The Springfield Armory 1911 Prodigy bridges traditional 1911 craftsmanship with modern capacity demands, delivering 17+1 rounds of 9mm in a familiar single-action platform. This double-stack configuration breaks from century-old limitations while maintaining the trigger feel and manual of arms that competitive shooters and professionals prefer.
What Makes This Different
The Prodigy achieves double-stack capacity without the bulk typically associated with high-capacity 1911 variants. Springfield's frame engineering accommodates the wider magazine while preserving the grip angle and trigger reach of traditional 1911 geometry. The steel construction provides the weight distribution and recoil characteristics that make rapid follow-up shots controllable, while the 9mm chambering offers reduced recoil compared to .45 ACP variants.
Key Features
- 17-round double-stack magazine capacity with 9mm Luger chambering
- Forged steel frame and slide construction for durability and precision
- Traditional 1911 single-action trigger system with crisp break
- Tactical rail system for light and laser attachment compatibility
- Ambidextrous thumb safety for left and right-handed operation
- Low-profile combat sights with tritium night sight upgrade capability
- Match-grade barrel with supported chamber for accuracy and reliability
Competitive shooters benefit from the familiar 1911 trigger while gaining magazine capacity previously available only in striker-fired platforms. The steel frame absorbs recoil effectively during rapid strings of fire, while the 9mm chambering provides cost-effective practice ammunition availability. Law enforcement and security professionals appreciate the manual safety systems and the ability to carry condition one with confidence.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 17+1 rounds
- Barrel Length: 5 inches
- Overall Length: 8.5 inches
- Frame Material: Forged steel
- Slide Material: Forged steel
- Finish: Black Armory Kote
- Trigger: Single-action with ambidextrous thumb safety
- Sights: Combat 3-dot configuration
- Rail: Picatinny accessory rail
- Country of Origin: USA
The Prodigy represents Springfield Armory's answer to capacity limitations that have historically constrained 1911 adoption in tactical roles. This platform delivers proven 1911 ergonomics with contemporary magazine capacity, making it suitable for both competitive applications and professional use where ammunition capacity matters.