I have one Springfield, an XDM in 40. Mostly been shooting CZ's in 9mm for my men's league competition. Decided I needed to move up to something made for accuracy and competition. It came down to the Prodigy and the Shadow 2.
To date I have at least 500 rounds through the Prodigy. It shoots very well, accurate with a variety of bullet weights and profiles. I am still working to determine what I will use as a standard load. I did learn that it likes a hair, and I mean a tiny hair, more crimp than normal to allow head spacing and not jamming the brass mouth.
I like the weight and balance of the 5" model and the red dot is good. Last night I was shooting in limited and didn't use my red dot and used the co-witness sights and they are really difficult to see, especially in competition. I doubt I use this firearm in the Limited class again.
Had a few failures are first but haven't had one for a while so I think the hiccups are over. The trigger is good, nice and crisp, not much take up and over travel. I just wish it was a bit lighter and a little smoother.
Now for the downsides I have found thus far. Feel free to disagree, my feelings won't be hurt. I already have changed out the two piece guide rod. Who thought that was a good idea? That was not cheap through EGW, like $80. I don't have large hands at all so getting my right thumb on the slide release is impossible. It is a bit too far forward but mostly way too recessed. The solution is to order a new EGW extended slide release for $50. The mag release button could be a bit bigger and more bold. So far I get along well with it doing a dump and reload, someone will certainly come up with something for that. As for the trigger, EDW can get it down to about 3 lbs or so with a $135 kit.
Here is where my disappointment comes in. I know some of this is optional but it seems like I am already adding parts to get it to function like it really should. A guy in league shoots two Shadows and they are 100% stock with a 2 lb trigger on the Shadow 2. I picked up the Prodigy for $1,400 with the Red Dot and the Shadow was a bit more with no optics so the Prodigy won out. Now I am finding myself spending several extra dollars to get the Prodigy where it should be. That is my biggest complaint and the downside to the firearm.
Anyone else have similar experiences or am I the Lone Ranger.
To date I have at least 500 rounds through the Prodigy. It shoots very well, accurate with a variety of bullet weights and profiles. I am still working to determine what I will use as a standard load. I did learn that it likes a hair, and I mean a tiny hair, more crimp than normal to allow head spacing and not jamming the brass mouth.
I like the weight and balance of the 5" model and the red dot is good. Last night I was shooting in limited and didn't use my red dot and used the co-witness sights and they are really difficult to see, especially in competition. I doubt I use this firearm in the Limited class again.
Had a few failures are first but haven't had one for a while so I think the hiccups are over. The trigger is good, nice and crisp, not much take up and over travel. I just wish it was a bit lighter and a little smoother.
Now for the downsides I have found thus far. Feel free to disagree, my feelings won't be hurt. I already have changed out the two piece guide rod. Who thought that was a good idea? That was not cheap through EGW, like $80. I don't have large hands at all so getting my right thumb on the slide release is impossible. It is a bit too far forward but mostly way too recessed. The solution is to order a new EGW extended slide release for $50. The mag release button could be a bit bigger and more bold. So far I get along well with it doing a dump and reload, someone will certainly come up with something for that. As for the trigger, EDW can get it down to about 3 lbs or so with a $135 kit.
Here is where my disappointment comes in. I know some of this is optional but it seems like I am already adding parts to get it to function like it really should. A guy in league shoots two Shadows and they are 100% stock with a 2 lb trigger on the Shadow 2. I picked up the Prodigy for $1,400 with the Red Dot and the Shadow was a bit more with no optics so the Prodigy won out. Now I am finding myself spending several extra dollars to get the Prodigy where it should be. That is my biggest complaint and the downside to the firearm.
Anyone else have similar experiences or am I the Lone Ranger.
