Springfield DS 1911 Prodigy

[@guy4ful]

Sir my father-in-law and I have always loved watching your videos. He was an Air Force veteran and I am currently serving in the Marines. We always talked about guns together. Unfortunately, he lost his decade-long battle with cancer and we lost him this past father's day. I've been avoiding watching your videos because they remind me so much of him. In a lot of ways you actually remind me of him. He would have loved this video. Watching this one for him.

[@hickok45]

Sorry you lost him. It's so hard to lose family members, regardless of their age. One of the benefits of doing this is hearing so many stories from viewers who watch our videos with their older family members. Unfortunately, I hear a lot of stories like yours, as well. After some time passed from losing my dad, I got to where I really enjoyed doing things we did together; it feels like a little visit with him. He was a master carpenter and could build or fix ANYTHING. Every time I go into a hardware store, even all these decades later, he's right there with me.

[@tomwilliams8675]

Sorry about your father in law. Thoughts and prayers to you and your family.

[@Buck3366]

A touching comment. As a former UK Royal Air Force airman myself I send my best wishes to you from Great Britain.

[@markhankins3023]

Semper Fidelis Guy!

[@MrRichardbryan]

Thank you for your comment on your father-in-law. Brings back memories of shooting with my family and friends who are no longer here. I guess it is our turn now to make those memories with younger folks.

[@ExplorinInTheWoods]

This man is a national treasure

[@BF-qb2yj]

He's the firearms Bob Ross.

[@stevendaniels8337]

I swear Hickok is the Bob Ross of firearms!!

[@ballesterosgorge8537]

Your opinion is your opinion. It’s not in somebody’s payroll. I value that. Thanks Again!

[@jttaylorgang3233]

I always watch this guy before I buy any gun. Really good, honest youtuber and good shooter.

[@dfectritual418]

Same.

[@nolanwilliams7832]

you remind me so much of my grandpa, who is a 105 year old WWll vet who is a medal of honor recpracant, was involved in pearl harbor and was in D-Day, he told me the other night that he found one of your M1 garand videos and it brought him joy, he loves telling stories and believe it or not, still shoots to this day! thanks for bringing my grandpa joy to your videos hickok

[@hickok45]

Wow, "105"! That's great. Pass along my thanks to him for serving, and also for tuning in to our videos.

[@sigspearthumb8856]

Whats his name?

[@a_legitimate_salvage]

Lol I don't believe you

[@tymfortoys]

Google who is the oldest living WWII veteran.. In 2023 the man is listed at 105 years old @@sigspearthumb8856

[@celphalonred1999]

​@@a_legitimate_salvage lol I dont think he needs your validation or approval

[@woodystube1000]

Man I love watching your vids. You start your videos with rounds going down range, as it should be, without all the obnoxious music and pageantry of a long intro. Your reviews and monologue are always down to earth and honest. Please keep doing that thing you do!

[@terryschiller2625]

This man is truly amazing and together with John they are amazing. Thank you and John for all your hard work and time Sir.

[@kakadaf3]

What a positive person, look how happy he is :) made my day

[@7duke77]

Springfield continues to pump out some amazing 1911 offerings. Still absolutely loving my .45 Operator! Looking to pick up one of these now!

[@mariosuarez4898]

Same! My first 1911 was the .45 operator. i'm looking into getting one of these in 4.25in but there are a lot of videos and comments saying how many problem they have with this. I know i should definitley wait until they fix them or release a different version but i know myself and i'm gonna buy it regardless lmaoo

[@ennislaney9261]

I just bought a prodigy and loved your video. Just thought I would mention that the high sights are so that when you use the plate adapter for a red dot, the rear sight on the plate will co-witness with the high front sight. This is a nice because it gives you the option of two different aim points based on how you adjust the red dot.

[@pegboyd4312]

This is the best demo by a seasoned professional of this firearm that I have seen.

[@scottstanchfield2655]

HANDS DOWN THE BEST VIDEOS IVE EVER WATCHED.BEEN WATCHING FOR OVER 10 YEARS.THE BEST PISTOL SHOOTER IVE EVER SEEN !

[@ReubenOaks84]

Really hope this encourages other, better firearm companies to come out with more affordable 2011 type pistols

[@popsmorris5887]

This is my normal EDC. I really like mine as the 1911 platform is by far my favorite. It’s very accurate and just feels right to me.

[@thewise3551]

Man, I joined you at 5 million subs and now you’re at 7 million. Incredible. Really enjoy your videos. Thankyou.

[@bayshark7o7]

Hickock 45 is synonymous with 1911s. Legends.

[@1212skindog]

Beautiful 1911, well done Springfield!

[@professorx45acp42]

Stopped the video at 5:51 and was blown away by how much brass and shotgun cases are on the ground. Hickok sure shoots alot. Keep wearing them out for us. Thanks.

[@justinlehnert9667]

You can always tell when a fire arm fails to stir the soul!! He can’t really find anything wrong with it but he just doesn’t like it haha. Great video as usual. Thanks for the review.

[@Jason-nt5gr]

Just bought one today. Went right from the gun store to the shooting range and ran 200 rounds through it. Did encounter three failures to go into battery. Shooting Norma 124gr FMJs. Overall, accuracy was excellent. I was shooting around 7 yards and all shots would have been in the bullseye if I didn’t get sloppy with double taps. Got home and gave it a good cleaning and some lube. Can’t wait to take it back out to the range. I am a happy guy.

[@Noypi54494]

Is it a keeper or not?

[@glock919mm]

Hickok45 Is True Legend 👍 He's Simply The Best!!! There's Ever Been.

[@briangreen550]

Looks like a nice firearm. I bought a Staccato C2 Duo a year ago as I’ve always wanted a 2011 as a fan of Springfield I would’ve bought this over the Staccato from a financial reason only. Looks like Springfield may need to iron out some things though. Love my Staccato C2 Duo so unlikely I’d add this to my collection. It will be interesting to see what direction Springfield takes this line up. If I worked in Marketing I’d always send Hickok45 a firearm. His ability to shoot & discuss a new firearm is outstanding. I bet he is responsible for selling millions of firearms.

[@dwillia6351]

I've got a staccato c2 on order. I plan on it being my winter carry. Do you think the c2 is too big? I was thinking about this new 2011 prodigy for a nightstand gun.

[@briangreen550]

@@dwillia6351 should be good to go for a winter carry but ultimately depends on you & your build. I personally would hold off on the Springfield Prodigy as there as been some issues on other KZbin channels. Plus anytime there is a completely new line up launched it usually takes 6 months to a year to get ironed out. Once you get your Staccato C2 Duo I doubt you’d even want the Springfield Prodigy. It’s like driving a Porsche & seeing a new Volkswagen come out. Nice car but love my Porsche. Then again I love firearms so I could see buying it as well. 😂 😂 😂

[@dwillia6351]

@@briangreen550 thanks so much for the reply! I totally agree. Hopefully they iron out the kinks soon in the prodigy.

[@briangreen550]

@@steveb6103 I’m aware. I said if “I” was in Marketing that’s what I would do.

[@briangreen550]

@@dwillia6351 absolutely. You will love that Staccato Duo. Worth the money.

[@same.0g]

So much controversy over this pistol is crazy. However I love mine and absolutely no complaints as others claim. Hopefully this brings people into the 1911/2011 market so they understand the mechanical differences between polymer striker fire and metal hammer fire pistol operations. Keep up the great video Hickok 👍 you’re a icon in many people books for sure!

[@Villageidiot2]

How does the black finish hood up?

[@same.0g]

@@Villageidiot2 Mine has held up damn good and that’s with consistent holstering. Pretty good cerakote work for a mass production firearm.

[@dukessportshop]

Yep I had 1 FTF on first 50 rds no issues since on mine. Haven’t heard a single complaint yet from any ones that we sold at the shop either. 🤷‍♂️

[@michaelparks2398]

@@dukessportshopyou must have not heard of the internet. There’s nothing but negative reviews for this gun

[@dukessportshop]

@@michaelparks2398 yeah on its initial release, but at the end of the day don’t buy it lots of other guns out there . I mean what do I know I just own one and so does 3 others. But silly to debate just find something ya like and shoot and train with it.

[@NotGonnaTel]

I have the 5” prodigy and love it. Put in a 12lb barrel spring and it runs! You gotta break it in and it is a nail driver!

[@stingray957]

Got my Prodigy before Xmas. I love it and no failure out of the box.

[@conniecowtool]

Love your videos, thanks for all the uploads! Life is good!

[@d7dun1010]

As I get older, the size and, especially, weight are major factors for me carrying a gun!

[@spencerwarren9219]

My prodigy has had a total respring. To all 4.25 p4odogy owners. Do this. Get the wolf 17lb main spring. Get the atlas 8lb recoil spring and add a guidrod buffer. Talk about lowering recoil even more in a 2011 prodigy Get trigger work to 2.5 to 3 lb trigger and you will have a beast of a pistol. The prodigy are all over sprung from factory. They come with a 23lb main spring and a 12 lb recoil . I traded two of my sigs in p229 and a p938 to get my prod 4.25 . Its now my edc and yes with good holster very easy to edc this pistol. I carry iwb appendix with no issues. This pistol is amazing. I am even going to start shooting compition now my shooting has gotten so much better with my prodigy. It isnt cheap its a 2011 but cheaper then a staccoto and shoots flatter then my buddy staccoto c2. Even he shoot my prodigy first time better and was blwon away with it.this thing is now a ferrari race pistol. Total cost of upgrades 14 bucks

[@BaddFrogg777]

Excellent thorough review and beautiful quality handgun. He loves what he does. With decades of teaching experience and a most experienced professional speaker.

[@MrAsilvestre858]

He makes that gun look small... I love watching this channel, like he's just chatting with you but technical. Subscribed.

[@michaelabbott511]

Dang even one handed, and still hitting everything, Thank You for a great review.

[@davidjirvin5410]

Just received my talon grips for my rival the dark side I'm telling you what I put in tail and grips on every striker fire gun that I've had and the rubber grips on the new rival make a wonderful difference just enough that it feels more secure in the hand and the more you hold on to it the grippier it gets love the tail and grips oh by the way that's a nice gun little pricey though and I have seen several videos with issues with that gun

[@ImSoTiredAnimations]

Convinced my dad to buy this gun, and we love it!

[@jimcronn109]

Love how Hickok proves accuracy of a gun......LOL Nice!!

[@yacaattwood2421]

Thank you, sir; I was hoping you would review this particular gun; I’m a relatively new shooter, but I always look for a Hickok45 review on firearms I’m considering buying I recently shot my first 1911 at a Armed Women of America meeting - and it was love at first shot - I’d been scared of 1911’s , having been told they’re not for newbies. I find full size guns such as the Beretta 92FS easier to shoot. I just got my first 1911, a 9mm Springfield Garrison, and am planning to get out to the range to shoot it Your accuracy is amazing!!!!!!!!!!

[@kaa_man]

Every reviewer seem to like this gun. Great job Springfield 👏

[@bigclen6456]

Yeah cause all these "reviews" are paid advertisements. The gun is a POS

[@edmxero2029]

The reviewers guns were sent with extra bubble wrap and love so they actually could run a full mag out of the box

[@JC-cv3up]

@@bigclen6456 my 5” prodigy worked great

[@EasternNCSportbikes]

@@bigclen6456 Do you really think alot of those staccato reviews aren't paid advertisement's? search the 26000 round staccato video and look as his magwell wear, looks like under 500 rounds.

[@Vasilkripov1]

always a good day when hickock uploads!

[@TedJ71]

I’ve been looking at them for a while and all the mixed reviews are keeping myself from buying one. For now I’m sticking with my Sigs 226 and 229 - the just plain work for me. Been shooting them for a dozen yrs!

[@smokedlobbies]

Thanks for the upload hickok I’ll be sure to watch it when I get some time

[@ct2368]

The only man that doesn't have to break his grip to hit the slide stop.

[@tangledline]

19:19 I was going to ask how you REALLY felt about it...as well as compared to other full frames that carry 15+ 9mm...but I think you covered it sir. We had a Staccato in class and everyone did just fine with their Glocks/Sigs/S&Ws to his "Staccato"...ijs. ParaOrdnance made a very nice 1911/9mm combo but it was yuge. Thank you sir!

[@richardadkins3602]

I have the exact same one the 4.25 comander I really love mine. But I love all 1911 2011's

[@cesarsaavedra3095]

Any issues like everyone is complaining about?

[@williamjeffersonclinton69]

Life is good when we get a Sunday Shoot Around and a late day Monday Hickok45 upload. Wooooooooooooooooot

[@rockd8946]

Very well done.. I Like this Springfield I just bought a Ronin 10mm wished I’d gotten this instead… but it’ll be worth the wait. Impressive ! As usual Hickok! Keep on keeping on Sir!

[@kitwalker520]

Somewhere down in Tennessee is a place I’d like to be, Hickock45 would a great neighbor indeed…

[@kitwalker520]

Like my Kimber Pro Carry II as comparison, 9 rounds, paper clip disassembly bill barrel

[@mauriciomedina9999]

Great video. I asked about that exact pistol and I was told a lot of people are returning them because of a lot of issues with them and at the same time I'm watching a lot of good reviews. I'm confused.

[@robert5]

It is always best to pick up a new pistol you like after a yr or two of production. That way the manufacturer has time to iron out the bugs. I was going to buy a Springfield XDS 45 when they came out. Even found a super deal at the local gun store but held back. Sure enough gun had tons of problems. My interest waned and I ended up buying a full size TRP Operator. Love it and now really do want one of these Springfield DS 1911 Prodigy in 9mm but I am content to wait for a yr or two.

[@kebotrans]

Thank you @Hicok45 for always bringing us great content, and enjoying what you do. Sometimes we take for granted the production work a d time it takes to make. Truly appreciated by so many of us.

[@dskennels210]

Sunday morning ,eating breakfast, watching Hitchcock shoot guns I have no intention of buying. Life is good .

[@tombayless9759]

Congratulations 45....... 7 million great 👍 tom in south Georgia..... enjoying the content and information and your great shooting

[@HORRUS29]

I've always loved Glock, but I went to this year's NRA convention and messed with this gun. I've got to say that I love how this gun felt in the hand and the trigger felt way better than my glock.

[@pm3rtz]

I just purchased this today... Took it out and shot some steel and brass target rounds with zero issues. Was a little hesitant to spend $1400 but the gun is just awesome to shoot.

[@loudfastfood2625]

I'm hesitant as well after hearing a lot of complaints about reliability especially for the price. It's on sale at my local store this week so I'm tempted, but for that kind of money expect it to run better than what I've been reading

[@juliancendejas4544]

@@loudfastfood2625 tell me about it.

[@R_Arizona]

I am glad your gun worked. Mine failed to feed on 143 rounds. I have just polished the heck out of it. Found burrs on the magazine lip and just filed them off-gently. I had to polish the ramp, the disconnect, the disconnect guide rail (bottom of the slide) and the rest of the slide and frame where it connects. I'm hoping it works now. I have to test it.

[@cesarsaavedra3095]

Did it work? Im on the fence about buying one of these

[@Plank911]

A whole year late but did it work?

[@AllAboutSurvival]

With Springfield Armory’s Prodigy, everything about it feels and looks premium. It’s one of the best 1911 for me.

[@lovetopew9054]

It's a 2011, not a 1911....

[@TheBgasior]

@@lovetopew9054 Staccato has the "2011" trademarked, so SA has to call it a double stack 1911, but yea, it's a 2011 ;) have one myself!!

[@JohnnyP636]

@@lovetopew9054 It is a 1911 DS (double stack) as named and marketed by Springfield for legal reasons. The reason it can't be called a 2011 is because STI now Staccato owns the rights/trademark to the name 2011. If any gun manufature uses the name "2011" they send them a cease and desist order. The patent on the design however has expired, which allows companies like Springfield to now make 2011 style guns, they just can't call it a 2011 or use 2011 in the name or marketing.

[@lovetopew9054]

@@TheBgasior I'm aware of that and I have a P myself.

[@lovetopew9054]

@@JohnnyP636 I'm aware of all of that. It can't be legally called a 2011... but it's still... a 2011.

[@Erisblackstone]

Thanks Gun Dad, this looks sick.

[@TheWaterStream]

I love watching you shoot. Respect Sir!

[@timshelley8635]

Great video! A lot of people have been wanting an affordable 2011. It's a good one apparently, just not something I need right now, especially for $1500.

[@jacobschuurman5209]

omg you made it to 16:55 without mentioning Glock! for a few minutes I thought you were going to make it all the way to the end lol!!!

[@000Bob000jones000]

Are we not counting 5:55?

[@void6132]

Ria makes a double stack 1911 for under 1000$, all steel body with a flared mag-wel. It shoot with minimal recoil. Down side is of you have small hand its going to be hard to hold. Also very hard to find most places don't have it and its usually out of stock online. A great deal, for what it brings.

[@ghnostshinobi2060]

It has to have to the polymer lower to be considered a 2011. Also rock island has spotty reputation ( not that the 5” prodigy did better)in the 1911 world( not my thing). I have noticed the staccatos tho, just a lil too expensive. If they can iron out the issues with the prodigy, which they will, then this could be a real hit on the market

[@danielhenderson8316]

And those old Para Ordnance/Rock Island are massive in size and in weight while this gun is about 33 oz.

[@bigfire97]

I think Hickok 45 has earned the title of everyone's favorite grandpa lol.

[@redman836]

you should do a video on the mindset of pistol marksmanship. stance, grip, aim, etc. maybe there is already one idk. good shootin!

[@TartanJack]

Have a Ruger 1911 in 9mm that holds half the capacity at half the cost. But that Springfield looks made for competition.

[@kabish0603]

Such a nice looking gun and I LOVE the 1911 platform. Can only dream that one day down the road CA will drop the stupid roster and magazine bans... I own the EMP in 9mm and just love it.

[@pauldvorsky1969]

Springfield Armory is a Leader in the Industry.

[@doddgarger6806]

Got a ria tac ultra fs hc I waited a couple years to get they were always out of stock online... recently found it right down the street for a decent price sweeeet pistol

[@monkeyboykc3190]

Very true Hickok can't finish a sentence without shooting

[@mgs_mgo_two]

This guy's aim is amazing.

[@Kingnickie]

We definitely need a hickok last favorite gun he’d sell with all his favorites so essentially the last firearm he’d keep lol

[@thetrekkingwoodsman2051]

He did these kinds of videos before and I think his all time favorite was his S&W 29 in 44 magnum, but his more practical choices for concealed carry and defense was his Glocks, originally he loved his Glock in 40 S&W and then later changed it to the Glock 19 given ammo availability.

[@Kingnickie]

@@thetrekkingwoodsman2051 yeah it’s a series of videos he’s does, ex last shotgun he’d sell, last ar, last lever action, last bolt action, last revolver, last m1911 I think too

[@EchoofConspiracy]

This reminds me of the late 90s early 2000s way they shot mailcall and those other good shows I would watch with my dad 👍

[@kevincarter9921]

I love your stuff keep up the great great work.

[@douglasbrown751]

I would suggest that anyone thinking about buying a Springfield DS 1911 Prodigy take a serious look at a Sig Sauer P229 Legion SAO or a Sig Sauer P226 Legion SAO pistol. I consider either of these pistols to be very similar to what some individuals are calling a 2011 (i.e., double stack 1911 pistol). Both the P229 (31.1 oz with 3.9 in barrel) and P226 (33 oz with 4.4 in barrel) have an alloy frame and a 15 + 1 capacity. The trigger is much better than some of the 1911s which I have owned in the past, and I like many do not believe that a single action only (SAO) pistol needs to have a grip safety to be carried safely in Condition 1 (i.e., “weapon with a loaded magazine inserted, a round in the chamber, the hammer to the rear and the safety on”). One of the most popular military firearms of all time was the Browning Hi-Power which is a single action, semi-automatic pistol designed to be carried in Condition 1 and this pistol was designed without a grip safety for a variety of reasons. I purchased a Sig Sauer P229 Legion SAO about 3 months ago after debating about purchasing a Staccato C2 which is a double stack 1911 with a 3.9 inch barrel and has a magazine capacity of 16 rounds. However, there is a significant difference in price with the Sig Sauer P229 Legion SAO being around $1,300.00 and the Staccato C2 being around $2,500.00.

[@danielhenderson8316]

One is a production gun full of MIM parts with no hand fitting while the other is made with all tool steel parts with some hand fitting. You get easy you pay for.

[@adrock8203]

Sweet, been waiting for this one.

[@SIC-SEMPER-TYRANNIS]

Sanding up some new , custom 1911 Black Cherry handgrips as I watch this.

[@michaell397]

Nice! I just finished a set of Amboyna Burl for My commander. ;

[@reeper_761]

Got me a prodigy same size was a bit nervous about not liking it and getting one that had the issues they had when they first came out but I love it soon as I emptied a mag for me it’s a comfortable size better than the g19 I had lining sights up are easier for me and just been smoking all I line up at only thing I can say bad is not really bad but the slide release is a bit small kind of flat making it a bit tough to release

[@2A-J.MAY08]

Definitely wanna get the 4.25 inch model. And have some port work done on it and maybe some trigger work and some kind of coating

[@bumblebee2989]

6:08 shows why you wouldn't want to be a bad guy around hickok45!

[@spaghettishooter6057]

Good old hickock45, making big guns look like pea shooters for well over a decade and going strong!!

[@rambow58]

Damn my local shop has this for $1499 sheesh. I had to come see why the price tag

[@dukessportshop]

Look at a Staccato price tag then look at the Prodigy suddenly the Prodigy not that bad

[@freak6042]

@@dukessportshop True, but the Staccato is sweet.

[@jordangarrick703]

After you put in a Stacatto magazine, the Prodigy is a bargain. Great feel and easy to shoot.

[@formn1986]

My local shop always has good prices. They have the 4.25 for 1250.

[@offdaheez]

I wonder how well a 5.7 1911 style would perform, and stack.

[@tankytank06]

I see Hickock, I click fast

[@darklight9629]

Hickok 45!!!!! Let’s go!!!!

[@wesleytyl8594]

Now Springfield need to make a prodigy in 45acp

[@Christosan88]

Sir please do a round up of 2011’s. Thank you.

[@roul3688]

I didn’t like the way the full size balanced in my hands but that commander size is my new favorite pistol

[@timsmith9645]

Cool 1911 gun thanks for sharing Hickok45

[@tevetorbes456]

Great videos. Great guy. Keep it going.

[@pauldvorsky1969]

I have the 5" Prodigy. Love it.

[@andrewlibby1466]

Been waiting for this vid lets go!!

[@davidcampbell732]

very informative as usual ..Thank you sir !

[@blackhillsrider2626]

Excellent video Hickock. I was fascinated because there are so many KZbin videos out there on this particular gun and the majority of them have complained about failure to feed issues. You however did not seem to experience any?? Now I am in a quandary, buy now or wait and see if issues continue. Thanks for presenting your perspective I truly appreciate your honesty.

[@hickok45]

Thanks, but ours was just one random sample. The more folks that review the pistol, the more information we'll have on it. Even though the one we borrowed had no problems, if enough other folks out there are having problems, I would not buy one yet personally. Just depends on what sorts of problems people are having.

[@miguelangeldiaz9380]

Competition gun..hell! I am getting this for ta duty gun..put it in a safariland retention holster and it rides easy on the waist with a leather duty belt ...cant pass up on a 20 round mag!...and yes I'm a lefty😅

[@Kmgjc21]

One of them there ds..I been waiting on this 1

[@Chris-zh2qd]

Would love to see a video on the staccato p or staccato c2!! Been heavily considering one. Thanks so much for your channel. Been watching for years

[@life_of_riley88]

It's amazing to me that it's taken over 100 years to modernize and double stack a 9mm 1911. Not that there's anything wrong with John Browning's original, but clearly this is the future for the great 1911 design.

[@tgi3d881]

Browning inteded to make the Hipower to replace the 1911

[@danielhenderson8316]

And this style of gun has been around since 1993. We're seeing more now because the patent ran out.

[@jjcastleberry3662]

Springfield Eye-Candy 1911...NIIIIICE!

[@Sticks1680]

One thing i noticed compared to other non seasoned shooter vids. No ftf, or jams etc. Wonder why?

[@joshuajones9281]

I like it because it's in 9mm in my area it's 2 to 5 dollars cheaper than other ammo. So if you want to plink other than 22lr it's the way to go.

[@georgec5769]

Anything would have been better than what we got. No doubt the creator of the brand would have delivered a solid story arch

[@darnellwhitfield9595]

" How about a little pot smoking bang bang, yeah"! Lol

[@kacekace3676]

Nice gun.. every time I see a new pistol that I'm interested in I check to see if you reviewed it..