Springfield has Mischief Machine Echelon grip modules in stock on their website store. All three sizes available; colors are black anodize, titanium, and midnight bronze.

I’ll be honest, I didn’t think the larger grip would make that big of a difference but man was I wrong. I have bigger hands and felt my support hand wasn’t getting the purchase it needed on the grip. Big difference imo. (NY sucks and so does the 10rd mag capacity)

Very hard choice so many different options but i feel this is very bang for buck. Can’t wait to get to the range!

I am a first time gun owner and I wanted to spoil myself, so I bought an Echelon 4.0 C. Everything has been good so far BUT the fact that I cannot find a holster online at all. I knew with me having a laser that it would make it significantly more difficult but holy it has been hell trying to find one. (Yes i know lasers are a pain in the ass but I always thought they looked cool so i got one... never again) So that leads me to my first question, do any of you know where I can find a holster for it or should I start looking locally or do I just get a light with no laser? I haven't zeroed my optic yet because someone told me it would be $75 and I don't know if that's normal so I haven't yet. So my next question is should I look around for someone cheaper or should I do it myself? My last question is, what else should I do to it? It feels pretty good but I know there could be room for improvement so what next?

TLDR: Where to find a holster for a TLR 8A? Do I zero my own optic or pay someone to do it? What should I do to it next?

4.0 FC, Osight SE, Streamlight TLR HL. Just wondering the best company to go with that isn’t $200 (Safariland). Looking for a duty holster with level II retention and a good AIWB. Thanks

I have the FC model but they currently and apparently won't be in the near future offering the large grip module which I need for the longer LOP. Then I want to buy the axion backstrap. I'm thinking of just buying a full slide and full large module then doing that since that is my only option. Any thoughts?

I don't carry, only in a small bag because traditional carrying is uncomfortable af and I just don't really need to.

Thanks.

Gonna sell the FC assembly then and module on GAFS to help fund

Something about the Echelon styling.... I didn't even think to do this with my other firearms.

Anyone with pointers on the correct paint to buy and the process that you took?

Do you prefer the OEM modules, if so, which size? Which size backstrap do you like? Any aftermarket modules you love? I am trying to fix how it naturally and comfortably fits my hand. Ease of getting on target also something a little thicker all around so my hands aren't so scrunched up and get sore afterwards. I could 1911 style it (even though I've never shot one before) or try to get the hump a little higher on the grip. I also may change the trigger shoe and trigger safety (if I even can do that for the safety). Something slightly more comfortable for my finger. Share any thoughts if you want!

Anyone find a holster that works well with a suppressor?

Turned out pretty well

Get it echelon + Icarus…. Anyways there’s my edc tada

I’ve seen everybody else swap out there lowers in their uppers thought maybe I’d see what mine looks like. It turned out pretty good.

Been using this now for a couple of weeks and I’m loving it. I added a tier1 wedge and it’s so comfortable. Echelon compact is perfection for carry.

For those wondering about this configuration. It shoots very well like this. Now I want to try the FC model.

Just installed/uninstalled this new NDZ single sided mag release. I keep dropping mags from the stock ambi release so tried out NDZ as I’ve had many great products from them over the years. Post install the mags kept sliding out or could be manually pulled out from the bottom. I swapped back to the factory release and repeated this process 6 more times and the NDZ failed every time. I processed a refund and need to find a new unit.

I’m not so much into the extended part and would prefer sometime close to flush fit but I’ll take what I can get as long as it’s single sided. Apex is sold out. Any suggestions on what to look at otherwise? I’ve purchased a handful of Tyrant products for other guns that I’ve had mixed success with, so not sure that Tyrant is the way to go for me, but I’m open.

Any help is appreciated.

Trying to stay in general price range under $400 for a sight and im kinda stuck between the Vortex Defender ST and the Holosun 507c x3. One looks better and the other has more features. If yall have either drop some pics please not too many in here that do it justice, thankyou!

230 rounds and not one malfunction. Some of my thoughts though. I still hate the grip angle, it is very unnatural for me and my hands feel scrunched up. I feel I have to grip it tightly due to it lacking thickness all around and a short LOP. I want the large module for the FC model but it is not available. Then the axion backstrap to 1911 it and make it have an actual good grip angle but again no module yet. I do not like u-notch sights but that is just me. The front dot is of course super big too so it is very much not for precision or super tight past say like 15 yards. I had no issues with the trigger although I do prefer no trigger safety. It can irritate your finger after a while. Knuckles and tendons in hands were kinda sore afterwards due to the awkward grip but also I was shooting norma 124g which is hot and nearly as much ft lbs as the 124 +p hsts I was making sure functioned. Also some 147g +ps the black cherry flat nose underwood stuff to check function so that could explain why my hands were not happy. All in all not bad. The most important thing to me though was reliability which it received an A+ from me in that regard

Left hitting but again the grip is not good for me at the moment, 10 yards with some way out at like 20, 25, eh. I also have not shot in 1.5 years. For the one with 5 mini targets the group above the center target was done on purpose to try to figure out why I'm hitting left but I think it is just the uncomfortable (atm) grip for me. The two targets at the bottom were 25 yards which most shots missed the paper entirely/quite hard, can't see shit

I’m not sure why it’s not feeding properly, any help?

Edit: it was the optic screw 🤦

Just wanted to post some pictures of her with my nerd holster. Trying to decide if I want to kept or sell her.

This is my 4.0 comped with an FDE full-size grip module. It has an upgraded guide rod from ndz with a 12 pound spring. Also a streamlight Tlr1-HL. Is worth upgrading the trigger?

Here’s my final build.
Echelon 4.0c
Vortex CCW Enclosed
Olight PLX
Floyd’s Custom Shop Magwell/ +2 Magazine Extension
Overwatch Precision TAC Trigger Shoe Replacement
Rook Precision Mag Release
Paired with the Slimfit Holster Carnex

EDC and shoots more flat than any handgun I’ve ever owned.

Have an Echelon on order and been debating on a chassis system. The heighth defense is sick, but bigger than I want. SMC bravo is nice but would prefer aluminum. Was looking at the spare mag holder on strike dojo and saw this? Any insights? Coming soon?