Springfield Armory Prodigy – A Double-Stack 1911 With Optics-Ready Rear Sights

Springfield Armory Prodigy Double-stack gun with ready optics for rear and front sighting using green fiberoptics, is a brand new creation of engineering. It features a forged steel frame, ambidextrous security and Picatinny rail.

The two models feature a tough black Cerakote finish and the highest quality bushingless forged bull barrel. They’re designed to meet the demands of today’s requirements with Agency Arms’ AOS slide cut which keeps iron sight co-witness.

Description of product

The Prodigy Comp is designed to raise the 1911 by offering double stack capacity and performance features and top-quality design. In Coyote brown Cerakote and the Prodigy Comp pistol features a polymer grip that is mounted on the frame made of steel. It comes featuring flush-fitting 17-round as well as extended 20-round magazines available for maximum capacity. This 4.25″ bull barrel of the pistol is made out of stainless steel forged for high accuracy. It is also equipped with an integrated compensator which reduces the elevation of the gun’s muzzle. Prodigy includes an optics-ready slide. The Agency Optics System(AOS) allows the user to choose from a range of red dots sights. The Prodigy includes a HEX Dragonfly compatible plate. Additional plates can be purchased from Springfield Armory Store.

I had the opportunity to play a few hundred rounds using an Prodigy during the summer of 2012, which was absolutely impressive. It is incredibly smooth, both to load and fire. Hammer action too is smooth and fluid. Additionally, it has great ergonomics by having a wide and comfy grip, improved straight-pull 1911 trigger, and the ability to attach full-size Red Dot Optics.

The AOS-compatible slide also includes an U-shaped rear notch that allows for sight alignment as well as a high-visibility front sight with fiber optics it is joined to the cover plate that comes with it. The AOS plate is put on a variety of red dot sights. The pistol ships with a hex-compatible plate specifically designed for the HEX Dragonfly, as well as other plates from Springfield.

This is a great choice for anyone looking for an upgrade to a more modern 1911 style, but without the expense of an individual build. The Prodigy is a strong, well-made gun that is built to last. The look is long-lasting and pleasing to the eyes.

The pistol is chambered in 9 mm, which offers numerous advantages over the earlier 40 S&W round. It is also lighter and holds up to 25 percent more ammunition when it is a double stack pistol that is well-designed. In conjunction with its larger magazine capacity in this Prodigy Comp 1911 DS is an outstanding handgun for both protection in self-defense as well as for use on duty.

Features

The 1911 has been the preferred pistol for those who shoot competitively due to its crisp trigger as well as its superb hand-holding characteristics. For the first time, Springfield Armory Prodigy DS takes the traditional pistol and adds modern amenities which makes it a great alternative for shooters that want a high-performance 1911 but don’t want to shell out the money for a custom-shop construction.

The frame is made of cast steel, and features an effortless, easy-to-use action. It has an open top that is adjusted to accommodate optical mounting. The frame has a grip made of polymer that attaches directly to the frame. It can be used to hold either the rounds of 15 or 17 9mm. (The five” Prodigy has two magazines that hold 10 rounds that meet the requirements for magazines in certain states. The cuts on the front of the slide have been designed to release gases upward, which reduces muzzle rise and helps shooters to quickly recover and take a view for follow-up shots.

Springfield Armory has designed this slide to accommodate the numerous red dots available in opticals. This lets you install your favourite optic in exactly the same spot on your gun as iron sights from the factory. It is made to accommodate the well-known Agency Arms plate that is compatible with several of the most well-known optic footprints. Springfield offers a rounded cover plate that allows you to co-witness the Prodigy by using the factory mounted Hex Dragonfly red-dot sight.

The Prodigy will not try to be an all-purpose weapon. It comes with an ambidextrous safe and a Dust cover that is equipped with a Picatinny rail. Additionally, it comes with two stack grips, a the full length magazine well as funnel for magazines.

When I shot my first test session, the Prodigy was very stable and performed far better. It wasn’t in need of much oiling and also had a low recoil. It was particularly good with match grade loads. The sights were simple to align, and the gun grouped effectively and accurately fired. I liked the integrated tipping on the grip, as well as the trigger guard with a square shape that allows you to use the controls with gloves.

It would be nice to have seen a less slender front-to-back grip for the pistol that makes it more comfortable to shoot one hand and also a stronger guide rod design that won’t lose its grip as quickly. It’s a great handgun it can also be the basis for a custom design or CCW to shoot in all situations.

Specifications

The Prodigy of Springfield Armory takes the popular 1911 platform, but adds the double-stack capability of an ideal pistol to shooters. Its forged steel frame comes with a capacity of 17+1 rounds, while the double-stack polymer magazine fits into a bull barrel with an 11-degree crown, which gives it the highest level of accuracy.

The trigger has a curved shoe, and it has a tiny setting screw that controls overtravel. This leads to an exceptionally short reset that’s simple on the hands. Springfield Armory also worked on the frame to improve it’s optics compatibility and the slide was designed to work with plates that will fit all of the optical footprints with red dots in use today. Prodigy comes with a HEX Dragonfly compatible plate. Additional plates can be purchased separately.

The rear u-shaped notch and front sight that is fiber optic will appeal to those who like the sights made of iron on their 1911s. The pistol is also equipped by the Agency Arms AOS system, which allows it to take different red dots optics using milled adapter plates (which are separately sold). Prodigy includes an A12B plate that’s incompatible with HEX Dragonfly. Additional plates to accommodate the popular Trijicon and Holosun optical red dots is also on the way to being designed.

An 3.5″ compact variant of the pistol is also offered with a shorter https://springfieldstore.com barrel and slide that can accommodate the flush-fitting 15-round magazines. The Prodigy’s controls include two thumb safety options and a magazine release button to the frame’s left side and the slide stop lever, which is typically located for shooters with a right hand.

In lieu of the traditional GI length rod, Springfield has patented a two-piece guide rod. It’s removable with a 5-32 Allen wrench. The rod’s front part acts as a recoil plug while the rear portion is threaded to slide into spring plugs with an open end on the bottom the recoil tube. It can be pulled springfieldstore.com in by pressing it from to the side of the gun. A spring can push through the rear part of the rod towards the open ended spring plug prior to the screw being tightly seated.

FAQ

The Springfield Armory Prodigy Compact incorporates an 1911 platform it also has a double stack capability as well as performance-focused features. It is based on the model that you pick, this semi-automatic pistol comes with impressive capacities of 17+1 or 20+1, with an integrated polymer grip that is attached to a lighter forged aluminum frame with the beavertail being shortened and then reshaped hammer for reduced footprint. It is equipped with an optics-ready tritium front sight as well as Picatinny rail The Prodigy Compact combines the most popular characteristics of the 1911 with modern capacity for EDC carrying.

This slide made from forged steel comes with Agency Optic System (AOS) plates that were designed for 1911 DS Prodigy specifically to provide optimal optical height and a clear sight picture. An integral single port compensator reduces the muzzle rise, thereby improving stability and control.

It is possible to get a top shooter for a fraction of the price with a gunsmith grinding of the front high sights to ensure proper poa/poi. This is a great gun that I’ve built for customers.

Springfield Armory stands behind every firearm that we design and manufacture. We guarantee them with our Lifetime Transferable Warranty. You can transfer ownership to another individual at any time. In contrast to other companies We don’t restrict the duration of our warranties to only the first person who owns it.