{"id":223420,"date":"2025-10-21T08:46:08","date_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/?p=223420"},"modified":"2025-10-21T08:46:13","modified_gmt":"2025-10-21T13:46:13","slug":"springfield-releases-california-compliant-echelon-pistols","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-releases-california-compliant-echelon-pistols\/","title":{"rendered":"Springfield Releases California-Compliant Echelon Pistols"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-yoast-seo-estimated-reading-time yoast-reading-time__wrapper\"><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__icon\"><svg aria-hidden=\"true\" focusable=\"false\" data-icon=\"clock\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:-0.1em\" role=\"img\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\"><path stroke-linecap=\"round\" stroke-linejoin=\"round\" stroke-width=\"2\" d=\"M12 8v4l3 3m6-3a9 9 0 11-18 0 9 9 0 0118 0z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__spacer\" style=\"display:inline-block;width:1em\"><\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__descriptive-text\">Estimated reading time: <\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__reading-time\">2<\/span><span class=\"yoast-reading-time__time-unit\"> minutes<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield Armory has introduced four California-compliant versions of its Echelon pistol: two full-size 4.5-inch models (one with an integral compensator) and two compact 4.0-inch models (also with and without an integral compensator). <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The new Echelons are built around Springfield\u2019s patent-pending Central Operating Group, a self-contained stainless-steel chassis that is serialized and removable from the grip module. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield says the chassis can be moved between grip modules in seconds, and each pistol ships with three interchangeable backstraps. Controls are fully ambidextrous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Echelon\u2122 4 0C Comp - Springfield Armory\u00ae\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kFCYt8ziZ58?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-see-also-new-echelon-4-0c-comp-from-springfield-armory-full-review\">SEE ALSO: <a href=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/springfield-echelon-4-0c-comp-reviewed\/\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"clickTracking\" campaign=\"springfield-releases-california-compliant-echelon-pistols\" title=\"Springfield Releases California-Compliant Echelon Pistols\">New Echelon 4.0C Comp From Springfield Armory: Full Review<\/a><br \/><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Springfield also highlights its Variable Interface System, which uses self-locking pins to stabilize the optic and allow direct-mount fits for more than 30 popular micro red dots. U-Dot sights (a U-notch \u201cTactical Rack\u201d rear and a tritium\/luminescent front) come standard.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ergonomic and handling features noted in Springfield\u2019s release include four distinct slide engagement surfaces, a trench cut forward of the action for press checks, a flared rear for positive purchase, and deep serrations carried through the slide corners.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"971\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ca-echelons-email-1200-1-971x1024.jpg\" alt=\"A woman holstering an echelon pistol.\" class=\"wp-image-223422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ca-echelons-email-1200-1-971x1024.jpg 971w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ca-echelons-email-1200-1-285x300.jpg 285w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ca-echelons-email-1200-1-142x150.jpg 142w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ca-echelons-email-1200-1-768x810.jpg 768w, https:\/\/gunsamerica.com\/digest\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ca-echelons-email-1200-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 971px) 100vw, 971px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Springfield debuts CA-legal Echelon models: removable chassis, Variable Interface System for micro-dots, U-Dot sights, and 10-round magazines. MSRPs $694\u2013$765.  (<em>Photo: Springfield Armory<\/em>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To meet California requirements, all four models include a loaded chamber indicator, a magazine disconnect, and ship with 10-round magazines. Springfield provided model numbers, UPCs, and MSRPs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Echelon 4.5F 9mm CA Compliant | EC9459BCA-U | 706397982393 | MSRP: $694<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Echelon 4.5F Comp 9mm CA Compliant | EC9459BCA-U-COMP | 706397998844 | MSRP: $76<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Echelon 4.0C 9mm CA Compliant | EC9409BCA-U | 706397982881 | MSRP: $694<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm CA Compliant | EC9409BCA-U-COMP | 706397998837 | MSRP: $765<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory vice president of marketing, said, \u201cThe Echelon quickly set a new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols at its launch. 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