But now I realize that another adjective has to be put on the table for consideration colors.
What do I mean by that, exactly?
Both pistols have polymer grip frames with matchingCerakote-finishedslides.
Springfield Armory is now offering the Echelon 4.0C in two additional colors: the ever-popular Desert FDE and OD Green. Image: Carson McDaniel
But if youre not already familiar with the new Echelon 4.0C lets talk about it!
The 4.0C is the newest configuration of the Echelon family of handguns.
There is no compromise of form or function with the smaller pistol.
You make no compromises by choosing the Desert FDE or OD Green pistols. These Echelon 4.0C handguns have accessory rails, the Variable Interface System optics mount and Central Operating Group. Image: Carson McDaniel
The overall length is 714, and the height is just 5 1/8 with a flush magazine.
It weighs just 24 ounces with an empty mag, and that makes it quite comfortable to carry.
All of this, and available in basic black, Desert FDE or OD Green.
OD Green brings a special appeal to the Echelon 4.0C compact 9mm. Note the color-matched extended 18-round magazine.
We are living in good times!
[Be sure to read Massad AyoobsSpringfield Echelon 4.0C reviewfor additional information.]
Fashion or Practicality?
The new guns use the highly effective Adaptive Grip Texture and come standard with one of the best defensive pistol sight sets — the U-Dot — ever offered on a factory pistol. Image: Carson McDaniel
The color is also well suited for military training and operations domestically.
But then we started fighting in far-away deserts, and that changed things.
Enter Desert Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and similar tan and brown colors.
Slides and extended magazines match the frame colors for a classic look. Both pistols come with one flush-fit and one extended magazine. Image: Carson McDaniel
So, clearly, there are practical reasons for these two colors.
Also, they just simply look good.
This would help conceal a handgun better should a gust of wind momentarily open or lift a concealment garment.
Desert FDE is an incredibly popular color for firearms. The Echelon 4.0C, shown here, wears the flat dark earth color well.
Shooting the Echelon 4.0C
Hitting the range with the Echelon 4.0C is a joy.
This puts the pistol deep into the web of your hand for the best control.
Of course, the recoil spring does its job quite well, too.
The brilliantVariable Interface System allows the optic to be installed without an adapter plate.
And because it contains tritium it is effective in no-light situations.
Also available are three-dot tritium variants of the 4.0C.
Summary
There is a certain feel to a compact-sized handgun.
Springfield made a bold statement with the introduction of the Echelon and now the compact Echelon 4.0C.
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