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Springfield Armory has expanded its modular Echelon lineup with the new Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm. It combines a full-size grip, compact slide and integral compensator in one hybrid pistol.
The configuration gives shooters the full-size grip and 17+1 capacity of the standard Echelon while retaining a compact 4-inch barrel and slide assembly. An included extended magazine increases capacity to 20+1.
Up front, the slide’s integral compensator redirects expanding gases upward to reduce muzzle rise. It helps the pistol return to target faster. Springfield positioned the front sight behind the compensator, protecting the sight picture from the ports.
Like other Echelon models, the new pistol is built around Springfield’s serialized Central Operating Group. The stainless-steel chassis contains the pistol’s core operating components. It can be moved between compatible grip modules.
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The slide also incorporates Springfield’s Variable Interface System. This allows shooters to direct-mount more than 30 popular optics without using an adapter plate.
Other features include fully ambidextrous controls, aggressive front and rear slide serrations, a forward trench cut for press checks, a flared rear slide section and tritium/luminescent U-Dot sights.
“The highly modular and capable Echelon has established itself as an unparalleled duty-grade 9mm pistol since its launch in 2023,” said Springfield Armory Vice President of Marketing Steve Kramer. “This new Echelon 4.0FC Comp combines features from full-size, compact and compensated models into an appealing new 9mm pistol equally ideal for both the range or EDC.”
The standard Echelon 4.0FC Comp ships with one 17-round flush-fit magazine and one extended 20-round magazine. Springfield will also offer restricted-state versions with 15- or 10-round magazines, along with Gear Pac and FIRSTLINE packages.
MSRP is $784.
For additional specifications and availability, visit Springfield Armory.
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