September 19th, 2023
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What is a Prodigy?
According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, it is something extraordinary or inexplicable, marvelous, or unusual.
However, the name sets the bar really high right out of the gate.
How far can a Springfield Armory Prodigy shoot accurately? The author pushed it out to 200 yards to see what it could do.
Will the Prodigy live up to its name?
Thats the question: How far can a Prodigy shoot?
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The effective range of pistols like the Springfield Prodigy may be a lot farther than you think. Paired with quality ammo, you can hit targets at 100 yards and beyond.
The Prodigy is one of the newest double-stack 1911-style pistols available in 9mm.
When you look up the Prodigy, it is listed as a 1911.
It is time-tested, battle-proven and just simply a legend that remains the top pistol choice for many people.
The Prodigy’s factory sights are excellent for long-range accuracy. However, the addition of an optic like this HEX Dragonfly may help you hit targets at longer ranges as well.
The creation of 1911 pistols with double-stack magazines attempts to overcome that limitation.
This is where the Prodigy fits.
When you look at the Prodigy, it looks and feels like a 1911.
The practical accuracy of the Springfield Armory Prodigy is excellent, allowing for rapid shots on targets at defensive ranges.
When taking a closer look, however, there are substantial differences.
The most notable feature of the Prodigy is its higher capacity over a traditional 1911.
Double-stack magazines with capacities of 17- and 20-rounds are included with the gun.
While a bench and rest can help improve your accuracy, hitting targets at longer ranges handheld with the Prodigy is completely doable. Apply the fundamentals and the gun will do the rest.
Additionally, 26-round magazines are also available from the company.
The work is impressive.
The grip module itself is a very comfortable polymer that wraps around the forged steel frame.
The author found he could hit targets at 100 and 200 yards with the 9mm Prodigy.
Another big difference from the classic 1911 is that the Prodigy is optics-ready right out of the box.
The next thing I noticed was the match-grade bull barrel.
This is one solid barrel, and you will notice the thickness immediately.
The Prodigy proved it had the core accuracy capability to be pushed out to long-distance shooting.
It comes in either 4.25 or 5 and is made of forged stainless steel with an 11-degree crown.
I am not talking 20 yards, not even 50.
I am talking 100 and 200 when possible.
Now, when you move out to 25 and 50 yards, accuracy and precision become much more challenging.
Move to 100 yards, and accurate pistol shooting starts getting difficult, even when benching it.
In my opinion, the farther out you go speaks to not only the shooter but also the gun.
This is why I like to review my pistols at long distances.
Move to 200 yards, and it says even more about the gun.
Rarely do I see reviews or videos of pistols being shot out to 100 and 200 yards.
To start with, I sighted the gun in at 50 yards and seasoned the barrel.
Even with windy conditions, I managed good groups with all bullet weights.
Reliability was excellent and I rang the steel targets at distances up to 25 yards.
Recoil was easy to manage and target transitions seemed smooth and fast.
At 100 yards, I used a rest and shot from my bench.
Ringing steel was relatively easy at this distance.
If you watch the above video, you might hear the satisfying ding of rounds impacting the target.
I even made several one-handed, non-benched shots at this distance.
With the 200-yard target, I had a substantial drop due to the characteristics of the cartridge.
Holding several feet above the target, I consistently rang steel shooting with a rest.
Conclusion
So, there you have it.
Does the Springfield Armory Prodigy live up to its name?
Thats for you to decide.
I know what my opinion is!
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