Echelon Commando: Wait. Is that even a thing?

Published on January 3, 2025
Duration: 4:27

This video demonstrates the successful combination of a Springfield Echelon compact frame with a full-sized Echelon slide and barrel. The creator highlights the practical benefits of this configuration, such as a smaller grip for easier concealment while retaining the advantages of a longer slide and barrel for potential improvements in velocity, accuracy, and reduced muzzle flip. The addition of a ported barrel and an optic further enhances its readiness for action.

Quick Summary

The 'Echelon Commando' build successfully combines a Springfield Echelon compact frame with a full-size slide and barrel. This configuration enhances concealability with its shorter grip while benefiting from the longer sight radius and barrel of the full-size slide, potentially improving accuracy and reducing muzzle flip, especially with a ported barrel.

Chapters

  1. 00:29Introducing the 'Echelon Commando'
  2. 00:40Compact Frame with Full-Size Slide
  3. 00:52Ported Barrel and Optic Setup
  4. 01:11Purpose: Satisfying Curiosity
  5. 01:30Popular Configuration: Short Frame, Long Slide
  6. 01:40Concealment Benefits: Height vs. Length
  7. 02:09Limitations: Cannot Do the Inverse
  8. 02:26Theoretical Performance Gains
  9. 03:02Advantages: Longer Sight Radius
  10. 03:13Reduced Muzzle Flip Potential
  11. 03:31Impact of Porting
  12. 03:44Conclusion: It Works and It's Fun

Frequently Asked Questions

Can you combine a Springfield Echelon compact frame with a full-size slide?

Yes, you can combine a Springfield Echelon compact frame with a full-sized Echelon slide and barrel. This configuration, dubbed the 'Echelon Commando' by the creator, offers a smaller grip for easier concealment while retaining the benefits of a longer barrel and sight radius.

What are the advantages of a compact frame with a full-size slide on a Springfield Echelon?

The primary advantage is improved concealability due to the shorter grip height, reducing printing. It also offers a longer sight radius for potentially better accuracy and a longer barrel which can contribute to slightly higher velocity and reduced muzzle flip, especially when combined with porting.

What is the purpose of a ported barrel on a firearm like the Echelon Commando?

A ported barrel has small vents or holes that allow expanding gases to escape upwards during firing. This venting helps to counteract muzzle rise, reducing the amount of muzzle flip the shooter experiences, leading to a more stable shooting platform.

Can you put a compact slide on a full-size Echelon frame?

No, you cannot effectively put a compact slide on a full-sized Echelon frame. The dust cover on the full-sized frame would extend significantly past the compact slide, creating an unbalanced and aesthetically unappealing look, often described as having an 'underbite'.

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