NRA Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Prodigy DS

Published on January 13, 2023
Duration: 3:59

This review of the Springfield Armory Prodigy DS highlights its modern take on the M1911 platform, featuring a double-stack 9mm design with a hybrid steel frame and polymer grip. The pistol is optics-ready with the Agency Optics System, accepts high-capacity magazines, and offers a crisp single-action trigger. It represents an evolution of the double-stack 1911 concept, building on designs from Para-Ordnance and STI/Staccato.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Prodigy DS is a 9mm double-stack M1911 featuring a hybrid forged steel frame with a polymer grip module for enhanced ergonomics. It boasts an Agency Optics System (AOS) for mounting over 20 red-dot sights and accepts high-capacity magazines (17, 20, or 26 rounds).

Chapters

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

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Springfield Armory Prodigy DS a modern M1911?

The Prodigy DS is a modern M1911 because it features a double-stack 9mm design, a hybrid forged steel frame with a polymer grip module, and an optics-ready slide with the Agency Optics System (AOS).

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

The AOS is a mounting system developed with Agency Arms that allows users to attach over 20 different red-dot optics to the Prodigy DS slide using specific adapter plates.

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

The Prodigy DS is compatible with double-stack steel magazines offering capacities of 17, 20, or 26 rounds, providing significantly more rounds than traditional single-stack 1911 magazines.

How does the Prodigy DS differ from older double-stack 1911 designs?

Compared to earlier designs like Para-Ordnance, the Prodigy DS incorporates a polymer grip module for improved ergonomics and features the advanced AOS for optics mounting, alongside a bull barrel design.

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