Echelon™ 4.0C - Springfield Armory®

Engineered for carry, the Echelon™ 4.0C retains the key features of the full-size model, with a shorter 4-inch barrel and compact frame for enhanced concealability. Its revolutionary Variable Interface System provides unmatched direct-mount compatibility with today's leading red dot sights, complemented by tritium U-Dot irons for fast target acquisition. The serialized Central Operating Group is housed in a compact frame, offering a 15-round capacity with the flush magazine and 18 rounds with the extended magazine.

[@PalmettoStateArmoryVideos]

Looks great! Happy to see the Echelon line expanding! - Palmetto State Armory

[@thepope9794]

Love and Support PSA great company.

[@Flvckoblk]

PSA love y’all, keep up the great work 💯

[@Iamshields632]

Knew this was coming was just waiting. This will be my carry gun for sure

[@BlxvkMamba]

Won’t beat the hellcat pros dimensions. Better carry IMO

[@Iamshields632]

@@BlxvkMamba not terribly worried as it won't be carried on body. I'll be using a 945 industries EDC bag. Could honestly carry a full size pistol if i really wanted

[@BlxvkMamba]

@@Iamshields632in that case carry on!

[@Iamshields632]

@@BlxvkMamba I'll say this though, hellcat pro's are NICE. Love those guns

[@YvesAlexandre]

I'll wait for the integrally compensated/ported version.

[@larryjsmith2767]

You know it's coming!

[@omarjames2282]

Wise

[@alexandermeacham1773]

Took you long enough. Now I have a strong contender for my next carry gun with this.

[@lynch6642]

Glock19 since 1989, trusted my life and my kids life and grandchildrens, never owned another and never will..... This is the first gun that ever gave me reason to pause...

[@phillipcraddock8248]

AMEN BROTHER

[@saintmichael753]

How come

[@pipesanity9310]

Yeah same, I carry glock... but they really need to step it up... removing finger groves is not innovation..

[@TheRealEMURSE]

I have one too, I like the G19!

[@texastoast5202]

###. There’s zero doubt that Glock makes a reliable pistol. But, they aren’t innovative. At all. Their generational changes as so small that they don’t even make news. I know I’m gonna offend yall, but look, the Walther PPQ and hell, now the PDP in 9mm is seriously no motha fuggin joke yall! It had THE best trigger on the market. Period. Not one Stryker fire will compare. The sites and the grip are just unbelievable. However, all the damn polymers are reliable now with the SmIth Wesson shield, the Walthers, even the Sig Legion but I would never buy a Glock unless I have another $500 to replace the trigger, sites, and bunch of ammo

[@nullswarm]

As soon as you guys put out a metal frame for this, I'm sold. I've got polymer guns coming out my ears.

[@nevadastrong702]

Been waiting for a compact variant.

[@buddysumner4022]

Springfield makes good dam guns,, I’m the guy that loves a bunch of different gun manufacturers and buy guns that impress me no matter what brand it is, but if was told I could only buy guns from one manufacturer for the rest of my life it’s gonna be Springfield,, I’ve just had good experience with every Springfield I’ve owned,, I had a little trouble with a 1911 a few years back but it was just the recoil spring change it and it’s working perfectly to this day,,

[@MeanDean74O]

Seeing Travis putting his face on this gives me confidence in reliability, hopefully that’s not a false confidence. I’m no famous You Tuber but I would absolutely love to run this new Echelon 4.0C head to head with a Glock 19 MOS because on paper this is everything someone would want their Glock to be! The Echelon 4.0C is an absolutely beautiful/brilliant concept so now if I could just get my hands on one and put it through its paces!

[@Caliboy94]

So badass,Love my Echelon!

[@lightningwu]

Don’t think I’ve clicked on a firearm video so fast! Thx for the product video! Have loved my Echelon, esp with the Icarus frame, and happy to know I can use the compact frame with my full length slide, thx to another video reviewer who released his video the same time this came out! Do the original magazines work in the compact frame and are there any issues with putting a threaded barrel on this (doubt this but got to be sure lol) Thanks again!!!

[@hondasaurusrex6998]

Very nice! Being a member of the Croatian brotherhood of the XD it will be nice to add this to my collection..... also would be nice to see a subcompact version and with a manual safety. But for now, thanks Springfield Armory.

[@driftitlikeyouownit]

Yea they haven't even added the manual safety lowers to the web site yet. I'm sure they will have a manual safety for the compact

[@TriggerTalesTV]

Still waiting on Echelon to come to CA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Sil3ntB87]

😂

[@dirtmcgirt7125]

Keep California Dreamin'

[@213chewy]

Same here

[@TheRancor53]

@@TriggerTalesTV it’s on its way according to my friends behind enemy lines 😂. They found a workaround for the LCI and mag disconnect requirements, meanwhile go grab a VP9 👊🏼

[@SoloDallas]

Not their fault.

[@mercedese500sport]

I WISH WE HAD THIS IN COMMIEFORNIA

[@drewmorg.]

I'd buy today.

[@noep99]

I hear you Bro

[@andrewbrumagen3479]

I can't wait till I buy one of those pistols, my wife is right handed and I am lefty. I think they are fantastic looking like the full size models.

[@LankyLost]

Love my Echelon, wasnt willing to trade up for the ported version like I did for the HCP. Will probably wait on the comp variant that is surely coming later, good looks!

[@SicilianHitman84]

That's great everyone will buy it and then they will come out with the comp version

[@davdcl499]

Exactly... This is some BS. They should've comped it out the gate.

[@KPad87]

Thanks Springfield on my way to buy one 😂

[@TheRancor53]

O shit they did it. Finally compact this bad boy 🎉🎉

[@alfredjr2k556]

Nice Echelon handgun, Travis.

[@ghost2690]

I have to admit it’s a nice gun!

[@luispelayo3637]

@Springfieldarmory, we want a full size 5" competition ready Echelon! AND MAKE IT CALIFORNIA COMPLIANT!!! 🙏

[@matthewstreeter8805]

Damn it Springfield… it’s Christmas time, I ain’t got no extra money right now!

[@NoirFoxxZ]

I've been carrying the Echelon ever since it's release. Now knowing there is a compact version. This is purely perfect. I will say this. It would be great to see an Echelon package deal that comes with 4 mags "(2 standard, 2 extended), Threaded Barrel & an optic already attached." This would be fantastic for a great many people. Bringing in individuals with less knowledge on firearms, knowing that they can buy a almost full build pistol, without anymore hassle. Only thing missing would be a flashlight. The echelon is my 2nd favorite pistol I own out of many. Hats of to Springfield Armory for making something that not only operates flawlessly, but looks sexy!

[@saltsea9499]

What would your favorite since this is second?

[@NoirFoxxZ]

@@saltsea9499 Sig P320 Spectre Tacops, with Herrington Arms Comp & Surefire X300 Flashlight good sir.

[@NoirFoxxZ]

@@saltsea9499 Strange, I did reply but it seems it didn't go through. My favorite is Sig P320 Spectre Tacops with x300 Flashlight & Herrington Arms Comp.

[@djblackruss]

Now release a comped version

[@Tac-Ops.Certifications]

They will after they sell their quota on the non-comped version. I don't understand why they play the market like that, just give people the option from the start.

[@felix4820]

Give them time, they just released this one

[@FeeturedEvents]

@felix4820 That's my point release them at the same time, give us options. Don't have us buy this one, and then 6 months later, come out with the comped version. It's all a marketing scheme.

[@riiddisbuk2496]

You actually did it... SPRINGFIELD!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@WisSota_Boy]

Just bought it!

[@Balt9mm]

Damn, this looks amazing

[@lucifer2292]

I owned the 1st echelon since it dropped. Just waiting on different calibers outside of 9mm. We need 40cal, 357 sig, 45acp, and 10mm!

[@thegeneral8876]

Can California get this one the roster like a fuckin sap!!!! Love this gun Springfield did it again!!!

[@tommccormick9290]

I have Springfield's Hellcat Pro and can see a lot of obvious similarities though the Echelon is about 4 ounces heavier.

[@TT-ch2pz]

What I like about SA is that when you see a release video like this, it usually means your local dealer has the gun in stock.

[@martyyoung3611]

You're lucky. None of my local shops will even try to get them in. I ask EVERY time I stop in and they always reply, "no one asks for them". Really? I finally found a 4.5F last week and snagged it while the Gear Up program was running. Now, I'll have to handle one of the 4.0Cs.

[@PapaBear1911]

@Springfield Armory Now, I've got the echelon comp full size with an Icarus grip module and now I'm seeing this. Go ahead and make it echelon 4.0 C with a comp just like the full size Springfield.

[@JasonSimon-yy1im]

So tempted to put it high on my toy list

[@mauricemaurice123]

I heard Springfield’s are not reliable

[@bemmer86]

Nice! We have been waiting and anticipating this compact Echelon. Now for the Echelon Compact Comp?? Of course, can we get it in FDE, ODG and a stainless slide too please??

[@howlingwolf125y]

All these great features.. But is it offered in a version with a simple thumb safety???

[@yzth3ory630]

Countdown till the Echelon 4.0 Comp drops & takes my money. A flush/crown barrel would be nice btw

[@ShinraSavage]

Had the full-size echelon loved the gun but that ambidex mag release is troublesome had my mags slide right out my gun because the exposed button was pushed far too many times

[@CentralFloridaHipHop]

Shoutout to HS Produkt for making great firearms

[@rick1543]

THANK YOU

[@ccrass4443]

Love my Echelon… but I honestly don’t see the point in this version given the various options of the Hellcat that are available for CC. Not to mention that holsters are hard to find for the Echelon as it is.

[@starscream4282]

I bought the Echelon 4.0c and it shoots like a full size gun. The Hellcat pro is great for CC but doesn’t quite shoot like a full size pistol. Bigger guns just shoot better in my experience. Thickness matters in handling. Especially firing faster. I love thinner guns because they tend to be more comfortable carrying. When you’re carrying a gun it can’t be small enough. When you need a gun it can’t be big enough. The saying is something like that lol.

[@ccrass4443]

@@starscream4282Valid points but in what capacity or function are you using the Echelon Compact? Not criticizing, just curious. If it’s for duty use or open carry, or as a”truck gun” why not just change out the grip module for a small one, which only costs $65.00?

[@ross042]

I'm 💯 intrigued

[@DrewBrisc1]

Will there ever be a subcompact version?! Please?!!

[@ivanvelarde3155]

Waiting for the comped version

[@Dirt1061]

I love my Echelon with a DPM spring set in there. Really hope we get a tan version of the C and we can just get the upper and lower. Maybe one day we can get a Raider chassis for the COG?

[@blakehernandez3929]

Been wanting one…now ima have to buy a full size and a compact. I don’t think all the parts are ready available yet to buy one and make the other lol

[@RizkyMario-f3y]

Good handgun, for home defence, law enforcement & military

[@RizkyMario-f3y]

Rating 17+ & 18+ Year Old

[@tysonschrepel]

I was literally dry firing my full size tonight wondering when this variant would be released…

[@zedwantdinero3752]

I have the echelon I was telling my girlfriend you guys would make a compact version

[@Top-G35]

😤😤😤 you know what !!! I’m mad at yall I just pick up the hellcat pro and if I had known I’d have waited for this 🤦🏾‍♂️ either way just shut up and take my money 💰

[@frvnchize]

Assuming the COG is the same for all echelons, will you be selling the slides?

[@josemoreno-ee9cq]

Hope to see a echelon in 45acp in the future

[@johnocon6727]

Let me know when the CC version comes out. Compensated Compact

[@toddparsons2980]

Awesome 👍

[@alentusek4808]

Perfect gun, the best gun

[@igotatan1]

The chassis "tech" originated from Steyr. I love my L9 gen 4...

[@viktorphotoz8452]

Been waiting almost 2years for the 10mm version! They’ve released different colors & now finally the compact, but still no 10mm. They’ve released different 9mm caliber is not the only caliber people rely on to save their life, family or friends!!!

[@lynch6642]

As soon as they make something in the Glock 29 size, I'm jumping on it

[@hugosalvadorsandoval9784]

amazing

[@upnorthvlogs]

Does it come in 10 AM or at least 40?

[@frankcastle9691]

I like it.

[@Spinz1010]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jttaylorgang3233]

Waiting on odg hopefully

[@Aleks9x19]

Great pistol. I just hate the ambi mag release

[@Jus10worsT]

But we still don’t have really any support for the full size one. Get the outside companies on board we have three grip modules to choose from and 1 is factory. I really thought there would be more support by now…

[@BIGI44]

Echelon 45 (g45) version coming soon? 🤞🏽

[@gerhotboy123]

Does it come in FDE?

[@brianmaceachern9837]

I'll stick with my Hi Point. Ain't failed me Yeet!!

[@MagicalTrout]

Yay! Springfield commercials cringey as always but Hs guns are very nice! Hope to buy soon.

[@clydesawyer3112]

VERY NICE

[@Philmoscowitz]

Does it come with different sized back straps?

[@starscream4282]

I just bought it and it does come with different blackstraps

[@Philmoscowitz]

@@starscream4282 Thanks!

[@PAPA1926]

Different color also comp would be nice

[@MightyGunzTV]

Wow! I think you guys should send me one to test against my full size! 😉😉

[@Sil3ntB87]

😂

[@eld2349]

I want to know if that slide will work on the full size frame. Kinda like how I trimmed the Sig P365 X-Macro frame to work with my P365-380 slide. Integrated Comp w/ Full size grip and it’d take me away from Sig 100%

[@FocusedHands]

@Springfield Armory- How do I get access to the Echelon 4.0C for conceal testing?

[@believe722]

I've been waiting and waiting for this pistol.

[@Q..M]

Shadow was the first to do this optic mounting system..

[@blakeholland21]

Is the COG the same size as the full size??

[@sk8erdude1]

Will there be a kit where I can swap my cog from my full size in the 4.0c?

[@BAILEEtheGOLDEN]

Have a hellcat pro 3.7 was great and accurate at first now doesnt shoot straight for s*** and the barrel and comp still all over the place. Was thinking about an echelon but got a canik sfx s and havent looked back

[@ethantressler6441]

I just bought the full size….i have to be kidding me 🎉😂

[@triggersandtech]

Which Streamlight TLR 7 Sub works with this firearm?

[@TheGreatGonzales777]

Give it a PDP-Level trigger and we’ll talk.

[@losoway4505]

PDP is tuff to beat but idc much about the trigger as long as it’s not a Glock trigger 😂😂😂

[@fvazquez03]

I kinda love it but at the same time feel bad about it, due to it's bigger in overall than the hellcat pro and has the same capacity. With the extra 1/4inch in length they should put a few more rounds or go back to the previous stainless steel magazine.

[@GranTigerGaming]

Thank you! Been waiting for this, now just need to wait a bit long for the manual safety version. :o)

[@08joegt]

Same

[@Tacti_Kal]

We all knew this day would eventually come but man before Christmas too? Lol I gotta make some life choices now. Do my kids really need presents? LMFAO

[@JimmyGunXD556]

I don't care what anyone says i want the grip zone!!!

[@americandude3825]

Gotta bring production to America. Tariffs are coming!

[@bdkj3e]

So far all I've heard about are tariffs on China, Canada, and Mexico. These might not be affected.

[@americandude3825]

@ I hope not. Lol. But it would be nice to have SA American made.

[@bdkj3e]

@@americandude3825 I definitely agree, I would love if everything was made in USA

[@stewpidaso26]

will it take the 17 round mag from the full size echelon?

[@trevorstarks9002]

Siiiiick!!! I want a 10mm echelon too 😍

[@Joncenalol235]

45 acp even

[@Tac-Ops.Certifications]

Please let me know now, how long before it is comped? I'll wait.

[@martinjirihrdlicka1707]

Will it be possible to put the full size Echelon slide on the compact Echelon frame? That would be somethig I'd be looking forward to!

[@crazycarlneb]

This is a springfield. Not a sig. If they start doing that kind of crap like sig does.....realeasing a diferent, but same model ....maybe a longer slide. Or longer grip. Or even call it a different name that no one can keep up with like a glock and their numbers....then I'm out.

[@chrisb9478]

Now make the new compact with a comp & you’ll get my money. Plus if you really want a gun tested, give it to Ben Stoeger! 😂👍🏻🇺🇸

[@thecatlingfamily367]

If they put a comp on this, then just take my money!!!

[@kamtheclam]

This drops right after getting the Gear Up Hellcat Pro bundle 🫠

[@pinoyRN67]

is it available in 45 acp , 10 mm?

[@christopher7310]

So ..... Will this be better than the hellcat pro? As far as EDC comfort, shoot ability, and carry...

[@starscream4282]

I don’t see it being that much less comfortable if you have a good holster. I bought it but don’t have a holster yet so I can’t say for sure. I just bought an IWB holster for it and it should be here by Monday. I will post to let you know.

[@briangoins-h8e]

What brand of holster is he using in this video?

[@AlabamaPilgrim333]

G-Code Incog

[@AlabamaPilgrim333]

Correction- Incog X

[@Anthony74te27]

Dear Springfield Armory, How about Echelon California love pls.

[@ryotatakuma6117]

Please get FLUX to make a Raider chassis for thr Echelon!

[@Magswap]

Next we need a micro or subcompact of the Echelon 😊