Compact in the Right Ways – NEW Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm

For all of the hunters in the reading audience that might be looking to entertain a new everyday carry (EDC) piece, or a secondary sidearm while hunting, Springfield Armory’s latest offering announced today might be right up your alley. The new Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm is a compact iteration of their staple Echelon handgun while retaining all of its most desirable characteristics.

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All the Details – Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm

As we mentioned, the only large differences from the Echelon 4.5F (4.5″ barrel and full-size) to the new Echelon 4.0C (4″ barrel and compact) are the exterior dimensions as well as the footprint it might take up while carrying it. All of the specifications for the new Echelon 4.0C can be read below as presented by Springfield Armory:

Cartridge: 9mm
Barrel: 4″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics-Ready
Frame: Black Polymer
Sights: Tritium / Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot™ Rear
Recoil System: Captive
Grip Width: 1.2″
Magazines: (1) 15-Round, (1) 18-Round
Weight: 24 oz w/ Flush Mag | 25 oz w/ Extended Mag
Length: 7.25″
Height: 5.125″ w/ Flush Mag | 6.125″ w/ Extended Mag

5 New Offerings of the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C

With the announcement that occurred today for the Echelon 4.0C, there are actually 5 unique variants for prospective buyers to choose from. High cap magazines, low capacity magazines, threaded barrels, night sights, and more. All of those offerings are listed below along with their associated MSRPs:

Echelon 4.0C 9mm | SKU: EC9409B-U – MSRP $679
Echelon 4.0C 9mm, 3-Dot Tritium | SKU: EC9409B-3D – MSRP $719
Echelon 4.0C Threaded 9mm, 3-Dot Tritium | SKU: ECT9409B-3D – MSRP $739
Echelon 4.0C 9mm, 15-Round | SKU: EC9409B-U-15 – MSRP $679
Echelon 4.0C 9mm, Low Capacity | SKU: EC9409BLC-U – MSRP $679

A Word from Springfield Armory

“Engineered for carry, the Echelon™ 4.0C retains the key features of the full-size model, with a shorter 4-inch barrel and compact frame for enhanced concealability. Its revolutionary Variable Interface System provides unmatched direct-mount compatibility with today’s leading red dot sights, complemented by tritium U-Dot irons for fast target acquisition. The serialized Central Operating Group is housed in a compact frame, offering a 15-round capacity with the flush magazine and 18 rounds with the extended magazine.”

Departing Thoughts

With the MSRP of the standard Echelon 4.0C 9mm billed at $679, it puts it in very competitive territory to other polymer handguns that we might entertain deploying out in the woods while hunting, fishing, or recreating in the Great Outdoors. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and the Echelon 4.0C 9mm in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.

Adam Scepaniak