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# Springfield Armory 5” 1911 DS Prodigy Comp First Impressions

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# Springfield Armory 5” 1911 DS Prodigy Comp First Impressions

October 20, 2024 John McQuay Leave a comment
Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp with Aimpoint ACRO P2 and SUREFIRE X300U-B Turbo Weaponlight

## Why?

Recently, I have been obsessed with the 1911 platform and its relevance to defensive and duty applications. I have been field testing another well-known 2011 duty pistol during training in order to gauge real-world reliability. When Springfield Armory released their “Comp” version of the 1911 DS Prodigy pistol, I had to pick one up to see how it would fare in the same role.

I reached out to Springfield Armory last year when I began evaluating these guns with no response. This time around, I didn’t waste the time and simply ordered one from my friendly neighborhood gun dealer. Thankfully they were in-stock and it was in my hands in a couple of days.

I chose the 5” Comp version for several reasons. My “other” gun is a 5” non-compensated pistol. This allows me to shoot the same ammo side-by-side in a very similar platform to assess the effectiveness of the compensator. I intended to attach a SUREFIRE X300T-B to this gun and the light is longer than the 5” barrel, so there would be no overall length difference with the 4.25” 1911 DS. The “Comp” version pulls the front sight closer to the rear, thus reducing the usability of the iron sights (if that is a concern). Finally, I just prefer the look of the 5” slide.

## Ported or Compensated?

First, we need to clear something up. Springfield Armory calls this a “compensated” pistol. Compensators are usually bulky attachments that have expansion chambers and one or more ports to vent the muzzle blast upwards in order to counteract muzzle-rise. Production pistols usually are only ported. Ports are just holed cut through the barrel to accomplish the same task, but less efficiently. I have already had Prodigy enthusiasts comment that the 1911 DS Prodigy Comp is only ported. This is false.

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October 20, 2024 John McQuay 3 Comments

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# Mail Call Mondays Season 10 #12 – Carbine Silencer Selection Considerations

November 22, 2021 John McQuay Leave a comment

This week we talk about considerations for selecting a silencer for your carbine.

Links:
OSS Suppressors – https://osssuppressors.com
SilencerCo – https://silencerco.com
Suppressed Armament Systems – http://www.suppressedarmament.com
Silencer Shop – https://www.silencershop.com

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# Mail Call Mondays Podcast #166 – Carbine Silencer Selection Considerations

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This week we talk about considerations for selecting a silencer for your carbine.

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# Mail Call Mondays Season 10 #11 – Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) for Home Defense

November 22, 2021 John McQuay Leave a comment

This week we talk about Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) for Home Defense.

Links:
Aero Precision EPC-9 – https://www.aeroprecisionusa.com/epc

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# Mail Call Mondays Podcast #165 – Pistol Caliber Carbines (PCC) for Home Defense

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This week we talk about pistol caliber carbines for home defense.

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# Mail Call Mondays Season 10 #10 – Short Barrel Sniper Rifles

July 22, 2021 John McQuay 2 Comments

This week we talk about Short Barrel Sniper Rifles.

Links:
MATEN Build Series – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL12C08ED5EF1E03C9

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# Mail Call Mondays Podcast #164 – Short Barrel Sniper Rifles

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This week we talk about Short Barrel Sniper Rifles.

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# Mail Call Mondays Season 10 #09 – NRL22 Championship Rifle Setup

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This week we talk about my NRL22 Championship Rifle Setup.

Links:
Bergara B14R – https://www.bergara.online/us/rifles/rimfire/b-14r-steel-2/
MDT ACC Chassis – https://mdttac.com/us_en/acc-chassis-system.html
Triggertech Diamond 700 – https://triggertech.com/collections/bolt-action/products/diamond
MDT 20 MOA Scope Base – https://mdttac.com/us_en/picatinny-scope-base.html
Bushnell HDMR2-CM – https://www.bushnell.com/riflescopes/elite-tactical/elite-tactical-hdmr-ii-cr-3.5-21×50/BU-ET36215H25.html
MDT Elite Scope Rings – https://mdttac.com/us_en/elite-scope-rings.html
MDT Ckye-Pod – https://mdttac.com/us_en/mdt-ckye-pod.html
Warne Skyline Bipod – https://warnescopemounts.com/product/precision-bipod-arca-rail-interface/

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# Mail Call Mondays Podcast #163 – NRL22 Championship Rifle Setup

July 22, 2021 John McQuay Leave a comment

This week we talk about my NRL22 Championship Rifle Setup.

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