Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 108 mm
- Weight, empty
- 921 g
- Introduced
- 2025
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp is a compensated, optics-ready variant of the double-stack 2011-pattern Prodigy chambered in 9mm. It combines traditional 1911 single-action handling and ergonomics with modern double-stack capacity and adds a forged stainless-steel bull barrel with an integral compensator to reduce muzzle rise. The forged carbon-steel slide wears a black Cerakote finish with deep front and rear serrations and Springfield's Agency Optic System (AOS) for direct red-dot mounting. The 4.25-inch model ships with both a 17-round flush magazine and an extended 20-round magazine; a 5-inch configuration is also offered.
Springfield's Prodigy line had already pulled the 2011 double-stack 1911 down to a mass-market price point; the Comp went a step further by machining a competition-style integral compensator onto a forged bull barrel, putting a near-race-gun setup into a factory-priced carry and competition pistol.
Weight is approximately 32.5 oz (921 g). The 4.25-inch barrel configuration is documented here; a 5-inch Comp model is also produced. Overall length approximately 7.8 inches for the 4.25-inch model. Single-action-only 2011-pattern double-stack 1911.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Springfield Armory, Inc.
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2025
- Variant of
- Compensated
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 108 mm
- Overall length
- 198 mm
- Weight, empty
- 921 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Single action
- Trigger
- Single action
- Trigger pull
- 20.0 N
- Capacity
- 17
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Carbon steel
- Slide
- Carbon steel
- Barrel
- Stainless steel
- Finish
- Cerakote
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Integral compensator
Optics ready
Double stack magazine
Bull barrel
Front and rear serrations
Skeletonized trigger
Ambidextrous thumb safety
Flush and extended magazines
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 560 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 921 g | 765 g | Heavier than about 70% |
| Overall lengthAmong 559 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 198 mm | 191 mm | Longer than about 60% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 569 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 108 mm | 105 mm | Near the median |
| Magazine capacityAmong 571 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 17 | 15 | Holds more rounds than about 80% |
Answers
Questions about the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp
How much does the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp weigh?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp weighs 921 g (2.03 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.
How many rounds does the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp hold?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp holds 17 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp is 198 mm (7.80 in) long overall, with a 108 mm (4.25 in) barrel.
Who makes the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp is made by Springfield Armory, Inc. (United States).
When was the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp introduced?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp was introduced in 2025.
How does the Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp operate?
The Springfield Armory 1911 DS Prodigy Comp uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is single action.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
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- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
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Provenance
What the record holds
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Provenance
Confidence in this record
74%
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API
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