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Springfield Armory Echelon Springfield Echelon glamour Springfield Echelon trigger
Springfield Armory Echelon Springfield Echelon glamour Springfield Echelon trigger
  • Fully ambidextrous
  • Very accurate
  • Reliable
  • Only two magazines
  • Slide lock back for big hands
Editor’s Note:

The Echelon is a newer offering from Springfield Armory that features a highly modular system designed around a robust stainless steel chassis and an innovative Variable Interface System (VIS) optics mounting system that allows for direct mounting. Engineered for refined ergonomics and built to withstand duty conditions, the Echelon is aiming to make its mark as Springfield’s next-generation handgun.

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Springfield Armory Echelon Specs

Action
Striker-fired, chassis
Barrel Length
4.5 in
Magazine Capacity
17+1 flush, 20+1 extended
Magazine Included
2 magazines
Caliber
9mm
Overall Length
8 in
Weight
1.49 lb
Price
$679.00

Springfield Armory Echelon Features

17 or 20-round magazines
Central Operating Group (COG) modular chassis system
Fully ambidextrous controls
Flared slide
Variable Interface System (VIS) optics mouting
Tritium front sight and U-dot rear or complete tritium 3-dot sights
Interchangeable backstraps

By The Numbers - Springfield Armory Echelon

Accuracy
Five rounds in the same hole from seven yards is better than “tactical accuracy”.
Reliability
We pushed a little further for this review given the intended market and shot just over 1,000 rounds without failure or cleaning.
Customization
I’m rating this score not based on an aftermarket but on the different grip modules, optics mounting system, and backstrap pieces.
Ergonomics
The controls are all easy to reach on both sides and the grip on the model we tested fit a variety of hands.

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final verdict

“Springfield Armory has their work cut out for them. The law enforcement market is often resistant to change. That said, the Echelon is an outstanding entry that is absolutely capable of serving in the challenging role of modern policing. It’s reliable, extremely accurate, has good capacity, and it’s adaptable to a wide array of different shooters. For all these reasons, it’s a great option for the rest of us too.” – Sean Curtis

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