Springfield Armory's 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS is a 9mm 1911 with a 3.5-inch DLC-coated stainless bull barrel and optics-ready AOS plates.
Why it matters
A short-barreled double-stack 1911 with an optics plate system is aimed at carry and range shooters who want a 1911 with a red dot.
Full specs
| Caliber | 9mm |
|---|---|
| Barrel | 3.5 in DLC-coated stainless bull barrel |
| Grip module | full-length |
| Capacity | 18+1 (10-rd low-capacity version also offered) |
| Optics | AOS optics plates |
Specs from: Springfield Armory press release[1]. Checked Nov 9, 2026. Where sources disagree we use the maker's figure. Specs the maker has not published are left out. Specs are from the press release only.
Status history
Verification logLast status check: Nov 9, 2026
Announced in Springfield Armory's Aug. 18, 2026 press release. Both versions list at $1,582. We have not confirmed shipping, so it is listed as announced. Not yet verified: weight, overall length and sights.
Who it's for: 1911 fans who want a shorter-barreled double-stack with optics plates, once it ships.
Is it worth it?
Not yet verified as shipping. The press-release MSRP is $1,582 for both versions.
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