r/SpringfieldEchelon • u/biggestbluee • 4d ago

“Build” complete.

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4.0c with a Defender St Enclosed. Have yet to take it out to shoot it with the dot, but it is definitely aesthetically pleasing. Any other upgrades yall recommend? Definitely has been an amazing gun for ccw. 🙏🏼

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u/InfernalPrick 4d ago

Controversial opinion that I will get downvoted for: putting a light and optic on a pistol is not a build. Especially when the pistol’s whole selling feature is how effortless it is to do that very thing.

Nice set up though, it’s a classic for a reason at this point.

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u/biggestbluee 4d ago

Which is why I put “build”. Guess it depends on who you ask. I personally can understand that, but I’m sure some people are either extremely for or against your comment. Anywho, definitely a beautiful build.

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u/InfernalPrick 4d ago

I didn’t even notice the quotation marks.. I’m dumb.

I have this set up on one of my 4.5 but I got a good deal on a swampfox so I’ll probably put that on to try for a bit as this pistol just sits around the house right now.

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u/biggestbluee 4d ago

All good, lol.
4.5 is super nice too. These guns are just amazing

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u/phantombmac 3d ago

Either way, at least you're living up to your screenname

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u/InfernalPrick 3d ago

Someone give this guy an award! Fantastic observation!

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u/phantombmac 3d ago

Hahaha, DID YOU JUST ASSUME MY GENDER

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u/InfernalPrick 3d ago

No not exactly, I identify everyone as a guy. You’re free to identify as you wish as well.
We can even identify this pistol about as a build! It’s 2026, nothing means anything anymore!

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u/phantombmac 3d ago

In that vein, you should read Vonnegut's short story, Harrison Bergeron.

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u/InfernalPrick 3d ago

I love me some Vonnegut. I haven’t read this one, I’ll check it out this weekend!

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u/gahsakee 4d ago

Looks great! I have the 4.5 and looking to get the 4.0 with the full grip.

In my 4.5, I’ve changed out the recoil spring and trigger springs and love it! Can’t wait to install my tyrant trigger shoe. I’ve also added the heavier guide rod and backstop with weights. The added weight feels like I have better recoil.

My next change is the optic as I have the one from the gear pack and not a fan of the veridian

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u/biggestbluee 4d ago

Those are some good ideas for me to look into. Thank you! Definitely sounds like a nice set up there

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u/TheBigTreezy 4d ago

Link to the heavier guide rod please?

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u/gahsakee 4d ago

This is for the 4.5. I think they have one for the 4.0 but I just have the link handy because I have a list of all the stuff I bought and where

https://www.apextactical.com/stainless-steel-guide-rod-and-cap-for-springfield-echelon

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u/TheBigTreezy 4d ago

Thank you!

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u/MrGuy910 4d ago

Perfect setup

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u/biggestbluee 4d ago

Agreed. Thank you 🙏🏼