First Look: Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp

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Springfield Armory has just announced two new integrally compensated versions of the 1911 DS Prodigy AOS pistol.

Springfield Armory launched the original 1911 DS Prodigy in 2022, and it’s since gained a reputation as a very solid pistol. As far as double-stack 9mm 1911s go, they’re pretty affordable as well. The latest addition to the lineup is an exciting one, as Springfield is launching two integrally compensated variants known as the 1911 DS Prodigy Comp.

The Prodigy Comp pistols are available with either a 4.25-inch or a 5-inch barrel, and because they’re integrally compensated via a single port at the top of the barrel, it doesn’t add any extra length to the package. That means that the new Comp models are the same size as the standard variants but will have less recoil and muzzle rise, enabling faster follow-up shots and improved accuracy. What’s not to love? The pistols also feature tritium front sights that are placed behind the compensator so the redirected gases don’t interfere with your sight picture.

Speaking of sights, the Springfield Prodigy Comp pistols also feature the Agency Optic System (AOS) for mounting red dots. Each pistol ships with one optic plate and a cover plate, but plates with other optic footprints are available separately. Besides the addition of an integral compensator and the tritium sight, the Prodigy Comp pistols are otherwise identical to their non-compensated counterparts.

Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory’s Vice President of Marketing, said this about the new pistols:

The Prodigy pistol has proven to be very popular with shooters looking for the appeal of the classic 1911, but with enhanced double-stack magazine capacity and modern features … The flat-shooting Prodigy Comp adds the benefit of reduced muzzle flip and faster follow-up shots to an already highly capable design.

Each Prodigy Comp pistol will ship with a handgun case and two magazines, a 17-round flush-fit and a 20-rounder (10-round mags are available as well for restricted states), and extended 26-round mags can be purchased separately. The 5-inch and 4.25-inch versions share an MSRP of $1,599 and they’re available now.

For more on Springfield Armory, please visit springfield-armory.com.

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