The 2011 hype is real

[Remington92]

After reading through the other handgun thread and giving into the “take a shot” temptation on gunbroker I picked up a gently used 5” Springfield prodigy today. I’ve always wanted a 2011 but could never justify the price of a staccato. I’ve also had kimber and colt 45 1911s that I just felt very meh about so my “working guns” have consisted of different glocks, beretta 92s, and p365s. These also have always shot pretty subpar in my hands to which I chocked up to needing more practice which I should do.

Well I just got back from the range and holy hell I couldn’t miss with the prodigy and the recoil was so light and smooth. It also is far tighter, with better fit and finish of safety’s and trigger than my Colt rail gun does.

I’ll try to get some pictures but in summary if you have to Chance to try a decent 2011 do it! And now I’m thinking my other “polymer” guns should start rolling down the river to fund other 1911/2011s

 

[Thegman]

I've been thinking it would be interesting to have a polymer frame 2011 with the barrel, slide and frame sized down in dimensions to specifically fit 9mm and sans grip safety. Maybe a 26 oz pistol, or around there. I think that would be better than any polymer 9mm I've ever shot. Maybe it exists, IDK.

I have an STI LS9 made like a mini-1911, but it misses the mark.

 

[Timjohnson11]

The issue remains the price point. Yes, they are the way but a quality, reliable 2011 is still out of reach for many. The Prodigy is promising but it has had it's share of problems, though admittinglys seems to be improving..

To me the answer remains the CZ Shadow 2 (full size or compact). No, it's not a 2011 but it is a double-single action, steel framed, hammer fired pistol that will shot as quick, or quicker, than 2011s of it's same price range but with more of a track record on the reliability front..

 

[5811]

I was an early adopter of the Prodigy and had some issues. After a quick warranty trip, it's been flawless for 1500 ish rounds. It's easy to shoot and a lot of fun.

 

[Dioni A]

I've been thinking it would be interesting to have a polymer frame 2011 with the barrel, slide and frame sized down in dimensions to specifically fit 9mm and sans grip safety. Maybe a 26 oz pistol, or around there. I think that would be better than any polymer 9mm I've ever shot. Maybe it exists, IDK.

I have an STI made like a mini-1911, but it misses the mark.

Your describing a sig 320 with brower 1811 grip. They're awesome.

 

[Thegman]

Your describing a sig 320 with brower 1811 grip. They're awesome.

Thanks, I'll check that out. In my "imagination" I'm seeing a 1911 SA trigger, hammer, thumb safety and narrow 1911 slide, all things I like about 1911's, but what you describe might be about as close as it gets in reality.

 

[NSI]

I've been thinking it would be interesting to have a polymer frame 2011 with the barrel, slide and frame sized down in dimensions to specifically fit 9mm and sans grip safety. Maybe a 26 oz pistol, or around there. I think that would be better than any polymer 9mm I've ever shot. Maybe it exists, IDK.

I have an STI made like a mini-1911, but it misses the mark.

Oracle Arms has somewhat done this. Staccato HD as well.

-J

 

[RockAndSage]

Thanks, I'll check that out. In my "imagination" I'm seeing a 1911 SA trigger, hammer, thumb safety and narrow 1911 slide, all things I like about 1911's, but what you describe might be about as close as it gets in reality.

The Staccato C hits all your points, including 26oz weight.

 

[TxhunterPRC]

I’ve got a 5” comp’d prodigy. First range trip was iffy, shot about 300 rounds with a stove pipe or two on every mag. After that trip, took it home and cleaned it and lubed. It has now ran flawless since. Every range trip I shoot 100-200 rounds and haven’t had an issue over the last ~1k rounds. The recoil impulse is excellent and is a very smooth shooter.

 

[Dioni A]

Thanks, I'll check that out. In my "imagination" I'm seeing a 1911 SA trigger, hammer, thumb safety and narrow 1911 slide, all things I like about 1911's, but what you describe might be about as close as it gets in reality.

Minus the trigger and hammer but you can get a thumb safety on the M18 or m17 models.

 

[Steve300xcw]

I have a 4-1/4" prodigy. Had to throw some parts at it to get it to cycle. Still not a 100% gun when it gets dirty.

I love the sights, cheap mags, very easy to shoot accurately. Pretty much the only gun I play with these days.

That said, I wouldnt buy another one. I'd spend a bit more money next time.

Degrease and locktite the hell out of the screws on your baseplate/rear sight. I have played hell keeping those tight. Same for the frame screw forward of the trigger guard.

 

[Dobermann]

I have a 4-1/4" prodigy. Had to throw some parts at it to get it to cycle. Still not a 100% gun when it gets dirty.

I love the sights, cheap mags, very easy to shoot accurately. Pretty much the only gun I play with these days.

That said, I wouldnt buy another one. I'd spend a bit more money next time.

Degrease and locktite the hell out of the screws on your baseplate/rear sight. I have played hell keeping those tight. Same for the frame screw forward of the trigger guard.

The Bul Armory EDC / SAS (blacked-out 2011 model, available in both 4.25 and 5 inch models) might be an option ... meant to be more reliable than the Springfield, but not as expensive as a Staccato ...

 

[Remington92]

In a moment of weakness I picked up one of the staccato hd. The prodigy has been dethroned as my favorite. Really debating turning the prodigy into a c now. As much as I love the hd so far. It’s too heavy to carry hunting.

 

[Bubblehide]

I picked up an hd too. Sa-weet is a good descriptive.

 

[RockAndSage]

In a moment of weakness I picked up one of the staccato hd. The prodigy has been dethroned as my favorite. Really debating turning the prodigy into a c now. As much as I love the hd so far. It’s too heavy to carry hunting.


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Nice. How do you like the Acro?

 

[Remington92]

Nice. How do you like the Acro?

It definitely has more housing around the lens compared to the Holosun eps’s I have on other guns but with both eyes open shooting it doesn’t affect target acquisition or transitions at all. Also in low light I notice maybe a little more “staring” with my astigmatism but in day use the dots are just as clean.

 

[ZeroFoxGiven]

It absolutely is.

Mine:



My wife’s: