SA PRODIGY 2011 / 1911DS *Leaked Photos

[Sasquatch]

And 30SC.

Merge 'em - .30 Super Grip Zone Carry

 

[majormadmax]

Again, I see absolutely no advantages over the XDM-45 5.25" Competition Series, which is a double-stack 13+1 .45 which mimics the dimensions of the M1911A1 other than width.

The Prodigy looks "thick" in the grip like a M9, which I never cared for!

It's in 9mm which, again, I prefer .45ACP.

And while I love the M1911A, I can do without a slide lock on a carry weapon.

It's only "pro" would be the ability to mount an optic on top of the slide, which isn't a big selling point for me!

 

[Sasquatch]

Again, I see absolutely no advantages over the XDM-45 5.25" Competition Series, which is a double-stack 13+1 .45 which mimics the dimensions of the M1911A1 other than width.

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The Prodigy looks "thick" in the grip like a M9, which I never cared for!

It's in 9mm which, again, I prefer .45ACP.

And while I love the M1911A, I can do without a slide lock on a carry weapon.

It's only "pro" would be the ability to mount an optic on top of the slide, which isn't a big selling point for me!

You can also get optic ready slides for your XDM's, XD Mod 2's, and the Mod 2 optic ready slides work on "Legacy" (new term for the OG XD) XD's, per Springfield.

The trigger is probably better on the 2011/1911 - but you've hit the other points. Comes down to what a guy likes.

 

[Axxe55]

You can also get optic ready slides for your XDM's, XD Mod 2's, and the Mod 2 optic ready slides work on "Legacy" (new term for the OG XD) XD's, per Springfield.

The trigger is probably better on the 2011/1911 - but you've hit the other points. Comes down to what a guy likes.

I like SA 1911's, but not this one. I'd rather have an XDm instead.

 

[mp_tx]

Too much money for a Turkish gun. Should be closer to $1000 MSRP.

 

[London]

If it's made by Springfield, I'll never buy it. I won't forget they sold us all out.

 

[Ibock]

If it's made by Springfield, I'll never buy it. I won't forget they sold us all out.

What do you mean sold us all out?

 

[Sasquatch]

What do you mean sold us all out?

Years ago, Springfield and Rock River (or Rock Island, I forget which) were funnelling money to a lobbying group that got them special carve outs when Illinois was writing a bunch of new anti-gun bullshit. So it was OK for Springfield to make semi auto hi capacity firearms, but not for other makers. They got caught, did a lot of back peddling, fired the lobbying firm - but they still spent a bunch of money hoping they wouldn't get caught.

 

[Ibock]

Years ago, Springfield and Rock River (or Rock Island, I forget which) were funnelling money to a lobbying group that got them special carve outs when Illinois was writing a bunch of new anti-gun bullshit. So it was OK for Springfield to make semi auto hi capacity firearms, but not for other makers. They got caught, did a lot of back peddling, fired the lobbying firm - but they still spent a bunch of money hoping they wouldn't get caught.

Oh wow

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Years ago, Springfield and Rock River (or Rock Island, I forget which) were funnelling money to a lobbying group that got them special carve outs when Illinois was writing a bunch of new anti-gun bullshit. So it was OK for Springfield to make semi auto hi capacity firearms, but not for other makers. They got caught, did a lot of back peddling, fired the lobbying firm - but they still spent a bunch of money hoping they wouldn't get caught.

It was Springfield Inc. and Rock River Arms. I won't buy anything new from either.

 

[toddnjoyce]

What do you mean sold us all out?

After a decade+ long relationship with a lobbying firm, it came out in 2017 that SA and RRA money was being used against the 2A community.

Both companies denied knowledge and severed the relationship.

Springfield Armory & Rock River Arms Made Campaign Contributions to Anti-Gun Rights Politicians - The Truth About Guns

&#9664Previous Post Next Post▶ The gun community continues to react to news of a deal made by Springfield Armory and Rock River Arms to carve out an exemption from a state licensing scheme (SB-1657). Both Springfield and Rock River Arms have issued statements denying any knowledge of the deal...

www.thetruthaboutguns.com

 

[PinnedandRecessed]

Both companies denied knowledge

Yeah, IIRC, RRA stayed quiet but SA put out a press release that basically dug them deeper into the hole. Pro-2A forces in IL already had a mountain to climb because of Chicago so it was not taken lightly when supposedly pro-2A companies were selling their own state's citizens (me at that time) out to get a carve out from pending legislation.

 

[TX oddball]

Sooo...it seems the majority is a pass on this new variant. I thought it was gorgeous and am very interested in why many of you guys are not overly thrilled with it.

I am not too thrilled with Springfield as a company, but mainly because I have a 2011 Staccato pistol already.

 

[Txhillbilly]

Double stack 1911's aren't new for Springfield, I've had one for a couple decades.
It's a 1911A1 45acp and it only came with GI type fixed sights, which I replaced with adjustable target sights along with having Glen Riddle work his magic on it.
It still doesn't compare to the couple of Para Ordnance DS 1911's that I have in 45acp & 40 S&W, but it's a nice pistol.

 

[Tank]

Not impressed...just got back from my local range that had the Vault/Springfield promotion event. The new prodigy feels unpolished and heavy. It's shoots pretty much how a 1911 variation does...but nothing out of the ordinary. I feel a little let down actually as was expecting something unique.

Actually the event wasn't an event per say, it was a table with 3 prodigy models on it, one would not mock chamber. No big signs, found out AFTER I left there was a 10% off promotion today on the Hellion, which I thought was weird. I didn't see any other giveaways like accessories, or even cookies, stickers, something...anything. Just an overweight balding guy with a springfield shirt on talking about his Thermal site on the Hellion which wasn't even a Springfield branded item.

 

[London]

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[Txhighlander]

Atwoods had 2 in stock. Bulky , an in person kind of feels like you would think that picture of the Glock 1911 would feel if it existed. $1399 was the price. Slide was smooth though. Trigger not bad. I will pass.