The Springfield Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm compact Gear Pac (Springfield part no. ECA9409BCA-PAC) is the entry point into the modular Echelon platform. It is built around the serialized Central Operating Group, a stainless steel chassis, with a 4-inch barrel and a compact frame for carry. The Variable Interface System direct-mounts today’s leading red dot optics, and the U-Dot sight system speeds up alignment. It ships as a Springfield Gear Pac package.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, the standard carry round for modern defensive pistols.
• The barrel is 4 inches of hammer-forged steel with a Melonite finish and 1:10 twist.
• The slide is optics ready through the Variable Interface System, which direct-mounts leading red dot optics.
• The sights are a white-dot front with a Tactical Rack U-Dot rear, for fast alignment.
• Magazine capacity is 10 rounds in this configuration, with a magazine disconnect.
• The frame is black polymer with a small grip module, and grip width is 1.2 inches.
• The slide is billet machined with a Melonite finish and a loaded chamber indicator.
• Weight is 24 oz and overall length is 7.25 inches, a compact package for carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the Echelon Alpha 4.0C take a red dot? Yes. The slide is optics ready through the Variable Interface System, which supports direct mounting of many leading red dot optics.

What barrel length does it have? The 4.0C has a 4-inch hammer-forged steel barrel with a Melonite finish.

What does the Gear Pac designation mean? Gear Pac is Springfield’s package designation for this part number, which is the Echelon Alpha 4.0C 9mm.

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