The Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC 9mm pairs a 4-inch barrel and compact slide with a full-length grip, and this California-compliant version ships with two 10-round magazines (brand part no. EC9409BFCCA-U). It is built around the serialized Central Operating Group and an optic-ready slide that uses the Variable Interface System for direct red dot mounting. Tritium/luminescent front and Tactical Rack U-Dot rear sights are standard, and the controls are fully ambidextrous. The result is a duty-sized grip with a lighter, quicker slide for carry, home defense or the range.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 9mm, the most common defensive and training cartridge.
• Two 10-round flush magazines are included, which Springfield specifies for states with capacity restrictions.
• The barrel is a 4-inch hammer-forged steel barrel with a Melonite finish and a 1:10 twist.
• The slide is optic ready, billet machined with the Variable Interface System, whose movable pins allow direct mounting of a wide range of red dots.
• The front sight is tritium/luminescent, which stays visible in low light.
• The rear sight is a Tactical Rack U-Dot, which pairs with the front sight for a quick sight picture.
• The frame is a black polymer full-size grip module with a compact dust cover, which gives a full grip on a compact slide.
• A loaded chamber indicator on the slide shows whether a round is chambered.
• A magazine disconnect is built into the frame, preventing the pistol from firing with the magazine removed.
• The pistol weighs 24 ounces, a manageable weight for all-day carry.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Echelon 4.0FC ready for a red dot? Yes. The billet slide is optic ready and uses the Variable Interface System, which uses movable pins to mount a wide range of optics directly.

What magazines ship with this version? Two 10-round flush magazines, which Springfield lists for states with capacity restrictions.

Does it have night sights? The front sight is tritium/luminescent and the rear is a Tactical Rack U-Dot.

Buy the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC 9mm Pistol, California Compliant, Optic Ready, Tritium/Luminescent Front Sight, 10-Round

The 4.0FC gives you a full-length grip for control and a compact slide for speed, and this version arrives ready for a red dot with a sight that works in the dark. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and see our full line of semi-auto handguns.