{"id":168,"date":"2022-09-01T08:51:27","date_gmt":"2022-09-01T08:51:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=168"},"modified":"2022-09-01T08:51:27","modified_gmt":"2022-09-01T08:51:27","slug":"first-look-springfield-1911-ds-prodigy-9mm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=168","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 9mm"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/744332250?h=9f7aab4301&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/jeremy-tremp\/\">Jeremy Tremp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">T<\/span>here are products that define industries, setting the bar that inspires designs for generations. There are also designers that are a cut above the rest, creating products that stand the test of time. John Moses Browning and his 1911 are timeless examples of both. His <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/review-springfield-armory-1911-mil-spec-45\/\">1911 set the bar of quality<\/a>, innovation and accuracy. No pistol can go toe-to-toe with the 1911\u2019s history and track record of service, and its short recoil method of operation is the inspiration for nearly every pistol design manufactured today.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture class=\"wp-image-34555\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>With its polymer grip module, double-stack magazine and AOS optics system, the 1911 DS Prodigy is a robust and capable update to the proven\u00a01911.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If the single-stack 1911 has one \u201cflaw\u201d in today\u2019s world of firearms design, it\u2019s the magazine capacity of the pistol. Sure, you can make the argument that you prefer <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/9mm-vs-45acp-the-ultimate-caliber-conundrum\/\">.45 ACP over 9mm<\/a>, but even 9mm variants are capped at nine or 10 rounds in the magazine. For this reason, the polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol market has grown leaps and bounds over the past two decades.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34554\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy.jpg\" alt=\"Both versions of the DS 1911 Prodigy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/both-versions-of-the-DS-1911-Prodigy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>With a shorter slide length than the 5\u2033 model (top), the 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25\u2033 (bottom) offers shooters a pistol that handles well and still packs in <span class=\"nowrap\">double-stack capacity.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Standard magazine capacities from 15 all the way up to 20 rounds or even more are commonplace in these lightweight, capable firearms. But if you\u2019ve ever shot a nice 1911, you know that even the finest striker-fired pistol leaves something to be desired. That desire is John Browning\u2019s sweet, crisp single-action trigger.<\/p>\n<h2>The Best of Both Worlds?<\/h2>\n<p>You may be asking what seems like the obvious question. Why can\u2019t I have a 1911 with the same capacity of all these fancy polymer-framed guns? Well, Springfield Armory has answered that question in the form of the 1911 DS Prodigy pistol. The maker of some of the finest 1911 pistols on the market has done it yet again with their solution to the capacity concern some have with the 1911 in the 1911 DS Prodigy \u2014 with the \u201cDS\u201d standing for \u201cdouble-stack.\u201d<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34553\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911.jpg\" alt=\"Carrying the Prodigy DS 1911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/carrying-the-Prodigy-DS-1911-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Why can\u2019t you have a 1911 with the same capacity of all these fancy polymer-framed guns? Actually, you\u00a0can.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Available in both a 4.25\u201d and a 5\u201d model, the Prodigy is everything you have come to expect from Springfield Armory. It is reliable, repeatable, accurate, feature-rich, and offered at a price point that will definitely catch your attention. But more that latter point in a moment.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34552\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg\" alt=\"Left side of the Springfield Prodigy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/left-side-of-the-Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Perfect for duty or competition, the Springfield Prodigy is an amazing pistol that offers the great features of the original 1911, but in a <span class=\"nowrap\">higher-capacity form.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Prodigy is built around a double-stack 9mm magazine, housed within a polymer grip module that mounts directly to the pistol\u2019s forged steel receiver. The design offers capacities of 17+1 in a flush-fitting magazine, and 20+1 in an extended magazine \u2014 both included with the pistol, by the way. An optional 26-round magazine is also offered.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>You may be wondering how a 1911 can accept a double-stack magazine in such a slim pistol. That is achieved by the polymer grip module that keeps the width slim enough for a comfortable grip while being able to accept the wider, thicker magazine size.<\/p>\n<h2>A Next Generation<\/h2>\n<p>As noted earlier, the Prodigy combines the best of what makes the 1911 great along with more modern features today\u2019s shooters desire. If you know how to run a 1911, you\u2019ll be right at home with the 1911 DS Prodigy. From the extended beavertail grip safety to the ambidextrous safety, all the controls are exactly where you\u2019d expect them to be. Want to fit it out with a weaponlight? Then check out the strip of Picatinny rail on the steel receiver.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34551\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol.jpg.webp 1585w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-800x708.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-400x354.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-768x679.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-1536x1359.jpg.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1585px) 100vw, 1585px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1585\" height=\"1402\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory Prodigy 9mm pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol.jpg 1585w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-800x708.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-400x354.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-768x679.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Armory-Prodigy-9mm-pistol-1536x1359.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1585px) 100vw, 1585px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Prodigy line is designed for use with optics, such as the HEX Dragonfly shown\u00a0above.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>A truly cutting-edge enhancement to the Prodigy is optics-ready nature of the forged steel slide. This plate-based system, dubbed AOS (which stands for \u201cAgency Optic System\u201d), was developed in collaboration with Agency Arms specifically for the 1911 DS. The plates, machined from billet 17-4 steel, were designed to allow shooters to attach today\u2019s most popular optics to the pistol. All the plates, including the included cover plate, feature an integral rear sight.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34550\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg\" alt=\"Optics mount for the Springfield Prodigy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/optics-mount-for-the-Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>A specially designed mounting system allows you to quickly and easily add a red dot sight to your new Prodigy pistol. Cover plate shown at right. Note integrated rear\u00a0sights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The front fiber-optic sight and rear u-notch sight are raised to allow for visible iron sights through a mounted optic. Currently, the pistol ships with a cover plate and a plate designed to accept the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/review-hex-dragonfly-red-dot\/\">HEX Dragonfly red dot<\/a>, with additional plates for other optics available from the Springfield Armory Store.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2>A Touch Point<\/h2>\n<p>One of the most sought-after features on the 1911 design is the trigger. Truly, the 1911 trigger has been the gold standard for more than a century. So, that is a standard to which the Prodigy had to adhere. To my mind, the Prodigy trigger is the definition of precision. It feels solid with very little play, the break is quick, sharp and satisfying, and the return is super short. This ensures no only accurate initial shots, but also quick and accurate follow-up shots. The range at which you can achieve accurate shot placement with the Prodigy will surprise even the most seasoned shooters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34549\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield double stack 1911 9mm\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-double-stack-1911-9mm-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The first time you shoot the Prodigy, you might be surprised at how far you can land accurate hits. In testing, shooters have reported hits at ranges up to 200\u00a0yards.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Using their track record of precision-crafted, unbreakable 1911s, Springfield Armory again uses the forging process to create the most rugged and dependable slide, receiver and barrels for the Prodigy. All three are made from forged steel, while the grip module is made from high-impact polymer with a wraparound treatment of <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/hang-on-to-that-hellcat\/\">Adaptive Grip Texture (made popular on the Hellcat series of pistols)<\/a>. The grip texture feels as if it grips your skin the tighter you grip the pistol, ensuring a positive and tactile grip in any condition. While the barrel is stainless steel, the slide and receiver feature a rugged and attractive <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/common-coatings-and-finishes-for-modern-guns\/\">black Cerakote finish<\/a>.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34548\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911.jpg.webp 1585w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-800x684.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-400x342.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-768x657.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-1536x1313.jpg.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1585px) 100vw, 1585px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1585\" height=\"1355\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911.jpg\" alt=\"Right side view of the Springfield Armory DS 1911\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911.jpg 1585w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-800x684.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-400x342.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-768x657.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/right-side-view-of-the-Springfield-Armory-DS-1911-1536x1313.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1585px) 100vw, 1585px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Springfield Armory equipped the Prodigy with a wide range of features that customers ask for, such as a bull barrel and a mounting rail for\u00a0accessories.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Providing exceptional accuracy and long life to the Prodigy is the match-grade bushingless bull barrel. Offered in both the 4.25\u201d and 5\u201d models, you will be stunned at the return to zero after your first shot, enabling extreme accuracy with quick follow-up shots. The recoil impulse is light as the weight of the pistol and the craftsmanship of parts fitment make the slide feel like it\u2019s on ball bearings. After your first shot, you will feel like shooting the Prodigy is just plain cheating.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34547\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack.jpg\" alt=\"SA Prodigy double stack\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/SA-Prodigy-double-stack-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Understated elegance and knockout performance are two of the Prodigy pistol\u2019s defining\u00a0features.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Prodigy gets some added style points for the skeletonized hammer and forward slide serrations. The Prodigy just looks like it\u2019s ready for action. Once outfitted with and optic and weaponlight, you just can\u2019t help but stare at the beautiful pistol. There truly is nothing like the look of a well done 1911, and the Prodigy brings a lot to the table.<\/p>\n<h2>Specifications<\/h2>\n<p>Here are the specs on the new Springfield Prodigy pistols:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table full-width\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td\/>\n<td><strong>1911 DS 4.25\u2033 Prodigy AOS<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>1911 DS 5\u2033 Prodigy AOS<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Chambering<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>9mm<\/td>\n<td>9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Magazine Capacity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>17+1, 20+1 (one of each included)<\/td>\n<td>17+1, 20+1 (one of each included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Barrel Length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>4.25\u2033<\/td>\n<td>5.0\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Overall Length<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>7.8\u2033<\/td>\n<td>8.5\u2033<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Weight<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>32.5 oz.<\/td>\n<td>33.0 oz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sights<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Fiber optic front, serrated rear<\/td>\n<td>Fiber optic front, serrated rear<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Grips<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Integral polymer<\/td>\n<td>Integral polymer<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Action<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Semi-auto<\/td>\n<td>Semi-auto<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Finish<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Black Cerakote<\/td>\n<td>Black Cerakote<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>MSRP<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>$1,499; $1,699 with HEX Dragonfly<\/td>\n<td>$1,499; $1,699 with HEX Dragonfly<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2>Hands-On<\/h2>\n<p>Getting my hands on these pistols was an absolute dream come true. Being that Springfield produces some of the most prestigious and dependable 1911s on the market, I figured it was only a matter of time before they offered a double-stack model. But even my imagination couldn\u2019t prepare me for how these pistols felt in my hands. Everything feels extremely tight and smooth, and racking the slide feels like water running over glass. The trigger is everything you would expect from a high-end 1911; it is tactile, tight and satisfying.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34546\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy-800x505.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy-400x253.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy-768x485.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"884\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy.jpg\" alt=\"Hands on with the Prodigy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy-800x505.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy-400x253.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/hands-on-with-the-Prodigy-768x485.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The author found the Prodigy\u2019s trigger to equal that of a high-end 1911 pistol: crisp and\u00a0satisfying.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I immediately installed red dots optics, <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/dont-make-these-weaponlight-mistakes\/\">weaponlights<\/a> and the 20-round extended magazines into the pistols. Yea, definitely smitten with these Prodigy pistols. On the 4.25\u201d Prodigy, I attached an EOTech EFLX red dot, which uses the DPP footprint, for the weapon light I used a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/no-haters-here-surefire-x300u-review\/\">Surefire X300<\/a>. On the 5\u201d Prodigy, I attached a Trijicon RMR, and for the weaponlight I also used a Surefire X300. I wanted the pistols to feel very familiar to be able to discern between the two slide lengths without as many variables.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34545\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol.jpg\" alt=\"Drawing the Prodigy pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/drawing-the-Prodigy-pistol-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>Equipped with the EOTech EFLX reflex sight, the Prodigy is a modern marvel capable of delivering for the most demanding of\u00a0shooters.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>For the holsters, I used Tier 1 Concealed OWB Optio and Centurion holsters. I attached them via QLS to a True North Concepts drop leg modular mount installed on a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/the-armory-life-interviews-tu-lam-of-ronin-tactics\/\">Ronin Tactics<\/a> Senshi Belt. I felt like this was a perfect set-up to accompany the Prodigy. The Ronin Senshi belt, which is very comfortable and rugged, is an inner\/outer design that has <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/alice-in-molle-land\/\">MOLLE webbing<\/a> all around the belt. The pouches on the belt are the Ronin Universal Pistol and Rifle pouches. With this set-up, running the gun fast was incredibly fun and easy with quick access to magazines, and a perfect placement for this pistol with a quality holster.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34544\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg\" alt=\"Shooting the Springfield Prodigy\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shooting-the-Springfield-Prodigy-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Prodigy\u2019s reliability is impeccable and its accuracy proved exceptional. Springfield Armory delivered a thoroughly enjoyable shooting experience with this\u00a0one.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>On the range, I was like a kid on his 16<sup>th<\/sup>\u00a0birthday getting keys to a new car. The Prodigy just feels exceptional in your hands, and it begs to go fast. If you\u2019re not smiling after your first shots, you may not have a pulse. The return to zero after your first shot is phenomenal, and hammer pairs are made easy and fun with the Prodigy. After a full day and hundreds of rounds, I couldn\u2019t tell which pistol I preferred. The 5\u201d seemed to be a bit smoother and had less muzzle rise, while the 4.25\u201d was a bit lighter and seemed to put me back on target quicker with the shorter slide.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34543\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"934\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines.jpg\" alt=\"Prodigy magazines\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Prodigy-magazines-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The Prodigy feeds from (from left to right) 17-, 20- and <span class=\"nowrap\">26-round magazines.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I loved the 20-round magazines and preferred them for these pistols. The value of staying downrange longer, getting more time on the pistol, and the ease of grabbing a magazine for a reload made these mags perfect for me. They also just make the gun look fantastic. Throughout the day I didn\u2019t experience any malfunctions with the magazines or the pistols. They ran flawlessly, even with the heat capping out at 116\u00b0 F that day and me dropping the magazines in the rocks and dirt on every reload.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" class=\"wp-image-34542\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip-768x512.jpg.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Prodigy grip\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/Springfield-Prodigy-grip-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption>The polymer grip module offers a cavernous mouth for rapid reloads of the <span class=\"nowrap\">double-stack magazines.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I mostly shoot polymer-framed, striker-fired guns, which generally do not have any manual safeties and are very ergonomic for all hand sizes. I was curious if shooting the Prodigy would present any challenges since the manual of arms was different from most of my training. Actuating the ambidextrous frame-mounted safety was intuitive and easy to remember. Your thumb can hinge the safety down as you draw, and flip it back up as you disengage or re-holster. I have medium-sized hands, so using my thumb for the slide lock was a bit of a reach. Because of that, I just used the over-the-top slingshot method to put the slide back into battery after a reload. Beyond those two things, everything felt just like any other pistol I own, only better and more enjoyable to shoot.<\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019ve ever been intrigued by the double-stack 1911 design, now is your chance to get your hands on one made by the folks who know how to make a quality 1911. Oh, and you might be surprised at the price, as well. Both of the 1911 DS Prodigy pistols have an MSRP of just $1,499.00, or $1,699 packaged with a HEX Dragonfly red dot optic. If you ask me, the Prodigy will make you want to sell all your other pistols in order to buy more ammo to shoot it!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Be sure to check out\u00a0<\/em>The Armory Life<em>\u00a0Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/12537\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-three\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-1911ds \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-ds-series-handguns\/1911-ds-prodigy-handguns\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-9mm\">9<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"margin-bottom: .75rem;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PH9119AOSD.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/PH9119AOSD.png\" alt=\"1911 DS Prodigy\u2122 Series\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>1911 DS <span>Prodigy\u2122 Series<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.eotechinc.com\/eflx-mini-reflex-sight-mrs\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 72%; 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