| Springfield Armory Echelon | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | Croatia |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | HS Produkt |
| Unit cost | $569 (MSRP, standard version) $599 (MSRP, OSP version) |
| Produced | 2023–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 17.9 to 18.6 oz (510 to 530 g) |
| Length | 6.0 in (150 mm) |
| Barrel length | 3.0 in (76 mm) |
| Width | 1.0 in (25 mm) |
| Height | 4.0 in (100 mm) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Striker-fired |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Feed system | 10-, 17- or 20-round Detachable box magazines |
| Sights | Iron sights; OSP version allows adding a red dot sight |
The Springfield Armory Echelon is a polymer frame striker-fired semi-automatic pistol sold in the United States by Springfield Armory, Inc., and manufactured in Croatia by HS Produkt. Introduced in July 2023, it is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum and intended for concealed carry, with 10-, 17- and 20-round magazines.
In an effort to appeal to new military and police tenders as well as introduce a forward-looking new design, the company has brought out a pistol based on a serialized chassis like that of the SIG Sauer P365 and P320. The Echelon is a full-size gun that has a modular, self-contained fire-control chassis that is removable for cleaning and maintenance. Echelon was named Guns & Ammo handgun of the year and won the NASGW-POMA 2023 award for best new handgun.
Versions
- Echelon 4.5F Comp
This version comes with a flush-fit 17-round magazine and an extended 20-round magazine
- Echelon 4.0C
This compact model has a 4-inch barrel and a 15-round capacity with the flush magazine
References
- "Springfield Armory's Echelon 9mm: A comprehensive review". police1.com. Retrieved 2023-06-23.
- "SPRINGFIELD ARMORY® ANNOUNCES LAUNCH OF THE ECHELON™ 9MM PISTOL". springfield-armory.com (Press release). July 12, 2023. Retrieved July 13, 2023.
- Association, National Rifle, An Official Journal Of The NRA | Gun Of The Week: Springfield Armory Echelon, retrieved 2023-07-21
- "Springfield Armory Echelon pistol, with modular chassis". GUNSweek.com. 2023-07-14. Retrieved 2023-07-21.
- "Springfield Armory® Echelon™ Wins NASGW-POMA 2023 Best New Handgun Award". Springfield Armory. Retrieved 2023-12-18.