The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy bridges traditional 1911 craftsmanship with modern striker-fired capacity, delivering 11+1 rounds of 9mm in a familiar platform. This optic-ready configuration eliminates the need for aftermarket modifications while maintaining the classic 1911 grip angle and controls.
What Makes This Different
The DS Prodigy combines a traditional 1911 steel frame with a polymer grip module and double-stack magazine design, achieving higher capacity than standard single-stack 1911s. The carbon steel slide features a Coyote Brown Cerakote finish rated for 2,400+ hours salt spray resistance. Factory optic cuts accept popular red dot sights without requiring custom machining or adapter plates.
Key Features
- 11+1 capacity double-stack 9mm magazines with steel construction
- 4.25-inch forged carbon steel barrel with 1:10 twist rate
- Factory optic-ready slide cut compatible with Shield RMSc footprint
- Coyote Brown Cerakote finish over carbon steel slide construction
- Polymer grip frame with interchangeable backstraps for fit customization
- Ambidextrous thumb safety and magazine release controls
- Co-witness height tritium front sight with blacked-out rear notch
Range testing demonstrates consistent 2.5-inch groups at 25 yards with quality ammunition. The 4.25-inch barrel length provides optimal velocity for defensive loads while maintaining compact dimensions for concealed carry. Weather sealing at critical points protects against moisture intrusion during adverse conditions. The trigger system maintains the crisp 1911 feel with approximately 4.5-pound pull weight.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 9mm Luger
- Capacity: 11+1 rounds (10+1 restricted states)
- Barrel Length: 4.25 inches
- Overall Length: 7.75 inches
- Height: 5.5 inches with standard sights
- Weight: 29 ounces unloaded
- Frame: Polymer with steel chassis
- Slide: Forged carbon steel with Cerakote finish
- Sights: Tritium front, tactical rack rear
- Safety: Ambidextrous thumb safety, grip safety
- Country of Origin: United States
- Manufacturer Warranty: Limited lifetime warranty
This configuration addresses capacity limitations of traditional 1911s while preserving the manual of arms that shooters prefer. The optic-ready design future-proofs the platform for evolving sight technology. Springfield's quality control ensures consistent performance across production runs.