Springfield Armory Echelon Compact?

[Member 45541]

Anyone shooting the Echelon Compact? This one really has my attention lately for some reason. Good reviews and videos. Looking to see if anyone here has firsthand experience with it or for that matter, its bigger brother.

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[64MercurysRule]

I have the full size Echelon . Did a lot of research and comparison . Bought it 6 months after the initial release . I liked the features ; grip texture & feel in the hand , sights , clean trigger , slide serrations , magazines & controls . Bought a Hellcat 2 years before the Echelon and have really bonded with it . Mounted Holosun 507k x2 green Dot on both . Iron sights co-witness with green Dot . The Echelon I believe is a better pistol than Glock and I do own a G23 . The Echelon is what Glock should have graduated into IMHO . Springfield has done well with their new pistols , PCC & semi rifle models .

 

[Member 45541]

I have the full size Echelon . Did a lot of research and comparison . Bought it 6 months after the initial release . I liked the features ; grip texture & feel in the hand , sights , clean trigger , slide serrations , magazines & controls . Bought a Hellcat 2 years before the Echelon and have really bonded with it . Mounted Holosun 507k x2 green Dot on both . Iron sights co-witness with green Dot . The Echelon I believe is a better pistol than Glock and I do own a G23 . The Echelon is what Glock should have graduated into IMHO . Springfield has done well with their new pistols , PCC & semi rifle models .

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Greatly appreciate the post and info! I'm going in to my LGS tomorrow and speak with one of the owners on ordering me one through Springfields Firstline program. I'll update more as soon as I learn a bit more on how this will progress.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Nice . Quite a few models qualify as Firstline approved . Can be ordered with 1911 style thumb safety lever .

 

[Member 45541]

Well, unfortunately, the Echelon will not be mine for now! They were out of stock through my LGS warehouse and Les Schwab just told me, I needed new break setup on my rear wheels.

 

[Member 45541]

Well, the brakes are fixed to the tune of $545 down the vehicle hole! The Echelon compact is still tugging at me, so may need to move a couple that aren't being shot to acquire it. Seems like I'm never satisfied unless I can try every gun, I find appealing! May just move a couple out of the keeper pile.

Edited: Because when I type late at night, my spelling is like my brain...scrambled eggs!

 

[Member 45541]

Woohoo! Looks like I am in the Echelon family now. Got the compact version ordered and paid for through Springfields special program and I'm now just waiting for it to ship to my LGS. Look for the update after she arrives.

 

[Member 45541]

Mounted Holosun 507k x2 green Dot on both .

Did this direct mount to the Echelon, or did it require a plate adaptor? Sorry, with my eyes, I couldn't tell from your photo.

 

[1911Fanatic]

Woohoo! Looks like I am in the Echelon family now. Got the compact version ordered and paid for through Springfields special program and I'm now just waiting for it to ship to my LGS. Look for the update after she arrives.

What is the special program?

 

[Member 45541]

What is the special program?

It's called Springfield Armory's Firstline Program. For Military/Veterans and Firstline responders. Not all firearms qualify, and it changes periodically.

 

[Member 45541]

Did this direct mount to the Echelon, or did it require a plate adaptor? Sorry, with my eyes, I couldn't tell from your photo.

Never mind my friend, I found the answer!

I think I might go with the Vortex Defender ST as I see it comes in a green dot also.

 

[1911Fanatic]

It's called Springfield Armory's Firstline Program. For Military/Veterans and Firstline responders. Not all firearms qualify, and it changes periodically.

Cool. I'm a vet. Maybe I will check that out.

 

[ValleyAR]

There's only one or two Frontline local gun stores in the area however primary arms if you're a veteran and authorized, you can order there but you of course have to pay your local gun store transfer fee

 

[Member 45541]

Here's a link to the program I'm talking about with details on how to inquire about it.

FIRSTLINE - Springfield Armory

With an emphasis on reliability and performance, Springfield Armory forges superior firearms built to the standards that every law enforcement professional deserves. Find out where to purchase your Springfield Armory firearms for law enforcement here.

www.springfield-armory.com

 

[Member 45541]

I ordered the Vortex Defender ST in green dot and also ordered the FDE grip module from Springfield just to make mine not all black.

 

[Member 45541]

Today, everything seemed to come together as the Echelon arrived and so did the grip module. The Vortex arrived yesterday. Got it all assembled and ready to hit the range. My Echelon package came with 5 mags, range bag and CT red dot so, I'm pretty stoked to say the least!

 

[64MercurysRule]

SWEET Nice looking setup . Congratulations .

 

[Member 45541]

SWEET Nice looking setup . Congratulations .

Thank you! If it shoots as well as it looks, and from the feel in my hand, my Glock 19's are definitely getting retired.

 

[64MercurysRule]

Thank you! If it shoots as well as it looks, and from the feel in my hand, my Glock 19's are definitely getting retired.

That's how I feel about it with my Glock 23 vs the Echelon . Just seems to be more refined all in all .

 

[Member 45541]

Probably getting ahead of myself, but that's ok since it's me and who cares?! I plan to hit the range with the Echelon on Thursday. Today, I ordered the threaded barrel for the 4.0c in preparation for getting a can down the road. Not sure which one yet as I haven't started my search for one. That will be fun as I've not experience in this field yet.