Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm FDE EC9409F-U

The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C (EC9409F-U) is a compact, optics-ready 9mm pistol finished in Flat Dark Earth. It pairs a billet-machined slide and a hammer-forged barrel treated with a Melonite process for corrosion resistance and durability. The Variable Interface System (VIS) provides direct-mount compatibility with many miniature red-dot sights, making it well suited to everyday concealed carry and range training. A quality 1x micro red-dot such as the Trijicon RMR (or an equivalent model under $1,000) will provide fast target acquisition when mounted to this platform.

Applications: Concealed carry and precision practice/range training are primary real-world uses for this compact, optics-capable pistol.

Product Specifications

• The manufacturer is Springfield Armory.
• The model/part number is Echelon 4.0C (EC9409F-U).
• The caliber is 9mm.
• The barrel features hammer-forged steel with a Melonite finish and a 1-in-10 rate of twist.
• The slide has a billet machined Desert FDE Cerakote finish.
• The frame is a Flat Dark Earth polymer medium grip module.
• The pistol is optics-ready with the Variable Interface System and a DOCTER optic footprint.
• The sighting system includes a tritium U-Dot front and a luminescent U-Dot rear arrangement.
• The package includes one 15-round and one 18-round magazine.
• The number of magazines included is 2.
• The grip width measures 1.2 inches.
• The overall length is listed as 7.25 inches.
• Capacity information requires verification and is marked as requires review.
• Weight information requires verification and is marked as requires review.
• The UPC is 706397982638.

The Echelon 4.0C brings the Echelon line’s features into a compact package: optics-ready slide cut options, a medium grip module for controllability, and tritium-enhanced sights for low-light acquisition. Its combination of a Cerakote-finished slide, polymer frame, and included magazines make it a practical choice for those who want a small, capable 9mm platform with direct-mount red-dot capability.

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