Great stuff here Dave. I love my striker guns but always had a soft spot for 1911's. Tried my friends Prodigy last year and it was so smooth and accurate. I also tried a Shadow 2. These are like race guns. Built for speed.
I have the 5” with nearly 800 plus rounds. Zero malfunctions from the get go. Easily one of my favorites in my stable. However my friend’s 4.25” is going through some growing pains. Several failures to go into battery per mag. We ran somewhere around 200 rounds with different weights, fmj and hollowpoints through it.
I love my Prodigy. Compete USPSA, IDPA and Steel matches. And it is untouched. Trigger at 3lb/4oz. Runs every ammo including my hand loads without a problem. The magazines are problem free as well. (Apparently the early ones had issues.) Vortex optic. I’ve had three Hex optics (SA’s product) and returned all three with issues. They refunded the total amount. Great customer support. I wouldn’t trade it for a Stacatto. To be honest - I don’t see much of a difference in the base model and I’ve shoot several. And Dave said it best: A lot of them need to go back to Stacatto to get them to run right, including my battle buddy’s .
Also for the peanut gallery's consideration: Tisas 1911DS priced around 800. I've got just about 1000 rounds through it so far and have had 3 failures all of which being my fault (1st was me being too excited and didn't clean the factory grease off, 2nd and 3rd was the exact same issue with my thumbs riding the slide causing failure to extract). Comes in a 5 and 4.25 configurations and both are cut for RMSc. Also comes in a bougie version called the Nightstalker with upgraded trigger, 5.5in threaded barrel, slide cuts, flared magwell, and a grey finish for about 1000 USD. All variations are machined parts, no MIM like the Prodigy.
i have the 4.25. have about 2000 rounds through it since summer last year. had to send it back to springfield for repairs, but since getting it back it's been pretty good. biggest issue the slide release. wish it was bigger, but it's just something you have to train.
Technically Glocks strikers are not fully cocked that is why they don’t have the best triggers. However pretty much all other striker fired guns are 100 precocked.
I have a few thousand rounds through my Staccato P. Dead stock pistol, not running a light or an optic. The pistol has never had even a hint of a hiccup.
You’d be surprised. I teach at a firing range and I see Staccatos, Atlas, and Nighthawks come by pretty regularly and It’s always the same story. Dudes bring them in and they constantly jam. If you’re not running specific ammo or if you put too much pressure on the slide with your grip, you’ll definitely get a malfunction. I haven’t really seen the prodigy all that much but I can sure as hell tell you 2011s are not reliable guns to begin with. Same thing with 1911s. The design is outdated. Doesn’t really matter what brand it is or how expensive they are.
Funny , most people grew up or started shooting 1911's long before striker fire pistols became popular , always fun for the range/ competition , duty ( in clean areas ) , otherwise they are not very reliable when compared to many other pistols today ...Only difference today than 113 years ago is capacity , and even less reliability due to higher tolerances -- marketing 😉
Everything I've heard about these Prodigy pistols has been 50/50. I have friends that swear by them and friends that think they are trash. There is no in between
I’m really surprised the Staccato fanboys aren’t on here telling everyone how their stock guns run amazing, etc. Staccato guys really seem to hate the Prodigfy, but I love my 4.25.
So can I tell the old lady the $1,500 is really money going towards counseling for our relationship??? Although this could get really expensive because she shoots also,if she likes this platform we might have to get a second mortgage.
I have a 4.25 prodigy and no issues with 1,600 rounds so far. I love mine and want the 5inch bad. They are best of the $1,500 2011 and that is including the upgrades from CGW kit. Great video.
Out of the box my 4.25 prodigy wouldn't go through 10 RDS without failing to go into battery by about 0.1". The disconnector was hanging up the slide. EGW parts fixed it and it seems that it's standard protocol to replace all MIM parts on the prodigy and you'll have a great pistol
Good stuff, Dave…enjoy those new pieces. I am not quite there on 1911/2011 for my carry gun. …but…I think you could branch out into relationship counseling now. 😉👍🏻 Cheers, man! 🥃
The plus side of the gun world, buy a new gun and buying all the accessories to go with it, helping men understand their wives better. Awesome benefit.
I can safely say the recoil on a 4.25 prodigy is noticeably lower than a Staccato P. So if you can get a Prodigy to be as reliable as a Staccato, you’ve got a better gun overall Imo (I only mention recoil and reliability because they’re virtually identical when it comes to other factors like accuracy, ergonomics, etc etc)
Well yea the problem is is that they’re wildly overpriced, custom firearms that start at over 2 times the price as the prodigy and can go up to over 4x the price with a few custom upgrades like a DLC barrel coating, expedited shipping, 3 simple slide cuts on the front of the slide etc. you can get a fully custom prodigy done for less than half the price of a bone stock staccato XC and it will be the same gun and shoot almost exactly the same and has the same cold hammer forged match grade barrel. You’re paying 4x the price for a 5 percent “better” gun.
Still overpaying for what you get . Any aftermarket kit for a prodigy will make it perform better than a stock staccato. as long as your competent enough to do the work yourself and not waste money on a gunsmith
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I got the 4.25 prodigy almost 2 years ago maybe. And it has been awesome in my opinion. All original factory parts. I do like it. Great video
I’m getting my 5” prodigy this Friday. Glad to see this and hear what you said about it.
mine wouldn't go all the way into battery at first.. drove me nuts.. now it's my favorite gun to shoot.. i like it better than my DWX.
I shot the 5” a couple weeks ago and it was a total different experience compared to my m&p 2.0.
Congrats on the two Prodigy DS pistols. I have the 5” and love it. I’ve had no issues with mine. Still prefer my Glock 19 for daily carry.
Great stuff here Dave. I love my striker guns but always had a soft spot for 1911's. Tried my friends Prodigy last year and it was so smooth and accurate. I also tried a Shadow 2. These are like race guns. Built for speed.
I have the 5” with nearly 800 plus rounds. Zero malfunctions from the get go. Easily one of my favorites in my stable. However my friend’s 4.25” is going through some growing pains. Several failures to go into battery per mag. We ran somewhere around 200 rounds with different weights, fmj and hollowpoints through it.
I love my Prodigy. Compete USPSA, IDPA and Steel matches. And it is untouched. Trigger at 3lb/4oz. Runs every ammo including my hand loads without a problem. The magazines are problem free as well. (Apparently the early ones had issues.) Vortex optic. I’ve had three Hex optics (SA’s product) and returned all three with issues. They refunded the total amount. Great customer support.
I wouldn’t trade it for a Stacatto. To be honest - I don’t see much of a difference in the base model and I’ve shoot several. And Dave said it best: A lot of them need to go back to Stacatto to get them to run right, including my battle buddy’s .
Welcome to the Club For MEN! Once you go 1911/2011 World, you won’t want to go back to the Tupperware Pinball Guns.
Good video
Bul Armory has some very nice options indeed
Great advice from a ranger. I'm sure my wife would understand my need to buy new accessories :-)
Also for the peanut gallery's consideration: Tisas 1911DS priced around 800. I've got just about 1000 rounds through it so far and have had 3 failures all of which being my fault (1st was me being too excited and didn't clean the factory grease off, 2nd and 3rd was the exact same issue with my thumbs riding the slide causing failure to extract). Comes in a 5 and 4.25 configurations and both are cut for RMSc. Also comes in a bougie version called the Nightstalker with upgraded trigger, 5.5in threaded barrel, slide cuts, flared magwell, and a grey finish for about 1000 USD.
All variations are machined parts, no MIM like the Prodigy.
Love my Stealth Arms Platypus, it takes GLOCK MAGS, and AWESOME AS FUCK. Costs less than the Staccato and totally customizable!!!🤫
I so agree about different purchase going from Glock to Prodigy and even back. I have to consciously think my purchase through when I run either.
i have the 4.25. have about 2000 rounds through it since summer last year. had to send it back to springfield for repairs, but since getting it back it's been pretty good. biggest issue the slide release. wish it was bigger, but it's just something you have to train.
egw makes a nice one .
They need a compact 3.7 inch version for carry and I would buy it for sure. Optics ready and rails in a compact would fit me better
Welcome to the club
Welcome...to the dark side. Hammerfire for life.
Technically Glocks strikers are not fully cocked that is why they don’t have the best triggers. However pretty much all other striker fired guns are 100 precocked.
They seemed to be 2011 based. Is there a reason they’re called 1911?
I have a few thousand rounds through my Staccato P. Dead stock pistol, not running a light or an optic. The pistol has never had even a hint of a hiccup.
1911's for me. Never even fired a striker gun or a 9mm round.
20 inch magazine
Whoever you talked to about staccato, atlas or any of the higher end 2011's either lied to you or must have been joking or didn't know better
So, you dont co witness your dot to the front sight. to seperate sighting sytems. Pretty basic stuff
I think I'm 1st. 😅
Congratulations.
Anything over $500 isn't budget conscious 😂 Go with Canik and you'll be happy as fk.
Did he just say these are more reliable than a staccato? 😂😂😂 uhmm your friends lied to you.
Staccatos don't exactly have glock reliability, so that bar is relatively low.
You’d be surprised. I teach at a firing range and I see Staccatos, Atlas, and Nighthawks come by pretty regularly and It’s always the same story. Dudes bring them in and they constantly jam. If you’re not running specific ammo or if you put too much pressure on the slide with your grip, you’ll definitely get a malfunction. I haven’t really seen the prodigy all that much but I can sure as hell tell you 2011s are not reliable guns to begin with. Same thing with 1911s. The design is outdated. Doesn’t really matter what brand it is or how expensive they are.
@@kilo0151outdated my ass, that's factually incorrect
Buy yourself a nice 2011, rebuild your marriage. 😂
2nd. I live about 4 years behind so this vid is perfect timing and very cool down to earth review. Thanks
Funny , most people grew up or started shooting 1911's long before striker fire pistols became popular , always fun for the range/ competition , duty ( in clean areas ) , otherwise they are not very reliable when compared to many other pistols today ...Only difference today than 113 years ago is capacity , and even less reliability due to higher tolerances -- marketing 😉
Outstanding information. Thank you for what you all do.
Shhhhhhhh, he said, canik!
I love how his voice tone changes with each jump cut 😆
Everything I've heard about these Prodigy pistols has been 50/50. I have friends that swear by them and friends that think they are trash. There is no in between
Ranger Dave lead the way!! 🦅🇺🇲💪
I’m really surprised the Staccato fanboys aren’t on here telling everyone how their stock guns run amazing, etc. Staccato guys really seem to hate the Prodigfy, but I love my 4.25.
So can I tell the old lady the $1,500 is really money going towards counseling for our relationship??? Although this could get really expensive because she shoots also,if she likes this platform we might have to get a second mortgage.
I have a 4.25 prodigy and no issues with 1,600 rounds so far. I love mine and want the 5inch bad. They are best of the $1,500 2011 and that is including the upgrades from CGW kit. Great video.
Picked up a used 5 inch for like a grand and traded an old glock 30 that I have shot in years and honestly, I am a fan.
My wife would kill me if I spent $1500+ on a 9mm. You got to give me more power to constitute paying that much $
Out of the box my 4.25 prodigy wouldn't go through 10 RDS without failing to go into battery by about 0.1". The disconnector was hanging up the slide. EGW parts fixed it and it seems that it's standard protocol to replace all MIM parts on the prodigy and you'll have a great pistol
Good stuff, Dave…enjoy those new pieces. I am not quite there on 1911/2011 for my carry gun. …but…I think you could branch out into relationship counseling now. 😉👍🏻 Cheers, man! 🥃
The plus side of the gun world, buy a new gun and buying all the accessories to go with it, helping men understand their wives better. Awesome benefit.
Thank you! You get it! I’m getting a Prodigy on Saturday!
Thanks Dave! :) :us
Would you suggest the 4.25 or 5 “ for speed?
The main point of buying a Staccato is that you don't have to do any upgrades they are built for duty use.
I can safely say the recoil on a 4.25 prodigy is noticeably lower than a Staccato P. So if you can get a Prodigy to be as reliable as a Staccato, you’ve got a better gun overall Imo (I only mention recoil and reliability because they’re virtually identical when it comes to other factors like accuracy, ergonomics, etc etc)
Well yea the problem is is that they’re wildly overpriced, custom firearms that start at over 2 times the price as the prodigy and can go up to over 4x the price with a few custom upgrades like a DLC barrel coating, expedited shipping, 3 simple slide cuts on the front of the slide etc. you can get a fully custom prodigy done for less than half the price of a bone stock staccato XC and it will be the same gun and shoot almost exactly the same and has the same cold hammer forged match grade barrel. You’re paying 4x the price for a 5 percent “better” gun.
@@acoop9865 good point and with all the upgrades it’s still cheaper then a Stacatto
Still overpaying for what you get . Any aftermarket kit for a prodigy will make it perform better than a stock staccato. as long as your competent enough to do the work yourself and not waste money on a gunsmith
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