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Springfield Armory Unveils 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5” AOS 9mm

Combining a shortened 3.5‑inch bull barrel with an 18+1 double‑column magazine, it aims to deliver high capacity in a carry‑friendly 2011‑style package.

Overview

  • Springfield Armory, which announced the pistol on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, published full technical specs and set the MSRP at $1,582.
  • The pistol uses a 3.5‑inch forged stainless steel black DLC match‑grade bull barrel and an optics‑ready slide built on a billet 7075‑T6 aluminum frame.
  • Springfield ships the standard model with two 18‑round magazines for an 18+1 capacity and offers a low‑capacity SKU at the same MSRP for restrictive states.
  • The AOS optics system is included out of the box with an AOS cover plate, a Docter/Noblex‑footprint plate, and a coupon to buy a third plate for $49 so owners can fit micro red‑dot sights.
  • The announcement frames the gun as a compact, everyday‑carry and duty option that stays in line with prior Prodigy pricing, but the company has not given a public shipping or wide retail availability date.