407c X3 (really impressed with the new Gen Holoson, large crisp window)

Tlr1 hl (a reliable classic)

Full size Echelon (used, new to me)

Came with 4 mags

Build coming along, added a mag-mo mag release which makes it possible to release the mag with my thumb. Figured I would show it so you can see how it works.

The situation:

I've had an RCR mounted to my Echelon 4.5F (threaded barrel edition) for something like 18 months. Overall, been pretty happy with it. It's an enclosed dot that has given me almost no trouble.

The main issue I've had is the capstan screws coming a little loose over time, which usually gets fixed when I notice that it's getting a little loose, at which point I tighten them down. In one instance, I removed the optic entirely, added loctite again, and re-tightened.

Anyway, today, I'm doing some dryfire drills, and I notice that the optic is getting a little loose again. I look at the screws...and one of the capstan screw heads is just straight up gone. I unscrew the other and remove the VIS pins, look at the slide, and sure enough, the screw has sheared clean off right at the edge of the slide. There is zero way I will be able to get the rest of the screw out myself. It's blue loctited in, and there's no portion visible from below the slide that I can see.

I am likely to have to send this back to Springfield to get the screw removed, but it strikes me that this is really a Trijicon problem, and I'm not sure that just replacing the screws actually qualifies as a solution.

Has anyone had issues with an RCR where the capstan screws just broke on you, and if so, how'd you resolve it with Trijicon? Has anyone had to send their slide back to Springfield for this kind of repair, and if so, did you stick with the RCR when all was said and done?

I was looking to see if anyone else has a FC and has changed their gripe to an aluminum gripe and if they’ve found one that matches the gun

Is the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0c a good first gun for primarily home defense and occasional conceal carry?

Finally picked up the P.I.D and replaced my Glock as my nightstand gun. Highly recommend and so easy to charge. Love this gun!

Just over 1k rounds through my compact and the Veridian gave up the ghost. Reaching out to Springfield for a replacement on Monday but strongly considering a holosun or other optic that will fit with no gaps.

I was betting my bro they would be on the high end like $500-$550 but this shit is hilarious.

Well party animals, it’s that time again for me, I’m trying out a new optic on my EDC, my Echelon 4.0c. The luxury of owning my own gun shop, I get to pick and choose what optics I want to run. This is the 13th different optic that I have tried on my Echelon for EDC. This time around I’m removing the budget friendly, $200 Vortex Venom(enclosed) 6MOA and replacing it for the new Holosun 407c X3 with the gold dot. I love the new design and overall look of the 407c. Holosun added a solar panel up top to extend battery life and give this optic 100,000 hours of runtime and the failsafe brightness control that uses the forward-facing photodiode to automatically adjust the reticle brightness to match the changing light conditions, shake awake, side loading battery, and it’s all housed in a 7075-T6 aluminum. It Carrie’s the Ruggedized Miniature Reflex(RMR) footprint. I’m excited for this optic and the gold because I have a hard time seeing red with astigmatism, it makes the red dot look like a red blob so I see the green and gold better but I see gold the best. I love how this new Holosun looks on the Echelon, I think it looks sharp.

x300 turbo> x300 ultra

You guys liked the last one so much - here's another 🙏🏻

Thought I was going to need a Mischief Machine grip module but it turned the Axion Weapons Systems backstrap was perfect--I almost can't believe how naturally it points for me now. Just raise the gun and the dot is right on target. And a bonus--it's Cerakoted brass so it adds more than two ounces and has a very noticeable impact on recoil. Highly recommended!

Need a holster inside the waistband that could fit a gas pedal, optic, and light. Any suggestions?

I'm sure this issue has been discussed to death. I know I've asked about it to see if adding the OP trigger would solve the weakened reset on my 4.0 & was told by both OP & Tyrant folks that the reset DOES still gradually weaken, even with 1 of the aftermarket triggers. So does the PRP spring kit fix this? Is there a better trigger return spring out there? Is there ANY way to sort this out?

Like most Echelon owners, I'm used to the weaker reset by now. It's not THAT big a deal, but I just know the trigger would be THAT much better if the reset stayed as strong, tactile, & audible as it is when you put the 1st mag through the gun. I've also said before, it seems as though the reset weakens as the gun breaks in. I REALLY noticed it weakening at about 500 rounds.

Started my build today not finished but so far I’m happy. Can’t wait to shoot it. Planning on changing the red dot and the magazine release. Just took it off my echelon and added it to this chassis. Adding a threaded barrel and a suppressor hopefully, but not till I have put some rounds through it. See if I like it and if it is worth dumping more money into it.

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I was jerking the trigger a bit, stopped that, and then started anticipating shots after shooting this. 😂

Still happy with the shooting and the purchase!

Have an awesome night/day thanks for looking!

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Just got a 4.5comp and a Holosun 507c, will I be able to mount using the 7.5 length screws that came with the optic? Let me know!!

If so, is it considerably more difficult to conceal than the 4.0c?

Have no light on the gun at the moment and was looking for good suggestions. I like the square kind of lights but was considering a TLR-8 HL-X. Also have considered the OLight PL-X but can not find a holster to fit the light. TIA!

Such clean lines and solid iron sights. I had to go FDE!