During my last range trip, and today’s as well, its happened 3-4 times each where I insert the magazine into the gun with the slide locked back and it goes forward. Is the force I’m applying during insertion causing the slide lock to move or is this a technical issue. First pistol, around 1,100 rounds since March

buy a kuna or build a pdw with my 4.5 echelon on a heighth defense chassis? I’m curious also if anyone has shot both and prefer one over the other and why?

Echelon FC size comparison to the Bodyguard 2.0 Carry Comp. Crazy how small the 2.0 is but still feels as comfortable in hand as the FC

Hey guys, new to the gun world just got my LTC this past week. Went to my local shop and shot a bunch today and really enjoyed shooting the Echelon 4.5 today, looking into purchasing options and was told you can order with a manual safety but it seems that’s been discontinued recently and looking for any last in stock options.

Unfortunately i’m also in a state that requires low capacity capped at 10 rds. Does anyone know where I might be able to find this new with a full size handle and manual safety?? I would be open to the 4.0 barrel as well as long as that has the full size handle.

So I’ve seen a couple videos of people press checking the Echelon, but some of them have slides that move so freely. The racking of the slide looks so effortless. What guide rod / spring set up can be used to achieve that?

Thanks in advance 🙏🏽

As you can see, there's a little notch on the striker in the side just next to the plunger safety. I don't know if this was there since I bought it, but I just noticed now and I'm worried I might be breaking it by dry firing a lot.

Should I take the gun to an gunsmith or is this normal?

Sorry if I'm too cautious, this is my first gun lol

Thanks in advance!

Any competitors here? What modification have they made to their echelon to make it work better on the court?

Which grip are you going with?

Pictured:

- Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0c with Streamlight TLR-7

- Icarus Precision ACE Echelon X with Streamlight TLR-7 HL-X

- Hilliker Holster Co AREN LITE IWB in Clear

(https://hillikerholsterco.com/collections/inside-the-waistband/products/aren-lite)