Springfield Armory Prodigy – A Double-Stack 1911 With Optics-Ready Rear Sights
The brand new Springfield Armory Prodigy is an expertly designed double-stack pistol that is equipped with green fiber-optic front/u-notch rear sights. It features a forged steel frame, an ambidextrous safety as well as Picatinny rail.
The two models feature a tough black Cerakote finish and an forged, match-grade bushingless bull barrel. They’re configured for today’s demanding needs using Agency Arms’ AOS slide cut that keeps the iron sight co-witness.
Product Description
Prodigy Comp Prodigy Comp is designed to make the 1911 more attractive with its double stack capacity, high-performance features and high-performance design. In Coyote brown Cerakote and the Prodigy Comp pistol features a polymer grip that is mounted on the frame of forged steel, equipped with flush-fitting 17-round magazines as well as larger 20-round magazines to give maximal capacity. The gun’s 4.25-inch bull barrel is built with forged stainless steel to ensure quality match-grade accuracy. Additionally, the slide is equipped with an adjustable compensator for reducing the muzzle’s rise. Prodigy includes an optics-ready slide. The Agency Optics System(AOS) allows the user to make use of a broad range of red dot sights. The Prodigy is equipped with an HEX Dragonfly compatible plate. Additional plates are available from Springfield Armory Store.
I had the privilege to fire a few hundred rounds with the Prodigy over the course of summer which was an absolute pleasure. It is extremely smooth in both firing and loading as well as the hammer-fired operation performs like a dream. Additionally, it has great ergonomics due to its large and comfortable grip, a more straight-pull trigger and ability to install the full-sized Red Dot Optics.
The slide that is AOS compatible also has a u-shaped rear notch for sight alignment, as well as a highly visible front sight made of fiber optic, which mates up with the cover plate that comes with it. The AOS plate is utilized to install a assortment of red dot sights. It comes with a hex-compatible plate made to work with an HEX Dragonfly, as well as the other plates made by Springfield.
This is a great choice when you want for an upgrade to a more contemporary 1911, with the cost of an individual build. The Prodigy is a solid, well-made gun that is built to last. Its finish is durable and pleasing to the eyes.
This pistol features a 9-mm chambering and offers several benefits in comparison to those using the 40 S&W cartridge. It is also lighter and has the capacity to carry up to 25% more ammunition inside an appropriately designed double-stack pistol. Combined with the larger magazine capacity, this Prodigy Comp 1911 DS is an ideal handgun for protection in self-defense as well as for use on duty.
Features
With its outstanding handling and crisp trigger This pistol has become a top choice for competitors for years. The Springfield Armory Prodigy DS takes the traditional pistol and adds modern conveniences, making it an attractive option for shooters who want an ultra-efficient 1911 but do not need to spend to buy a custom built.
The steel frame is forged and has smooth operation and an elongated top, which is tapped to accommodate an optics mount. A polymer grip mount is attached to the frame with the capacity for 15 or 17 rounds of 9mm ammunition (the five” Prodigy ships with two 10-round magazines in order to fulfill limits on the capacity of magazines in certain states). The slide’s front cuts have been designed to release gases up, reducing muzzle rising and assists shooters recover quickly to get a sight picture for subsequent shots.
Springfield Armory designed the slide for the broad range of red dot optics in the marketplace currently, so that you could use your preferred optic mounted at the same point in the gun that houses the original iron sights. The slide has Springfieldstore.com been milled to fit the well-known Agency Arms plate, which fits some of the most sought-after optical footprints. Springfield has an oblong cover plate to allow for the use of the Prodigy along with the Hex Dragonfly factory mounted red-dot.
The Prodigy isn’t attempting to be a one-size-fits-all weapon. The Prodigy has an ambidextrous safety and dust cover with Picatinny rails. The Prodigy also comes with the double stack grip, fully-length magazine wells and funnels to hold magazines.
The Prodigy did well, and was even better during my shooting test. It didn’t need much lubrication and had minimal recoil, especially with match-grade loads. The grouping was tight and the shot was precisely, and the sights were easily aligned. I liked the integrated Stippling of the grip as well as the squared trigger guard, which makes it easier to operate the controls using gloves.
It’s great to have a guide rod which is stronger and does not break as often. Other than these small issues, it’s a well-tuned gun that can be used as a base to build a competition gun and still be a reliable CCW in any situation.
Specifications
The Prodigy of Springfield Armory uses the well-known 1911 platform and includes the double-stack capability of the perfect pistol for shooting enthusiasts. Its forged steel magazine can hold the capacity of 17+1 rounds, while the bull barrel is 11 degrees in the crown.
A concave shoe on the trigger and setting screws that control overtravel provide a quick, simple reset. Springfield Armory has also milled the slide to allow plates compatible with most blue dot optical footprints that are currently available. Prodigy is equipped with an HEX Dragonfly compatible plate. Other plates are available in separate purchases.
The rear u-shaped notch and front sight made of fiber optics are sure to attract those who love the iron sights of their 1911s. It comes with Agency Arms AOS, which allows it to be fitted with a wide range of red-dot optics using milled plates. The Prodigy includes an A12B plate that fits to the HEX Dragonfly, and additional plates to fit the popular Trijicon as well as Holosun red dots is also in working.
It also comes with a smaller 3.5″ version, which has a barrel and slide assembly less than the normal one. This permits an easy fitting of 15 round magazines. The Prodigy’s controls comprise a bilateral thumb safety with a push-button release for magazines located on the left hand side, as well as a stopper lever for the slide that’s normally located for right-handed shooters.
In lieu of the traditional GI length rod, Springfield has patented a two-piece guide rod. It can be taken off using a 5-32 Allen wrench. The front portion of the rod acts like an ordinary recoil plug while the rear one is threaded, and it slides into a spring plug that is open at the bottom of the gun’s recoil tube. The rod can be pulled in by pressing it from in front of the gun. The spring pushes the back end of the rod into the plug with an open end and the screw will be tightly seated.
FAQ
The Prodigy Compact made by Springfield Armory takes the 1911 platform and improves it by adding double-stack capabilities and a high-performance feature set. Based on the model you select, this semi-automatic pistol is capable that range from 17+1 to 20+1. They also have the grip made of polymer, which is mounted to a light forged aluminum springfieldstore.com frame with a shortened beavertail and recontoured an oversized hammer that has a reduced footprint. Prodigy Compact Prodigy Compact is optics-ready, with its tritium sight front and Picatinny Rail. The Prodigy Compact combines the features that make up the 1911 pistol and modern capabilities for everyday carry.
This slide is made from forged steel. It has Agency Optic System plates designed specifically for 1911 DS Prodigy to deliver optimal optic height and an intuitive sight picture. The single-port compensator is integrated to lower the muzzle to increase control and accuracy.
You can get a good shooter for a fraction of the cost when a gunsmith grinds out the front tall sights in order to make sure that the poa is correct. These are good guns that I’ve built for customers.
Springfield Armory is committed to the top quality of every gun we produce. Our Lifetime Transferable Warranty is there for our protection. You can transfer the gun to another person at any time and they’ll have full ownership of the gun. Our warranty doesn’t limit the gun only to the first owner unlike other manufacturers.