Prodigy or Tisas Duty DS?

[packmule]

I'm considering a 1911 DS pistol before 114 decides they're too dangerous for Oregonians.

A local FFL has a used Springfield Prodigy that's about a year old, a trade in from a good customer who said it ran fine for him. Condition looks very good to excellent, unsure about round count. I can order a new Tisas Duty DS saving about $200 vs the Prodigy.

I know the Prodigy had some early mixed reviews, but I'd prefer to buy from an American company if the gun will run reliably. Warranty work with an American company might be better in the long run too given our rapidly evolving world. I really liked the Tisas option until I saw the Springfield today.

Other than the $200 price delta, is there any reason not to get the Springfield?

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[packmule]

I answered my own question by going back to buy the Prodigy. Hopefully I'll pick it up Monday.

 

[ZA_Survivalist]

I answered my own question by going back to buy the Prodigy. Hopefully I'll pick it up Monday.

100% for possible warranty issues (if any) just saves you a headache.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I have been giving my Prodigy the beat down > 1500 rounds no issues at all ! The only problem is I picked up a Sig P226 X5 Legion and now the Prodigy just watches at the range .

 

[packmule]

The Prodigy is home... looking forward to a range trip this week.

 

[packmule]

Finally an update on my Prodigy. I took it to the range in early April and shot a couple boxes of Speer Lawman with no issues. I did notice that the ambi safety wasn't consistently or smoothly disengaging when operated as a lefty. Then, as I was packing up at the range, my Prodigy in its factory soft case slipped off the range table and hit the concrete floor. The fall was from desk height, ~3' or so and didn't seem like a hard fall. I didn't inspect the gun immediately and just finished packing and went home.

Later that evening, when I went to inspect and clean the gun, the hammer would no longer stay cocked back. Seemed like a sear spring issue based on what I read. I'm a 1911/2011 noob and have never completely taken apart a 1911 and don't know what "correct" looks like with sear spring positioning. I did remove the mainspring housing and visually inspect the sear spring, then reassembled it with no change. Given the hammer issue and previously noted safety issue, I contacted Springfield support to see what they would do for me.

I knew going in that they may deny warranty support as their stated lifetime warranty only covers the original purchaser. After explaining the issues, Springfield gave me an RMA and I shipped it back to them for repair. A few weeks later, the gun is back in my hands and working better than when I bought it from J&B. Their armorer notes said the sear spring was too low, so they reassembled it correctly. They also replaced the safety which works perfectly now from both sides.

This wasn't an ideal start to my 1911/2011 journey, but I have to give some props to Springfield for helping me out with a used firearm repair under warranty. I was already considering an Operator AOC as my first 45 ACP 1911. With their great customer service and support for a used firearm, Springfield has earned my respect and I'll likely end up buying that Operator later this year.

 

[FourTeeFive]

Springfield and Tisas fan here, although all I own are single-stack. Good to hear about the excellent support from Springfield!

 

[Greg S]

Luv a thread with a happy ending. SA for the Win!

 

[1911Fanatic]

I bought my son a Springfield 1911 GI because it was the best single stack I could find when I bought it almost two years ago. I wanted to get him a Colt, but nobody had them and he needed one sooner rather than later.

He's really happy with it. I am thinking about getting their High Power. We have never had problems with Springfields old or new. Metal or plastic.

 

[PORSCHE928S4]

I do love the Prodigy but did notice it chokes on flat tip range ammo and would probably do the same with hollow points. I don't see this as a big deal because never intended it it be anything but a range toy.