The Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm in Two-Tone Tan is a compact striker-fired carry pistol built around the serialized Central Operating Group (brand part no. ECA9409B-2TT). It has a 4-inch hammer-forged barrel and a billet machined, optics-ready slide with the Variable Interface System for direct-mount red dots. U-Dot sights, a white-dot front and tactical rack U-notch rear, give a fast sight picture. The pistol ships with one 15-round stainless steel magazine. It is a good fit for concealed carry shooters who want an entry into the Echelon platform from Springfield Armory.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm.
• The barrel is 4 inches, hammer forged steel with a Melonite finish and a 1:10 twist.
• The slide is billet machined and optics-ready, using the Variable Interface System for direct-mount red dots.
• The sights are a white-dot front and tactical rack U-notch rear in the U-Dot arrangement.
• The pistol ships with one 15-round stainless steel magazine.
• The pistol is built on the serialized Central Operating Group.
• This is the Two-Tone Tan edition, and the frame is polymer with a small grip module.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the slide cut for a red dot? Yes. The Variable Interface System lets compatible red dot optics mount directly.

What sights does it have? It has a white-dot front sight and a tactical rack U-notch rear.

How many rounds does it hold? It ships with one 15-round stainless steel magazine.

Buy the Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm Pistol, Two-Tone Tan, Optic-Ready, U-Dot Sights, 15-Round

The Echelon Alpha 4.0C gets you into the Echelon platform with an optic cut and good sights. The Two-Tone Tan version adds some color to the lineup. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns while you are here.