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    SA hits 2011 market

    They call it the Prodigy I think. Priced at $1,500 should bring in new 2011 customers. Two stores in Phx has them in stock. Initial reviews are good. We will see.

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    If they run this will put some serious pressure on Stacatto. MSRP of 1499 is almost a grand less.

    From what I've been able to discern, Stacatto mags fit, uses an Agency Arms designed adaptor plate. Comes with two mags. 5" and 4-1/4" barrel lengths available, both models have same frame size (140mm 17 round is flush).
    Last edited by JiminAZ; 08-31-22 at 17:16.

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    Interesting. 9mm I assume? I Wonder about their magazine pedigree.
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    Quote Originally Posted by markm View Post
    Interesting. 9mm I assume? I Wonder about their magazine pedigree.
    Allegedly Dura-Mag will be the OEM, and they claim to have updated the designs further.
    Plus ça change, plus c'est la même chose.

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    Saw that.

    It’ll have MIM hammer/sear/disconnect or/thumb safety, etc. Like all of Springfields current 1911 line up.
    That makes the several hundred dollars saved over Staccato not so much a “deal” after all.
    Replacing the MIM with forged/tool steel parts and yer at, or close to Staccato money. That’s if you can do parts swap yourself.

    Also the optics thing.
    Supposed to only work with some off brand, RD that SA sells.
    Someone will make a mount for the RD of your choice, but how long will it take?

    My crystal ball says; teething problems.
    Magazines?
    Optic?
    Long term durability?

    I think this is offered to a price point. XXX dollars cheaper than Staccato.
    Aimed for guy that wants a 2011 that doesn’t want to spend 2011 money.
    It’ll be fine for the guy that shoots 50 rds at range twice a month.
    I don’t see this as a duty gun, or hardcore shooter gun.

    Guess we’ll see!
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    Given SA's history, 100% agree that QC will be the thing to watch.

    I have two Staccato P's and two C2's. Great guns but frankly the triggers are kind of Kimber Factory feeling to me. Have been meaning to either do a little cleanup in there or replace the fire control altogether. Reality is though that at speed the triggers on the Staccatos are fine.

    I also got initial info that the optic cut would only fit the SA HEX optic, which would be a hard pass for me. Then others said Agency Arms plates would be used. As you say, guess we will see. It would be sales suicide for SA to try to restrict the Prodigy to only their optic.
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    Quote Originally Posted by gaijin View Post
    My crystal ball says; teething problems.
    What? American Mediocrity in product specification for a quick buck? It's almost a certainty.
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    Roger Barrera’s input/review on this. He’s a legit shooter.

    https://youtube.com/watch?v=PXbjTBexMkk&feature=share
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    And the obligatory barrage of videos where the gun doesn't fail. (I'm not jaded)

    -Until Toyota makes a 1911 style pistol, I'll remain wildly skeptical. I'd actually love to see what the Japanese approach would do for the 1911/2011.
    Last edited by markm; 09-01-22 at 09:35.
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