{"id":2580,"date":"2024-09-24T11:07:30","date_gmt":"2024-09-24T11:07:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2580"},"modified":"2024-09-24T11:07:30","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T11:07:30","slug":"first-look-springfield-armory-echelon-4-5f-comp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gunowner-news.com\/?p=2580","title":{"rendered":"First Look: Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> <br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"player-inline-wrapper no-margin-top\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<iframe class=\"player-inline\" src=\"https:\/\/player.vimeo.com\/video\/1012029379?h=58585a5187&amp;api=1\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"autoplay; fullscreen\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe><\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p class=\"byline\">By <a class=\"byline-author ajax-home\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/author\/jeremy-tremp\/\">Jeremy Tremp<\/a><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"dropcap\">I<\/span>f I told you, you could have a flatter-shooting pistol with reduced felt recoil that put you back on target faster without any drawbacks, would you be interested?<\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s exactly what Springfield Armory has just done with the Echelon 4.5F Comp pistol chambered in 9mm.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56950\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Compensated-semi-automatic-pistol-in-9x19mm-Parabellum.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Compensated-semi-automatic-pistol-in-9x19mm-Parabellum-800x491.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Compensated-semi-automatic-pistol-in-9x19mm-Parabellum-400x245.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Compensated-semi-automatic-pistol-in-9x19mm-Parabellum-768x471.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Compensated-semi-automatic-pistol-in-9x19mm-Parabellum-600x368.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp adds porting to the semi-automatic pistol to reduce muzzle flip during rapid fire. The handgun is chambered for the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Following in the footsteps of the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/hellcat-pro-comp-9mm\/\">Hellcat Pro Comp<\/a> and the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/1911-ds-prodigy-comp-9mm-review\/\">Springfield Prodigy Comp<\/a>, we now have access to that same technology on the Echelon family of pistols. I am thrilled for this release as the Echelon is currently the main pistol I train with, and now it just got even better.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the New Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp?<\/h2>\n<p>If you\u2019re new to the Echelon, it\u2019s a 4.5\u201d-barreled striker-fired handgun chambered in 9mm. The Echelon is equipped with a revolutionary patented <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/how-does-the-echelon-vis-optic-mount-work\/\">Variable Interface System<\/a> for mounting optics, and also a self-contained serialized <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/will-this-end-custom-gunsmithing-work\/\">Central Operating Group chassis<\/a> inside the polymer grip module. Combined, these make the Echelon one of the most feature-rich, cutting-edge, technology-packed pistols on the market.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56951\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol.jpg.webp 1440w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-800x604.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-400x302.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-768x580.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-600x453.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1440\" height=\"1088\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory Echelon Comp 45F 9mm pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol.jpg 1440w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-800x604.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-400x302.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-768x580.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-Comp-45F-9mm-pistol-600x453.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1440px) 100vw, 1440px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Echelon 4.5F Comp offers all of the great features found in the Springfield Armory Echelon, including the Variable Interface System for mounting red dot sights.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The Variable Interface System utilizes a set of movable pins and mounting holes that allow you to direct mount  \u2014  without any plates  \u2014  more than 30 of the most popular red dot optics on the market. This allows co-witness through many optics without the need for suppressor-height sights. This system is also one of the most robust optics-mounting systems to be integrated onto a modern firearm in my opinion. The way the pins interface into the optic makes losing zero almost an impossibility.<\/p>\n<p>Besides the optics system, I am most intrigued by the Central Operating Group in the Echelon. This is the serialized portion of the pistol that houses the trigger system, allowing you to swap out grip modules with ease. This way, you can select a different color or size with ease.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56952\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited.jpg.webp 933w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"933\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited.jpg\" alt=\"new compensated Springfield Echelon pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited.jpg 933w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/new-compensated-Springfield-Echelon-pistol-edited-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 933px) 100vw, 933px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The new compensated Springfield Echelon 4.5F Comp pistol uses the patented Central Operating Group that allows you to easily match the grip module size to your hands.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Also included in the box with the pistol are easily swappable backstraps in small, medium and large sizes to better personalize the pistol to your hands. Another cool feature of the backstrap is that it has an integrated armorer tool built-in to assist in taking down the pistol for cleaning.<\/p>\n<p>The Echelon is designed for hard use in mind. The Adaptive Grip Texture  \u2014  the same as the <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/hang-on-to-that-hellcat\/\">Springfield Hellcat grip<\/a>  \u2014  on the frame features a combination of tall flattened pyramid cuts along with shorter pointed pyramid cuts. This gives you a comfortable and non-snag grip that also allows for a more aggressive texture the tighter you grip the pistol. In addition, the mag release and slide lock are both ambidextrous for strong- and weak-hand shooting.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56953\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-800x682.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-400x341.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-768x655.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-600x512.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"1194\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation.jpg\" alt=\"SA Echelon Comp evaluation\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-800x682.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-400x341.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-768x655.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/SA-Echelon-Comp-evaluation-600x512.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The highly effective slide serrations on the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp enhance your ability to manipulate the gun under stress.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The slide serrations on the Echelon are aggressive and aid in manipulating the slide in virtually all conditions imaginable, ensuring positive handling of the pistol. The front of the slide has a \u201ctrench\u201d machined into it, which gives you a natural indexing point for press checks. The rear of the slide is flared out ever so slightly to give you better purchase on the slide for additional engagement. <\/p>\n<p>The Echelon ships with a flush-fit 17-round and an extended 20-round magazine. The magazines are blacked out in a scratch- and wear-resistant coating. In addition, the pistol is offered in 15- and 10-round versions for restricted locales. Those also come with two magazines.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56954\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited.jpg.webp 1054w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-800x534.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1054\" height=\"703\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited.jpg\" alt=\"porting on Springfield Armory Echelon pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited.jpg 1054w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/porting-on-Springfield-Armory-Echelon-pistol-edited-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1054px) 100vw, 1054px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The barrel and slide are cut with the integral compensator to vent gas upward to counteract muzzle rise during shooting.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The integral compensator on the Echelon 4.5F Comp is designed to produce a notable reduction in muzzle rise while still retaining all the reliability you\u2019ve come to expect from the Echelon. If you\u2019re unfamiliar with compensators, they consist of a port or ports that vents gas upwards, which in turn pushes the muzzle downwards. This reduces muzzle rise and perceived recoil and puts you back on target quicker for fast follow-up shots.<\/p>\n<p>On the Echelon 4.5F Comp, the compensator is built into the slide and barrel. The barrel and slide are milled perfectly with a matching opening to vent gas upwards and slightly out of the side of the slide. You will notice the port contours from the top of the slide and slightly down the sides. This ensures the greatest volume of gas escaping the port is directed upwards and out to keep you on target with precision and ease. You will also note that the port is located forward of the front sight, ensuring it will not disrupt your sight picture.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp Specifications<\/h3>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table class=\"has-fixed-layout\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Chambering<\/td>\n<td>9mm<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Barrel Length<\/td>\n<td>4.5\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Weight<\/td>\n<td>23.9 oz.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Overall Length<\/td>\n<td>8\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Sights<\/td>\n<td>U-Dot notch rear, tritium\/luminescent front<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Grips<\/td>\n<td>Grip module<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Action<\/td>\n<td>Chassis, striker-fired<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Finish<\/td>\n<td>Black Melonite<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Capacity<\/td>\n<td>17+1 (one magazine), 20+1 (one magazine)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MSRP<\/td>\n<td>$749<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Planning It Out<\/h2>\n<p>I rigged my Echelon Comp out with a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/surefire-x300-turbo-review\/\">Surefire X300 Turbo weaponlight<\/a> and a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/vortex-defender-st-review\/\">Vortex Defender-ST red dot sight<\/a>. Since this is a full-size duty pistol, I utilized my Ronin Tactics Senshi belt with a <a class=\"ajax-article\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/safariland-6360rds-review\/\">Safariland 6360 Level 3 holster<\/a>. This gun belt is super comfortable and has all the necessary pouches to hold extra mags, a flashlight and a med kit. The Safariland holster is robust, looks great and has all the protection you would want or need on a duty belt.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56955\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited.jpg.webp 1061w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1061\" height=\"707\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Echelon Comp equipped with Vortex Defender-ST red dot sight and SureFire X300 Turbo\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited.jpg 1061w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Echelon-Comp-equpped-with-Vortex-Defender-ST-red-dot-sight-and-SureFire-X300-Turbo-edited-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1061px) 100vw, 1061px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author equipped his Springfield Echelon 4.5F Comp with a Vortex Defender-ST red dot sight and a SureFire X300 Turbo weaponlight.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>To be honest, this is my favorite way to train at the range. The ease of drawing, reloading and carrying everything I need feels great and makes the process of testing and training much more fun. It\u2019s kind of akin to driving a sports car where you can push the performance, speed and handling. It also requires more of you, requiring you to perfect your draw, presentation, reload process and accuracy.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56956\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol.jpg\" alt=\"9x19mm Parabellum ammunition centerfire cartridge for testing the semi-automatic pistol\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/9x19mm-Parabellum-ammunition-centerfire-cartridge-for-testing-the-semi-automatic-pistol-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author used a variety of 9x19mm Parabellum ammunition when testing the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp semi-automatic pistol.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Beyond basic shooting fundamentals, accuracy and handling, I wanted to test different types and weights of ammunition. When I shoot a compensated firearm, my first thoughts always go to reliability and ammo preferences. I set out to test 115, 124 and 147-gr. ball ammo as well as some defensive ammunition in the same weights. It\u2019s important to test for yourself the primary ammo you may be using in your firearms to know their strengths or limitations. I fully expect the Echelon Comp to run perfectly through all the ammo I set out to test, but there is nothing like firsthand experience.<\/p>\n<div class=\"newsletter inline\">\n<div class=\"newsletter-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: none;\" class=\"logo-tal-icon\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/themes\/thearmorylife\/img\/logo-tal-tm-icon.svg\" alt=\"\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Live The Armory Life.<\/strong> The latest content straight to your inbox plus an automatic entry to each of our <a class=\"ajax-giveaways\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/giveaways\/\"><strong>monthly gun\u00a0giveaways!<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There is also the fact that compensators need a specific amount of gas to be most effective. The pistol should feel different with each of these ammo types, and I intended to find the ammo that felt the best with the compensator to give me the maximum reduction in muzzle rise.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Testing the Echelon 4.5F Comp at the Shooting Range<\/h2>\n<p>I hit the range with three flavors of ball ammo and three flavors of defensive ammo. For the ball ammo, I grabbed 147-gr. Fiocchi Range Dynamics, 124-gr. off brand ammo I bought in bulk and 115-gr. Remington UMC. For the defensive ammo, I packed Nosler 124-gr. ASP, Remington Bonded 147-gr. and Hornady Critical Defense 115 gr. This allowed me to be able to test a wide range of ammo weights and types from multiple manufacturers to really see how the Echelon 4.5\u201d Comp performed.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56957\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range.jpg\" alt=\"compensated Echelon at the shooting range\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/compensated-Echelon-at-the-shooting-range-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Part of the author\u2019s testing of the new compensated Echelon included plenty of time at the shooting range.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I started with the 147-gr. Fiocchi FMJ , and the first shots were actually quite surprising to me. I\u2019ve been impressed with the Echelon and how well it shoots, but the integral compensator of the Echelon 4.5F Comp added a beneficial reduction in muzzle rise. The pistol is easy to shoot fast, returning to zero quickly and keeping my sights on target easily. Shooting hammer pairs on steel at 30 yards was near effortless.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56958\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited.jpg.webp 1006w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-400x266.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-768x511.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1006\" height=\"670\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited.jpg\" alt=\"reloading the Echelon Comp 9x19mm Parabellum pistol cartridge\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited.jpg 1006w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-768x511.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/reloading-the-Echelon-Comp-9x19mm-Parabellum-pistol-cartridge-edited-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1006px) 100vw, 1006px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Springfield Armory designed the Echelon 4.5F to be user-friendly. Here, the author is reloading the Echelon Comp during his evaluation.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The trigger in the Echelon feels fantastic, and with the Comp I was able to manipulate the trigger faster than normal with greater accuracy than my non-compensated Echelon. I then moved on to the 124- and 115-gr. ball ammo variants. As with the 147-gr. load, they also ran without issue, feeding and extracting.<\/p>\n<p>Moving into the defensive ammo revealed more of the same; a nice, subtle reduction in muzzle rise and felt recoil, while operating with 100% reliability and efficiency. Overall, I would say that the Hornady Critical Defense 115-gr. ammo had the greatest perceived reduction in muzzle rise of all the tested loads.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56959\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited.jpg.webp 956w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"956\" height=\"637\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited.jpg\" alt=\"testing the Echelon Comp on the shooting range\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited.jpg 956w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/testing-the-Echelon-Comp-on-the-shooting-range-edited-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 956px) 100vw, 956px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The Echelon 4.5F Comp performed exceptionally well on the shooting range with 100% reliability and reduced muzzle rise.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once I got the hang of the pistol and how it ran, I worked more on drawing and firing quickly once I had a solid sight picture. I then moved into one of my favorite drills, executing quick reloads from the battle belt. When running the belt, I like to have the larger 20-round magazines in the pistol pouches as they are easy to grab.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Final Thoughts on the New Echelon Pistol<\/h2>\n<p>I\u2019ve got to say that this was one of my more memorable and enjoyable range sessions in a while as far as pistols go. The Echelon 4.5F Comp is based on a pistol I\u2019ve grown very fond of, but now it is even better with the integral compensator. Basically, the Echelon 4.5F Comp allows me to shoot quicker with more accuracy and confidence.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><picture loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-56960\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun.jpg.webp 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-800x533.jpg.webp 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-400x267.jpg.webp 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-768x512.jpg.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-600x400.jpg.webp 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"933\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun.jpg\" alt=\"Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F compensated handgun\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/Springfield-Armory-Echelon-4.5F-compensated-handgun-600x400.jpg 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\"\/>\n<\/picture><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">The author stated that the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F Comp provided one of the most enjoyable range sessions he\u2019s had with a handgun.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you get the chance to check out the family of Echelon pistols, do yourself a favor and take the 4.5F Comp variant for a test drive. I think you\u2019ll be pleasantly surprised at the newfound speed you can get while still retaining good accuracy and reliability. As always, tools don\u2019t make you a better shooter, training and time will be the great equalizer. But having a high-quality pistol that can deliver is still an absolute necessity. Get out there and brush up on those skills!<\/p>\n<p><em>Editor\u2019s Note: Please be sure to check out The Armory Life Forum, where you can comment about our daily articles, as well as just talk guns and gear. Click the \u201cGo To Forum Thread\u201d link below to jump in and discuss this article and much more!<\/em><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-forum-thread hide-share\"><span>Join the Discussion<\/span><\/h5>\n<p class=\"forum-thread-button-wrapper hide-share\"><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/forum\/threads\/20521\/\">Go to forum thread<\/a><\/p>\n<h5 class=\"heading heading-featured hide-share\"><span>Featured in this video<\/span><\/h5>\n<section class=\"featured hide-share grid-two\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-echelon \" href=\"https:\/\/www.springfield-armory.com\/echelon-series-handguns\/echelon-handguns\/echelon-comp-45-9mm-handgun\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-9mm\">9<sup>mm<\/sup><\/span><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EC9459B-U-COMP.png.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/EC9459B-U-COMP.png\" alt=\"Echelon\u2122 Comp 4.5F\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Echelon\u2122 <span>Comp 4.5F<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/store.springfield-armory.com\/safariland-6360rds-als-sls-mid-ride-level-iii-retention-duty-holster-echelon\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 90%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/product-safariland-6360rds-als-sls-echelon.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/product-safariland-6360rds-als-sls-echelon.jpg\" alt=\"Safariland 6360RDS-ALS\/SLS Mid Ride, Level III Retention Duty Holster for Echelon\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Safariland <span>6360RDS-ALS\/SLS Mid Ride, Level III Retention Duty Holster for Echelon<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/vortexoptics.com\/red-dots-defender-st+reticle-3~MOA~Defender~Dot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 60%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/product-vortex-defender-st.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/07\/product-vortex-defender-st.jpg\" alt=\"Vortex Defender-ST\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>Vortex <span>Defender-ST<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<a class=\"product series-other \" href=\"https:\/\/www.surefire.com\/x300t\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t\t<span class=\"caliber\"><span class=\"cal-\"\/><\/span>&#13;\n\t\t\t\t\t<picture decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width: 75%;\"><source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/product-surefire-x300t.jpg.webp\"\/><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/product-surefire-x300t.jpg\" alt=\"SureFire X300T\"\/>\n<\/picture>\n&#13;<\/p>\n<h3>SureFire <span>X300T<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&#13;<br \/>\n\t\t\t\t<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/www.thearmorylife.com\/first-look-springfield-armory-echelon-4-5f-comp\/\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>By Jeremy Tremp If I told you, you could have a flatter-shooting pistol with reduced felt recoil that put you back on target faster without any drawbacks, would you be interested? 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