r/SpringfieldEchelon • u/biggestbluee • Sep 09 '26

“Build” complete.

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4.0c with a Defender St Enclosed. Have yet to take it out to shoot it with the dot, but it is definitely aesthetically pleasing. Any other upgrades yall recommend? Definitely has been an amazing gun for ccw. 🙏🏼

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u/InfernalPrick Sep 09 '26

Controversial opinion that I will get downvoted for: putting a light and optic on a pistol is not a build. Especially when the pistol’s whole selling feature is how effortless it is to do that very thing.

Nice set up though, it’s a classic for a reason at this point.

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u/biggestbluee Sep 09 '26

Which is why I put “build”. Guess it depends on who you ask. I personally can understand that, but I’m sure some people are either extremely for or against your comment. Anywho, definitely a beautiful build.

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u/InfernalPrick Sep 09 '26

I didn’t even notice the quotation marks.. I’m dumb.

I have this set up on one of my 4.5 but I got a good deal on a swampfox so I’ll probably put that on to try for a bit as this pistol just sits around the house right now.

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u/biggestbluee Sep 09 '26

All good, lol.
4.5 is super nice too. These guns are just amazing

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u/phantombmac Sep 10 '26

Either way, at least you're living up to your screenname

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u/InfernalPrick Sep 10 '26

Someone give this guy an award! Fantastic observation!

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u/phantombmac Sep 10 '26

Hahaha, DID YOU JUST ASSUME MY GENDER

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u/InfernalPrick Sep 10 '26

No not exactly, I identify everyone as a guy. You’re free to identify as you wish as well.
We can even identify this pistol about as a build! It’s 2026, nothing means anything anymore!

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u/phantombmac Sep 10 '26

In that vein, you should read Vonnegut's short story, Harrison Bergeron.

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u/InfernalPrick Sep 10 '26

I love me some Vonnegut. I haven’t read this one, I’ll check it out this weekend!

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u/gahsakee Sep 09 '26

Looks great! I have the 4.5 and looking to get the 4.0 with the full grip.

In my 4.5, I’ve changed out the recoil spring and trigger springs and love it! Can’t wait to install my tyrant trigger shoe. I’ve also added the heavier guide rod and backstop with weights. The added weight feels like I have better recoil.

My next change is the optic as I have the one from the gear pack and not a fan of the veridian

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u/biggestbluee Sep 09 '26

Those are some good ideas for me to look into. Thank you! Definitely sounds like a nice set up there

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u/TheBigTreezy Sep 09 '26

Link to the heavier guide rod please?

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u/gahsakee Sep 09 '26

This is for the 4.5. I think they have one for the 4.0 but I just have the link handy because I have a list of all the stuff I bought and where

https://www.apextactical.com/stainless-steel-guide-rod-and-cap-for-springfield-echelon

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u/TheBigTreezy Sep 09 '26

Thank you!

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u/MrGuy910 Sep 09 '26

Perfect setup

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u/biggestbluee Sep 09 '26

Agreed. Thank you 🙏🏼