New owner of a 1911 and have a question

[DatBoyChamp]

I just recently purchased the 5 inch Prodigy Comp as my first 1911 and noticed when i rack the slide back it automatically locks the slide ? Is that normal for a Prodigy or all 1911’s ? I have to hit the slide release for it to go back . I also own the Hellcat Pro and 4.5F Echelon Comp and with those two ( different platform i know striker fired ) i have to hold the slide lock when i rack it for it to lock . If somebody can please educate me if thats a normal thing for Prodigy or 1911’s in general or if i have a problem on my hands where i need to return it to Springfield . Thanks for any feedback and help in advance

 

[TidalWave]

I just recently purchased the 5 inch Prodigy Comp as my first 1911 and noticed when i rack the slide back it automatically locks the slide ? Is that normal for a Prodigy or all 1911’s ? I have to hit the slide release for it to go back . I also own the Hellcat Pro and 4.5F Echelon Comp and with those two ( different platform i know striker fired ) i have to hold the slide lock when i rack it for it to lock . If somebody can please educate me if thats a normal thing for Prodigy or 1911’s in general or if i have a problem on my hands where i need to return it to Springfield . Thanks for any feedback and help in advance

If it has an empty magazine in it, the slide should lock back. If there is NO mag inserted, the slide should not lock.
By the way, it’s generally a good idea to clean a brand-new 1911 (and ‘derivatives’) before shooting or fooling with it too much. It’ll eliminate a lot of potential break-in problems…

Congrats on the new buy

 

[DatBoyChamp]

If it has an empty magazine in it, the slide should lock back. If there is NO mag inserted, the slide should not lock.
By the way, it’s generally a good idea to clean a brand-new 1911 (and ‘derivatives’) before shooting or fooling with it too much. It’ll eliminate a lot of potential break-in problems…

Congrats on the new buy

Great to know ! Yes it had an empty mag inserted . I’ve been reading a few horror stories about this Prodigy and you confirmed what i was reading about it needs to be broken in to perform well so I’ll be racking the slide like crazy the next few days while cleaning / lubing in between before i take it to the range for the first time . Thank you for you knowledge ..

Thank you . I’m super excited to shoot this thing feel like a kid at Christmas and got the new bike i wanted

 

[BassCliff]

Hi @DatBoyChamp,

Indeed, most, if not all, handguns will lock back on an empty magazine. Just leave out the mag if you want to have a racking party.

I would not recommend much dry fire unless you use snap caps to save excess wear or damage to the firing pin.

Forgive me if I state the obvious.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[DatBoyChamp]

Hi @DatBoyChamp,

Indeed, most, if not all, handguns will lock back on an empty magazine. Just leave out the mag if you want to have a racking party.

I would not recommend much dry fire unless you use snap caps to save excess wear or damage to the firing pin.

Forgive me if I state the obvious.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

That is good to know ! Thank you .. just started shooting as of February of this year so getting my feet wet on a couple different platforms so any knowledge i can get i soak it all in and continue learning at this time in my journey nothing is “ obvious “ yet lol . So i appreciate your input

 

[BassCliff]

Hi,

That is good to know ! Thank you .. just started shooting as of February of this year so getting my feet wet on a couple different platforms so any knowledge i can get i soak it all in and continue learning at this time in my journey nothing is “ obvious “ yet lol . So i appreciate your input

I got into shooting seriously only 5 years ago. What helped my fundamentals early on was dry fire practice with a laser cartridge. I have both G-Sight and MantisX systems. The G-Sight is cheaper and, I think, more fun. MantisX gives you a lot more informational feedback.


Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[SimonRL]

That is good to know ! Thank you .. just started shooting as of February of this year so getting my feet wet on a couple different platforms so any knowledge i can get i soak it all in and continue learning at this time in my journey nothing is “ obvious “ yet lol . So i appreciate your input

The other thing you should avoid is dropping the slide with the slide release on an empty chamber, you can damage the gun. Only do it with snap caps or live rounds, otherwise ease the slide down.