The Prodigy from Springfield Armory takes the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with double-stack capacity and a performance-driven feature set. Reconfigured around a double-stack magazine, the Prodigy’s polymer grip module mounts to its forged steel frame offering capacities of 17+1 and 20+1. Optics ready with an ambidextrous safety and picatinny rail the Prodigy combines the most beloved characteristics of the 1911 with modern capacity for unrivaled performance.
Complaints: Initially, I had some issues with some of the magazines shipped with the gun. Only one of the magazines would function and cycle through the entire mag without issue. The 17-round mags seem to be much worse than the 20-round ones; I had two of each. Another complaint was the slide stop - it was recessed and difficult to get to without using the left hand or turning the gun with the right. What I love: The look of the gun is very appealing. It's weighty in a good way, but not too heavy. The slide was very easy to manipulate. The stock trigger was excellent, breaking at 3.9 lbs. There's very manageable recoil for follow-up shots. I have a Holosun 507 green dot mounted with cowitness, and the gun is extremely accurate, hitting 1-2 inches at 20 yards and easily hitting paper at 40 and 50 yards. The safety is more than adequate and not an issue at all to shoot with. The grip is very nice and a good size for my hands. I purchased two 17 and 20 round Staccato magazines, and the gun has functioned flawlessly ever since. It is an absolute dream to shoot now.