The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0C 9mm pistol in Desert FDE with the Gear Pac is a compact, optics-ready duty pistol with a 4-inch hammer-forged barrel (brand part no. 3C9409F-U-PAC). Its 15-round flush magazine and 18-round extended magazine give flexible capacity, and the billet-machined slide uses the Variable Interface System for a low, direct red-dot mount. The serialized Central Operating Group sits in a compact polymer frame with a small grip module, and the rear sight is a Tactical Rack U-Dot. Springfield Armory built the Echelon to hold full-size features in a package that carries easily.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, a versatile duty and carry round.
• The barrel is 4 inches of hammer-forged steel with a Melonite finish and a 1:10 twist.
• Capacity is 15 rounds with the flush magazine and 18 rounds with the extended magazine.
• The slide is optics ready through the Variable Interface System, a movable-pin design that mounts a red dot low and direct.
• The slide is billet machined with a Desert FDE Cerakote finish, which gives it a durable matching color.
• The frame is Desert FDE polymer with a small grip module, sized for a compact carry profile.
• The rear sight is a Tactical Rack U-Dot, built for fast target acquisition.
• The recoil system is a captive design, which keeps the spring assembly neat and reliable.
• The pistol weighs 24 ounces with the flush magazine and measures 7.25 inches long.
• The Gear Pac package adds a Viridian RFX11 green dot optic, four magazines (one 15-round and three 18-round) and a pistol bag, per Springfield’s Gear Pac description.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Echelon 4.0C optics ready? Yes. Its Variable Interface System uses movable pins to give a low, direct mount for many red dot sights.

What magazines does the 4.0C use? This Gear Pac comes with four magazines: one 15-round flush magazine and three 18-round extended magazines.

How big is the barrel and overall pistol? The barrel is 4 inches long, the overall length is 7.25 inches, and the pistol weighs 24 ounces with the flush magazine.

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