A quick look at Springfield Armory’s new integrally-compensated Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm.
When we reviewed the original full-size Springfield Armory Echelon, we suggested that it may be the best new duty pistol on the market. Since then, the company has released other variants in more CCW-friendly sizes, the newest of which is the integrally-compensated Echelon 4.0C Comp.
The main appeal of the new 4.0C Comp model is its discreet, single-port integral compensator that should reduce muzzle rise and make for a much more shootable pistol. Springfield also smartly placed the front sight behind the comp so your sight picture remains uninterrupted while firing. Speaking of sights, the new Echelon features U-Dot sights (U-notch rear sight and tritium/luminescent front dot sight) and an optics-ready slide that uses the Variable Interface System. This system can be adjusted to fit a wide variety of popular footprints, and the optics attach directly to the slide so no plates are involved.
Another notable feature is the Echelon’s self-contained, serialized stainless steel chassis that allows for quickly changing out grip modules. The 4.0C Comp ships with the small grip and three backstraps, but medium and large grip modules are available as well.
Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory’s Vice President of Marketing, said this about the new pistol:
The Echelon 4.0C took everything that made the original Echelon so popular and sized it down to offer users an exceptional and concealable duty-grade EDC pistol … With its integral compensator, the new Echelon 4.0C Comp takes the performance of this concealable pistol to the next level.
Each Echelon 4.0C Comp ships with a soft handgun case, one flush-fit 15-round magazine and one extended 18-round mag. Reduced-capacity models are available as well and all variants share an MSRP of $750.
For more information, visit springfield-armory.com.
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