In late 2023, the Springfield Armory introduced the Echelon, a full-sized 17-round duty pistol known for its Adaptive Grip Texture and Central Operating Group. This pistol features a stainless-steel chassis, providing customization through different grip module sizes. Designed to be optic-ready, it includes the Variable Interface System (VIS) that accommodates over 30 popular optics and incorporates an advanced locking pin system, ensuring minimal movement. Its fully ambidextrous controls, double undercut triggerguard, and a versatile striker-fired trigger system further enhance its appeal.
Author Michael Mills takes this formidable base and customizes it with additions like Floyd’s Custom Shop magwells. These minimalist magwells ensure faster magazine insertion and improved grip, requiring Floyd’s proprietary magazine baseplates. Mills also highlights the advantages of porting the barrel and slide, discussed at length, which notably enhances recoil management. This is complemented by the gun’s robust aftermarket support, which offers various aftermarket barrels and trigger components to further personalize the Echelon.
The article concludes by exploring other enhancements made by Mills, such as adding the SureFire X300 Turbo weapon light and the Steiner MPS fully enclosed red dot sight. These additions provide the Echelon with exceptional target identification and reliability in diverse conditions. Impressively, the customized Echelon performs flawlessly with a variety of 9mm ammunition, ensuring disciplined handling even under strenuous circumstances. For more insights, visit Is This the Ultimate Echelon? - The Armory Life.
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