Springfield Armory has not forgotten them and offers many of its products in restricted-locale configurations.
The latest is the 1911 DS Prodigy.
What Is the Prodigy?
Springfield Armory now offers the 1911 DS Prodigy 9mm pistol with 10-round magazines for citizens living in several of these restricted locations.
The goal is to give shooters of all backgrounds the best of both worlds.
At its core, the Prodigy is a single-action pistol chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge.
Also known as the 9mm Luger, the cartridge is the most popular handgun round in the United States.
The 10-round Prodigy works with all accessories made for the standard-capacity pistols. That includes a wide range of Kydex holsters, lights, optics and more.
[Dont miss Paul CarlsonsSpringfield Prodigy Review.]
Additional 10-round magazines are also sold separately.
As with many single-action pistols, the Prodigy uses a thumb safety.
The Springfield Prodigy — in any configuration — is a thoroughly modern pistol designed to work with red dot sights and weapon-mounted lights. The 5″ model is shown at left, and the 4.25″ model at right.
Prodigy pistols ship with a steel plate for the Springfield Standard Footprint.
The mounting pattern covers a variety of optics including the HEX Dragonfly, Vortex Venom and Burris Fastfire.
Catch Paul CarlsonsHEX Dragonfly reviewfor additional information on that red dot.
The Prodigy uses the Agency Optic System (AOS) for mounting red dot sights. A mounting plate for the Springfield Standard Footprint comes with the pistol. Others are available.
The Prodigy also comes with a slide cover plate for those who prefer to run just iron sights.
Accuracy and Precision
Many shooters prefer the 1911 platform for its ease of accurate shooting.
The 1911 DS follows in those footsteps.
Accuracy and precision are exceptional with the Springfield Prodigy, either with the 5″ model (left) or the 4.25″ model (right).
To start with, the single-action trigger is smooth and crisp.
Simply align the sights and press the trigger straight back.
Springfield Armory uses match-grade bull barrels in the Prodigy.
The unique polymer grip module uses the Adaptive Grip Texture of the Hellcat to help lock the pistol into the shooter’s hand. The 4.25″ model is shown here.
Barrels are forged stainless steel.
Two models are available: one uses a 4.25 barrel while the other has a 5 long barrel.
Both lengths are optimized for accuracy and long life.
Springfield’s 1911 DS Prodigy is an exceptional 9mm semi-automatic pistol ready for self-defense or simple fun at the range.
Springfield finishes each barrel with an 11 crown.
Polymer The Ultimate 1911 Modernization?
The 1911 design comes from an era of steel guns.
Pistols were made of metal, and the use of polymers were the stuff of science fiction.
Nevertheless, as material science progressed, polymers became a more common material in firearms of all kinds.
The 1911 DS features a polymer grip module.
This modern touch enhances ergonomics and reduces overall weight.
Additionally, the grip module has anaggressive textureto help cement the gun into your hand.
This helps immensely when sweat, blood or rain acts as a lubricant on your hands.
This grip module attaches to the pistols forged steel frame, that also features a strip of Picatinny rail.
The slide, for example, has deep cocking serrations on the front and rear.
Much like the grip texture, these help you get a positive grasp on the slide.
Springfield purposely designed the handgun to work with a multitude of modern accessories.
The use of the Agency Optic System is one such example.
Another is the inclusion of the Picatinny rail.
The Picatinny rail is a standard-sized accessory rail that is completely compatible with all kinds of attachments.
For example, you could add aSureFire X300 Turboor aStreamlight TLR-1 HLweaponlight to the Prodigy.
Likewise, a laser could also be attached to the accessory rail.
Final Thoughts
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy is an exceptional 9mm pistol.
MSRP for both models is $1,499, and the pistols come packed with two 10-round magazines.
