{"id":255277,"date":"2026-08-18T18:10:44","date_gmt":"2026-08-18T23:10:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=255277"},"modified":"2026-08-18T18:36:46","modified_gmt":"2026-08-18T23:36:46","slug":"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">3<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 id=\"h-\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Springfield Armory just added its smallest model yet to the double-stack Prodigy family.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The new 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5\u201d AOS combines a compact slide and barrel with a full-length grip. That combination gives shooters a more concealable package without cutting capacity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard model ships with two 18-round magazines, giving it an 18+1 capacity. Springfield will also offer a 10-round version for restricted states.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-table-of-contents yoast-table-of-contents\"><h2>Table of contents<\/h2><ul><li><a href=\"#h-compact-slide-full-size-capacity\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-level=\"2\">Compact Slide, Full-Size Capacity<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-optics-ready-from-the-factory\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-level=\"2\">Optics-Ready From the Factory<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-models-and-pricing\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-level=\"2\">Models and Pricing<\/a><\/li><li><a href=\"#h-1911-ds-prodigy-3-5-aos-key-specifications\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-level=\"2\">1911 DS Prodigy 3.5\u201d AOS Key Specifications<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-compact-slide-full-size-capacity\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Compact Slide, Full-Size Capacity<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"1911 DS Prodigy\u2122 3.5&quot; - Springfield Armory\u2122\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qXAshQfGbRg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At the heart of the new Prodigy is a forged 3.5-inch <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/new-novx-stainless-steel-copper-polymer-self-defense-9mm-ammo\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7475\">stainless steel<\/a> bull barrel. Springfield finishes the barrel with a black diamond-like carbon coating for added wear and corrosion resistance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The forged carbon steel slide wears a matching black Cerakote finish. Springfield also recontoured the hammer and shortened the beavertail grip safety to work with the pistol\u2019s reduced dimensions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Despite the shorter top end, Springfield retained the Prodigy\u2019s full-length polymer grip module. It uses the company\u2019s Adaptive Grip Texture, which combines pointed and flat-topped pyramids.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Springfield says the texture provides a secure hold without grabbing <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/college-student-gun-gifts-wish-list\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7471\">clothing or becoming overly abrasive during concealed carry<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The grip attaches to a billet 7075-T6 aluminum frame. The frame receives hardcoat anodizing and black Cerakote, along with a section of Picatinny rail for lights and other accessories.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An ambidextrous manual safety comes standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-optics-ready-from-the-factory\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Optics-Ready From the Factory<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Like the other pistols in the Prodigy lineup, the 3.5-inch model uses Springfield\u2019s Agency Optic System.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">AOS plates incorporate the rear sight directly into the plate, allowing shooters to retain iron <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/dead-ringers-snake-eyes-pistol-sights-for-the-21st-century\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7474\">sights when adding an optic<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each pistol includes an AOS cover plate and a plate supporting the Docter\/Noblex footprint. Buyers also receive a coupon to purchase another AOS plate of their choice for $49.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>SEE GA&#8217;s Full Review: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-prodigy-3-5-aos-review\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\">Springfield Prodigy 3.5 AOS: 500-Round Carry Test<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe 1911 DS Prodigy offers a modern take on the classic 1911 design through its double-column magazine and slim, polymer grip module,\u201d said Steve Kramer, <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/7-top-compact-concealed-carry-self-defense-handguns-new-shooters\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7473\">Springfield Armory\u2019s<\/a> vice president of marketing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Kramer said the compact variant should work equally well in an everyday-carry holster or at the range.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-models-and-pricing\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Models and Pricing<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard 18-round Prodigy carries model number PH9114AOS. The 10-round version is listed as PH9114AOSLC.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Both pistols have an MSRP of $1,582.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With its 3.5-inch barrel, optics-ready slide and 18+1 capacity, the new Prodigy brings <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/six-new-trp-1911s-from-springfield-armory\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\" data-wpil-monitor-id=\"7472\">Springfield\u2019s double-stack 1911 platform<\/a> into a smaller, carry-focused package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/1911-ds-series-handguns\/1911-ds-prodigy-handguns\/1911-ds-prodigy-3-5-aos-9mm-handgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" title=\"Springfield Armory Shrinks the Prodigy to 3.5 Inches\">HERE<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"h-1911-ds-prodigy-3-5-aos-key-specifications\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">1911 DS Prodigy 3.5\u201d AOS Key Specifications<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Caliber: 9mm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel: 3.5-inch forged stainless steel bull barrel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Barrel finish: Black DLC<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide: Forged carbon steel<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Slide finish: Black Cerakote<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Frame: Billet 7075-T6 aluminum<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capacity: 18+1 or 10+1<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Magazines included: Two<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optics system: Springfield AOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Included optic plate: Docter\/Noblex footprint<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accessory rail: Picatinny<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MSRP: $1,582<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-paragraph\" style=\"font-size:24px\"><strong><em>*** <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-prodigy-3-5-double-stack-1911\" 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