An Official Journal Of The NRA | A Shorter 2011: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS

Springfield Prodigy 3.5 Review: 18+1-Round 1911 DS

The Springfield Prodigy 3.5 combines a compact slide and 3.5-inch bull barrel with a full-length, 18-round grip. IMG Terril Hebert Double-stack 1911 handguns are increasingly popular thanks to their modularity, soft-shooting 9mm chambering, and legacy ergonomics. Springfield Armory knows the classic 1911, and the Prodigy is their take on the double-stack concept. The new 1911 DS Prodigy 3 1/2-inch combines a compact slide with a full-size grip f…

An Official Journal Of The NRA | A Shorter 2011: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS

In its latest 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS model, Springfield Armory has combined features from its Standard Prodigy and its Prodigy Compact models.

Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS Handgun: Small Gun, Serious Performance

Springfield shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 inches without giving up the full-size grip or 18-round capacity. Springfield Armory just added something new to the Prodigy family, and this one deserves some attention. The new Prodigy 3.5 takes the double-stack 1911 in an interesting direction. I was fortunate to have this gun sent to me ahead of its release, so I don't have to tell you what Springfield says its newest Prodigy should do. I've already sho…