Zachjet Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 I feel like I’d get one down the line and change the internals and whatnot like you did. For the $ can’t go wrong. I’m not really into buying used guns Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 10, 2023 Share Posted January 10, 2023 You can turn one of these into a very nice piece with minimal effort and cost. Mostly you just need to polish contact surfaces and make some minor adjustments. Basically, what's listed below. And if you're going to put a lot of rounds through it, replace the hammer and sear with some better quality parts. Beyond that, it's just personal preference for how far you want to take it. polish slide bore, breach face, disco rail, hammer and sear contact surfaces debur firing pin hole adjust extractor and polish hook polish hammer hooks recut sear angles tune sear spring change mainspring clean chamber with finish reamer polish chamber and feed ramp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SufferInSilence Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 On 1/10/2023 at 3:46 PM, ltdmstr said: What size infinity trigger shoe is that? I just ordered a small straight. I got tiny Viena sausage fingers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 12, 2023 Share Posted January 12, 2023 lon 1 hour ago, SufferInSilence said: What size infinity trigger shoe is that? I just ordered a small straight. I got tiny Viena sausage fingers. Long, curved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ssanders224 Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 So can anyone confirm a magwell that will work on the Prodigy grip? I've heard the Dawson Gen2 Stacatto "tactical advantage" magwell... And I've heard the regular Dawson "tactical advantage" magwell... Which seems conflicting. I've got a box full of various 2011 magwells, and a couple are close, I could probably make them work with some modification, but they are all big competition magwells. I'm looking for a smaller "tactical" magwell that will require the least amount of modification. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SufferInSilence Posted January 13, 2023 Share Posted January 13, 2023 9 minutes ago, Ssanders224 said: So can anyone confirm a magwell that will work on the Prodigy grip? I've heard the Dawson Gen2 Stacatto "tactical advantage" magwell... And I've heard the regular Dawson "tactical advantage" magwell... Which seems conflicting. I've got a box full of various 2011 magwells, and a couple are close, I could probably make them work with some modification, but they are all big competition magwells. I'm looking for a smaller "tactical" magwell that will require the least amount of modification. Same here, I have a few extras laying around that look like they’ll work. Looks like the little ribs are designed to make it a tight fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 13, 2023 Author Share Posted January 13, 2023 I'm not sure of the exact model that people are using, I know it's one of the Dawson ones. I have seen people say to get it to fit you have to shave the little ribs off the side of the grip Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davecambell Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 Any word on when the 5 inchers are coming out again? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 2 hours ago, Davecambell said: Any word on when the 5 inchers are coming out again? And has the reliability of them improved in the 5 inch models? I actually held one for the first time yesterday. It felt good in my hand and fit and finish looked decent, but I didn't walk out with it. The reliability posts haunted me slightly. By the time I would potentially have to go through the gun, I'm 3/4 "of the way there to a custom gun I've been eyeing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 14, 2023 Author Share Posted January 14, 2023 9 minutes ago, Douglee25 said: And has the reliability of them improved in the 5 inch models? I actually held one for the first time yesterday. It felt good in my hand and fit and finish looked decent, but I didn't walk out with it. The reliability posts haunted me slightly. By the time I would potentially have to go through the gun, I'm 3/4 "of the way there to a custom gun I've been eyeing up. If it doesn't work, let Springfield fix it. A lot of custom guns get to go back too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 14, 2023 Share Posted January 14, 2023 12 minutes ago, RJH said: If it doesn't work, let Springfield fix it. A lot of custom guns get to go back too Fair point. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davecambell Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 What custom gun can come close on price? Lets say I bought a 5 inch and sent it to a smithy. What would be the cost to unfornicate it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 46 minutes ago, Davecambell said: What custom gun can come close on price? Lets say I bought a 5 inch and sent it to a smithy. What would be the cost to unfornicate it? It doesn't necessarily come out exactly dollar for dollar but.... Prodigy - 1500 Parts - 300-500 My time or a gunsmith - 500 Multiple range tests (3-4) - 50-70/visit = 150 - 200+ Total - 2300-2500 + 150 - 200+ for range visits Custom Gun - 2500-3000 and higher probably it works out of the gate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachjet Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Where are you getting a custom gun for 2500-3000? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 (edited) 4 minutes ago, Zachjet said: Where are you getting a custom gun for 2500-3000? Cosaints run 2200/2400 for their base gun. Masterpiece Arms - 2800-3000 There's others... Edited January 15, 2023 by Douglee25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachjet Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, Douglee25 said: Cosaints run 2200/2400 for their base gun. Interesting never herd of that brand. Gunna look them up Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Just now, Zachjet said: Interesting never herd of that brand. Gunna look them up I spec'ed one out and it was around 2700/2750 ish for something identical to the Prodigy. Biggest difference is that all the internals are Wilson Combat, mags are MBX, it's hand assembled and fitted, and the finish is better quality. On paper it's probably 1000 more than the Prodigy if you install the Prodigy parts yourself and don't count your labor. The older I get, the more I realize my time is more valuable than money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SufferInSilence Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 !!ADVICE!! !!HELP!! I just installed the red dot plate for the SRO tonight. The factory mount screws from Trijicon are too long for the plate/dot setup. Anyone know where to get the right length Trijicon screws for the prodigy plates? (See pics for details) * Also, I installed the AGW tool-less guide rod (with 8# recoil spring) and their high angle thumb safety and a 17# hammer spring. polished everything that rubbed and got a nice 2.3# trigger out of it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ltdmstr Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 I seem to recall someone posted that if you contact Trijicon they will send you the correct length screws. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Douglee25 Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Or just go to your local hardware store and match up some new fasteners. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zachjet Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 8 hours ago, Douglee25 said: The older I get, the more I realize my time is more valuable than money. Couldn’t have said it better myself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJH Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 7 hours ago, SufferInSilence said: !!ADVICE!! !!HELP!! I just installed the red dot plate for the SRO tonight. The factory mount screws from Trijicon are too long for the plate/dot setup. Anyone know where to get the right length Trijicon screws for the prodigy plates? (See pics for details) * Also, I installed the AGW tool-less guide rod (with 8# recoil spring) and their high angle thumb safety and a 17# hammer spring. polished everything that rubbed and got a nice 2.3# trigger out of it. Take the plate off the gun, mount optic to plate with long screws, turn plate with optic mounted over, file off screws till they are flush with plate, dismount optic from plate, mount plate to gun, mount optic to plate, done. Takes about 5-10 minutes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yigal Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 Also, I installed the AGW tool-less guide rod (with 8# recoil spring) and their high angle thumb safety and a 17# hammer spring. polished everything that rubbed and got a nice 2.3# trigger out of it. After you fitted properly thumb safety and did a good trigger job , I'm surprised that you have difficulty shortening 2 f....... screws to the appropriate length. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SufferInSilence Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 4 hours ago, yigal said: After you fitted properly thumb safety and did a good trigger job , I'm surprised that you have difficulty shortening 2 f....... screws to the appropriate length. Hahahaha! Im a decent enough bush-league gun smith but, I don’t wanna risk stripping holes on a $500 optic, especially if there is a proper solution out there. I’ll be fitting an Infinity trigger in next week. I’d like to see Dawson make an ICE Magwell for 2011 that’s more in size with the single stack variant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davecambell Posted January 15, 2023 Share Posted January 15, 2023 15 hours ago, Douglee25 said: Cosaints run 2200/2400 for their base gun. Masterpiece Arms - 2800-3000 There's others... My wife has a Masterpiece and it is flawless Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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