New Springfield Armory Echelon Gun Review

Published on July 12, 2023
Duration: 24:07

The Springfield Armory Echelon is a new polymer-frame striker-fired pistol featuring a modular internal chassis system and a novel Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct red dot optic mounting. It offers excellent ergonomics with interchangeable grip sizes, ambidextrous controls, and a crisp trigger. With a low bore axis and high capacity magazines, it's positioned as a significant advancement for Springfield Armory.

Quick Summary

The Springfield Armory Echelon is a new 9mm polymer-frame striker-fired pistol featuring a modular internal chassis system and a unique Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct red dot optic mounting. It offers excellent ergonomics and comes with high-capacity magazines.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction to the Springfield Echelon
  2. 01:06Design Evolution: Chassis System
  3. 03:14Magazines and Capacity
  4. 04:02Ergonomics and Grip Modularity
  5. 06:03Variable Interface System (VIS) for Optics
  6. 07:11Sights and Slide Features
  7. 08:31Barrel and Bore Axis Comparison
  8. 10:16Trigger and Controls Review
  9. 15:46Field Stripping and Chassis Removal
  10. 20:12MSRP and Conclusion

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Springfield Armory Echelon?

The Springfield Armory Echelon is a new 9mm polymer-frame striker-fired pistol featuring a modular internal chassis system and a unique Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct red dot optic mounting. It offers excellent ergonomics and comes with high-capacity magazines.

What is the Variable Interface System (VIS) on the Echelon?

The VIS is a system on the Echelon slide that allows over 30 different red dot sights to be mounted directly without adapter plates, resulting in a lower optic height and improved sight picture.

How does the Echelon's bore axis compare to other pistols?

The Echelon features a significantly lower bore axis than Springfield's previous XD series, and is comparable to or lower than that of a Glock pistol, which can help reduce felt recoil and muzzle flip.

What are the key ergonomic features of the Springfield Echelon?

The Echelon boasts excellent ergonomics with its 'Adaptive Grip Texture,' integrated thumb rests, indexing pads, and includes three different grip sizes with interchangeable backstraps for a customizable fit.

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