NRA Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Prodigy DS

Published on January 13, 2023
Duration: 3:59

This expert review from NRA Publications details the Springfield Armory Prodigy DS, a 9mm double-stack M1911 variant. The guide covers its hybrid forged steel frame with polymer grip, the Agency Optics System (AOS) for red-dot mounting, and its bull barrel design. It also highlights the increased magazine capacity (17, 20, 26 rounds) and performance characteristics like its crisp single-action trigger.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Prodigy DS is a 9mm double-stack 1911 featuring a forged steel frame with a polymer grip module, the Agency Optics System (AOS) for red-dot sights, and a bull barrel. It offers magazine capacities of 17, 20, or 26 rounds, distinguishing it from traditional single-stack 1911s.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Springfield Armory Prodigy DS
  2. 00:30Historical Context: Double-Stack 1911s
  3. 01:02Frame and Grip Construction
  4. 01:37Slide and Optics System (AOS)
  5. 02:09Barrel and Internals
  6. 02:47Magazine Capacity
  7. 03:12Range Performance and Controls

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key features of the Springfield Armory Prodigy DS?

The Prodigy DS is a 9mm double-stack 1911 featuring a forged steel frame with a polymer grip module, the Agency Optics System (AOS) for red-dot sights, a bull barrel, and comes with magazines offering 17, 20, or 26-round capacities.

How does the Prodigy DS differ from traditional 1911s?

The Prodigy DS distinguishes itself with its double-stack magazine design for higher capacity, a polymer grip module for improved ergonomics, and a bull barrel that eliminates the need for a traditional bushing, offering potential accuracy benefits.

What is the Agency Optics System (AOS) on the Prodigy DS?

The AOS is an optics mounting system developed with Agency Arms, utilizing specific plates to allow the mounting of over 20 different red-dot optics onto the Prodigy DS slide, enhancing its versatility for modern shooting applications.

What are the magazine capacity options for the Springfield Armory Prodigy DS?

The Springfield Armory Prodigy DS is designed to accept double-stack steel magazines with three common capacity options: 17 rounds, 20 rounds, and 26 rounds, providing significantly more ammunition than standard single-stack 1911 magazines.

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