The highlights first: the new Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy comes in 9mm caliber, two lengths - either a 4.25” or 5” bull barrel – and with a double-stack magazine capacity of 17+1 rounds (20+1 with extended magazine). It is also available complete with a HEX Dragonfly red dot.
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In detail, the Prodigy from Springfield Armory is a 1911 platform reconfigured around a double-stack magazine, featuring a polymer grip module combined with a forged steel frame.
As the manufacturer puts it, “it combines the most beloved characteristics of the 1911 with modern capacity for unrivaled performance”. Besides the already mentioned 17-and 20-round magazines in an optional 26-rounder is also available.
Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy: optic ready
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The 1911 DS AOS (Agency Optic System) plates have been developed in collaboration with Agency Arms and designed exclusively for the 1911 DS: “Machined from billet steel, each plate is designed specifically to deliver proper optic height for intuitive sight picture and instant target acquisition and features an integral rear sight.
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The Prodigy ships with a HEX Dragonfly compatible plate, while additional optic-specific plates are available for purchase on our store.”
In case you don't want to use the red dot sight option, Prodigy handguns are factory fitted with a green fiber optic front sight and a u-notch rear sight.
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The new handguns have a single-action trigger that releases a skeletonized hammer for fast lock times.
In both the 4.25” and 5” version, the the Prodigy features a bull barrel made of forged stainless steel with an 11-degree crown to offer match-grade accuracy.
The frame-mounted safety is extended and ambidextrous.
A Picatinny rail on the dustcover allows for the mounting of accessories such as a gun light or laser sight. All metal parts are black Cerakote coated.
With two magazines (17- and 20-round), the 9mm Prodigy handguns have a price tag of $1,499 for the standard version with 4.25” or 5” barrel.
For the version complete with Hex Dragonfly red dot sight, the price rises to $1,699, again irrespective of barrel length.