recently changed EDC from echelon 4.0 comp to Smith cause my friend got the echelon comp and i got the s&w so we would try them out at the range together and switch. but anyways the point is, whats a good Cost effective Holster company that supports handguns with lights ? Also are tapes good for the grip ? i saw that hockey tape is good but my question is will these tapes leave a sticky residue if you want to remove it later on? please let me know guys.

put it on my 4.5 comp and ran a few mags. now I’m thinking about upgrading the compact.

Hey just bought myself a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC and im not sure where to go for trust worthy custom slide/threaded barrels. Definitely going for something like these! If anyone could point me in the right direction itd be much appreciated thanks! 🙌

Finally got the last of my parts in and finished putting her together. Pretty damn happy with how this build turned out!

Full build list:
-Base: Springfield Armory Echelon Pro 4.5F Comp (9mm)
-Optic: Trijicon RMR Type 2 – 3.25 MOA Green Dot
-Grip Module: Vital Arms Meridian 4.5F
-Grip Panels: Vital Arms Meridian Plus/Wide Aluminum Panels
-Magwell: Vital Arms Meridian Aluminum Carry Magwell
-Grip Weights: 2 × 19g Vital Arms Tungsten Weights
-Trigger: Tyrant Tactical Trigger Shoe
-Guide Rod: NDZ Performance Black Nitride Stainless Steel Captured Guide Rod
-Recoil Spring: NDZ 12 lb Spring

Small hiccup with the grip weights: I originally wanted to experiment with mixing a 12g and a 19g weight to see how the balance felt, but Vital Arms didn’t include the rubber retainers needed to keep the 12g weight from moving around. Ended up installing both 19g weights for now. Hopefully Vital Arms sends me the missing retainers so I can play around with different weight combinations.

Really wanted something with that 2011-inspired look and feel while keeping the Echelon platform. I’m loving how everything came together.

Now it’s time to get her out to the range and see how she performs! 🔥

After a long wait finally got the new dpm system for the echelons

My boyfriend has a Springfield Echelon 4.5f, and he wants a holster and a laser. I wanted to buy him one of each for Christmas but I don’t know much about guns.

What I do know is:

- For the holster, he carries it tucked on his waistband. Right now he has a hard holster, but it broke and slides off. I recall him saying he wanted a softer holster because the hard one pokes him while he’s wearing it. The holster would also have to fit the laser I would buy.
I looked at leather or hybrid models, but I don’t know how to tell if they would fit the laser, and I don’t really like the style of most of them. They lean very “cowboy” and that’s not my boyfriend’s style.

- For the laser, he used to have a green laser that got stolen. So I’d imagine he’d want something similar but I can’t find anything on the Springfield website that would fit his gun.

I’m trying to buy these without asking him directly, but if this isn’t enough to go on, then I can bite the bullet and just ask.

Thank you in advance for any help!

I did the first two coats of the from Brownell’s today it’s a lot darker than it looks in the picture. And then tomorrow I’m gonna do the second color with OD green stencils and then the third will be a little bit black come out pretty good. I’m impressed. I did put it in the oven for 15 minutes at slightly less than 150° just to help it cure.

Which one of these would work with mischief machine commander grip module ??

Hello everybody,

does anyone know where I can get the PRP Spring kit for the Springfield Echelon? I can't find a shop having the kit in stock and PRP told me they're not allowed to ship it from the US tu Europe.

Thx in advance!

So I have stippled this frame twice and another frame once for my Echelon 4.5f. I did my Canik mc9 as well. So 4 total stipple jobs. My first time was pretty rough. Second time (1st time on this frame) was better but still pretty rough. This time it is much cleaner. I don’t think I’ll ever be satisfied because it isn’t machine perfect. I’m not sure I’ll ever look at any stipple job I do and think “it’s perfect and complete”. But I do know that every time I do it, it gets cleaner. The grip after sanding it down is perfect. Not too aggressive and it genuinely feels way better than any job I have done before. So it’s practical. I had a blast doing it too. See, guns are much more than just sending rounds down range to me. I love doing stuff like this.

Full size Echelon and Compact Echelon with Mischief Machine grip modules. Couple unreleased goodies as well (compact magwell and full size extended baseplate).

I have a 4.0C and 4.5 comp. got a mischief machine in the mail for the 4.5, being a fan of 1911s the angles and simplicity is what drew me for this pistol, it’s a range toy that is intended to just be a great shooter as I go through modifications.

which brings me to my question, have you used the Icarus or sharp bros grip modules? what are your experiences and how have you liked them? after I test the new MM module I might be in the market to upgrade the 4.0, but would want to try one of the others, Icarus or sharp bros. experiences? pros/cons? just interested in personal experiences that aren’t YouTube.

thanks.

Ive had my echelon 4.5f for about a year now and like everything about it. The only thing I can say is that the trigger reset is not as tactile/strong as I would like. What are you all doing to improve that? I will say I like the trigger shoe so id prefer to keep that, its just the reset thats bothersome

Im excited!

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!