Adam Scepaniak 01.15.25
As we find ourselves in the dead of winter, there is not much to pique our interest if we don’t enjoy winter sports like ice fishing, varmint hunting, snowmobiling, and other recreational cold activities. So, it can be a bright spot in our day to hear that new product announcements are heating up, and that is exactly the case over at Springfield Armory! They announced today that they have 2 new variants of their 1911 DS Prodigy lineup by now offering Prodigy Compact models.
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Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Compact
The 1911 DS Prodigy is a double-stack (DS) handgun that is reminiscent of a 1911 (actually, it is closer in styling to a 2011 category of handgun). The 1911 DS Prodigy series has been out for a couple years now from Springfield Armory with raving success. Multiple colorways – and even ported barrels are an option – now, hunters and shooters alike can reach for even smaller sizes with the Prodigy Compact now available.
- Cartridge: 9mm
- Barrel: 3.5″ or 4.25″ Forged Stainless Steel, Black DLC, Match Grade, Bull, 1:16
- Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Black Cerakote®, Optics-Ready
- Frame: Billet 7075-T6 Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum, Black Cerakote®
- Sights: Tritium Front, Black Serrated Rear
- Recoil System: Captured Guide Rod
- Grips: Polymer
- Magazines: (2) 15-Round
- Weight: 25.5 oz (3.5″) | 29 oz (4.25″)
- Length: 7″ (3.5″) | 7.8″ (4.25″)
- Height: 5.1″
“The new Prodigy™ Compact from Springfield Armory takes the proven 1911 platform and enhances it with double-stack capacity and a carry-driven feature set. Reconfigured around a 15-round double-stack magazine, the Prodigy’s polymer grip module mounts to its forged lightweight aluminum frame to reduce weight. Optics ready with an ambidextrous safety and picatinny rail, the Prodigy combines the most beloved characteristics of the 1911 with modern capacity for unrivaled performance.”
Whether you want the Prodigy to be Compact or super Compact, they have you covered with 3.5″ and 4.25″ offerings. The pricing is the same for either barrel length and so are the magazines that you will be receiving (two 15-Round magazines). For a deep-dive of info on these pistols, take it straight from Springfield on their websites linked below:
Be sure to check out a complete editorial review of the 3.5″ Prodigy Compact on our sister-site of TheFirearmBlog.com. We took one of these handguns to the range in the frigid cold to see how it would fare during a Minnesota winter! As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and the newly announced 1911 DS Prodigy Compact 9mm pistols in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
