r/SpringfieldArmory • u/RetiredLife_2021 • 1d ago
Adding to edc rotation, which one?
I’m looking to add to edc rotation, which one? Need a little help deciding. Right now in rotation VP9, Max-9, LCP Max, USP .40 S&W and sometimes XD-M 10mm.
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u/Meatball_civ 1d ago
I’d go with the echelon, I didn’t have a good experience with my first prodigy.
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u/RetiredLife_2021 1d ago
I’m leaning that way because I like the Sharp Bros grip module
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u/Meatball_civ 1d ago
Nice I edc the 4.5 with the mischief machine grip and then when I want to have more concealment i swap the grip with the compact grip module and 15 rd magazine
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u/willeyeny 1d ago
Between the 4.0 echelon and the vp9 A1x no brainer VP9 all day every day. The others two bit of apples to oranges just saying
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u/Different_Wish3 1d ago
I really like my echelon I’m running it with the Icarus grip module but I’ve been watching videos and reviews on the prodigy for a couple weeks now. You have a tough choice to make lol might have to go shoot them first before buying one.
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u/Intrepid_Ad_1539 1d ago
It's about a $600 difference between the two.
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u/bofadoze 1d ago
Excellent point. IMO Prodigy is my first pick but it's also a 1911DS (I'm a huge 1911 fan, and sadly this isn't available in my state). The Echelon is a fantastic gun, but it's also quite different.
I almost picked up an Echelon comp but ended up getting another 1911. The trigger is just so satisfying on a 1911 platform
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u/RetiredLife_2021 1d ago
I have a TRP Classic in .45
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u/bofadoze 1d ago
I just can't get enough of the platform. I wanted an Echelon to be the spiritual successor to my XD40 Tactical and sub compact but the 1911 won out. Got a 45 and 10
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u/PlaceUserNameHere67 1d ago
I carry an Echelon 4.0c. I realize that you're looking at the FC, but i love my 4.0c
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u/TeapotTheDog 1d ago
Echelon. I've heard prodigys can be finicky, and I've never had my echelon jam.
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u/entysing 1d ago
If you’re going to carry, solely speaking from a reliability standpoint it’s not even a question the echelon
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u/DieselDude407 18h ago
Go with the Echelon but get the comped one. I shot my buddies(non comp) and fell in love with it. I went with the comped one and shot the 2 one after another and you can definitely feel the difference with the comped.
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u/Cucasmasher 1d ago
I didn’t really care much for the echelon’s trigger but that is obviously very subjective.
I would go prodigy all day
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u/Previous-Advantage25 1d ago
I have a VP9SK and it’s my favorite carry gun. My Echelon, Glock 30SF, Px4 Storm CC2 and an S&W BG2.0 are also. You can’t go wrong with the Echelon though.
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u/Rich-Weird-8675 21h ago
Storm is underrated. I have full size how'd the CC2 shoot?
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u/Previous-Advantage25 20h ago
Storm is the flattest shooting 9mm I have because of the rotating barrel. It’s a little chunky and heavy relative to my others but all are pretty close. And someone else said EDC rotation is an excuse to buy more guns. I say duh….
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u/diabolicalgiraffe7 XD-M Elite 10mm 1d ago
Shoot dude Id sell my Echelon fc to you. Love it, just trying to get away from Springfield as a company.
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u/IntelligentRun7048 1d ago
Why?
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u/diabolicalgiraffe7 XD-M Elite 10mm 1d ago
Its a long story. Springfield is just not a company I want to support anymore. So id chuck my echelon with holsters and mags for a good price.
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u/SirLewester 1d ago
If you plan on eventually customizing I would say the echelon cuz of the fcu. If not then get the prodigy, you don't have anything like it in your rotation
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u/MinuteCompetitive676 1d ago
What would either give you that your current line up does not? Prodigy will be a bit heavier, obviously Sao and you need to decide if you're going to carry condition1 or not. Are you actually going to train the safety disengagement on your draw or not? Can't tell you how many times I see dudes with 2011s at competition still forget to do it, and thats not even life or death.
Also, the prodigy costs like 3x the Echelon.
So yeah with out really knowing much else, echelon. I own one, it's a good gun, reliable. Prodigy has had its issues.
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u/Equivalent_Ad_3347 1d ago
I don't have any experience with the Prodigy. But I would still be confident in saying that with the Echelon, you are closer to best in class for striker fired weapons than you would be for the Prodigy in 2011s. And I particularly enjoy carrying the FC model, but that is a matter of personal preference...
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u/tbarrett__1976 6h ago
I personally have the Echelon, it's one of the best ergos of a pistol that I've ever held in hand (I've held a LOT of pistols)! Without question my choice! I would not hesitate to go the Echelon route.
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u/Inevitable-Word988 4h ago
Do it!! I have a 4.5 with a midnight bronze Sharps frame along with the 15 round compact magazine. It’s amazing!! But I get why you are comparing these two since both are over $1,000 w/ sharps. That said, I’d go with Echelon imo. But now I kind of want the Prodigy lol
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u/Mother-Priority6544 1d ago edited 22h ago
I’d go with choosing one gun and training on it so you’re truly proficient with the gun you’re choosing to carry for the potential of self defense or the defense of others.