Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm Compact, 4" Barrel, 15+1, Optics-Cut, Black
The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C is a compact 9mm launched on December 3, 2024, built around a modular, serialized stainless-steel chassis and a hammer-forged 4" barrel. It features the VIS direct-mount interface with an optics-cut slide and cover plate, fully ambidextrous controls, and high-visibility day/night sights. The pistol offers a 15+1 standard capacity in a durable Melonite-treated, black-finished package.
The slide includes front and rear serrations plus a top press-check trench for quick status checks. A tritium/luminescent front sight pairs with a Tactical Rack U-Dot rear for fast alignment. The polymer frame uses textured grip surfaces with index pads and a 3-slot Picatinny accessory rail for light or laser attachment.
Its Modular Central Operating Group (COG) serves as the serialized stainless-steel receiver, housed in a black polymer frame for durability and serviceability. The barrel is steel, non-threaded, hammer-forged, and Melonite finished with a 1:10 twist. The slide is Melonite treated and finished in black.
Controls are user-focused: a fully ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible magazine release accommodate varied setups. The striker-fired action uses a trigger safety with an integral safety tab. Standard capacity is 15+1, and the compact size balances concealability with shootability. The Echelon series itself debuted in 2023.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This pistol has been excellently maintained.
What’s Included
- Original case
- Owner's manual
- 1x 15-round steel magazine
The 4.0C’s optics-cut slide with cover plate integrates Springfield’s VIS direct-mount interface for straightforward red-dot installation when desired. The top press-check trench, along with deep front and rear serrations, supports confident manipulation in varied conditions.
The serialized Modular Central Operating Group is a stainless-steel chassis acting as the receiver, paired with a black polymer frame and stainless receiver components. Melonite treatment on both slide and barrel enhances surface hardness and corrosion resistance, while the non-threaded, hammer-forged 4" barrel with a 1:10 twist is designed for dependable 9mm performance.
Sight configuration consists of a tritium/luminescent front and a Tactical Rack U-Dot rear, providing an intuitive sight picture in daylight and low light. The frame adds a 3-slot Picatinny accessory rail, and textured polymer grips with index pads aid consistent hand placement.
Ergonomics and controls include a fully ambidextrous slide stop and a reversible magazine release. The striker-fired action incorporates a trigger safety with an integral safety tab. Capacity is 15+1, aligning with the compact format for carry and duty roles alike.