I went another way. I used the Prodigy as my inexpensive gateway drug into 2011s. I expected minor issues…and I’m very pleased with My prodigy now. But… I had to know what Staccato was like, and…now I’m hooked. Looking to replace my EDC P320X compact with a C2 or CS…. I really like the platform.
First Look: Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 9mm
- Thread starter Mike H.
- Start date
UPDATE: I never looked at the guide rod while shooting. I checked this morning and it had come loose. Really loose. It was backed out probably 1/8-1/4”. I have to think that this May be responsible (or at least contributed to) my FTF issues. Looking back at my notes I notice that the malfunctions increased significantly after about 100 rounds.
Thanks … I will call today.
SimonRL
Hellcat
I’d replace the two piece rod. Mine never came loose, if anything the opposite, but it was a PITA and got sent down the road and replaced with a Dawson one piece guide rod.
Yep, just ordered up an Atlas one piece. I don’t like the idea of a paperclip or staple, it looks like the Atlas (Possibly the Dawson too…) doesn’t need anything and it’s made very similar to the Dawson in my Staccato.
The prodigy 2 piece didn’t really bother me too much…until I had the Stac P. After that… I realized the WAY better design.
The prodigy 2 piece didn’t really bother me too much…until I had the Stac P. After that… I realized the WAY better design.
How do you ship it with the label they sent you? I have to send a Browning back and they told me that due to a change with FEDEX and UPS that a dealer has to send it back. This is new to me.
I sent two pistols back to Tisas a couple of weeks ago. FedEx. I just walked in handed them the box with a mailing label already on it. They scanned it, handed me a receipt, and I was on my way.
SimonRL
Hellcat
The Dawson is a tooless, one-piece recoil rod that captures the spring. Here’s mine;
Guiderod, for 1911 Pistols, 5" Springfield TRP Operator or Professional Model/5" Prodigy Tool-Less, by Dawson Precision
Dawson Precision is the experienced shooter's source for top quality pistols, parts and gear. Our state-of-art facility keeps us on the cutting EDGE of technology, providing you with the highest quality products at the best price.
dawsonprecision.com
I found a FedEx that accepts dangerous goods…they don’t all take firearms, at least not in Metro Detroit.
Boxed it, handed it to them…shipped off with the RMA label.
@SimonRL, I have a 4.25 Prodigy. I have that same dawson in my Staccato, I don’t see the same for the 4.25 Prodigy. I just got one from Atlas.
That’s the way it should be. However, the closest FedEx store closest to me always asks what’s in the box? Something tells me I may end up having to ship through a dealer.
Lexie__M
Custom
If they ask, tell them something like broker familia heirloom or something of equal weight?
SimonRL
Hellcat
I don’t think they make one for the 4.25.
SimonRL
Hellcat
I thought that if you were returning a firearm for repairs that you did not need to to ship from an FFL.
Agreed. And I think the EGW takes a paper clip/staple.. which, is not tool less IMO
. Better than a 2 piece, yes.Called Springfield. CS rep asked a lot of questions. E.g. Asked for a list of issues, clean/lube the gun? What did I use? How many rounds fired? What ammo? They’re sending me a RMA and shipping label. I asked if I should send the magazines and was told “no.” I asked “don’t you need to test the magazine function?” and was told ”only if theres a suspicion that the mags are malfunctioning and in this case there’s not.” I beg to differ, but okay. Hopefully the turn around will be fast and all issues resolved.
wolfpack076
Professional
I know when I had to send my SA-35 back to Springfield (3 times before they got it right) with their RMA label it was all good. Went to local FedEx hub they asked what was inside I told them, they made me in front of them check that there was no ammunition inside or anything else that shouldn't be and no hassle they accepted it and off she went. Just my two cents.
I sent my magazines in with the pistol when I RMA’s mine. They checked them all.. and other than a couple of weeks ago…they were flawless. I took each apart, cleaned them, and all is well again.
If you think the mags are a problem, send them in with it is my advice.