The Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 4.0C is a compact, modular handgun intended for everyday carry and optics integration. It features a 4.0 inch hammer-forged steel barrel with a Melonite finish and is built around Springfield Armory’s serialized Central Operating Group. The pistol is configured to meet California compliance with a 10-round magazine, a magazine disconnect and a loaded chamber indicator.
Key Specifications
- The caliber is 9mm Luger for common defensive and training ammunition compatibility.
- The barrel measures 4.0 inches and is hammer-forged steel with a Melonite finish and a 1:10 rate of twist.
- The slide is an optics-ready, serrated Melonite slide designed to accept direct-mount red dot footprints.
- The frame is a black polymer construction with a Picatinny accessory rail and adaptive texture grip module.
- Capacity is provided via a single 10-round stainless steel magazine in a 10+1 configuration (California-compliant).
- Sights are a White-Dot front and U-Dot rear arrangement for quick alignment.
- Safety features include a magazine disconnect and a loaded chamber indicator, noted for California-compliant configurations.
- The platform uses a serialized Central Operating Group and a Variable Interface System to support modular grip and accessory options.
- Overall dimensions include an overall length of 7.25 inches and a height of 5.125 inches.
The Echelon Alpha 4.0C delivers a compact footprint while retaining modularity and modern features—optics readiness, an adaptive grip system, and California-compliant safety measures—making it suitable for users seeking a practical, carry-friendly pistol with straightforward integration for optics and accessories.
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