XDMAN's Echelon stuff (2024)

My review on the Echelon

This is the Ted talk of Springfield Armory Echelon pistol reviews. Practically 50 min of in-depth analysis with like 5 min of rock and roll at the end.

And if you just like shooting Echelon the music video

And since I can never let things just be:

My wife still does not believe I get paid to be a professional TikToker

Sld1959 said:

The optic mounting system looks interesting, otherwise another striker pistol. Oh well.

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A high capacity, full size modular striker pistol that requires no plates and has interchangeable back straps. If they keep it in the $500-$600 range I’ll buy it.

Bassbob said:

A high capacity, full size modular striker pistol that requires no plates and has interchangeable back straps. If they keep it in the $500-$600 range I’ll buy it.

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Enjoy

Bassbob said:

A high capacity, full size modular striker pistol that requires no plates and has interchangeable back straps. If they keep it in the $500-$600 range I’ll buy it.

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Looks to be a $650+

KillerFord1977 said:

Looks to be a $650+

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Vance’s Outdoors here in Ohio.

Thought of making a road trip to go see and try it today, but decided I got enough of the plastic wonders for now

Dean407 said:

Kygunco has it for $586

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With FFL transfer fee and shipping … back up to $650

PacNWvike said:

Hey @xdman, thanks for the video. When I saw the mags for the Echelon I thought it looked pretty close to an xdm mag. So in the video you showcased the echelon mag in the xdm but not the xdm mag in the echelon. I assume the xdm mags will not function in the Echelon then?

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Yeah the XDM mag will insert most of the way but runs into the disassembly bar on the Echelon. I am going to do some experimenting and make it fit to see what it takes.

Bassbob said:

Man that is a good looking pistol.

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lol....you need glasses........j/k....

Annihilator said:

lol....you need glasses........j/k....

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It’s the best looking pistol they’ve produced since the XD Mod 2.

If I wasn't totally invested in the full-sized XDm 9mms I'd strongly go to the Echelon but my 5.25 XDm 9mm's check all my boxes.

That being said the only other "extra" ploy 9mm I'd consider getting would be another P-10C since I already have one plus the support gear.

Talyn said:

If I wasn't totally invested in the full-sized XDm 9mms I'd strongly go to the Echelon but my 5.25 XDm 9mm's check all my boxes.

That being said the only other "extra" ploy 9mm I'd consider getting would be another P-10C since I already have one plus the support gear.

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I’m kicking around a lot choices, and not limiting myself to 9mm. I’d actually prefer another .45. Not a Glock guy either but if they made a G30s with a slide cut for a dot I’d check it out.

I invested in the Beretta APX platform, but they don't support or really push it. I think I like this more than the APX and P320 (which I am not a fan of). I'll wait to see if Springfield and the aftermarket supports and pushes it like they do the P320.

Think I'll hold out until the next gear up program to see how things go before I ditch my investment and make the switch.

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I’m kicking around a lot choices, and not limiting myself to 9mm. I’d actually prefer another .45. Not a Glock guy either but if they made a G30s with a slide cut for a dot I’d check it out.

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I'm not going anywhere near putting a dot on a handgun since it adds bulk & weight, but I'll go with them on long arms where, I believe, they're more suited. & enhance effectiveness.

If I bought another P-10C that's optic ready, I'd keep using the fixed sights.