Pistols chambered in 9mm come in every shape, size, material, action, configuration, etc.
It has gotten to the point where it can be challenging to decide which one is right for you.
However, it really didnt take off and start becoming popular until the 1980s.
How far can you realistically shoot the Springfield Armory Echelon? A lot farther than you might think.
Leader of the Pack?
The XD, which stands for eXtreme Duty, then led to theXD-M. RMS, Doctor, Delta Point, Vortex, etc.
), and all use different screw lengths and pitches as well as pin positions.
The Springfield Armory Echelon is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge and is designed from the ground up with red dot sights in mind.
In my opinion, its a nightmare and causes me great aggravation when reviewing optics on pistols.
That is not the point of this review, but the Echelons system addresses and fixes this issue.
It works with more than 30 of todays most popular optics.
The maximum range of a firearm is on a sliding scale impacted by a variety of factors, including shooter skill, lighting conditions and the speed at which you need to take the shot.
That is, not without a red dot or night sights like on the Echelon.
I had not even tested the Echelon yet, let alone shoot out to 100 yards.
It was a bit of a shocker that I was able to do it without a red dot.
Physically, lighting conditions do not make a gun more or less accurate. However, your ability to see the sights and target can impact your accuracy.
Just as I expected, it was possible.
I was able to hit the steel at 200 yards using the RMR on the Echelon.
I will not lie; it is challenging, but that is exactly why I like to do it.
The author’s Springfield Armory Echelon was unmodified for testing in this article. It has three dot night sights and a threaded barrel.
What is the fun or the challenge of doing mag dumps on paper at 5-10?
You get more time at the range, improving your skills and saving ammo/money.
Sounds like a win/win/win to me!
The author is shown here shooting the Echelon fitted with a Trijicon red dot sight from a pistol rest.
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When on the range, you can challenge yourself to shoot more accurately and at longer distances.
