The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy AOS 9mm with a 5-inch barrel (brand part no. PH9119AOS) takes the 1911 platform and adds double-stack capacity. Springfield Armory builds it on a forged carbon steel frame, with 17-round and 20-round magazines both included. The slide is optic ready through the AOS plate system, and an ambidextrous safety and Picatinny rail round out the controls. This is the black, full-capacity version of the line, suited to range work and competition.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, a common cartridge with wide ammunition choice.
• The barrel is 5 inches of forged stainless steel, a match-grade bull barrel with 1:16 twist for quick recovery between shots.
• Capacity is 17+1 and 20+1, using the flush-fitting 17-round and extended 20-round magazines.
• The pistol includes one 17-round and one 20-round magazine, both standard with the gun.
• The slide is optic ready with the AOS system, whose plates accept popular red dots.
• The pistol has an ambidextrous safety, usable from either side of the frame.
• The slide is forged carbon steel with a black Cerakote finish and serrations.
• The sights are a fiber optic front and a black rear, which give a bright reference.
• The recoil system is a two-piece full-length guide rod, a traditional 1911 setup.
• The pistol weighs 33 ounces unloaded and measures 8.5 inches long and 5.5 inches tall.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many rounds does the Prodigy hold? The included magazines are a 17-round and a 20-round, for capacities of 17+1 and 20+1.

Is it optic ready? Yes. The slide uses the AOS plate system, which accepts popular red dot optics.

Does it have a manual safety? Yes. Springfield Armory lists an ambidextrous safety.

Buy the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy AOS 9mm, 5-Inch

Double-stack capacity, an optic-ready slide and a 1911 trigger make the Prodigy a distinctive choice at the range. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see more semi-auto handguns while you are here.