Springfield Armory 1911-DS Compact Prodigy pistols

January 21, 2025 - 6:45pm

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SHOT Show 2025 – The 1911-DS Prodigy 9mm double-stack pistols from Springfield Armory are now available in two compact versions, with a 3.5" or 4.25" barrel

Springfield Armory 1911-DS Compact Prodigy pistols

Springfield Armory 1911-DS Compact Prodigy 3.5" pistol – right side

Springfield Armory introduces the the new 1911 DS Prodigy Compact 9mm pistols; offered in 3.5” and 4.25” variants, the new 15-round Prodigy Compact takes the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with double-stack capacity as well as a carry-driven feature set.

Configured around a flush-fitting, double-stack magazine, these new pistols are slim enough for a comfortable grip while still packing in 15 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Both variants come standard with two magazines. Due to it being designed for concealed carry and self-defense, the pistols feature a tritium front sight post for visibility in low-light conditions. This mates up with a serrated black U-notch rear sight unit. In addition, the pistols employ AOS (Agency Optic System) plates designed exclusively for the 1911 DS.

Machined from billet steel, each AOS plate is designed specifically to deliver proper optic height for intuitive sight picture and instant target acquisition, and features an integral rear sight.

Springfield Armory 1911-DS Compact Prodigy 3.5" pistol – left side

The Prodigy ships with a HEX Dragonfly compatible plate as well as a standard cover plate, while additional optic-specific plates are available for purchase on the Springfield Armory store.

The polymer grip modules of the new Prodigy Compact pistols are mounted to a billet machined 7075-T6 aluminum frame; slides are made of forged carbon steel, and the Match-grade bull barrels are crafted from forged stainless steel.

In addition to an ambidextrous safety, the Prodigy Compacts feature recontoured hammers and beavertail grips safeties that minimize bulk while retaining full functionality. For corrosion-resistance, the pistols feature a black Cerakote finish on their metal parts that complements the black polymer grip module. The barrels feature a black DLC finish. MSRP on the US market is set at $1,549 for either variant.