Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy [Hands-On]

ByDave Timm

The buzz in the firearms world today is the new Prodigy 1911DS from Springfield Armory. Is the market looking for a more affordable 2011 style 9mm handgun? What is the quality like, is it worth buying or is this the best way to jump in to the 2011 gun? We talk about that, my range experience, a close up look at the gun and answering the question you likely have about this new firearm.

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  • 00:00 – Hot off the Press!
  • 00:56 – Disclosure and My Relationship in the Industry
  • 01:49 – Glad to see another 2011 in the Market
  • 02:12 – Pricing and Availability
  • 02:55 – What’s in the Box
  • 03:12 – Magazines
  • 05:04 – Uh Oh – We had some issues
  • 06:23 – Accuracy
  • 06:52 – Grip Module
  • 07:34 – Sharp MSH
  • 08:43 – What about the Trigger?
  • 09:52 – What I like – Frame and Slide
  • 10:23 – Dustcover, serrations and appearance
  • 10:43 – Optic Plate System
  • 14:13 – Slide to Frame Fit
  • 16:11 – Mu Honest Opinion…it’s a Meh..for now

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Dave Timm
Written by Dave Timm

Dave Timm

Dave is the primary on-camera personality and content creator at Guns & Tactics. His experience the in firearms industry, training, law enforcement and media spans more than two decades. He is a proud retired law enforcement officer, having served as a Patrol Sergeant, use of force instructor, and firearms trainer. During that time, he provided department communication to the public and news media and began creating online content in his “spare time.” He joined the Guns & Tactics team full time after retiring from law enforcement following 20 years of decorated service.

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