The Echelon� from Springfield Armory sets a new standard for modern,
striker-fired duty pistols. With a host of patent-pending features, this
modular and highly adaptable handgun is designed around a robust
stainless steel chassis and revolutionary optics mounting system.
At the heart of the Echelon lies the all-new Central Operating Group
(COG). Employing cutting edge manufacturing techniques, the COG is
entirely self-contained and serialized allowing it to be easily moved
between grip modules in seconds. Precision built from stainless steel,
the chassis provides a robust housing for its patent-pending operating
system.
Concealed beneath the slide cover plate is the Echelon�s patent-pending
optic mounting system. The Variable Interface System (VIS) allows users
to
mount over 30 optics
directly to the slide without the use of adapter plates. Simply
configure the self-locking pins for the footprint of your desired optic
to achieve a low, direct mount for improved sight picture and intuitive
alignment. The Variable Interface System (VIS) employs patent-pending self-locking
pins to complete the most advanced optics mounting system on the market.
As the mounting screws are torqued to spec, the pins exert lateral
pressure on the optic�s interior mounting surface to eliminate variance
and left/right movement. The result is an unparalleled fit between the
slide and a wide variety optics.
The Echelon comes standard with the tactical rack U-Notch rear sight and
a tritium front sight with luminescent ring. A tritium 3-dot
configuration is also available. Optional suppressor height sights are
available for purchase. Combining these options with native optics
support the Echelon represents the most dynamic sighting system on the
market.