The Springfield 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-inch AOS 9mm is a double-stack 1911 in the 10-round configuration for states with magazine limits (brand part no. PH9117AOSLC). Springfield Armory pairs a polymer grip module with a forged steel frame that carries an ambidextrous thumb safety and an integrated Picatinny rail. A 4.25-inch bull barrel sits in a forged steel slide that takes the Agency Optic System (AOS) plates for red dots. A HEX Dragonfly-compatible plate comes installed, and other plates are sold separately. It is a modern optic-ready carry or range 1911 in a black Cerakote finish.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, which suits the double-stack Prodigy platform and keeps practice affordable.
• The barrel is a 4.25-inch forged stainless match-grade bull barrel with a 1:16 twist, which helps with recovery and follow-up accuracy.
• Capacity is two 10-round magazines, supplied to meet capacity restrictions in some states.
• The slide is optics ready with AOS (Agency Optic System) plates, machined for proper optic height with an integral rear sight.
• A HEX Dragonfly-compatible plate ships installed, so a compatible red dot mounts without buying an adapter first.
• The sights are a fiber optic front with a black serrated rear, giving a bright front dot and a clean rear picture.
• The safety is an ambidextrous thumb safety, operated from either side of the frame.
• The slide and frame are forged carbon steel with a black Cerakote finish, adding corrosion resistance.
• The grip is a polymer grip module on a double-stack design, with an integrated Picatinny rail for a light.
• The recoil system is a two-piece full-length guide rod, and the pistol weighs 32.5 oz at 7.8 inches overall.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Prodigy 4.25 AOS optic ready? Yes. The slide uses Agency Optic System plates, and a HEX Dragonfly-compatible plate is installed. Additional optic-specific plates are available separately from Springfield Armory.

How many rounds does it hold? This low-capacity model ships with two 10-round magazines for states that restrict capacity.

Is the thumb safety usable on both sides? Yes. The frame has an ambidextrous thumb safety.

Buy the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy 4.25-Inch AOS 9mm Pistol, Optic Ready, Black, 10-Round

The Prodigy brings double-stack capacity and a factory optic system to the 1911, in the 10-round version for restricted states. 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.