Springfield Armory's Prodigy brought the 2011-style double-stack 1911 within reach of shooters who weren't prepared for a multi-year custom wait. It combines a forged steel frame and slide with a polymer grip module holding a high-capacity magazine, keeping the crisp single-action trigger and low bore axis the 1911 platform is loved for.

This configuration runs a 4.25-inch barrel in 9mm with a Coyote finish and Springfield's AOS optics system, which mounts most popular red dots directly and securely to the slide. The shorter slide makes it noticeably handier than the 5-inch version while retaining the full grip, a good balance for competition, range work or a serious duty-style pistol.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.