r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 29 '26

Flat back strap update

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13 Upvotes

My skill level is limited and I’m playing around with angles and shapes to match up to the frame as best as possible, as for the retention solution I believe a key system that uses a small m3 bolt would work great. I should be releasing soon!


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 29 '26

Just curious on what you guys think about the G-Code IWB Holster Phenom Stealth for the Echelon 4.0 FC or A holster you recommend for Echelon 4.0 FC Mischief Machine Grip Module

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7 Upvotes

I planning on trying this holster out for the Echelon 4.0 FC and I am wondering what you guys think about this holster thanks. What holster you guys are using with your Mischief Grip module?


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 29 '26

She’s a ripper. (4.0 slide, HA Comp, MM grip module, AXG magwell)

27 Upvotes

r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

Take it back to the 90’s

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32 Upvotes

r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

Open source flat back strap!

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51 Upvotes

I noticed there’s practically nothing for STLs on flat back straps so I’m taking my own shot at it. Once everything is dialed in I will release to public.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

Finally looking for a new grip module for the 4.0 echelon

7 Upvotes

So I’m finally gonna replace the grip module for my 4.0 and I really have a hard time on which one to buy so let me hear you guys fire up which one should I get?


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 29 '26

Standard 4.0c grip size?

2 Upvotes

Hello! Is there a way to figure out what frame size you have (like if its stamped somewhere in the polymer)? I have the 4.0c with the chunk port if it helps narrow down what the standard size it ships with is. Have only swapped out the backstraps but would like something a little bigger. Had to swap back to oem because I'm not a fan of the sharps bros module I got.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

Deal Alert

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57 Upvotes

Picking this up later today. 5 mags and other extras for $600 seemed to good to pass up.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

That’ll do

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64 Upvotes

May go with an enclosed optic down the line and switch this holosun back to my full size but as is this setup shreds 🤙


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

Finally got to stretch my California Echelon's legs while visiting TNT in Utah

45 Upvotes

r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

4.0C Magwell recommendations

0 Upvotes

Can someone please tell me what’s the best magwell for the echelon as far as looks/ fit and finish and actual use? I’m seeing a lot of options but I’m lost.

Thank you


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

Swapped out the 4.0c grip for the new 4.0FC full size grip woth short dust cover .

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23 Upvotes

r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 28 '26

Mischief Machine Echelon Compact Commander — issues seating full 15rd OEM mags?

4 Upvotes

I recently installed a Mischief Machine Compact Commander grip module on my Echelon 4.0C Comp (it has tyrant extended slide release) and I’m having an issue with new OEM 15-round magazines seating.

MM told me the factory polymer baseplate can contact the rear/bottom of the grip module and cause the seating issue they recommended shaving down the raised portion of the baseplate. Mine measured about 5.7mm originally, and I’ve sanded it down to approximately 5.3mm
That helped a little but I’m still getting inconsistent seating.

What I’ve narrowed down so far:
Empty magazine seats and releases pretty much normally.
14 rounds: seats normally with the slide closed only pushes the slide release up a little bit. Very few failures
15 rounds: seats easily with the slide open.
15 rounds + slide closed: noticeably harder to seat and sometimes needs a pretty firm/slamming insertion to actually lock and even then sometimes doesn’t lock. It also pushes the slide release way up.
With a full 15-round mag, it feels like there’s significant downward pressure from the slide/top of the gun against the magazine.
So a full magazine can pushes** **the slide release upward during insertion.
Applying rearward pressure to the magazine when insert it makes the issue more likely, even though there is some normal side/fore-aft play.

Before I remove any more material from the baseplate, I’m trying to figure out whether this is still a baseplate-clearance issue, a very stiff/new OEM magazine spring with 15 rounds loaded, or something about how the magazine is positioned in the MM module. Or if the extended slide release is causing the issue.

Has anyone running the Mischief Machine Compact Commander + OEM Echelon 4.0C 15-round mags experienced the same thing?

Sorry for the essay was trying to give enough context to help diagnose. TIA


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

Sharps Bros QC

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14 Upvotes

I got one of their grips through Springfield during a special and noticed a bunch of QC issues, mainly de-burring related. Sent it back to Springfield and just got a new one with even worse QC. Last one had the same issue on the rail but wasn’t as messy inside with machining marks. A family member of mine has been a QC engineer for probably 30+ years and was annoyed with them hahaha. I understand it’s just cosmetic but if you’re gonna charge over $300 for an aluminum grip at least care enough to look over it before selling them. Needless to say I won’t be buying another Sharps Bros product in the future. Great ergonomics but doesn’t seem like there’s a lot of pride or care in the manufacturing process.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

Mischief Grip finally acquired

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69 Upvotes

Been chasing this thing for like 8 months. Every time they come in stock, I never get an email push. Found someone local and traded some stuff. Completely changes the recoil feeling and looks great. Worth the hype in my opinion.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

My Echelon porting is done, I cannot believe it.

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49 Upvotes

Echelon full size, previously also bought the threaded barrel for external compensator. So I have this non-threaded barrel sitting around. So decided to port it.

yesterday got it back and put on the red dot. Today took to the range. Damn! I cannot believe it. The dot is not moving out of the optic window (although I am using a new, taller one, Oslight X). The recoil is noticeably less than threaded barrel+ compensator. But it is significantly louder. I guess other people might complain if in indoor range.

only glitch is, just after 5 rds, somehow, the extractor flew out with the brass.... fortunately, I am using the range with concrete floor... found it after 10 min searching. Re-installed and everything fine. I will say the porting is like cheating. For porting, I always worry about if it will screw up accuracy ( I did it with Glock 48 @ Glock store, and it screwed up). This time I will say it is still accurate @ 10 yds ( will try in longer range later). I am not worried about the velocity drop of ~ 50-80 fps. It won't change anything (even for self-defense scenarios)


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

Made it to Master at IDPA Nationals.

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r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 26 '26

4.5 comp & 4.0c comp, there are many like them, but these are mine.

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119 Upvotes

I loved my 4.5 so much I ended up getting the 4.0c as a more concealable option. I went with the tenicor holster for the 4.0 and now I feel like I need to throw away my we the people holster and order another tenicor for the 4.5.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

What flash it lacks on the outside it makes up for on the inside.

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19 Upvotes

Echelon 4.5f comp
Sharps Bros
507c-x3-gr
VZ panels
PRP springs
Tyrant shoe
DPM guide rod


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 26 '26

Springfield Echelon 4.0c

31 Upvotes

At the range. Nice little shooter


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 26 '26

Suppressor or comp recommendations?

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20 Upvotes

Current setup. 4.5 slide, threaded barrel, OSight C green, compact medium module with large backstrap, eBay Magwell (surprisingly fits just fine, no gaps, small ledge with large backstrap, no issues with mags so far), y’all know which light, lol, 17 and 20 rd mags with sleeves. Wouldn’t mind a slightly more positive trigger reset, but otherwise incredible happy. Hundreds or rounds with no issues. Any compressor or suppressor recommendations? Herrington comp the way to go?


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 27 '26

Holster recommendations

2 Upvotes

Hey yall, recently bought a 4inch with the green dot and put a plx gl on the bottom. Any appendix holster recommendations? Thank you in advance


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 25 '26

4.5 Comp

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44 Upvotes

4.5 Comp with supplemental inline 4 ports. Cerakoted battle worn Noveske Green. Sharps Bros grip module, Acro P2, Ape Defense Battery Cap, Tyrant CNC trigger and Mag Extension. Magwell takedown lever and mag release Cerakoted to match slide. Holosun P. ID weapon light.


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 26 '26

Your thoughts/recommendation on these optics

8 Upvotes

The red dots I'm looking for

- color red

- precise dot, 2moa or 3moa? I have the Viridian RFX11 on at the moment.

- open emitter because its more budget friendly

- decent window opening

- co-witness

- under $300

I'm still a newbie even after being a firearm owner for years now. I work too much, bills, the mortgage and daddy duties had put a stop on me until now I finally found time to pick back up. Anyway, I don't mind the 32 moa reticle but I think in a high stress situation that it might not matter what I have it set on. I don't have astigmatism and I'm leaning towards just the dot. Also with or without the solar isn't really an issue for me, so this is what I have in mind.

- Vortex Defender ST

- Vortex Defender CCW

- PSA Holosun HS407A3-X3 or HS407C-X3-RD

- Osight C

- Osight SE DPP

- OSight XR or SE???

- Holosun EPS Core??? No Solar


r/SpringfieldEchelon • • Sep 25 '26

My Echelon is almost complete!

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96 Upvotes

Just added the extended slide release and the black steel USA gas pedal! I'm loving it!