*Rumor* Springfield "Prodigy" 2011 Pistol

[bobzilla]

I have got to ask , being on INGO with all of our 1911 threads, how did you not know all Springfield's are full of MIM?

Blissful ignorance?

 

[mcapo]

My understanding is that even Staccato uses/used MIM parts?

Is that correct @Dean Crail ?

 

[T-DOGG]

If you guys need me, I'll be camping outside ZX Guns waiting to buy a Prodigy at 10am tomorrow....

 

[Dean C.]

My understanding is that even Staccato uses/used MIM parts?

Is that correct @Dean Crail ?

I email Staccato to ask , if mim is involved it's my understanding that it is the Grip Safety , Ambi Safety and potentially slide stop. All other parts are forged or machined. Have not taken off the Ambi safety or grip safety but there are no cast markings or MIM markings on my slide stop. Info on MIM parts is from old forum posts from 2010~ nothing about what Staccato is using now.

Edit: I want to say in a Hilton Yam 10:8 video he talks about it but I cannot find it currently.

 

[TheGhostRider]

If you guys need me, I'll be camping outside ZX Guns waiting to buy a Prodigy at 10am tomorrow....

I’m setting here thinking about those pistols… I looked at so many I hope I didn’t mis-lead anyone. Don’t hold me to the price… seriously! I very well could be wrong and if I am I’m sorry! I’m trying to remember exactly what they said. I should‘ve taken a picture of the damn things. Unfortunately there was a situation taking place at the time with a “delivery” driver and he was creating a bunch of noise and making a scene. They should have keelhauled his arse out the door.
Sorry to derail the thread!

 

[mcapo]

If you guys need me, I'll be camping outside ZX Guns waiting to buy a Prodigy at 10am tomorrow....

Good plan....you better get used to sleeping outside.

 

[mcapo]

I am not against MIM....just against cheap MIM parts. lol

 

[TheGhostRider]

I have got to ask , being on INGO with all of our 1911 threads, how did you not know all Springfield's are full of MIM?

Distracted by all the other distractions that came about from some distractions… oh... and bacon. Have you ever smelled bacon? Talk about a distraction!

 

[ChrisK]

I have got to ask , being on INGO with all of our 1911 threads, how did you not know all Springfield's are full of MIM?

I have only one Springfield and it has no MIM….Of course it got the full treatment on CM’s bench.

 

[mcapo]

I have only one Springfield and it has no MIM….Of course it got the full treatment on CM’s bench.

I have a full ignition kit here that he and I never got to install and mousify. sigh.......

 

[DadSmith]

I have got to ask , being on INGO with all of our 1911 threads, how did you not know all Springfield's are full of MIM?

I remember CM telling me about MIM.
Shoot em until they fail and replace them with good quality parts.

 

[bobzilla]

I remember CM telling me about MIM.
Shoot em until they fail and replace them with good quality parts.

That’s the same recommendation I got as well. If I liked the way it shot (and I do) shoot it until it fails and then upgrade.

 

[mcapo]

I remember CM telling me about MIM.
Shoot em until they fail and replace them with good quality parts.

The vast majority of gun owners won't shoot out their (good quality) MIM parts.

They are far better today than the first ones that started showing up in SW revolvers - yet a lot of those are still going strong.

 

[T-DOGG]

I’m setting here thinking about those pistols… I looked at so many I hope I didn’t mis-lead anyone. Don’t hold me to the price… seriously! I very well could be wrong and if I am I’m sorry! I’m trying to remember exactly what they said. I should‘ve taken a picture of the damn things. Unfortunately there was a situation taking place at the time with a “delivery” driver and he was creating a bunch of noise and making a scene. They should have keelhauled his arse out the door.
Sorry to derail the thread!

Don't worry, worst case I come collect $200 from you.

Roanoke isn't that far from me......



Just kidding, all in good fun!

 

[T-DOGG]

I email Staccato to ask , if mim is involved it's my understanding that it is the Grip Safety , Ambi Safety and potentially slide stop. All other parts are forged or machined. Have not taken off the Ambi safety or grip safety but there are no cast markings or MIM markings on my slide stop. Info on MIM parts is from old forum posts from 2010~ nothing about what Staccato is using now.

Edit: I want to say in a Hilton Yam 10:8 video he talks about it but I cannot find it currently.

I think it would be cool if someone local gets a Prodigy and could meet up with you for an in-person comparison and test firing. It's great to watch videos online, but we don't really know those folks (well most of us don't I guess).

 

[venenoindy]

More malfuntions

 

[DadSmith]

The vast majority of gun owners won't shoot out their (good quality) MIM parts.

They are far better today than the first ones that started showing up in SW revolvers - yet a lot of those are still going strong.

That was pretty much what CM told me.
I'll probably shot my 1911's around 2k a year with current prices so they won't be in much danger of wearing out.
If they do ill just take it to my gunsmith have him replace them with forged parts.
I'm not sure how the Ronin is built. I imagine my RIA 10mm has MIM parts.

 

[hANNAbONE]

$1300 ?

must be the 4.25"

 

[drillsgt]

More malfuntions

Takeaway from all these videos is if you buy one of these just order a stronger recoil spring.

 

[mcapo]

Takeaway from all these videos is if you buy one of these just order a stronger recoil spring.

That is my takeaway also.

While I would look at the 4.25 model, I don't see any issue that would prevent me from purchasing a 5". Personally, I would rather have a 2011/1911 that is fit a little too tight than one that opens up the specifications to permit it to run regardless of the diet it is feed.

The most recent video said he runs 124s but didn't mention brand which makes think another reloader? The recoil impulse of the gun in the video looked pretty tame which could be mild reloads or he is just a big dude that holds on to the gun...