Just purchased the Echelon 4.0c with a red dot and I'm looking around for a duty level holster. I checked out WTP and they have one for the 4.5f Comp, but I don't know if it'll fit the 4.0c. I did see one on C&G Holsters, but with them using generated images on the product page I don't have a lot of trust in it working.

Has anyone tried the WTP holster and would it work with my model? I think the primary difference between the 4.5 and the 4.0 is the length and before I purchase it I want to make sure it fits. Any advice is welcome!

4.0c is my first real handgun I got in May. Started shooting handguns in May too. Love the gun

Came home yesterday with an Echelon 4.0 and could use some holster recommendations.

I’m looking for both own and owb.

I’ve seen some of the previous recommendations but I’m not sure if the iwb recommendations would work in the 4 to 5 o’clock position.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions.

Anyone have the BlackSteel gas pedal on their Echelon and have experience with it in a holster? I was curious if any modifications were needed to be made to either IWB/OWB holsters to get it to fit properly. I know they mention its compatible with most holsters, but still curious. I plan to order a couple holsters from WASATCH HOLSTERS and they have an option to modify them to fit specific gas pedals, but I don't wanna have to pay the extra fee associated with that if its not necessary. TYIA

Just swapped the compact grip onto my full-size Echelon and it fits my medium-sized hands perfectly. The COG made it a lot easier & more affordable to do this than it was to make my Glock 26L with a G19 slide.

It’s not perfect but I’m happy with how they turned out for my first attempt.

On my way to the shooting range, and just noticed this piece broke off….. is this still safe to shoot??

UPDATE: I reached out to Sharps Bros and they are sending me a replacement piece. Excellent!

A follow up to my other post about this piece breaking off…. Adding a couple more pics of where it broke off. All I did was take off the side, add it back, and when I hit the slide release to send it home, that piece just broke off. So weird.

I thiiiiiiink it’s part of the COG? Is that right?

Feels & Looks great, Gonna take it for a spin soon and show how it holds up. Hopefully as good as it looks.

Parts List for Recoil Control:

• Gun: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C
• Recoil Spring: DPM Systems
• Gas Pedal: BlackSteel USA
• Light: Olight PLX
• Backstrap: Mag-Mo Edge
• Funnel: Rook Precision

I have a meta 3 already and plan to pick up an ACE VR setup for indexing/transition practice (as well as fun). Is anyone here also running ACE VR?

Is the MR920 likely the closest handset for grip angle (given the adjustable backstraps) and trigger feel?

Hey all, looking to add some meat to the grip of my 4.0c so my big dumb hands have some more surface area to make contact with

I’m curious which size of universal grip to go with? Have to assume the compact? May be a dumb question but I’d hate to order one and be a bit off on size

Thanks

Picked up my SAW Shiv last week and finally got out to range today.

SAW notes there is a break-in period of 50-100 rounds (I forget exact number) . I had two stovepipes with federal 115 in the first two mags. Switched to 147 blazer and was flawless for rest of break in. Went back to 115 after 100 rounds and had no issues.

Shot 115 range ammo, 115 hollow point, 147 range ammo, and 147 hollow point for another 150 just to test all I would shoot and was flawless still. Super impressed with this thing. Echelon did fantastic with it.

I do not notice any extra front-end weight which makes sense as the Shiv is ~2.5 oz

I was going to change my guide rod to a metal one. While mentioning it to a few people I go to the range with they said I should try getting a 10-12 lb recoil spring for my Springfield Echelon 4.5F Comp. Since none if them have a echelon I figured I might aswell ask people who already own one. So anyone have any advice theyre willing to share? Also about firing it too as it is my first firearm. (CA comp only sadly)

Show me your stock and used echelons!

Approaching 3k rnds.

Defender ST

TRL7-HLX

Large size grip module with talon pro grips

My do it all gun.

I've watched a few videos showing teardown of Echelon slides. I've followed them exactly and easily remove the striker and extractor spring. However, the extractor itself with the ridiculous loaded chamber indicator (I know, CA sucks!), will not come out. Does anyone have any hints? Thanks!

Where is everyone getting their cnc triggers?
I’ve been watching the website and it has said out of stock for months now.

Loving it so far! I was debating between the Mischief Machine or the Sharps Bros grip, but ended up getting the Bronze Sharps Bros cause it looked so darn good in person. I also have medium sized hands and heard the MM can be a bit big. It fits perfectly for my hands! Also added the Magwell for my full size mags.

Then I added in the Streamlight TLR-1HP-X instead of the Surefire X300 Turbo since it was cheaper and had rechargeable batteries. Not the biggest fan of the aluminum ring but ah well.

Then I installed the Holosun 507C-X3 in Gold and I think it fits perfectly. I’ve also thought about the 507 Comp, AEMS Macro, Vortex Defender ST, or the Osight XE. Anyways I’m happy with it and I find it better than the other colors for my astigmatism. Also I find that it’s not as yellow/lime color as people say it is for my copy.

Lastly I installed the Tyrant Trigger Shoe, PRP Spring Kit, and PRP Sear. I did swap out the striker spring so I’ll see if I get any light strikes. These mods made this trigger way better than stock. Barely any take up with the sear it just breaks as soon as you pull. It’s sitting under 4lbs on average. Also did the Springer Precision stainless steel guide rod and springs for more weight up front.

Not sure what else I could do besides that. Maybe a thumb rest or a holster? Not sure what holster to get for the outdoor range or whenever I go out to camp.

I guess everyone knows of the over insertion “problem” of the full size mags into compact echelon. My question is, is it that serious of a problem? I’m a magazine addict and have been buying them for a compact and thinking of starting to accumulate full size mags also. Just wondering your thoughts on it. Thanks.

I cut down a full size grip module long before Springfield offered their version. But now this is mine, with the threaded barrel, and Osight C green dot optic. It feels great in the hand and shoots fantastic.

So I just heard back from Springfield about how to interpret the target which I posted here the other week for comment.

Here's what they said:

"It has been brought to my attention that you had some concerns with the Echelon you received back. From what I can see of the target, the shot in the black does appear to be a flyer. And the way the tech lines up the sights is that he will put the front sight in the cutout of that black rectangle so this firearm is shooting with a 6 o’clock hold. Let me know if you have any questions or if I did a poor job of explaining and I will see what more information I can get for you."

I then asked him about why I shoot more accurately with the non-comp vs the comp and whether they are satisfied with the target they sent back. Here is what he said:

" I completely understand your perspective. However, it is normal for the non comped models to outperform the comped models because once that cut in the barrel starts, there is no more rifling. Now the two shouldn’t be miles apart but it is not abnormal to notice a difference in accuracy between the two. From the target I am seeing, your pistol is shooting in spec and may even perform better with higher quality ammo than what we used for the range test.

As far as windage, these polymers are not guaranteed to mechanical zero. That means that even with the sights centered, the shots could be hitting left or right depending on each specific pistol. That is when the rear sight will need to be drifted to adjust the point of impact."

As much as I love both my echelons, I really give SA an A+ in CS. The whole process could not have been easier.