How to Disassemble and Reassemble the Springfield Armory Prodigy

Workman Firearms

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The video provides a comprehensive guide on how to disassemble and reassemble Springfield Armory's Prodigy, a double-stack 1911 pistol. The host emphasizes that you will need a 4mm Allen key for the process and optionally a punch for easier disassembly.

### Disassembly:
1. **Clearing the Firearm:** The host starts by removing the magazine and locking the slide to the rear to ensure the firearm is clear.

2. **Guide Rod:** The two-piece full-length guide rod is unscrewed using a 4mm Allen key.

3. **Slide Stop:** The host aligns a dimple on the slide with the slide stop and uses a punch to push it out.

4. **Removing the Slide:** The slide is carefully slid off the frame.

5. **Recoil Spring and Guide Rod:** These are removed, along with the plug.

6. **Barrel Removal:** The barrel is pushed forward and removed from the slide.

### Reassembly:
1. **Barrel:** The barrel is slid back into the slide.

2. **Recoil Spring and Guide Rod:** These are reassembled and placed back into the slide.

3. **Slide onto Frame:** The slide is aligned with the frame and slid back.

4. **Slide Stop:** The slide stop is reinserted.

5. **Tightening the Guide Rod:** The guide rod is tightened using the Allen key.

The tutorial is clear, concise, and provides valuable information for anyone looking to understand the inner workings of the Springfield Armory Prodigy or perform maintenance on their own firearm.

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0:00 Introduction
0:33 4MM ALLEN KEY
0:48 CLEAR THE FIREARM
1:07 REMOVE GUIDE ROD
1:48 REMOVE SLIDE
2:57 REMOVE BARREL
3:14 CLEAN & MAINTAIN
3:24 REASSEMBLE BARREL
4:46 ATTACH SLIDE
5:14 INSERT SLIDE STOP
5:45 FUNCTIONS CHECK