Springfield Armory’s Prodigy Compact 4.25-inch is a “Goldilocks” double-stack 1911 built for EDC but capable enough for duty, home defense, and even competition. In over 500 rounds it ran flawlessly with quality ammo, delivered standout accuracy from a mechanical rest, and impressed with a crisp, lightweight trigger, excellent grip texture, and an optic-ready setup that flat-out performs.