Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9x19mm Pistol - Black

The Echelon 4.0C is the compact version of the Echelon: shortened at the frame and muzzle, with the key features of the full-size model retained. The manufacturer positions it as engineered for carry, with improved concealability.

Central Operating Group (COG)
The operating system is housed in a self-contained, serialized Central Operating Group in a black polymer compact frame with a small grip module. [to verify: the serialized COG is the regulated part; confirm how it is registered for the EU/Belgian market]

Barrel and slide
4" (102 mm) hammer-forged steel barrel with Melonite finish, 1:10 twist. Billet machined slide with Melonite finish, optics-ready. Captive recoil system.

Optics-ready
Direct-mount compatibility with leading red dot sights through the Variable Interface System (VIS). [to verify: which optic footprints are supported and whether plates are included]

Sights
Tritium front sight and Tactical Rack U-Dot tritium rear sight.

Capacity and magazines
One 15-round flush magazine and one 18-round extended magazine are included.

Specifications

• Caliber: 9x19mm
• Capacity: 15 and 18 rounds (magazine capacity, plus one in the chamber [to verify])
• Barrel: 102 mm (4"), hammer-forged steel, Melonite, 1:10 twist
• Overall length: 184 mm (7.25")
• Height: 130 mm (5.125") with flush magazine, 156 mm (6.125") with extended magazine
• Grip width: 30 mm (1.2")
• Weight: approx. 680 g (24 oz) with flush magazine, approx. 709 g (25 oz) with extended magazine
• Slide and barrel finish: Melonite
• Frame: black polymer
• Trigger, safeties, accessory rail: [to verify] (not stated on the source page)
• CIP status: [to verify]

Included

• 1 magazine, 15 rounds (flush)
• 1 magazine, 18 rounds (extended)
• Soft-sided handgun case with double zipper and interior pouch for one extra magazine