Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm 4.5" Full-Size Striker-Fired Pistol, VIS Optic Cut, Black Melonite, 19+1 (EC9459B-U)
This Springfield Armory Echelon is a full-size 9mm with a 4.5" hammer-forged, Melonite-finished barrel, the VIS optic cut with cover plate, and high-visibility U-Dot sights. It comes as a well-appointed package with four magazines, interchangeable backstraps, mounting accessories for optics, and the original factory box and documents. The platform earned an NTOA MTR Gold ranking in 2024, and this example includes matching serials across the pistol, box, and factory test target.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The feed ramp is smooth and highly polished.
What’s Included
- Original Springfield Armory factory box with matching label (EC9459B-U)
- Springfield Armory soft zip case
- Four steel magazines: 1x 19-round and 3x 17-round
- Extended magazine baseplates
- Magazine loader
- Interchangeable grip backstraps (multiple sizes)
- VIS optics mounting accessories kit
- Factory test target sheet (10 m)
- Owner's literature
The Echelon’s 4.5" barrel is hammer-forged steel with a 1:10 twist and a Melonite finish for durability. The slide also wears a Melonite finish and features wrap-around serrations and a forward index relief for confident manipulation.
Springfield’s Variable Interface System (VIS) optic cut with a cover plate allows direct mounting of popular pistol optics using the included mounting accessories kit. The pistol ships with U-Dot sights: a tritium/luminescent front dot with a bright yellow ring and a black U-notch rear with a set screw and tactical rack profile.
The serialized Central Operating Group is a removable steel chassis, paired with a black polymer grip module that has aggressive stippling and molded thumb pads. Controls include bilateral slide stop levers and a standard left-side magazine release. A flared magazine well and a multi-slot Picatinny rail on the dustcover support fast reloads and accessory mounting.
This full-size, striker-fired 9mm is configured for a 19+1 capacity and includes three additional 17-round magazines for range or duty rotation. The pistol is made in Croatia and is marked "MADE IN CROATIA." The mfg part number is EC9459B-U, and the box label, pistol, and factory test target carry matching serial information.