NEW HOLOSUN PID !! On my Springfield Armory 1911DS Prodigy!

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  • @dreamcastdre
    @dreamcastdre Жыл бұрын

    Looks great! I have a Hex Dragonfly on mine and love the way it looks, and it has worked well for me. But if I end up needing a replacement red dot, this is definitely one on my list.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    If I could go back, I probably would’ve just got the hex dragonfly. I was looking at them but I really really prefer green and that is why I didn’t go through with it.

  • @John-wy1hj
    @John-wy1hj Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video, Thank you I’m ordering mine.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    You’re welcome! Make sure you watch my updated video just so you have all of the information it does have a downside but I bought two of them and I love them both I will work around it

  • @loquette1
    @loquette1 Жыл бұрын

    The only flush fitting light was the old Inforce APL unfortunately the new Wild 2 is too short I deal with the same dilemma, I bought the Holosun for my Prodigy also

  • @MenOfArms
    @MenOfArms8 ай бұрын

    looks great!

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    8 ай бұрын

    Thank you my friend

  • @jessedavis4699
    @jessedavis4699 Жыл бұрын

    Looks great. Looking for a light that this for my 4 1/4 . By the way, I took my new prodigy out this weekend and shot it. Ran great no problems. Put a hundred rounds through it.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you and So I recommend Amazon the seller is Kenzie Optics! That’s where I purchased my 2 Holosun PIDs they only have 13 or so left so not sure how long they will last but i’m happy to hear that! Do you love your prodigy as much as I do ?

  • @jessedavis4699

    @jessedavis4699

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 I absolutely do. I’ve been wanting a double stack 1911 for years but has always been out of my price range. Almost bought a Staccato 6 months ago, glad I waited. I also work on all of my own guns so I really don’t mind upgrading parts if needed. So far it shuts so good!

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Awesome I’m glad to hear it and I’m right there with you there was no way to justify buying one of those guns at those ridiculous prices so this was a godsend and my favorite part of this platform is the available parts are very cheap and easy to upgrade!

  • @DigD97
    @DigD97 Жыл бұрын

    Strobe feature is nice but I actually prefer lights without it.

  • @Mr.J.Diesel

    @Mr.J.Diesel

    Жыл бұрын

    I agree

  • @americantrucker9813
    @americantrucker9813 Жыл бұрын

    Update: The different rail attachments are not different sizes but different positioning attachments which enables you to slide the light forward or backwards! So a feature I have not seen on other lights.

  • @FireFighterChen

    @FireFighterChen

    Жыл бұрын

    Olight has had that feature for a while on some models, they even Incorporated it into their quick disconnect lever so it's fast to adjust.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    What feature are you talking about? I have several OLight and they’ve only ever came with a GL rail & 1913 rail attachment on my Valkyrie Turbo, Valkyrie Pro, & Baldr Pro. As well as Rifle lights like the OLight Odin which Is AMAZING !!! And a OLight Seeker 3 which is also AMAZING. Point is ive supported OLight for years and own many of their Lights and none have that feature

  • @FireFighterChen

    @FireFighterChen

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 the feature to adjust the lights front to back placement. PL Mini series. I wish they would make that connection standard among all their lights.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@FireFighterChen yes sorry I don’t have that one but that is crazy that they would have that option on some and not others I would appreciate such a feature but honestly the ones I have fit just right anyways so I don’t know that that would make a difference but I will tell you on this light it works quite well because I tried it on my ZEV and the light sat way too far forward and by allowing the rail to move back I was able to attach it to the very first slot nearest the trigger guard so it fit perfectly!

  • @ericborneo6592

    @ericborneo6592

    Жыл бұрын

    What's your EDC and have you tried the HK VP9 series?

  • @braydenkenney3313
    @braydenkenney3313 Жыл бұрын

    If this thing had holster support I'd be all over it. I want more lithium ion batteries in wmls, specifically handgun lights. Looks like I'll have to wait for the cloud defensive handgun light to be able to get any holster support.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    It’s actually pretty compatible with any holster that works for the stream light Tlr-1 I actually i’ve grown very fond of the light! It’s Rock solid and I order a bunch of replacement batteries from amazon they last pretty long and are rechargeable but I slow charge @ .5 amp so that makes them last longer. It’s very bright definitely a True rated light.

  • @Highgear145
    @Highgear145 Жыл бұрын

    Just ordered..I'm gonna do an unboxing video

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Make sure you watch my Update to this so your aware why holstering probably won’t be possible with most holsters.

  • @GatCat
    @GatCat Жыл бұрын

    What did you have to do to get the holosun dot on there? A particular plate? Also, strobe feature is the worst.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    I modified the original plate that came with it so basically a pain that I wouldn’t recommend simply because I destroyed the original plate and scratched up my base of my optic pretty good so I couldn’t recommend doing anything half assed I shouldn’t have but I was being impatient and figured I’d never use the original plate.

  • @justkiknit
    @justkiknit Жыл бұрын

    I love holosun products. How are you liking the prodigy? When the bugs seem to be worked out, and plates for rmr are available I'll probably be snagging one.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    The Prodigy is amazing realistically it is an STIGEN2 clone. Everything is backwards compatible in my opinion there are no bugs to work out. If you scoured through the comments on my channel, you’ll see the vast majority of buyers have had zero issues there will always be a few as with any production firearm, but that is why you purchase with an American company that gives you a lifetime warranty

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    And I have been trying to buy a second prodigy I want the 5 inch as well, but they have been out of stock since the day they came out

  • @fern62798
    @fern62798 Жыл бұрын

    what screws did use to replace the original grip screws? I ordered some STI grip screws but had to shave them down a bit cause they were too long, not sure if you did the same

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Sorry I just seen this I ordered a replacement screw set from atlasgunworks.com along with the trigger they carry a lot of parts for this model and I stripped the original screws the very first time I took the gun down it’s called the grip bushing screw kit it’s like 20 something bucks but it also comes with that tiny little front flip screw basically it’s worth it to have it just for when you lose that tiny front screw on the grip which isn’t hard because they are tough to get tight

  • @fern62798

    @fern62798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 I got a trigger from them too , trigger is breaking under 3 lbs after fine tuning , thank you for the info ! Those factory screws are easy to strip lol

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    I’m very thankful for their trigger and other parts I only wish we could get the Optic plates and some replacements Grips just in case. But your welcome that’s why I made these videos. I didn’t want everyone being fooled into believing the Prodigy is junk

  • @fern62798

    @fern62798

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 I’m a gun salesman and I work on a lot of 1911’s so I wasn’t scared of the “horror” stories people were saying. I had my issues at first but once I able to get through 200 rounds , it kept running. My only complaint is the same as yours , Springfield let us down with the optic plate lol. The only parts I changed out was the disconnector and I put a different sear spring that I tuned to my liking. The original disconnecter was a tad too long so the gun would hang up on it. I had the most trouble fitting the trigger onto the frame , but after that and a good internal polish job , my gun is buttery smooth. I appreciate you telling the truth and not bashing on the gun cause it’s not an STI. This gun gets a lot of bad rep from people that don’t know too much about 1911’s

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@fern62798 it definitely has gotten an undeserving amount of crap as if it’s a High Point .45acp lol but honestly KZreads algorithm or whatever is the cause Definitely promotes Negative videos especially about guns everywhere it seems so I think a lot of people just get used to saying negative things for attention not that’s not everyone you know what I mean. The prodigy is also the only 1911 I have that the entire inside and internal parts were cerakoted once I either wore down the coating things worked much smoother.

  • @albarron4022
    @albarron40225 ай бұрын

    I know this is an older vid but what color cerakote is that? Looks sharp! I’m thinking tungsten but thought I’d ask

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    5 ай бұрын

    You’re fine my friend it is tungsten you are correct! It is definitely one of my favorites as well I recommend it !

  • @albarron4022

    @albarron4022

    5 ай бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 thanks 🙏 just bought a 5” prodigy and its my first 2011 style firearm (been a striker gun guy) and it feels AMAZING

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    5 ай бұрын

    @albarron4022 well congratulations! They are absolutely my favorite, but I warn you now if that gun is out of tune, try not to get discouraged it’s pretty common, but I have a bunch of content and videos that can help you get it tuned properly and upgrade it however you might like and once it is tuned properly You won’t find a better shooting more reliable gun for the money! Of course, that’s my opinion but you let me know what you think of it!

  • @jimmydacey3
    @jimmydacey3 Жыл бұрын

    What's all the gunk between the rear sight and the Holosun dot?

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    JB Weld Steel stick. But I now have my long awaited RMR plate from Springfield Armory so that is a thing of the past !

  • @sidanx7887
    @sidanx7887 Жыл бұрын

    Ok who did the cerakote on that prodigy and the barrel? That looks very nice

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you very much and I did the cerakote my self with my air fryer to cure lol I’m new to cerakote that was my second time doing it but I’m definitely addicted! Cerakote is my favorite coating for a few reasons mainly the ease to which I can do it at home for dirt cheep.

  • @Eric_the_miserable_midget

    @Eric_the_miserable_midget

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813I didn’t even know cerakote can be a diy process

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Eric_the_miserable_midget I didn’t either, but I ordered the starter kit for somewhere around 175 bucks from cerakote.com they do next day air shipping for 10 bucks and I’ve ordered like 4 times and it’s usually here the next day, depending on when you place the order, I bought a 1.5 gallon air compressor and I use an old air fryer to cure and they have a lot of different colors and stuff. It’s a lot of fun but I have got addicted to doing it so I keep painting everything.

  • @tbeastlift1876
    @tbeastlift1876 Жыл бұрын

    Did you find a light holster for your prodigy setup? I’m currently looking for a prodigy with holosun light holster to fit

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Well Holosun says that any holster for the TLR one will work for the PID I haven’t tried but I’ve just been using my old holsters.

  • @tbeastlift1876

    @tbeastlift1876

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 appreciate it

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tbeastlift1876 you are very welcome. My concealed carry holster is a Kydex holster from Amazon titled. Glock 17 with OLight Baldr pro. And my range holster is the Orpaz series light bearing holster kit It has several different attachments like on the belt drop down from the belt and a drop leg holster as well as quick detach, which is the one that I use because it is very convenient when getting in and out of the car.

  • @gregkiriaki9455
    @gregkiriaki94556 ай бұрын

    Have you found a holster that fights with that light?

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    6 ай бұрын

    Any holster for the TLR-1 should fit the Holoson PID, the holster I use is a Glock 17/TLR-1 holster that fits perfectly

  • @jroc9676
    @jroc9676 Жыл бұрын

    What's going on behind the optic...

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Customization lol I needed something to wedge my Optic so the screws weren’t taking all the recoil

  • @gamepada
    @gamepada Жыл бұрын

    What holster fit this light?

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    I have a couple of videos on my channel showing just that. I can’t remember all the info but there still up if you need. Basically any Glock 17 with TLR -1 light holster should work with minimal to know modifications ( modifications= heating to tighten fitment with kydex)

  • @67wartstew
    @67wartstew7 ай бұрын

    Stream light tar-7A looks better because its flush

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    7 ай бұрын

    Flush is definitely the goal. I’ll check it out! Thanks! The holoson PID sits flush on the prodigy & my Atlas Nyx but I had to modify the Light

  • @The_Glocktor
    @The_Glocktor11 ай бұрын

    I can’t get my holosun PID to turn on. I took the insulation out, charged it. Idk if I’m an idiot or what. Any suggestions?

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    11 ай бұрын

    I’m sorry my friend, I’m not sure what’s the issue, how did you charge the battery? Can you try a different battery that you know is charged & working ? The Positive goes in first and I’m not sure if it will work without the battery sleeve or not. Check to see if the light is locked out.

  • @The_Glocktor

    @The_Glocktor

    11 ай бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 Thanks for the response! I've ordered two off Amazon, I can't get either to work. I made sure the battery was + terminal in first, tried with and without the sleeve, tried to unlock it out, everything I can think of. Seems unlikely that I'd get two duds from amazon, but i suppose possible

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    11 ай бұрын

    Did you get it working?

  • @The_Glocktor

    @The_Glocktor

    11 ай бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 no dice. I emailed Holosun, but will probably end up just returning it to Amazon

  • @TheNickcherry1
    @TheNickcherry1 Жыл бұрын

    Do you have a holster to fit

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes a few, I have a couple of videos on my channel about holsters. Pretty much any Glock 17 / TLR-1 holster will fit the prodigy & Holosun Pid

  • @FireFighterChen
    @FireFighterChen Жыл бұрын

    Why do you prefer the light be flush instead of extending further to keep the slide in battery if you ever had to press the front against a bad guy?

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    No offense but in my opinion only an idiot would press their Gun against a bad guy by choice that would be so far from tactically sound , if your referring to some struggle when you have no choice than I’d say that probably has some merit but your gun should work fine either way (training should build muscle memory to pull that elbow back and the muzzle almost directly beside your chest away from the bad guy In a struggle) and I like a flush fitting light for Comfort (appendix Holster) , when the light is forward of the muzzle it gets smoked black and becomes almost useless, and also I think it gives a much better sleek Look as well. That’s my opinion However you prefer it great God Bless you and more power to you !

  • @4435rickymartin

    @4435rickymartin

    Жыл бұрын

    Are the RDS plates available? I ordered mine and it's still awaiting fulfillment from SA.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@4435rickymartin unfortunately no I have two on back order still but I got tired of waiting and I didn’t want to buy a different optic so I modified the original plate that came with it to accept my Holosun 407K

  • @FireFighterChen

    @FireFighterChen

    Жыл бұрын

    1911DS*

  • @4435rickymartin

    @4435rickymartin

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 I would like to see a video of how you did it. I have a Holosun 407c waiting on my bench to go on it. I know my RDS is the same pattern as the RMR.

  • @thegreenbackgorilla9140
    @thegreenbackgorilla9140 Жыл бұрын

    What front sight is that??

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    The factory fiber optic

  • @thegreenbackgorilla9140

    @thegreenbackgorilla9140

    Жыл бұрын

    @@americantrucker9813 it’s orange? Mine came green…

  • @RIPPER334
    @RIPPER334 Жыл бұрын

    I have no issue with the light... I just can't see buying that, when for 40 bucks more you can get a TLR1 HL, and not have to hunt a holster... Because EVERYBODY and their brother makes a holster for the TLR series.

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a very good reason! I bought two simply because I’m a huge fan of Holosun and the light fits flush on my prodigy and I preferred a flush fitting light and I make my own holsters so that wasn’t a concern of mine.

  • @LetsgoBrandon2023

    @LetsgoBrandon2023

    Жыл бұрын

    Someone who works for holosun said on reddit that it should fit a tlr 1 hl and x300 holsters

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@LetsgoBrandon2023 it is much smaller than both of those, so yes, it would fit. The problem I am talking about is that it is almost impossible to get a formfitting snug holster with this white because of the design the shape is the issue

  • @1312020m

    @1312020m

    Жыл бұрын

    Well its a brand new light, holsters will take a little bit but assuming the light is even mildly popular holsters will be relatively easy to find. But 18350>dual cr123s, the current/next generation of pistol lights will completely phase out dual cell cr123 lights.

  • @jessegiii6737
    @jessegiii6737 Жыл бұрын

    Well at least the light is dependable 🤣 Just blind them to death when that thing has an FTF FTE....etc. lol....and don't say shit experienced in person

  • @americantrucker9813

    @americantrucker9813

    Жыл бұрын

    Lmao your funny I’ll give you that I couldn’t understand that last part good thing I just don’t care 🤷‍♀️