GunBugBit Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 I’ll add to this after I’ve settled on my competition reload recipe for this gun and after a couple of matches with it, but I have enough trigger time now to give my impressions. Of course we all factor in that this gun has a vanilla unlightened slide and a spartan polymer grip. Understanding that, I’m pleasantly surprised with the comfort and adequate grippiness. I imagine I’d notice the relative sluggishness reported by those who compare the 5” to the 4.25” if I also had a 4.25”. But I see nothing holding me back from adequate split times that will allow scoring well. Having a hand size on the large side of medium, I like how I can lock in quite well with the magwell squeezing up on my hand as I bear down. With the wider EGW thumb safety and ledge style slide stop, the ergonomics and ease of operation are very good. Even the slim factory thumb safety would work for me, but I’m used to the wider EGW. I do need an extended mag catch button because the factory one is too short to facilitate competition-speed reloads, unless an individual has longer than average thumbs. The trigger is heavy from the factory, not competition-friendly, so I’ll be putting more time into getting that right. The overall experience is soft shooting and comfort, important for a gun that you’ll shoot a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobjd Posted November 18, 2023 Share Posted November 18, 2023 Nice to hear that your work is being rewarded. Looking forward to the competition report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ddc Posted November 19, 2023 Share Posted November 19, 2023 (edited) 8 hours ago, GunBugBit said: I’ll add to this after I’ve settled on my competition reload recipe for this gun and after a couple of matches with it, but I have enough trigger time now to give my impressions. Of course we all factor in that this gun has a vanilla unlightened slide and a spartan polymer grip. Understanding that, I’m pleasantly surprised with the comfort and adequate grippiness. I imagine I’d notice the relative sluggishness reported by those who compare the 5” to the 4.25” if I also had a 4.25”. But I see nothing holding me back from adequate split times that will allow scoring well. Having a hand size on the large side of medium, I like how I can lock in quite well with the magwell squeezing up on my hand as I bear down. With the wider EGW thumb safety and ledge style slide stop, the ergonomics and ease of operation are very good. Even the slim factory thumb safety would work for me, but I’m used to the wider EGW. I do need an extended mag catch button because the factory one is too short to facilitate competition-speed reloads, unless an individual has longer than average thumbs. The trigger is heavy from the factory, not competition-friendly, so I’ll be putting more time into getting that right. The overall experience is soft shooting and comfort, important for a gun that you’ll shoot a lot. I agree. The basics seem to be there as far as accuracy goes. I am following a somewhat similar path but not as in depth as yours....I will have to change out the mag release for sure and I switched the thumb safety to a Double Tap single sided shielded. I don't like ambis and even if I did I thought the stock ambi was very wishy/washy. So far I really like the Double Tap. I noticed in your other thread you were looking at the Fusion mag release and I'm looking forward to hearing how that goes as I definitely want to change that also. This will be an entry to USPSA LO as well as IDPA CO. For IDPA CO I would also like an extended slide stop. I see that Fusion has one of those as well as Tri Arc. Edited November 19, 2023 by ddc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 Will be good to compare notes after we’ve shot some matches with our Prodigys. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maur Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 Awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarge Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 53 minutes ago, maur said: Awesome! Congrats! You made 50 posts in record time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyOne Posted November 23, 2023 Share Posted November 23, 2023 34 minutes ago, Sarge said: Congrats! You made 50 posts in record time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maur Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 2 hours ago, Sarge said: Congrats! You made 50 posts in record time. Hahaha, I like going for records! Some posts were more in depth than others Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff O Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 One thing I did additionally was have the loaded chamber indicator welded shut and blended. BIG difference! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrb06 Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 Not being a smart ass but what did welding up the chamber indicator provide as a improvement? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff O Posted November 24, 2023 Share Posted November 24, 2023 18 minutes ago, jrb06 said: Not being a smart ass but what did welding up the chamber indicator provide as a improvement? No crap blown up on the optic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted November 26, 2023 Author Share Posted November 26, 2023 Makes a lot of sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silent Posted November 26, 2023 Share Posted November 26, 2023 On 11/24/2023 at 12:42 PM, Jeff O said: No crap blown up on the optic. Was there a noticeable difference? I hadn’t even thought it would be a big deal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff O Posted November 27, 2023 Share Posted November 27, 2023 A buddy has the same setup w the LCI intact. Definitely a noticeable difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GunBugBit Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 I’ve shot a few matches with the Prodigy since I last posted. I’ve been happy with it due to the reliability and decent feel. It took me a few range trips to fine-tune my load and recoil spring weight, and now everything feels right. With tuning considerations out of the way, now I’m focused on being accurate at speed. Some good things have been happening in that regard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thehudge Posted June 13 Share Posted June 13 On 6/2/2024 at 11:11 AM, GunBugBit said: I’ve shot a few matches with the Prodigy since I last posted. I’ve been happy with it due to the reliability and decent feel. It took me a few range trips to fine-tune my load and recoil spring weight, and now everything feels right. With tuning considerations out of the way, now I’m focused on being accurate at speed. Some good things have been happening in that regard. What load and spring weight are you using? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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