Prodigy insight needed

[stale_ranch]

Hey all, I was looking into buying a springfield prodigy, and was just wondering about any need to knows or immediate fixes or anything I should be looking out for? I know I have heard of disconnector hang up and feeding/extracting issues, but is there anything else I should be aware of? Looking at the 4.25 inch version if that matters.

 

[keeph8n]

The newest versions should have alot of that fixed, but it still is a 70 series design.

IMO, grab an EGW ignition kit and whatever brand of trigger you want(I use atlas).

That should take care of most anything problem wise with the MIM parts.

I also recommend having a marvel disco cut done and replace the extractor with an EGW HD.

 

[stale_ranch]

Heard, and what did doing all that run you?

 

[keeph8n]

Not quite sure. Been so long since I got it all.

Let me dig around

 

[keeph8n]

So from EGW I did,

Ignition kit
Magwell
Magwell Mainspring Housing
Slide stop
HD Extractor
Ti Strut

Like $400ish from them.

Atlas trigger I think run $60

Did this in stages. Getting ready to head back to AllenM for some more work

 

[stale_ranch]

So from EGW I did,

Ignition kit
Magwell
Magwell Mainspring Housing
Slide stop
HD Extractor
Ti Strut

Like $400ish from them.

Atlas trigger I think run $60

Did this in stages. Getting ready to head back to AllenM for some more work

Seems like a decent package for the price, what kind of improvements did you see from doing all that?

 

[keeph8n]

Reliability, better trigger, not having to worry about MIM parts failing

 

[stale_ranch]

I’ll probably head that route then. Now all I have to do is source one. Lol

 

[NHT3]

Rather than spending 400 on prodigy my suggestions would be get a Platypus.

 

[stale_ranch]

Rather than spending 400 on prodigy my suggestions would be get a Platypus.

I would if I were 21+. I’m a bit limited in options otherwise.

 

[keeph8n]

Some are fans of the Platypus and I think if you are neck deep in Glock mags, it’s a good choice.

I’m way too deep in 2011 mags to switch

 

[NHT3]

I would if I were 21+. I’m a bit limited in options otherwise.

Maybe have a relative gift it to you?

 

[stale_ranch]

Maybe have a relative gift it to you?

That’s pretty sketchy legally if I’m not mistaken.

 

[shootersix]

That’s pretty sketchy legally if I’m not mistaken.

As long as you can legally own it, I can be given to you as a gift I know plenty of dads who bought handguns as gifts for their sons!

 

[stale_ranch]

As long as you can legally own it, I can be given to you as a gift I know plenty of dads who bought handguns as gifts for their sons!

I know that the gifting itself is legal, my problem lies in that I would have to give my relative money, which legally considers it a strawman sale.

 

[shootersix]

I know that the gifting itself is legal, my problem lies in that I would have to give my relative money, which legally considers it a strawman sale.

is your relative going to call the atf and say “I bought a handgun for my under 21 year old relative?”…how is the shop going to know it’s a straw purchase?…I think you’re overthinking this

 

[stale_ranch]

is your relative going to call the atf and say “I bought a handgun for my under 21 year old relative?”…how is the shop going to know it’s a straw purchase?…I think you’re overthinking this

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner, got caught up in other threads. I probably am overthinking it, but at the same time, I found a prodigy so it’s in the past. Lol

 

[Dean C.]

Sorry I didn’t see this sooner, got caught up in other threads. I probably am overthinking it, but at the same time, I found a prodigy so it’s in the past. Lol

The 101 Guide to Gifting a Gun - U.S. LawShield

Wanting to gift that special someone a firearm? Consider these legal matters and know the law before purchasing a gun as a gift.

www.uslawshield.com

This is worth your time, if you are going to post about it publicly it looks better IMHO to actually have a rough understanding of the law in which you are trying to circumvent.

 

[stale_ranch]

The 101 Guide to Gifting a Gun - U.S. LawShield

Wanting to gift that special someone a firearm? Consider these legal matters and know the law before purchasing a gun as a gift.

www.uslawshield.com

This is worth your time, if you are going to post about it publicly it looks better IMHO to actually have a rough understanding of the law in which you are trying to circumvent.

I do know the law. The way I would’ve had to about it is questionably legal at best and straight up illegal at worst. If someone were to buy a firearm for me either with my money or if they were to be reimbursed in any way for it, it’s not legal since I couldn’t go in and use that money to buy it myself. It’s not about “getting away with it”, I just don’t want to be doing shady crap.

 

[drillsgt]

The 101 Guide to Gifting a Gun - U.S. LawShield

Wanting to gift that special someone a firearm? Consider these legal matters and know the law before purchasing a gun as a gift.

www.uslawshield.com

This is worth your time, if you are going to post about it publicly it looks better IMHO to actually have a rough understanding of the law in which you are trying to circumvent.

I don't think he was trying to circumvent anything?