Meet the new standard in carry‑ready pistols: the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C. It shrinks the full-size Echelon DNA into a compact, carry-friendly form, yet refuses to skimp on features.
Echelon 4.0C Compact by Size, Colossal in Capabilities
Don’t let the 4‑inch barrel fool you—though it does make this gun easier to stash in your waistband, glove box, or secret bunker. The Echelon 4.0C keeps the full-size’s DNA with a 15‑round flush or 18‑round extended magazine, all built around the same serialized Central Operating Group chassis that’s modular.
VIS: Swiss Army Knife of Optic Mounts
Tired of buying lids and plates to fit every red dot? The Echelon’s Variable Interface System (VIS) lets you drop in popular micro reds like RMR, RMSc or Steiner MPS without adapters—over 30 optics are a match. It’s like a dating app for your sight—swipe right on whichever one you want
“Home Sweet Home” Echelon 4.0C Ergonomics
Springfield applied a grip texture that’s smooth when you’re carrying but locks in like Velcro once you engage—perfect for draw, control, and bragging about follow-up shots. Plus, with deep slide serrations and a flared beavertail, it’s as grippy under stress as a football on 4th‑and‑goal .
Tank Tough
Forged, not cast—meaning superior wear resistance and accuracy. Coated in Melonite, it protects against corrosion and keeps performing whether you’re at the range in rainy Michigan or home defending the homestead.
Why It Matters
The Echelon 4.0C isn’t just another compact pistol. It’s the compact pistol that gives you full-size modularity, optics versatility, capacity, and feel—all without the bulk. MSRP starts at $679, offering excellent value compared to others in its class
Echelon 4.0C Specs at a Glance
| Barrel | 4″ hammer-forged steel, Melonite |
| Capacity | 15+1 flush, 18+1 extended |
| Optics | Direct-mount via VIS |
| Frame | Small grip module, polymer |
| Weight | 24 oz w/ flush, 25 oz w/ extended |
| MSRP | $679 (Black)/$719 (OD Green) |
EDC Marvel
Springfield Armory continues to blaze new trails in modern pistol design. The Echelon 4.0C honors the revolutionary original—complete with its serialized Central Operating Group and adaptive modularity—yet shrinks it into a carry-ready marvel. In short: all the swagger, none of the shoulder ache.
