessed with kegels" first he does the Katt Williams cut ins and now this. Colion getting bold 😂
That caught me off guard 😂
Yeah that one had me ROFLMAO 🤣!
Best line I've heard in a long time.
Where is this chick at... lol
It’s that line that sold me the gun lol.
Colion, nobody does a better gun review than you. Insightful, poetic, humorous and most importantly, informative. Keep up the good work brother!
He literally just shilled a gun that has been getting a lot of flak on the fourms for reliability/quality issues.
@@richardw2801 Perhaps, but he may not be tied in to the forum's you refer to. I own several Springfield Armory products and in 20 years have only had one defect (a chambering issue). As luck would have it, it was my very first SA purchase. Their Customer Service was excellent. They did a great job of repairing the problem and the gun has never failed to chamber since. Were it not for their Customer Service I probably wouldn't have ever purchased another of their products. Today, my CCW is a Hellcat Pro which I am very happy with. Cheers Brother!
If firearm rights are to survive and progress we need more influencers like this. Intelligent, accurate ,professional and reasonable. Unfortunately lots of the people in the space present a opposite image.
agreed. its hard to find the right ratio of politics/opinions to facts/mechanics of guns. I think colion nails it with being an advocate for rights, but keeping it to that and not going off on party tangents.
Welcome.
Yeah, but while no offense or disrespect to Mr. Noir, EVERY gun he "reviews" is a "great gun" or a "game changer"...! What in the hell is a "game changer" here..?? For crying out loud - it really is "just another gun" - ok...?? What is "the game changer" here..?? That's the real issue with these "firearm experts": EVERY gun is "good", or "great", or, a "game changer". What crap...!! They're PAID to say these things, folks - ok...??
@@johnyoungs7453 But, to be honest, a 1911 with double stack capacity is impressive. Especially when coupled with the extra round magazines offered.
@@AngelofDeath1431 yeah but they have been around for a while. This isn't a game changer. Its a game addition.
"Grips like that one girl you know who is obsessed with kegels" 😂😂😂
bro😂💀
Too far
Had to rewind to confirm what I heard😂😂😂
@@nickarenas2423 caught me off guard
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Just bought the Prodigy 4.25”. Took it straight to the range and shot 200 rounds through it. No cleaning/lube/nothing. Had three failures to go into battery but man can this thing shoot!! Going to give it a good scrub and lube and take it back to the range. So far, I am impressed.
Follow up: Another 100+ rounds down range. Zero failures with both 17 & 20 round magazines. Still loving it!!
How are you looking it now? I just got one but haven’t had time to go to the range
@@Jason-nt5grBruh making it 100 rounds without a malfunction isn’t exactly a glowing review.
Could be the factory ammo that caused the failure
So after a year what do you think about the prodigy? I’m deciding between that and the pdp match and just can’t decide. Has the prodigy given you any issues at all? I heard there was a breaking in period to allow it to run smoother.
Springfield needs to release a Noir Edition! I'd buy it in a heartbeat
Does he not have a noir edition on any firearm yet? Seems like a missed opportunity.
@@regulator7931 on the HK.. and it's beautiful
Imagine wanting a gun with another dude’s name on it
@@jrcumming997r6 I mean like 93% of guns have some dudes name on it. ie Glock, Smith and his boy wesson, and ruger.
Beautiful, BAlanced, smooth, accurate, trigger is so well tuned to the firearm, you don’t know it’s there. At $1225 out the door, best Value firearm I have. Neck and neck with my Shadow 2 at $1650 I really appreciate the workmanship put in both
Literally just walked out the store with mine. Such a great lookin pistol, can’t wait to see what Springfield has produced. Let’s go Colion! 💪😎
How much?
Nice, I don't know if we will ever get a restricted version for states that don't get to have standard cap magazines.
@@Osprey1994 They make flush fit 10 round magazines for single stack 9mm 1911s.
How much was it?
Shut up and take my money
Bought mine several weeks ago, 4.25" version. I love it! I have been waiting for this DS 1911 platform to be available at an affordable price for a long time. I have run almost 1000 rounds though it with no issues. I am a fan!
Still going well for you? Thanks for any info you may be willing to provide. Bless.
My biggest complaint about the 1911 has always been the capacity. Being able to run a double stack gives me reason to give this platform a second look.
True but a 1911 should always be 45acp. That's what it was built for right
There are double stack ( 45s ) ♦️
@@TheDkb427 by that logic AR should have been kept in 7.62 NATO because that’s what it’s designed for… 🙄
The market doesn’t need another 45ACP 1911. And this whole “it’s wrong if it’s different” gate-keeping-zeitgeist in the gun community needs to die off. So that genuine pro/ con discussions can be had.
@@TheDkb427 let me guess you, hate red dots too
@TheDKB427 *10mm has entered the chat.*
Hey Colion, Lots of people do gun reviews on UA-cam but can I just say that no one does as good of a job as you! I get so happy when I see you reviewing a gun that I really am interested in buying. After this video I cant wait to get my hands on this gun. Thank You so much for putting out quality videos like this.
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Colion, you sir, have convinced me. I've been a 1911 guy for over 25 years, but single stacks. I'm in on this one...
"I'm going to let that statement sink in for a moment"... absolutely, hilariously descriptive Sir Colion! Great video.
Giddy up.
Straight up - we need a comparison of the Prodigy 1911DS vs the Staccato P
Yes very curious he doesn't even mention the obvious comparison....
Check out Texas plinking. He just did the comparison
@@Gen3tx He used a Staccato XC… not really a direct comparison. Would be better to test a Stacatto P or C2 vs the 1911DS
@@_____mh considering CN is a huge Staccato fan, I’m also surprised he did not mention a comparison at all
@@islesfan186 I know I almost feel all tin foil hat conspiracy about it, that Springfield insisted he not compare them or something? When half the comments request it there's no way he simply overlooked it!
I bought mine as soon as I read the article in Armory magazine… Brought it home today then found this video. This is an awesome double stack. I agree with your take and appreciate this timely review.
For an old white bearded biker, I appreciate a woman that does kegel exercises. On the contrary side of that, the governor of New York would hate this gun more. As a revolver and lever action shooter I do miss my .45 1911 from my early Army days. I hated the Beretta 9mm when it came out but I may consider this 9mm. Thank You Colion, I know you've read my comments and thought; "what an old fool"! And that's okay to each our own, but this handgun is one I'd consider for my motorcycles panniers, Thank You.
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I'm a lot younger than u but man I learned to shoot with pops .357 and uncles 1911 in .45...3 Glock 21s a Glock 30 and I grab the Glock 19 almost as mich as the 30.. hard to beat 15 to 33 rounds of 124 grain +p JHP
I've been wanting a double stack 1911 in 9mm for years. The Wilson combat you reviewed years ago has been a borderline pipe dream for me, never have been able to talk myself into the 3k+ price tag, spending half of that on a gun that you seem even more excited about now that I could probably do
I bought that wilson combat. Its freaking awesome. Still mad at Springfield
I went with the Kimber Rapide Scorpius 9mm and just carry an extra mag ...it's a 9+1 so I'm good with 10 rounds to start the Fight
*Rock Island 1911 A2 has entered the chat*
Buy a glock ,m&p ,p320 any of the other better guns for a lot less then you have more money for training
@@Dcm193 I think you completely miss the point of a gun like this.
Double stack 1911's are amazing, the only thing I would change to most of the options out there to make it better suited for me is make them all 10mm.
Amen
Rock island offers a bad ass 10mm double stack 1911
Maaan, I guess I didn't get the memo that 'gun porn' has a new meaning. This man just used kegels to describe grip texture, what a time to be alive 😂
Love to see you get back to this style of gun reviews. Presentation, fine firearms, elegance, background music, and supercar references is why I originally subscribed. Great job.
In other words, you don't like the political stuff. Too bad. Guns ARE political; and to ignore that fact is a recipe for disaster. I've found that those who resent political commentary on gun channels are usually Left-leaning. Their cognitive dissonance kicks in when they are confronted with the reality that it is their side that it is hell-bent on violating the precious Civil Right, known as the Second Amendment. If the Right to keep and bear arms was not under CONSTANT attack, we would all prefer to simply be entertained by fully monetized, glossy gun porn.
Its a sales pitch, not a review
Very impressive ... both the gun and the camera work! And that's coming from a gun enthusiast and filmmaker.
Ive been waiting for Springfield to do this, i have a 5" RO Elite in 9mm and its an absolute tack driver. This is a straight up duty pistol and i cant wait to get one. Gorgeous
I think staccato trademarked the 2011. Also I believe it comes with a hex optic plate standard and you can buy other plates (made by agency arms) from Springfield. So you should have no issues with a Leupold DPP.
Not at all, many companies have them.
Yeah they did back when it was sti. Wonder if it'll bring down pricing for other models.
That's correct. 2011 is a STi trademark.
@@AllanG1914 Not exactly, you cannot trademark a number. Now you are correct in that Sti certainly tried to trademark "2011" but that application was ultimately refused. Sti reorganized as Staccato and now has a trademark on "Staccato" and "Staccato 2011," not just "2011."
@@herewegoagain... svi and sti made the guns on the mag and frame Chip Mccormick designed. That's a 2011. Para did their thing. And i guess it gets down in the weeds from there.
Pure gun poetry. You are definitely one of my go-to gun content creators. Keep up the great work
I have a Staccato C2, and it is the best handgun I have ever owned. But, at this price point, this new Springfield is worth a look.
I was about to say this looks like a staccato
I also own a Staccato C2 and it’s the most accurate duty pistol I’ve ever shot. Springfield looks like they just made their version of the Staccato and cut the price considerably. Can’t wait to get my hands on one and take her for a test drive. Thanks, Colion, for your insightful take on this pistol. I enjoy your videos and appreciate your passion on this subject.
It's been a long time since SA has come up with something that made me excited. This makes me excited. I've owned a few Staccatos and I am sure side by the side the Staccato is absolutely a better gun, but for a long time Staccato has dominated the "mid tier" double stack 1911 market (I say mid in " because $2300-2400 is hardly mid tier for most people but when your competitors are $3k+....). It's good to see another option out there for people who want a double stack 1911 but can't shell out $2k+ for a handgun.
I completely agree. This gun will have more cost cutting options. MIM internals, a rougher stock trigger, less quality control, maybe? looser tolerance fitting barrel slide and frame, but this will no doubt get more people into the market. I hope people don’t expect the staccato experience with a Springfield gun….
Staccato’s are very nice but how much better can it be than this SA? SA knows all about making 1911’s this shouldn’t be such a stretch on quality.
@@rickhunter6513 smaller batch’s with staccato, higher quality control. All those small things add up, especially MIM parts. This pistol is a great price but for the extra thousand ish you will noticeably tell the difference
@@gentso109 I know, inevitably someone is gonna say “well my staccato is way smoother and has a way nicer trigger and doesn’t have MIM parts”. Okay bro, but you could buy 2 of these for the cost of your Staccato lol
@@hellfire0716716 buy once cry once
I got to shoot one of these just yesterday! One was sent to my instructor to check out that also works at our local gun shop. I met him at the range and got to put 2 mags through it. I am definitely getting one when they take shipment! Fantastic shooting and feeling gun. It just fits! And dude! That “kegel grip” line was the shit! 😂
nice ! did you shoot the 5 or 4.25 model ?
@@hungngo2216 4.25 inch.
Man Colion, this is an excellent review. How could someone not go running to the local gun store, after watching this?
Probably because he lives in New York
How? Money lol.
But no I get it, it is a heck of a sexy firearm
Cause lol it's a 1911
Because it's $1500.00
All valid points my 2A family. In this case, let’s pretend for a second you live in a pro gun state, and have money to blow. Now re-ready my comment under those parameters.
This thing could be huge, especially with the price, looking forward to more content creators getting their hands on it and giving their options
That it's cheaper, I dont think there is much difference. That's kinda what Springfield is after all, nothing wrong with it but you get what you pay for.
Not much more than a RIA 2011. I’m for sure snagging one
You spelled “shills” wrong.
They gave him a free gun to say nice things about, this isn't a real opinion
@@Halal_Dan to be fair, I like CN and his content is good. I’m not specifically calling him out as a shill. There are MUCH worse guntubers in that category.
I believe this is one of the best reviews on the Prodigy I've seen. I am definitely going to purchase 1699 with hex and thank you for an excellent review.
I have a STI Costa Carry 10mm in their 2011, and STI combat carry threaded 9mm 2011 platforms. I just found their running mate. Great feel in the hands, now waiting for it to get here. The Springfield handles more
diverse ammo and runs through everything quickly.
"Like Derrick Henry sprinting with a suit on."-Colion Noir.
Nominated for Best Analogy Ever. 🤣
I don't know man. The kegel analogy was pretty tight...
I'll see myself out.
Can't even front, I've been the guy saving his quarters and dimes up in the old water cooler jugs for the day I could pick up an STI at it's hefty $2100 price tag so seeing something that looks to be functionally identical from a solid manufacturer at a lower price brings tears to my eyes. At the same token I was also one of the people who ditched Springfield after they bent the knee in Illinois over licensing, in a way I still don't know if I'm comfortable coming back to them after that decision but that's a personal matter I know is on the mind of a lot of us who still haven't forgiven or forgotten. At the same token I have absolutely zero hate for those good folks making their gear, the people running the machines and keeping the lights on, the folks who designed this tasty treat - it's always management that needs to be held accountable for their actions not the frontline guys.
Careful, these guns have QC issues. I recommend doing some research.
And the magazines too! These magazines should work flawlessly.
@@KingdomKillaz117 as to be expected with Springfield. I've seen that company fumble enough with either bad design or QC issues to be skeptical of ever giving them money.
They released a 10lb AR-15 with a "monolithic" lower that turns the upper rail of the hand guard into a glorified AK style dust cover. Not sure if I'd trust a 2011 clone from the same people who thought that thing was a good idea.
This is that old CN style! Love the out of the box references. Great return to form here.
I have 2 XDM's 5.25 one in .45acp and one in 10mm they just run! This 1911 has my attention! Thanks for the video and comments it makes me think where my Christmas money is going lol!!
I have the same XDMs and I love them.
I haven't even shot this gun yet and you make me want to go buy it right now. Great video!!! Springfield needs to put you on their advertisement team hands down.
They did on the Springfield magazine they even got the .308 and it's nice.
History of the 2011 Pistol
In 1993, an engineer named Sandy Strayer joined Tripp's business, Tripp Research, and together they designed and built a modular, hi-capacity 1911 frame. The final patent for this new competition pistol, now known as the 2011, was finalized in May of 1994. Article written May 5, 2022
My first and only 2011 was the Para ordnance P14 I think. They're out of business now and she's not very reliable but was fun while it lasted.
I definitely like the 5" w/the RMR. I was considering a Glock 34 for a "Duty" gun, but I may have just changed my mind!
1500 msrp my guy
@@limasierra5274 I just paid $2100 for my Staccato P,(Iron Sights.) same price I paid for my C-2. (Iron Sights.)
Is $1800 for a staccato p duo a good price with 6 mags? Getting my department discount soon!
@@limasierra5274 nah it is night and day. The staccato p is insanely faster shooter and flatter shooting, get a threat cadre comp for the P and its shooting almost as flat as the XC.
@@michaelcabada2933 I'm mulling a 4k WC or 5k Nighthawk. Double stack 1911/2011 world isn't for the faint of heart or bank account. There's Rock Island, now Springfield and then the jump is substantial.
Thanks a lot Colion I held this gun last week in my local gun store. Politely asked the sales person to put it away as I wasn’t interested in the gun. After watching your review last night and after work today (where I rewatched this video) I went up to the local gun store and purchased the 4 1/4 barrel prodigy. Thanks for the review, thanks for all your content.
Was it expensive? Does it come with a red dot optic?
@@DerekUtleyAFSecForces I think Springfield has them listed for 1.5k without and 1.7k with. You might be able to get it cheaper if you shop around.
It’s the front heavy bull barrel that soaks up the recoil. My CZ Shadow Target with the Shadow bull barrel is the same. Very front heavy, more than my CZ CTS long slide. Hopefully the Ca Roster will finally be thrown out so we can get this awesome Springfield Prodigy DS. I’d like to see a compact version with a shorter grip so it can be ccw.
Is the 1911 even on that bullshit roster?
Have a ronin, it runs great, excited to get one of these. For the money, hard to beat. Don't need to break the bank for a great firearm. Canik proves that.
Ive been interested in getting a 1911 from springfield. The ronin was one that caught my eye. If you've fired a cz shadow 2, how would you compare the recoil?
“It’s like watching Derrick Henry sprinting, while wearing a suit”. Now that’s aggressive, gracefulness.
That is a beautiful gun and I have to agree....that grip texture is absolutely perfect. Even with the documented hiccups its an absolute game changer!
As of today, this morning, I've watched 3 detailed reviews on this new Springfield DS 1911 and I have to say, I'm loving it. I was going to go with a Stacatto C2/P, or Sig P226/P229 Legion SAO RX eventually, but for the price point of this DS1911 and what I'd like as far as a double stack 1911, Springfield has done it! Great comparison to the Aston Martin DBs👍🏾👍🏾.
What's the price?
If I'm not mistaken I believe its $1500
@@PistonDrivenGun Base without optic $1499, with the hex optic $1699.
Stacatto is another category above this and you will notice a lot.
You cannot compare this to a staccato. That’s like comparing a mass produced bmw to a handmade rolls Royce
I'm from Dallas we called everything Soda Water. From the Umpteen reviews I have seen on this firearm it's only about 2 or 3 of them that run without issues. Springfield got the working 1s in the right hands. This gun is big for the 2011/Double Stack 1911 platform and I plan to get 1 in a year or 2.
Springfield has really been knocking it out of the park lately.
I'm a new and proud Prodigy owner... of all the vids i've watched, yours has got to be the best in description. I watched this video twice just to make sure I didn't miss anything. Keep up the good work my man!
Sir, you are the best GunTuber ever. Thanks for all your work on this platform and every other. Very educational and just freaking awesome!!!
I grew up in the south. We called all soft drinks "Pop" all sneakers "tennis shoes" and band aids "nothing" cause we didn't use them lol
I grew up in the south. I'm 6'7" and a solid 260 lbs but I still don't dare back talk my mother. Southern moms can shoot too. 😁😁😁
When I see Colion giddy with excitement when shooting, I know he loves that gun. He was like that with the Staccato, this one not so much…
I have to agree. After reading your comment, I went and watched the Staccato video. Night and Day difference in his attitude. He loved the Staccato, he read a script on this.
Thanks, you just sold me a Prodigy. Now I’ve got to decide what 3 guns I’m going to sell for the day I’m able to find one. Great video
Thoroughly enjoy your reviews and analysis of what’s happening 2A👍
What a great video , thanks mate. So sad we can’t have these awesome tools in Australia.
This wasn’t a review. It was a paid advertisement.
I'm sure Cleavers will be importing them soon.
just now called a dealer and bought this gun in the 4-1/2 barrel. (my first gun purchase ever). even signed up for the conceal carry class they offer as well. great vid. thanks man.
How much did you pay? I want one
Great video man, it looks so cool, I wonder how many more decades the 1911 will be around. I'd say as long as guns are fundamentally the same it'll be around. The entire industry would have to be revolutionised before it's considered obsolete and even then it'll still be popular like revolvers to us.
Hopefully the 1911 is here until we get plasma blasters. But I’m sure they’ll have issues with over heating so people will carry 1911s as backups.
It’s been obsolete since the hi power came about.
@@christopherbaten5459 did you win anything?
springfield makes quality firearms. i love everything they make. very underrated company
Lol mine fell apart in 300 rounds but springfield is making it right. Been bouncing my leg for a month waiting for it to come back to me. Both grip screws came out, the front trijicon fiber insert flew out, the rear sight bracket and the rear sight inside the bracket both moved 2mm left, it stopped ejecting, it stopped going into battery, the safety fell out when operated from the right side pedal which sent the little spring and rod into the stratosphere (found it), and… it shot 7” high at 30 yards… and the magazines reallly need to be driven home when topped off or they will not seat. Plus the rounds rattle in the magazines after the last one goes in. 5” model btw.
I’d love to see this in a 45. I know the spring field operator is more or less the 45 version of this gun but still this in a 45 would be amazing
The Operator has nothing to do with the Prodigy.
Colion, you’re the best go to guy in the business. I just purchased the 5” model today. I wrestled a bit with going to the 4.25 version but ultimately decided on the 5. Glad I did. At 60 I can certainly use the extra sight radius and it just FELT RIGHT. I’ve seen and heard some bad reviews about reliability issues and I’ll bet most will be attributed to the mags. What ammo did you find the gun preferred? I may order some Atlas mags and change the spring to a Wilson combat. The tolerances are tight and my guess is that will help with reliability. Love to hear other peoples thoughts on this issue. I’m staying with it and going to train my ass off with this weapon. Can’t wait to get the ball rolling and spit some lead down range. Love your channel and professionalism. Maybe 1 day we’ll be able to meet up and shoot together. It’ll be a blast and maybe a little competition wager on the side. Always in the fight, stay strong and honorable.
Just picked my 4.25 inch Prodigy up today. So awesome, so beautiful so balanced feeling. I cannot wait to throw some brass! I love Springfields, but this, at $1499, is a game changer!
The “top gear” version of a gun review. Phenomenal!
Best salesman ever..... Great video sir, keep doin what you do. Springfield should be giving you commission on every one sold. Gotta run and pick one up now. Did you get a light strike there toward the end of shooting the 4" model?
I can assure you he got paid for this review. Shilling for Springfield armory is a bad look
LOL, you don’t think he’s getting paid for this “review?”
Just bought the 5” prodigy, haven’t shot it yet, but I’m super excited. I’ve always carried a full size 1911, and the prodigy is just as comfortable to carry, along with the fact it fits my IWB holster for my previous 1911 perfectly, with double the ammo capacity, and not much extra weight.
that looks like an awesome new gun in the springfield line. I've had a 1911 from them for years and wouldn't dream of trading it for something different. I'm extremely bothered that I can't get one in Ca! I don't know how long it will take these idiots to realized that the gun is just a tool, that person holding may be the problem, if not mentally stable. Colion, great review, keep up the good work.
Move out of CA like I did and now I’m picking up my prodigy tomorrow.
This is a beautiful gun. I need to get this in my hands.
Kegel statement was wild. I'm sold.
Looks like an awesome weapon! I’d love to own one but as it stands, probably not even worth it here in Cali. To limit this to a ten round magazine would be a shame!
Prioritize moving first.
Mag bans will be lifted imo. Just give the gun movement a little bit more time.
I feel your pain, I’m in Eastern Washington. It’s tough being patient for the magazine capacity ban to be ruled unconstitutional and these leftists to loose power. That is one sexy pistol.
Not for long....check armed scholar for Benitez updates..
@@Kreberger I agree it is very frustrating watching these so called leaders (politicians) just continue to side step the constitution and blatantly disregard Supreme Court decisions. We can’t give up.
I really want this gun in 45 but I can live with 9mm. I think this is a knockout the more I look at the gun
I keep pestering my Springfield Rep. Hopefully....
Get some 185 grain 9mm from seismic and you get the best of both worlds
The caliber I want is 10mm(full power, not that S&W crap)
Wait a few “minutes.” It’ll come out in .45.
@@fromach Wait a few “minutes.” It’ll come out in 10mm.
Shot one of these over the weekend and man…. This video is an understatement. The gun is AMAZING… it wants to run and run fast like little Ricky Bobby.
I’m in the market for a 1911/2011 style, was on the fence about Staccato, BUL, and Wilson Combet
Stick with the avocado or Wilson combat. I’m not sold on Springfield quality control they’re going to give him a very cherry picked gun that has been perfectly fitted you might get lucky with them but you might get a lemon
@@rvoykin this.
Great review. Nice looking gun. Never cared much for 9mm. Wouldn’t mind one in .357 sig.
Or 38 super. A drop-in barrel works beautifully using the same mag.
Why a subpar boomer round?
just saw one of these pistols for the 1st time at a gun show today. Came to UA-cam to see if there were any reviews yet. This is the best review video by far. You sold me brother. I am gonna buy one now. New subscriber. Keep the great vids coming.
As always your reviews never disappoint and I know there are a lot of boomers googling Keagle exercises right now lol
Those grips are what Boomers would call a "Snapper". (Listen to Carlin if necessary.)
Sorry, sonny... Boomer girls were doing "Kegel" exercises before you were born. Ask me how I know...
@@OKCorgiRanch You beat me to it! Children say the stupidest things!😂😂
@@OKCorgiRanch aww looks who's trying to fit in with the cool kicks
I always felt like a 1911 in anything other than .45 was a bit sacrilegious. Until now
Us purest just have to evolve I guess! I felt the same way, especially putting a RMR cut slide and picatinny rail frame... Until I fired my Colt Combat Unit in 9mm and then more recently decking out my staccato p with RMR/X300. I think John Browning would approve. At least that's what I say to sleep at night.
3x mag capacity in soft shooting 9 is the best thing that ever happened to the platform. I think he would be proud and impressed
Well until fairly recently it was hit and miss on getting one that'd run right
The feeding ramp is polished to a mirror sheen. The slide's been
reinforced. And the interlock with the frame is tightened for added precision.
The sight system is original, too. The thumb safety is extended to make it
easier on the finger. A long-type trigger with non-slip grooves. A ring
hammer... The base of the trigger guard's been filed down for a higher grip.
And not only that, nearly every part of this gun has been expertly crafted and
customized. Where'd you get something like this?
*cough* it’s a Springfield
I get this reference lol
Great video 👍🏻 I never thought I would like a 1911 chambered in 9mm but this one I do . Too bad they didn't make one of this model chambered in 10mm
Wears on the slide and frame too hard. Would need a polymer frame and a polymer frame 1911 for me is an immediate turn off.
Want a good 10mm? My friend has a Springfield XD in 10mm that handles great.
Sti made 10's for years. Look up the perfect 10. The frame, slide, rails are steel. The grip is polymer.
@@travistucker7317 for the price it makes a Coonan 357 magnum chambered 1911 actually seem reasonable.
I spent 750$ on a CZ97B in 45, and for 1200$ before CZCustom Shop stopped doing it you could get a CZ97B in 10mm.
people call it the cheap and shoddy staccato...
... I call it the NOT OVERPRICED staccato, definitely love this thing
Shot my brothers full-size prodigy this weekend and knew immediately I was purchasing one. Most excited I’ve been about a factory offering in a long time. Great content my friend.
This was probably the most accurate review I've seen. I shot both guns next to my triarc and Staccato And he was dead on with it. The slide on the 5in feels noticeably heavy compared to the 4in. I call the triggers fair to trash. 4in was decent. 5in felt gross. Neither gun compared to my other two guns though.
That grip must be a snapper
From the moment I saw this gun it just made sense. Can't wait to get my hands on one.
@ColinNoir Did you have any malfunctions with either of these guns? I've seen a ton of videos where the shooters had almost constant FTF and FTE. What was your experience?
He had a FTF @ 8:20... or a fail to lock back.
Colion's videos have become a paid commercial for certain companies. He won't show the same issues most people have had with with this gun.
This dude gets paid by companies to say good things. I bought the same gun and had to put a heavier recoil spring right away for the gun to just feed rounds properly. My Glock 34 will outshoot this gun all day for half the price.
Crazy how he had a trijicon RMR before they even had baseplate available for it….
@JACOB BOUTTE they must have sent them with the the promos. I've seen a few from back then with those plates.
That's a nice piece. A little too much for me. But nevertheless very nice. And that 4.5 runs like a cheetah. 🔥
staccato clone. love my staccato, so guessing i’d love this gun. sure it’s not up to the level of a P or C2, which is why the price point is where it at. good looking pistol none the less!
No, I think STI has just been charging what they want due to lack of similar pistols and competition. I hope this handgun brings Staccato down a bit in price. Now I'm not saying STI and this pistol are equals...
I love your videos, firearms, cars and style
Bought a 4.25 in December of last year ....... my fav pistol, NOW !!!!!!!! Runs flawlessly and it's a 1911 !!!!!! With Cyelee Wolf X Pro, Olight PL-3 and a 20 round mag ..... 53.15 ozs. ..... shoots flat as a pancake and absolutely no hiccups ............... 🥰🥰🥰
Love it in a 10 mm cal anything else take
Away from the gun.... keep going my PAL.
We want 45 acp!
Go away boomer
Nah
Pass on 45
That’s what I’m talking about! Unadulterated pleasure!
No we don’t
Love your Channel. Just got my Prodigy. More after I get to the range. Thanks for all you do.
First it's, What is a woman?
Now it's, What is a 1911?
Where are we headed??? No one knows anymore? 🤣🤣
This is Bullshit this pistol has been worked over neariy all reviewers have ftf or fte . I don't believe this is an untouched as factory supplied gun.
I’ve been drooling for the last two weeks looking for one of these. I finally found one in stock and it’s 250 miles away 500 round trip. Right now the mountain passes are closed a much as open. But I’ve got to have one the 4” models. I already have a 5” 1911 Springfield loaded that I love that’s not going anywhere. so it will be a matter of time and I’ll get one.
Too bad it's made by Springfield. My morals and ethics will not allow me to support anti 2a companies. Same reason I haven't bought a VHS (Hellion)... Stop supporting companies that are not fighting for your rights!
It does seem antithetical to your own business model selling sporting and self defense firearms to the public.
Cool, more for the rest of us. By the way, SA did correct their error in that regard and I'm pretty sure SA, being a major firearm manufacturer/importer in the USA, is a 2A supporter, if for no other reason than their bottom line.
I didn’t know 😮
What did they do? Or not do? If they are truly anti second amendment I will absolutely not support them!
You remember when glock sued smith and Wesson back in the day cuz the sigma was a glock copy? Maybe staccato should…ahh nevermind
Para Ordnance already tried that.
@@nucleargrizzly1776 Yeah people forget who copies who. Its a mess that happens everywhere.
@@joshuasterling2144 I still have my old 2011 race gun with a Chip McCormick CMC hi cap lower. She's close to 30 yrs old.
Colion reminded me of Bruce Willis in Last Man Standing, in that Armory Life article with the high power. Keep up the good work man.
It's too bad Springfield decided to collude with anti-gun lawmakers in Illinois to try and carve out a loophole for themselves. This looks like a great gun, but they'll never get my business until they actually fess up.
Please educate yourself on the facts of this incident. It continues to be falsely spread by people who don’t go any further than hearsay around falsehoods and half-truths.
Same.
apparently you've been hiding in a cave. They owned up to their mistake, replaced their lobbying group, and have moved on from that.
@@michaelcrowley7330 Nah, the heads of SA and Rock River were literally the heads of the lobbying group. There was no mistake. They made a bad decision and tried to play like they had no idea what was going on when they got called out by their customers. Then they gave a bunch of money to the NRA as damage control. Funny how the head of SA got an award from the NRA the very next year.
With modern machining this thing is probably a tac driver and reliable. I was recently issued a new rifle and I zeroed it in like 12 rounds for both the iron and optics. I fired a three round group, found it consistent, and then did single shots after that. Thing hits steel at 100 yards no problem and if I do my part it is an easy 100% on the qual course. I remember when I was in the army at the turn of the century we would spend at least half a day at the zero range getting zeros right. That is a thing of the past with modern machining. They picked an awesome time to make these pistols.
tack
I literally just bought this Gun, for Competition shooting. I unfortunately can’t go to the range yet , but I can’t wait to see what it can do.
I just bought the 4.25 earlier today really wish I saw this video before hand just simply because you would've sold me even more. Great video great kegals line
I bought it. Zero complaints - I will eventually improve the trigger with something, but right now, it shoots like a buddies triarc right out the box.