For those who love their 2011 platforms, Springfield Armory has announced their newest variant in the 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5” AOS 9mm. This lil’ guy sports Springfield’s shortest barrel offering yet via the Prodigy series and it still retains its optics-ready capability with the integration of the AOS plate system.

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These pistols will come standard with an AOS cover plate, a Docter/Noblex-footprint AOS plate, and a coupon for an additional AOS plate of the customer’s choice at a reduced price of $49. The rest of the specs for the 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5” AOS 9mm are listed below as presented by Springfield Armory:

• Cartridge: 9mm
• Color: Black
• Barrel: 3.5" Forged Stainless Steel, Black DLC, Match Grade, Bull, 1:16
• Slide: Forged Carbon Steel, Black Cerakote®, Optics-Ready
• Frame: Billet 7075-T6 Hardcoat Anodized Aluminum, Black Cerakote
• Sights: Tritium Front, Black Serrated Rear
• Recoil System: Captured Guide Rod
• Grips: Polymer
• Magazines: (2) 18-Round
• Weight: 29.3 Oz
• Length: 7"
• Height: 5.5"
• MSRP: $1,582
• SKU: PH9114AOS

All of the technical specs listed above are for the standard capacity (18-round magazine) model. They are also offering a low capacity model for more restrictive states (depending on where you live), and both models with identical MSRPs are listed below:

• 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS 9mm | SKU: PH9114AOS | MSRP $1,582
• 1911 DS Prodigy 3.5" AOS 9mm | SKU: PH9114AOSLC | MSRP $1,582

Geneseo, Illinois - August 18th, 2026 - Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of the 1911 DS Prodigy™ 3.5” AOS 9mm pistol, which pairs a forged 3.5” black diamond-like carbon (DLC) coated stainless steel bull barrel with a full-length grip module. The result is a pistol that offers compact handling combined with an impressive 18+1 capacity.

“The 1911 DS Prodigy offers a modern take on the classic 1911 design through its double column magazine and slim, polymer grip module,” said Steve Kramer, Vice President of Marketing for Springfield Armory. “This new 3.5” variant with a full 18-round capacity provides shooters with a version as equally at home in an EDC holster as it is on the range.”

While a lot of people are going bigger and bigger with their handguns for duty or competition, there is a faction of firearm owners who are searching for a smaller option, and this new offering from Springfield Armory will answer that request.

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