Springfield DS Prodigy Reliability and Performance Improvements - Complete Guide

DISCLAIMER:
I am in no way encouraging or advising anyone viewing this video to attempt to modify their firearms. I am NOT a professional gunsmith! If you are not 100% confident in your ability to modify firearm components, DO NOT even attempt it! One small change in angle to the face of a sear or hammer can result in a completely unsafe firearm! Always seek a professional gunsmith if there is any doubt!

I go through every single part of the new Springfield DS Prodigy. This video is extremely long and comprehensive. Time stamps for individual components, issues, and improvements are below. Hopefully this video is helpful for people with this firearm who may be experiencing reliability issues or want to increase performance. What is shown in this video applies to both the 5" and 4.25" guns.

Quick guide to the biggest issues: The extractor (skip to 12:55), debris in firing pin channel (skip to 16:42), disconnector hang up (addressed with work at 11:18, 28:14, and 39:33), magazine issues (skip to 40:56).

The most helpful videos I found on this gun and platform were from ‪@AtlasGunworks‬ , ‪@108Performance‬ , and ‪@nobodytraining‬.

Great video from ‪@RobbieWheaton‬ on magazine reliability!
   • How To: Springfield Prodigy 2011 Maga...  

Link to 10-8 Performance test fire protocol video:
   • 10-8 Performance Lab, Episode 85: Spr...  

Link to Atlas Gunworks sear spring tuning video:
   • Sear Spring Tuning v2, Atlas Gunworks  

Link to great video from ‪@ChambersCustom‬ :
   • Mathematical Review: Springfield Prod...  

00:00 Introduction
02:01 Should you buy this gun?
03:18 Out of the box feel and trigger
06:09 Lube and ammo for initial testing
06:45 Initial range testing
08:22 Slide lapping
09:56 Breach face
10:54 Firing pin retaining plate
11:18 Underside of slide polishing (for disconnector action)
12:06 Disconnector pocket
12:55 Extractor issues
15:31 Barrel and feed ramp
15:44 Firing pin and spring
16:58 Recoil spring
17:24 Shok-buff
18:08 Grip module and trigger
20:33 Main spring housing and components
21:47 Magazine release
23:37 Frame
24:20 Sear
25:47 Hammer and strut
27:30 Sear and hammer pins
28:14 Disconnector
30:48 Sear leaf spring
33:24 Grip safety
35:26 Plungers and plunger tube
35:54 Thumb safety
39:01 Leaf spring tuning for trigger weight and disconnector function
40:56 Magazine issues
44:12 Post tune up feel and trigger, safety checks
46:23 Range footage after tune up
47:02 What parts would I replace?
48:55 Conclusion