Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm 4″ FDE | EC9409FLC-U

The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C is a compact, optics-ready 9mm designed for concealed carry and everyday carry use. It features a 4″ hammer-forged steel barrel with a 1:10 rate of twist and a polymer medium grip module finished in Flat Dark Earth Cerakote. The slide accommodates direct-mount red dot optics via Springfield’s Variable Interface System (VIS) and is complemented by a tritium U-Dot sighting arrangement for low-light acquisition. The pistol ships with two 10-round magazines and is built around Springfield’s serialized Central Operating Group.

For a compact red dot that pairs well with this platform and remains under $1,000, consider a micro reflex such as the Vortex Venom or a Holosun 507K-style optic; these offer rugged footprints and dot sizes suited to compact carry pistols and work with direct-mount slides or compatible adapter plates.

Product Specifications

• The caliber is 9mm.
• The barrel measures 4 inches and is described as hammer-forged steel with a Melonite’ae finish.
• The firearm is finished in Cerakote Flat Dark Earth.
• The action type is Semi-Auto.
• The frame is a polymer medium grip module in FDE.
• The sighting system uses a tritium U-Dot front with a fixed rear U-Dot-style sight.
• The pistol includes (2) 10-round magazines.
• The overall length is 7.25 inches.
• The listed weight is 24 oz. with the flush magazine installed.
• The slide is a billet machined component finished in Desert FDE Cerakote and is optics-ready.
• The product uses Springfield’s Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct-mount optic compatibility.
• The design includes a Central Operating Group as an additional feature.
• The rifling twist rate is 1-in-10.
• The ATF manufacturer is listed as HS PRODUKT / SI and the ATF model as ECHELON.
• The UPC is 706397982843.

The Echelon 4.0C balances concealability and shootability in a compact package. Its optics-ready slide and tritium-assisted sighting make it practical for low-light carry and fast sight acquisition, while the 4″ hammer-forged barrel and polymer grip module keep weight and size tuned for daily carry and routine range use. This configuration is suited to users who prioritize a compact, modern striker-fired platform with direct-mount optic capability and conservative magazine capacity.

Related Videos: