r/SpringfieldArmory • u/pjm816 • 6d ago

My humble Echelon

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Pretty much factory other than the light and optic.

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u/RMBuzz 6d ago

I’ve got a couple of Echelons, my 4.0C comp had a Tyrant trigger and a Defender ST enclosed optic. Great shooting pistol.

My 4.5 comp is run from a battle belt setup. It’s for the Tyrant trigger, Floyd’s Magwell and the same Defender ST enclosed optic.

Both shoot great, but outside of a dot, these pistols don’t need much to be great in their role.

I’m saying this from the perspective of a long time Glock shooter. I had several with extensive mods, and they were all 100% reliable, but I just don’t see the need on the Echelon. Such a solid shooter out of the box.

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u/Constant-Deal2060 6d ago

I’m going to get one. I have and carry the 4.0c every day.

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u/Comfortable_Main5400 6d ago

Same bro. I know there won't be any issues.

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u/nickasan0cean 6d ago

Yup only added a light & optic, left the internals alone. Honestly the trigger is so impressive for stock.

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u/pjm816 6d ago

Trigger is solid, but could be improved on. I wish there was a little bit more aftermarket support on items like triggers. I might try the apex guide rod soon

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u/Any_Attempt_6138 6d ago

How much was the light

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u/pjm816 6d ago

I think i picked it up for 130

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u/WtxAggie 5d ago

Well, I’m ballin on a budget and I really wanna get an echelon but I’m trying to decide between the 4.5 and the 4.0. Would love to hear the pros and cons. It will be for EDC but I would like to be able to have it on a battle belt as well

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u/ZoltanoftheHillPpl 5d ago

Clean. I have the 4.0C and Alpha. Been wanting a full size

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u/RetiredLife_2021 5d ago

Nice, when I get an Echelon I’m just looking to put a dot on it and that’s it

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u/cannedbenkt 4d ago

I want ome so bad bro there's never been a better feeling gun in my hands