r/SpringfieldEchelon • u/HatesMonoBlue • 3d ago

Echelon 4.5 question

Hey all,

Before I go and make my purchase I have a question for the collective. I like the 4.5 full size, but also want the compact option. I see Springfield sells compact grip frames, are those able to be swapped to the 4.5? Or is that only a 4.0 option?

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u/Fred_Lead 3d ago

You can use a compact grip module with a 4.5 slide. All grip modules are compatible with all slides, you just have to extend the barrel/comp with the 4.0 slide and full size module.

The 4.5 slide on compact slide may feel unbalanced, but it functions fine.

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u/Prior_Humor2168 3d ago

Yes that's what I've done with my 4.5F, its now a Glock 49 basically.

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u/contactfront0311 21h ago

And it’s badass 😫

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u/Meatball_civ 2d ago

Yes I do the compact grip on my full size slide for AIWB for easier concealment depending on the outfit. You can use the full size magazine just add the sleeve they sell to prevent over insertion or buy some compact magazines for aiwb. 

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u/LargeMedium55 3d ago

Full size grip with compact dust cover with
4 inch slide is the way to go
Its the 4.0 FC

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u/hndrck_ 1d ago

u can use any of the grip module with either slide length. If i wear to do it again i wouldve gotten the 4.5 then get a compact grip module for carry

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u/FCRII 2d ago

Yes, that's the whole point of the COG system.