Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm Compact, Desert FDE, 4.0 in Standard Barrel & 5.25 in Threaded Barrel, VIS Direct-Mount Interface, 18+1, Three 18-Round Magazines
This Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C is a compact 9mm finished in Desert FDE with a striker-fired action and a high-capacity 18+1 configuration. It stands out as a complete, optics-capable package featuring Springfield's VIS direct-mount interface with cover plate, fully ambidextrous controls, and both a 4.0 in standard barrel and a 5.25 in threaded barrel. Manufactured by HS Produkt in Croatia, it uses the serialized stainless-steel Central Operating Group chassis and comes with three 18-round magazines and a well-appointed accessory set.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows minimal markings from previous handling and use. Refer to pictures.
What's Included
- Three 18-round Springfield Armory Echelon steel double-stack magazines
- HS Produkt 5.25 in threaded barrel with knurled thread protector
- HS Produkt 4.0 in standard barrel
- Right-hand Kydex OWB holster (black)
- Right-hand Kydex OWB holster (Desert FDE)
- Right-hand drop-leg holster rig (Kydex shell, tan straps)
- Springfield Armory soft zip case
- Factory original box with end label
- Springfield Armory Echelon owner's manual
- Interchangeable backstraps (spare palm swell panels) with install tool
- VIS optics mounting accessories (factory hardware)
- Factory test target card
- Springfield Armory polymer magazine loader
The 4.0C compact configuration balances carry-friendly dimensions with full-size shootability. This example features a Desert FDE Cerakote slide and matching FDE polymer frame with interchangeable backstraps for a tailored grip. The U-Notch/U-Dot iron sights pair a bright-ring front post with a U-shaped rear notch for fast sight indexing.
It includes both a hammer-forged steel standard 4.0 in barrel and a hammer-forged steel 5.25 in threaded barrel. The threaded barrel comes with a knurled thread protector, offering a ready-to-use option alongside the standard barrel. Barrel construction and finish are designed for durability and consistent performance.
The slide integrates the VIS direct-mount optic interface with a cover plate, and factory mounting hardware is included. Controls are fully ambidextrous, including an ambidextrous magazine release. A three-slot Picatinny accessory rail is molded into the dust cover for light or accessory attachment.
Built around the serialized stainless-steel Central Operating Group, the pistol combines a stainless receiver chassis with a striker-fired action and trigger safety. Markings include HS PRODUKT, HR, and MADE IN CROATIA. Capacity is 18+1 with the included magazines, and approximate dimensions are a 7.25 in overall length and ~24 oz weight.