Staccato P vs. Springfield Armory Prodigy vs. Bul Armory Tac 425

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

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[@Yellow_Flannel]

All double stack 1911 should cost no more than $1776.

[@qdog5678]

Agreed and if any double stack cost more than 2,000 it better have zero recoil and can take any ammo you throw at it with no jams.

[@2nd_a_dad4791]

This is the way

[@boldlionpro2814]

Here! Here! 💪🏼

[@jesusquiroz2449]

Staccato's are over $2000

[@randominternetprofile8270]

@@jesusquiroz2449 right over your head

[@Quality_Guru]

You can't help yourself - even when reviewing 3 different pistols you still provide us with valuable training advice that we don't get to hear anywhere else. At 14:35 is the first time that I heard that a lower trigger weight will assist you in developing the dexterity/flexibility in your finger to better feel the trigger and thus enable you become a better shooter with practice. It seems counter intuitive, but you make absolute sense when you stop and think about it.

[@gagunshooting803]

I recently bought the 4.25 Prodigy. I had about 12 FTF out of 150 rounds shooting it straight out too the box. Cleaned it and ran another 120rounds with one FTF. Took it home and cleaned it and noticed that it was super dirty from shooting such a low round count but I just chalked it up to possibly being just dirty ammo. I then ran across a video where a guy bought a brand new Prodigy that had no rounds shot through it and when he got it home he cleaned it and his was just as dirty as mine after shooting the 120 rounds. It was concluded that it was the cerakote wearing off from the slide and frame. He ended up doing a manual break in of 3k manual racks of the slide and cleaning about every 250 racks, each time resulting in more and more cerakote wearing off. I did the same break in of 3.5k and took it out to the range and shot 300 rounds without any issue. I’m still doing some manual racks to continue to break it in…with each 250 racks I am getting less cerakote wearing off after each cleaning. I highly suggest new owners of the Prodigy to do a manual break in.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Good info

[@TheAmerican1963]

I believe I know the video you are talking about and he was right. The cerakote was a problem that he fixed. Good call !!! 🙂

[@jimmysp4des229]

I saw this comment when it was a week old, followed the instructions, but probably manually racked mine about 6k times, never had an issue since. Thanks.

[@gagunshooting803]

@@jimmysp4des229 GREAT!!! I’m glad that you saw the comment and that you did the manual break in. The Prodigy is a sweet shooter and it can be disappointing when you take it out and it fails on you.

[@gregmatherne7173]

I have a Prodigy 4.25 barrel and haven’t had 1 issue. I’ve only ran 200-225 thru mine. Cleaned it for the 1st time last night and damn.. it was filthy!! I’ll start implementing your suggestions and see how it responds

[@JC-cv3up]

I have the 5” Prodigy and it’s running great. I did change the recoil spring before shooting it to a 12# recoil spring. So far ran 650 rounds of Winchester, Federal, Remington and Browning with only one FTE (From Winchester). I did oil and clean as well before shooting it for the first time. I also decided to change out the disconnector because there was a drag. I changed it to the Wilson combat disconnector and I did notice a significant improvement but every now and then I do feel a drag after racking it manually a bunch of times. I would say the next step would be tuning the sear if I want it completely drag free. However, from old 1911 timers from forums that have experience with 1911s, they say that disconnector drag goes away if I keep shooting 🤷🏻‍♂️. I do enjoy the gun a lot and glad I bought it the only expensive part to add on is the guide rod replaced with a Dawson precision tool less guide rod. I wish Springfield never used that guide rod that needs a tool 😕. Just wanted to offer my experience with the Spring Field Prodigy 5”.

[@NotGonnaTel]

Have the prodigy 5” and put in a 12 lb spring, it runs great. Zero issues now!

[@locoflahute8916]

Add enough Dawson Precisions parts and you'll end up w a Staccato!

[@rayemenears8996]

Too many problems so far.

[@chriss7991]

@@locoflahute8916 lol

[@AS-vk4kf]

As a newbie 1911 shooter, would it be recommended to get the bul since you did spend more for the prodigy upgrade?

[@josephhacker5358]

I think you have to re-enact the diving football catch into sand as a "torture test" for each gun. I don't make the rules, but those are the rules.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Damn he’s right

[@lbwlawyer]

Complete with slow motion. Music from NFL Films would be preferable, but might be tricky due to rights issues.

[@lbwlawyer]

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[@giantfever6322]

@@TheHumbleMarksman we’re shilling for this reenactment to happen.

[@geebeaux]

Im down with that, but no Nerf balls. And I dont know how they grade sand.. but.. coarse.

[@Bend-Oregon]

One of the very best gun comparison video's I have ever seen. Tons and tons of fantastic information here, presented quickly and thoroughly. We'll done! Love the Bul Armory Tac!

[@jophoto934]

Stumbled on this video. Very glad I did! I’ve been shooting for 53 years. Have competed for 3 decades and carried for duty and protection for 3 decades. It is so nice to finally find someone that actually knows what he is talking about and also understands what is important comparing handguns. Great video. I’ll be looking for more.

[@patgleason2993]

I'm digging these 2011 comparisons. Great job! Answering the questions on all of our minds

[@granddad-mv5ef]

Oddly, I do not remember seeing your channel prior to today. But certainly happy to see your video. I have been promoting BUL 1911s to anyone who would listen for five years; but they are still difficult to find. You produce a very good video, thank you!

[@stovepipe8966]

I’d take the Bul cause I have one of their 1911’s and the triggers are generally better OotB for an off the shelf 1911/2011 . IMO, this platform is really all about the trigger. I guess if you want to carry one , you may want a heavier trigger pull but that’s what the safety is for ? The assumption being, once you’ve taken the safety off , you intend on firing the pistol .

[@elihollingsworth6852]

Bul armory is insane quality for the price. They make the desert eagle 1911s.

[@sanchezfamily2869]

It's nice to hear your comments not dumbed down, as an engineer I appreciate the comments that make me learn so I know the reasons companies put in (or not) the features of a handgun. In my research I had already narrowed down my selection for a double-stack 1911 to the Springfield Armory Prodigy because of its features, shooting ability, and price in comparison to the pricier handguns at this stage of my usage.

[@shellyrobinett9971]

I must agree with you, I am old & prefer to stay at home at night. I use my lights, primarily, as a weight. My FN 45 Tactical is my bed side weapon & use that light as a light. Thank you for your content!

[@herman66mi83]

I think you provided a pretty accurate summary of + and - of MIM manufactured parts. Competition amongst the manufacturers is good for consumers.

[@3wheelmannc860]

I am really pulling for SA to knock this offering out of the park and for them to offer an upgraded version in the near future. I would buy a But Armory TAC immediately if one could be found at a reasonable price (not jacked up above MAP pricing. Staccato rocks, but that is above my pay grade or willingness to step up to that price.

[@auroraborealis2393]

Excellent video. You do a superb job of highlighting some of the details between these guns. Personally I don’t think a buyer would be disappointed in either of them, as long as they consider the guns intended role and buy accordingly. The small things matter.

[@scotanderson2854]

Either? Either means 2.

[@AS-vk4kf]

@@scotanderson2854🫥

[@idahoag]

The KZbin algorithm worked for me this time to show me you channel. Excellent and informative video.

[@darrelllynn2847]

Appreciate your middle of the road review; hitting the the high points of each pistol. Again, excellent review. Congrats on the growing viewership. I always like it when a Texas boy does well (;

[@jeffrichardson4941]

The staccato is the OG of these types of guns. The first one I ever shot and it’s been a goal since. I just can’t get myself to pony up that kind of coin for what is essentially a toy.

[@Dexter-nw2fe]

Not og at all

[@marksigel9701]

By far the best side by side review I’ve ever watched. Excellent detail. Changed my mind on which i like.

[@klausb1758]

Dude. Awesome video. You're spot on. I bought the Prodigy to shoot, not carry. I even bought the 5" knowing I was never going to carry it AND it was heavier. I absolutely love shooting it.

[@prone_wolf8871]

Excellent comparison, very unbiased and professional 👏. Now tell Bul they will make lots more sales if they get more product into the country.....love the looks of their shorty UR and their comped gun..

[@donaldist7321]

I hate the look of the comped UL! It looks like pig snout. I am actually waiting for them to change the design before I buy one.

[@LordPerique]

Seems like a fair and balanced comparison review as I can imagine different people finding good reason to pick any three of these guns. Personally the Bul does it for me, once the Prodigy was announced I held out on buying one but this video was what i needed to finally make that decision. I see why someone would choose it, but the grip, safety, trigger, and carryability are all too important to me.

[@juiceguy4784]

Back in high school, my best bud's step dad was Virgil Tripp. The T in STI. I worked at STI for a summer. They were only making parts at the time. The only job a regret leaving.

[@assaultgoat3054]

I have both the Staccato P and the Prodigy. Day one after buying the Prodigy, it was jamming after every shot and I noticed after shooting a few rounds the slide was shaving metal off on either the safety or slide stop. The Prodigy is back on it’s way to Springfield within the week of owning it. Great video btw.

[@sterlingcannonii7201]

I’m curious did you field strip, clean, and oil the firearm before firing?

[@assaultgoat3054]

@@sterlingcannonii7201 no I didn’t. However, I did call Springfield before firing the gun and I informed that the Prodigy was catching on something when I would cycle the gun without a mag. They said to still shoot it and see if it loosens up.

[@paulparadis66]

@@sterlingcannonii7201 That's not going to fix anything when these guns are shaving metal off. It's really sad what lengths people will go to to make excuses for companies with poor QC.

[@rayemenears8996]

Yeah they need to take this gun off the market until they fix it!

[@RickDeckard2049]

@@sterlingcannonii7201 yeah the gun literally failing and tearing itself apart is because he didnt field strip it and oil it /s

[@willo7734]

I’d love to see the Staccato comparison. I had a hard time deciding between the P and the C2 when I bought mine. I ended up going with the C2 but I’m still thinking about the P.

[@308sniper3]

I bought the optic ready P, love it but still think about the C2. Trying to figure out how to get another $3000 pistol past the wife.

[@michellelawrence1775]

@@308sniper3 do you conceal carry the P? if so, do able?

[@308sniper3]

@@michellelawrence1775 I usually carry a Shadow MR920. Glock type clone. I would like to carry the P but losing $3000 worth of gun in a shooting would probably kill me from a heart attack. I personally like a full size gun so wouldn’t hesitate to carry it.

[@codyhipp451]

I have a stacatto P and I love it. I carry it using an LAS appendix holster. My friend has a C2 and I personally didn’t like it nearly as much.

[@perezdoitbest7540]

@@308sniper3 lol

[@timothyhedrick5295]

Very possibly the fairest, most analytical, and objective comparison of handguns I have ever watched. Thank you and well done. (But Staccato is still the best 😃). Sincerely, this was really well done. Can't wait to see if you've reviewed the CS I just bought and am now in love with....

[@davidn.3369]

Nice comparison video. I cannot wait to see the next comparing different barrel lengths.

[@GBGuns]

THANK YOU for the point about MIM. People seem resistant to the concept that MIM technology has improved quite a bit. I've never had a MIM part break contrary to the lore out there.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

It’s in a ton of guns we consider the most reliable - I don’t get it

[@GBGuns]

@@TheHumbleMarksman I don't either. Folks from the 1970's though continue to shout at their keyboards

[@danielhenderson8316]

@@GBGunsI think it was your breakdown, but someone broke down a Bul and found all the mold marks and seems with filed off suggesting they were oversized and fitted to the gun. Tool steel is better, but if you're going to MIM, that's the way to do it.

[@michaelmoreno4968]

The grip safety counter was hilarious. Nice video man, keep it up!

[@mar1video]

Phenomenal, very detailed comparison of three beautiful guns !

[@jtaylorb88]

Bought a staccato P today only because I couldn't find a bull armory around anywhere. When they get more made I'll be picking up that Bul Tac ASAP.

[@bannoneldridge9269]

This is probably the best gun review video I’ve ever seen. Ever. Honest opinion, no BS, all meat, no fluff. Thanks.

[@Bryan-1980]

I think you truly get what you pay for with these 3 examples, and the fact he uses the bul in competition and does really really well says a lot. I think the bul and the staccato are the best of the bunch and are pretty much stepping stones. Get the bul and master it, then get the staccato and remember why you love a 1911. Great no nonsense review Marksman!

[@michaelphillips5786]

You are the surgical scalpel of reviewer's. But what's cool about you is the self deprecating humor and humor in general that you bring to the 2A community. I can show this gun review to non gun people and I think it would hold their attention and make them laugh. Most of all I think non gun people might come away with a different view of the 2A scene compared to what the big media likes to portray.. I would love to see you and Colion Noir team up and do some gun review's together...

[@wehrewulf]

r e v i e w e r s

[@johnparrish9215]

I'm looking forward to the Girsan 2311 and the LFA Apollo 11 coming out soon, the two are both 2011 style pistols that cost LESS than a thousand dollars. Your review on them both and assessment on how much it will cost to make them equal to the Bul Armory will be helpful.

[@thefrogking481]

Been an STI guy for years, I see no reason to switch now. Virgil made my origional Eagle in 40, I still use it. My Costa Comp gets ran also, the C2 is my EDC. Yeah, I'm country and brand loyal.

[@jado4149]

This video confirmed it. I'm getting the Prodigy and putting a Cheely aluminum grip, EGW internals and lightening the slide. All finished will be about the same $ as Staccato with a much nicer grip and trigger. I was leaning Bul but already having 19 STI mags sealed the deal.

[@traeucity6087]

I'm so glad you called out those who are quick to throw around the 'shill' label. You were classy and subtle about it, but you addressed it. Thank you.

[@ytbenavraham9553]

I have Bul EDC. I carry every day and I train every weekend. I have the bull 🐂 barrel. This pistol is amazing to shoot. I train with the 45 and the 9. I'm not worried about the ammo prices. I feel it's better to train like you fight. The trigger on the Bul is amazing.

[@ryand5041]

Massive value, one of my favorite guntubers, who has given me harsh criticism that I appreciated. No BS straight up this guy 💯 percent tells it like it is.

[@rmarms6702]

Bul SAS II Tac 4.25” for the win.

[@thomaswalker9277]

Been wanting a good quality 2011 for a long time now. And I think the Bul is the best overall "bang for the your buck"

[@chris-pe2ml]

I want to thank you for BDE and keeping the channel clean. I have two youngsters that like to watch videos with me, and the list of channels I can let them watch keeps getting shorter.

[@waynecastleman1363]

Really good comparison you done here, my choice in the run BUL , Staccato, and Springfield, it's just a personal choice based on mostly price, weight , and what I'd rather carry. Well done 👍😎🇺🇸

[@crooksight]

Had my 4 1/4 inch prodigy to the range today she worked flawlessly both magazines and three different kinds of ammo very well pleased * did takedown , clean & lube first

[@richadent968]

The Browning Highpower was the first "Wonder 9" or double stack 1911. Almost 100 years ago,.

[@PatriotPaulUSA]

Nice, the 3 newer 2011 style guns all together! I think of the 3 as the Staccatto as the Ferrari , Light weight, most expensive, most hand fitted and leader of the type. The Bul, the Ford GT, super light, fast and clean and finely machined but at a price point 1/3 less. The Springfield, the working mans version of the other 2. Kinda Corvette like. Built in the same style with lesser parts and less hand fitting, but at half the price of the Staccatto. I think your review summed them up very well. Glad to see the 3 guide rods compared! Nobody else has shown that. I am still saving for the Bul.

[@johnmoorefield76]

WOW, that was a long video David!! You killed it with your breakdown of these 3 awesome handguns! With the different price levels of the guns, most of us would probably be buying the Prodigy. From what you have said about the Prodigy and other KZbin channels, it will be a fine handgun to carry! Have a good one Brother!

[@chamberlin1]

Big takeaway from this video for me: BUL is finally getting a Mec-Gar magazine partnership! Whoohoo. That was final piece I've been waiting for before committing to a BUL SAS II Ultralight.

[@stromjockey]

I caught that but my googlefoo is failing me and can't find actual reference for this anywhere

[@chamberlin1]

@@stromjockey 😱 hope we can confirm this somehow!

[@stromjockey]

@@chamberlin1 Found it on Bul's facebook page, post from Sep 9, will only be available from their distributors and technically for full frame guns, would stick out of UL grip

[@chamberlin1]

@@stromjockey 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️damn, now I gotta get a full frame BUL too!

[@teamtate322]

I have the Bul Armory Tac 4.25 and love it!!

[@peters303]

Excellent comprehensive review as we have come to appreciate 💪🏼 One point, perhaps a Bill drill comparison or similar? Would've been a rip to see those run full throttle

[@105Flintrock]

I have two Bul 1911's and SAS II UL 3.25", I love them all and so I put myself on a waiting list to get a 5" SAS Tac. I admit that I thought about getting a SA 5", but the more I hear about the Prodigy and the more I shoot my Bul's, the more I understand why the Prodigy is cheaper than the Bul and the Staccato. There's generally a reason why a product is significantly cheaper than the competition, and it's rarely a good reason.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Buls are way better spec from the box but is that spec important to you- that’s for you to decide

[@alenmoradian6875]

I also have an sas ultralight, but I have had so many malfunction o gave up.

[@derrickburnett8703]

I love my Bul SAS 2 tac light, would love to be able to get more mags for it. Can’t find them anywhere

[@shannonevo]

@@derrickburnett8703 MBX has Bul mags. Expensive but worth it

[@jcoll6518]

typically anyone spending north of $8000 on some pistols has some good excuses on why they did, some prefer on spending money on ammo rather than their pistols, I have a first gen 586 that will go toe to toe with any Python made, sometimes some pistols are just over priced...

[@sp-yu1rr]

FYI, as a left hander, I find the non flushed slide release invaluable. It's easy to lock and release using my left index finger.

[@vita-girl4345]

Ahh, I was wondering this. When I saw that comment, I kept thinking, why make it flush? I like my non flush one in my desert eagle. Then after seeing your comment it makes sense. I too am left handed!

[@WheeledandWellArmed]

Great review, i have the Bul Armory SAS2 Commander and Staccato P and my Staccato P is my wouse.

[@varyingpierced]

I watched the Robbie Weaton video about the duramags and ordered the new springs, followers, and magazine spacers from Grams Engineering… I got the Dawson tooless guide rod and Taran Tac +1 base pads and I over lubed and racked the crap out of it (2500+) times and that got rid of tons of the Cerakote on the rails and completely got rid of the disconnecter drag…. I have 500 rounds of 124 9mm coming… I’ll let you know how it goes… Great “Humble” review as always w/ the BDE…..lol

[@chokeout412]

Best review I've seen so far. Great job.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

thanks!

[@toothlessreptiles9283]

I still haven't seen anyone review the bul tac pro model with the ported barrel. Love your content!!

[@jordangarrick703]

I recently bought a new 4.25 Prodigy DS. Have run about 1,000 rounds through it. Maybe 5 or 6 FTF's - I'm going to try out a Staccato magazine and see if that helps. Overall, very happen with the pistol. Great feel and not much muzzle flip....

[@ghost101049]

Really appreciate the level of detail you go into on these vids.

[@ghost101049]

...also appreciate the jokes! I almost coughed up my coffee when the Red Schill Demon came up.

[@jasonsoulsby5813]

Great video. Hope you can do the 5 vs. 4.25 comparison. I'm debating that currently with the Bul tac. Sounds like the 5 would be more pleasant to shoot (and get to your preferred 9mm weight), but I am curious whether there are any negatives. The black finish on the Bul is lacking from what I have seen (others have talked about the PVD slide showing scratches easily and you talk about the safety in this video as well). I'm definitely leaning SS finish.

[@shane35fowler]

About .60".... The longer sight radius and generally heavier 5" will be slightly softer shooting.... The 4.25" will be lighter and by proxy snappier but be easier to conceal

[@johndilday1846]

A very nice, in depth review. The sarcastic humor was a definite plus.

[@arthuroubre7562]

I put a Dawson 4.15 tool less guide rod in my Bul SAS II lightweight 4.25 pistols. It works with no problem.

[@marksd5650]

I’ve been disassembling my Springfield TRP with a hex key for about seven years, and it’s a hell of a lot easier to disassemble than my Nighthawks, simply because the slide to frame fit is so tight on the Nighthawk that it takes me 10 minutes to remove the slide stop. Geeez

[@plissken3336]

Stacatto xl w/ dragon scale grip module is the greatest thing I will ever own, and you can't convince me any of those 3 perform as amazing as the XL

[@aarondavis5519]

Mr. Humble Marksman, you do a great video. Thanks for such a great comparison. I'm real excited about the SA Prodigy since I've wanted a Staccato but I'm a Glock shooter and think in Glock Currency - the Staccato costs like 5 Glocks. Not sure I'll still forego the Staccato for the Prodigy, but you're helping the decision...

[@beware3586]

1911's love grease over oil in my experience. I have fully cleaned and lubed a gun, placed it away and grabbed it a year later for it to feel bone dry. Switched to grease and have a functioning lubricated gun years after cleaning.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Depends on the gun and how much your are shooting - if you are shooting a lot eventually all the extra crap emulsifying the oil to make grease is stuck in the rails - introduce grit and it becomes a lapping compound. I would rather have to re-oil after storage - personally.

[@MinorityPatriot]

Great comparison. Great level of detail. Looks like you were @ FGC in the indoor shot.

[@spencermcelroy617]

I had to send my Prodigy back due to the Sig Sauer ammo, it jammed inside the barrel, had to take to Gun Smith for them to remove the live round, Now it's been with Springfield Warranty for a month. Yeah!!

[@keithbarjj6748]

I just got my first 1911/2011 or whatever you want to call it. I really wanted a staccato c2 but I just couldn’t justify it as a carry … that I probably will not carry that much as my custom Glock 43x or custom 19c is just much more comfortable, concealable, and lighter, at least after owning the prodigy 4” for 2 hours. I’m going to port my prodigy and get a trigger job, and swap out the internals. After I do this, I probably could have just bought a c2.. but … baby steps. Thanks for the video.

[@somebrains5431]

Your transition animations in this video are on point.

[@parkerf7623]

This things gonna be insane if a custom shop gets ahold of it. Something like what Hayes Custom does with the RIA Tac Ultra. New coating, trigger work, reliability tuning, etc around $500. Somewhat custom 2011 experience at reasonable price

[@shooterqqqq]

I found there is nothing the Tac Ultra needed except for the cheap plastic instead of fiber optic material. That was changed immediately. Sorry, I forgot I had a trigger job. It's two pounds.

[@proudamerican7895]

Good job, great video from a fellow Texan ! Recently bought a Prodigy 5" haven't shot it get, but I have been practicing indoors on LaserLyte Targets to get used to the gun and trigger

[@bonjovi2757]

Best video comparison ever in the class of guns. Thank you. You could drop the BDE schtick, but I get it and it's ok.

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

Ok Bon Jovi

[@patrickgjorven7832]

With shooting issues with the Prodigy I hear once in a while. As Krieger once said years ago, "just shoot the damn thing, and it will smooth out the rough spots and shoot better!"

[@helas9]

Great review @Humblemarksman. I think your the first to show the Bul compared to the Prodigy. It’s the closest cost wise.

[@Shai-Tes]

Hi, Your videos are intresting and entertaning. I enjoy watching and hearing your thoughts and opinions. Thanks. I am seriously considering purchasing a SAS II TAC 4.25 and would like to have some more information to help me make the right choice. How many rounds have you fired with the pistol so far? Have you experienced any problems with the pistol ? and if so, what kind ? What do you think about the reliability of the pistol ? Do you consider the pistole a range toy, or worthy as an everyday carry for self-defense usage ?

[@hypnoticautopsy]

All three are nice guns, great review. I own a C2 and were looking at the prodigy, though I don’t really see a reason to add one to my collection. Springfield basically copied the Stac P, add a DLC barrel and you basically have the same gun save for some minor differences. Now the ammo issues I don’t think are a result of the ammo itself but more so the Staccato magazines. I have those stove pipe issues with my C2 no matter the ammo. To verify, I loaded one mag with S&B, another with Sig Elite, and another with Hornady. Each mag experienced the same issues; a round chambered, dump the mag and a round would fall out. All three had double feed issues, with all types of ammo. Each mag had the same issues where manually stripping a round the following would slide 1/2 the length of the previous allowing it to be pushed out of the magazine. When the slide cycles and eject the casing, a loose round is already out and dwelling in the breech, then your slide attempts to strip another. It doesn’t happen every time, but it happens enough for me to deem the C2 unreliable, and shelf it over my Sig as my EDC. I measured the top of the Stac mags which hold the round and act as a guide before tge round hits the feed ramp vs my other 9mm mags. The Stacs are about 1/8-1/10th shorter in length which allow a round to prematurely rise before being stripped by the slide, resulting in stove pipes and double feeds.

[@NeverGone23]

Bul is kind of the Glock of 2011's? Great video. I've been waiting for the Bul to come out for over a year and thought, It's never coming here. I bought a Prodigy. Now the Bul website has dropped the price, has a store and actually takes orders on them. I'm hoping the start showing up in Gun store this year. Great video.

[@desmondhumebrotha3522]

A solid comparison video! Would love to see you get your hands on the 5” Bul.

[@richardadkins3602]

Absolutely 100% agree about trigger control.

[@a.c.garcia9983]

Great breakdown of all of these three guns. Thank you

[@markw7677]

Another great video! Lighting and audio quality in the studio look and sound great as well. Also a request for a future video: Can you discuss proper grip for large handed shooters? My dominant hand covers most of the grip leaving little grip space for my support hand. Any tips to address this? Looks like you have this piece nailed down with your recoil control.

[@jasestrong]

Thank you that was a great video and informative for the folks that don’t shoot guns at this level. It really makes me want to get a Bull!

[@wehrewulf]

B u l, not Bull.

[@tc2540]

I compete with BUL Armory SAS II UR and will choose the BUL over the other two 2011. The quality, finished and runs out of the box is superb. I have a STI Edge (Staccato) comp ready in SS finished from Dawson Precision, and it is a fantastic USPSA Limited pistol. Thank you for the review. Good luck to anyone buying the Springfield Crapdigy. 🤣 My advice, spend a bit more (BUL or STI) for piece of mind.

[@brianmincher716]

I totally admit I put a light under there for the weight. I want my Limited Optics rig to run as close to as flat and fast as an Open gun as I can make it. Also helps with holsters, imho, but definitely definitely helps me with fast and accurate double taps once you have it out and running.

[@SeymourPettigrew]

Based on price point, I’m going Prodigy all day. Based on performance, Bul, Staccato, Prodigy… in that order.

[@brandondane4777]

the limited edition in my opinion is much nicer. Also cost more. The trigger is like 2 pounds. I put a comp on it from threat cadre and it works really nice.

[@MrKingArthurhk]

Staccato would be my choice, because it is made in Texas, is more plentiful than BUL, and has more after market support, to include a trigger replacement.

[@alu.304]

Hilton Yam sums the Prodigy up more perfectly than anyone. Not much else needs to be said about it.

[@herman66mi83]

“108performancelab” KZbin channel episodes 85,84 review of Prodigy in 4.25” & 5”

[@TheHumbleMarksman]

He does a great job - a lot of my 1911 knowledge came from his old blog

[@thefrogking481]

Agreed. Hes a loyal springfield guy, and he held nothing back. I use some of 10-8 parts for a 1911 I have. Hilton, while being a little dry, is about as straightforward as you get.

[@michaell397]

@@thefrogking481 I much appreciate 10-8's dry way of reviewing. No fluff just pure straight forward down and dirty real world experience. KnifeMaker

[@jupiterjunk]

0:28 - ROFLMAO !!! That's my three boyz' as soon as I get home. Dinosaurs, questions, over-talking each other, and all. I look forward to it every evening.

[@1911funtime]

I have both 5 & 4 .25 inch prodigy and both run smoothly no problem i been shooting them for three months now waiting for a 3rd one that im going to have ported and change grip handle to metal one. I love this gun.i want a staccato p to see how they run!

[@trullmann]

Not overthinking this one, getting the 4.25 DS with the red dot for my new range toy. Great review of the three!

[@CA.0verview]

20:53 yup he’s right , that helps my g19 settle gentler when I shot my +p controlled chaos 9mm from underwood. My g19 Is ported too.

[@bulleit9459]

Another great vid bro! And its sealed the deal for me…im getting the bul 4.25!

[@sv2697]

Thanks for the vid, these are exactly the 3 guns I'm looking to compare and buying one of them next year. My only problem with bull armory is their 2011 are impossible to find.

[@ExSoldier762]

I want the Prodigy, but I want to mount a Holosun 507 with the Vulcan ACSS chevron reticle. Will there be a mounting plate available for the Prodigy?

[@whysoserious13218]

I shot both Staccato P and Prodigy 4.25" ....For some reason, I like the way how Prodigy look and the grip of its. Prodigy has some issue but if you can fix it, it's a wonderful gun

[@haywoodjablome44]

I really appreciate the comparison videos. BUL is underrated.

[@JD-tn5lz]

Bul probably doesn't have the production capacity to satisfy the demand they could generate with more aggressive marketing. Great guns, but they probably couldn't keep their quality at the same level if they sold three or four times as many firearms as they do now.

[@andrewkim4268]

9+hours and 11k+ likes = dericious. Thanks for what you do. Catchphrase: Not a shill, it’s for the thrills! Let me know if you need anything. I’ll be here all week.