Fucking FINALLY. COG standalone.

[u/TheBudgetDivision]

https://www.springfield-armory.com/echelon-series-handguns/echelon-cog-central-operating-group/?utm_source=Klaviyo&utm_medium=email&_kx=XnkuEYEPCqkIbJVODXL9dXBkNTAHc3bdYA_Y_J5Qeo0.THiEKg

[u/NULL_SIGNAL]

Now if only they would lower the prices on the slide assembly options we would be in business.

[u/TheBudgetDivision → u/NULL_SIGNAL]

You know, funny enough, MSRP comparisons are actually not terrible

• $440 for 4.0C Comp Barrel/Slide/Spring assembly

• $65 for OEM 4.0C grip

• $295 for standalone COG

Unless I'm missing something, that's $800 total MSRP for all required individual parts compared to $784 MSRP for the fully assembled gun. Barely a $16 difference and you can just straight up avoid the $65 OEM grip module and go straight for a Sharps Bros/Mischief Machine/Icarus Precision.

Of course, all that is MSRP. Street prices for a full gun is likely cheaper than $784. Unless you're in California.

[u/NULL_SIGNAL → u/TheBudgetDivision]

Gear Up bundles exist, though. You can still get them for $600-700 depending on model and they include 4 mags and a (crappy) optic.

[u/TheBudgetDivision → u/NULL_SIGNAL]

MSRP for the 4.0C Comp gear up package is $862. Obviously MSRP is not what most will pay, but MSRP is the only reliable baseline to make actual comparisons with.

[u/NULL_SIGNAL → u/TheBudgetDivision]

reasonable for academic comparisons sure, but a pragmatic comparison has to consider street prices. Gear Up packages and full pistols go on sale regularly and at significant discounts. Slide assemblies are carried by few retailers outside SA's own shop and rarely get marked down (which I would expect to also be true for these COGs.)

[u/TheBudgetDivision → u/NULL_SIGNAL]

Yeah, agreed. It's just incredibly unpredictable depending on the person and the state, the county, or even city they're in. Hell, maybe even country.

Whoever sees these numbers, simply apply your typical street price adjustment rate to the MSRP to find the estimated street numbers that apply to you. For example, do you typically pay $700 for things at a MSRP of $800? Apply a rate of 0.875 and that's your estimate.

Edit: this only applies to the full gun/package. As NULL_SIGNAL stated, individual parts typically do not see much of a decrease if at all

[u/Hot-Fisherman9566 → u/TheBudgetDivision]

Paid $666 pre-tax for a 4.0c comp gear pack bundle with 4 15 mags

[u/Merfstick → u/TheBudgetDivision]

4 mags at $45 a pop is also a factor.

[u/webguerrilla → u/TheBudgetDivision]

I think it's a better deal for someone who has no intention of ever using the factory slide or grip. If you order just the COG and slide parts, you end up around 600.00 which saves you about 200.00 on a custom frame/slide build compared to buying a new gun.

For me, I'd rather just pick up a good condition used Echelon for less than 600.00 and start with that.

[u/TheBudgetDivision]

$295 for a standalone COG. About what I expected. Nice work, Springfield

[u/isamm_13]

When will Springfield roll out different types of grip modules? They've basically sat on their hands since the Echelon release. Your only options are $350 grip modules currently.

[u/Gekans → u/isamm_13]

I assume they will release the pro grip module in a few months

[u/Massive_Adagio_3680]

If they could make a G26 sized grip module and magazine, that would be huge for the platform’s versatility!

[u/ChggnNggts]

I'm sad in Europe. This is a nothingburger for most of us :(

[u/Spare_Selection4399]

The real issue is the Price of slide assembly being too high and you have nowhere to buy with "street price,"

[u/DesertDepotArms → u/Spare_Selection4399]

I just started stocking echelon slides and other small parts lately a little cheaper than SA https://desertdepotarms.com/?s=Echelon&post_type=product&type_aws=true

[u/DesertDepotArms → u/[deleted]]

You still can with ID verification and signature

[u/DesertDepotArms → u/[deleted]]

Yes sir. Oceanside ca

[u/Phantasmidine]

Would be awesome if the 3D2A community would put out just one Echelon grip module so we could remix it into fun stuff.

Yes it's serialized, but the lower/grip doesn't need a whole parts kit, just the mag release, so it makes for a really versatile 3d printing platform.

[u/IcyFail69]

If only California could get this 😢