Same Reliability yet Safer: NEW Springfield Armory Echelon Manual Safety
Adam Scepaniak 09.10.24
Springfield Armory has seen a meteoric rise to their Echelon series of handguns as people have come to appreciate the Central Operating Group (COG) making it a modular, chassis-style firearm as well as the Variable Interface System (VIS) that allows you to mount optics with the stacked tolerance of optic plates. Now, as they continue to grow out this family, they are adding in an Echelon Manual Safety version in 3 unique configurations.
Springfield Armory Coverage on AllOutdoor
- Springfield Armory Unveils 2024 M1A Gear Up Promotion
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- Springfield Armory Unveils “Lock & Load” Off-Road Adventure Giveaway
- Springfield Echelon Gear Up Promotion – More Mags, More Trigger Time
What’s the Upsell? Springfield Armory Echelon Manual Safety
Some shooters may desire to have a manual safety on their handgun while others may not. The upsell to having one is as follows according to Springfield Armory:
An ambidextrous thumb safety is mounted to the frame and is textured for easy manipulation in adverse conditions.
A Word from Springfield Armory
Springfield has some additional thoughts to share on these new Echelon Manual Safety models that have been announced today, and why you may want to consider them if you are someone who appreciates that additional exterior safety:
Engineered with superior ergonomics and built to withstand the harshest conditions, the Echelon™ 4.5″ 9mm handgun sets a new standard for modern, striker-fired duty pistols. Featuring a frame-mounted ambidextrous thumb safety, this modular pistol is designed around a robust stainless steel chassis and revolutionary optics mounting system. Fully ambidextrous, the Echelon features a U-Dot sight system for fast target acquisition and includes two magazines.
Departing Thoughts
As previously mentioned, Springfield will have 3 Echelon Manual Safety models for us to choose from:
- SKU: EC9459BMS-U | (1) 17-Round, (1) 20-Round
- SKU: EC9459BMS-U-15 | (2) 15-Round
- SKU: EC9459BMSLC-U | (2) 10-Round
In my experiences with shooters of varying backgrounds, manual safeties can be a bit love-or-hate, but I am glad that Springfield Armory is making this an option for shooters. I am a sans-manual safety kind of guy, but its all about what trips your trigger, personally. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and the new Echelon Manual Safety models in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.
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