The Springfield Armory Echelon is a modular, striker-fired 9mm pistol designed around a robust stainless-steel chassis and an adaptable optic mounting system. It ships with two magazines — one 17-round and one 20-round — and features a 4.5″ hammer-forged steel barrel finished in black Melonite. The pistol pairs a black polymer frame with an integral Picatinny rail and a sighting package that includes a tritium front and a Tactical Rack U-Dot rear.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is 9mm.
- The barrel length is 4.5 inches.
- The barrel is hammer-forged with a black Melonite finish.
- The action type is striker-fired, semi-automatic.
- The frame material is black polymer with an integrated Picatinny rail.
- The package includes one 17-round and one 20-round magazine.
- The slide is billet machined, Melonite-finished, and optics-ready (VIS/DOCTER footprint).
- The front sight is a tritium element and the rear is a Tactical Rack U-Dot configuration.
- The muzzle is non-threaded.
- Additional features include the Central Operating Group (COG) and the Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct-mount optics.
Engineered for modularity and real-world utility, the Echelon combines a durable Melonite-finished barrel and optics-capable slide with a practical polymer chassis and tactile controls. Its sighting package and dual-magazine inclusion make it suitable for users seeking an adaptable service-style pistol that supports optic integration and straightforward maintenance.
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