Videos tagged with Springfield Prodigy DS

This video provides a comparative review of three double-stack 1911/2011 pistols: the Military Armament Corp DS1911, Springfield Prodigy DS, and Staccato XC. The presenter, Yoki Sturrup, discusses their price points, features, and performance on the range, offering insights into their handling and reliability. The review highlights differences in compensator styles, trigger feel, and overall ergonomics, concluding with a ranked preference based on shooting experience.

This video compares the Staccato XC and the Springfield Prodigy DS 1911 Comp 5", highlighting their significant price difference. The review details specifications like trigger pull weight, barrel length, and weight, and provides a shooting comparison at 20 yards. The speaker notes distinct differences in trigger feel, grip ergonomics, and recoil impulse, ultimately concluding the Staccato XC is superior despite the Prodigy's value proposition.

This video provides a year-later update on the Springfield Prodigy DS 4.25-inch 2011 pistol. The reviewer details initial reliability issues, including failures to feed and eject, which required sending the firearm back to Springfield Armory for service. After the repairs, which included reaming the barrel chamber and other adjustments, the pistol now functions flawlessly and is described as 'super smooth' and 'buttery.' The reviewer highlights the Prodigy's role in popularizing more affordable double-stack 1911 platforms, comparing it favorably to higher-priced competitors like Atlas, especially considering the significant price difference.

This range day vlog features initial impressions and shooting of several firearms, including the new Glock 30 Gen 5, a Brownells BRN-4 clone of the HK416, and the Alpha Foxtrot S15. The presenter discusses the gasiness and quiet operation of the BRN-4, the reliability of the Springfield Prodigy DS 2011 after initial issues, and a notable pinching issue with the Glock 30 Gen 5 magazine when fully loaded, requiring a specific grip adjustment.

This video details a comprehensive custom build on a Springfield Prodigy DS, transforming it into a high-performance 2011. The process involves extensive gunsmithing, including V6 barrel porting, custom trigger work, slide serrations, a four-color Cerakote finish, and ergonomic enhancements like a pinned grip safety and radiused trigger guard. The presenter emphasizes the aesthetic and functional improvements achieved through these modifications.

This video compares a $1,000 Springfield Prodigy DS 2011 against a $7,000 Atlas Erebus 2011. The primary observation focuses on the grip size difference, noting that the larger grip of the Atlas Erebus can make it more difficult for some shooters to achieve a comfortable and consistent hold, especially if they are not accustomed to it. Despite the price disparity, the reviewer acknowledges the Prodigy's respectable performance.

This video showcases Yoki Sturrup's 2023 Springfield Armory firearm collection, featuring a range of pistols and rifles. While expressing mixed feelings on the shooting dynamics of some pistols, the presenter highlights the ergonomic design and carry potential of models like the Hellcat and Hellcat Pro. The collection also includes the XDS, Prodigy DS, Echelon, XDM, and several rifles: the Hellion, Saint Victor, M1A Scout Squad, and M1A Precision, with particular praise for the rifles' performance and accuracy.

This video from Survival Gear provides an expert overview of six new 1911 pistol variations revealed at Shot Show 2023. It highlights key features, potential use cases, and price points for models from Oracle Arms, Vudoo Gun Works, Savage Arms, Dan Wesson, Springfield Armory, and Rock Island Armory, showcasing the continued evolution of the classic 1911 platform.

This video details extensive custom modifications performed on a Springfield Armory Prodigy DS 2011 pistol. Key enhancements include custom barrel crowning and polishing, V-porting on the slide, high power cuts, a chopped rail, custom Cerakote finishes, simulated wood diamond grip engraving, a custom solid trigger, and a reshaped magazine release. The presenter emphasizes the aesthetic and functional improvements achieved through these gunsmithing techniques.