Your format for gun reviews is still the best on the Internet..anything I want to know I go to you first..some guys don’t even take the damn thing apart not even the barrel and slide off the gun
I love my Springfields. Great firearms. I like the new serrations. I find it funny that my Stoeger may have been the first to have them. Croatia makes great firearms. It's a very nice country. After all, it is where they filmed Games of Thrones.
I much prefer rifles over handguns; but I hold your reviews in such high regard, I always watch them no matter the product being reviewed. Keep up the good work!
Even though I agree with you, I have to say this. We can not carry a rifle everywhere. I need a good pistol to get me to where I can pick up my rifle. I'll take a rifle any day over a pistol.
I've been waiting for this review. I've seen a couple since last night, but @Sootch00, I'm always eager to watch your reviews. In-depth, informative, and just overall great quality channel. 👌🏾
@@sootch00always in depth reviews from front to butt. I almost always learn something new from your vids no matter how many other reviews I have seen. That thoroughness is unmatched.
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4 What does that have to do with anything here? Are you a pacifist and somehow thinks that's what the Bible says? I'm a Christian myself, but to say random, empty words and quotes with no context don't really seem to help anything.
I have had several Springfields and love my Elite 3.8 in 10mm its a bad boy!! I went with the Sig X Macro over the Hellcat, to mix it up, I also grabbed the Alpha Foxtrot S15 over the Springfield Prodigy, just because I like mixing it up, I also grabbed the new Walther PDP F Series and next for a full size ill be grabbing this Echelon!! Going to grab the Smith & Wesson 2.0 in .22 Winchester magnum!! Its like the PMR 30 but better! 30rds! 22 mag
@@邱某-q6nit looks NOTHING LIKE A BLOCK 17, NOTHING LIKE IT!!! BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND ITS BLACK? ITS A MODULAR TRIGGER SYSTEM AND HAS A CUT SLIDE NO PLATES NEEDED, ITS ALSO GOT A MATCH FLAT TRIGGER AND A MATCH BARREL AGAIN NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO A GLOCK! OH AND THE SIGHTS, LIVE ROUND INDICATOR, TEXTURED GRIP, DEEP CERRATIONS!!!! NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A GLOCK NOT EVEN FRICKIN CLOSE GLOCK CHEERLEADER. THIS BLOWS GLOCKS DOORS IN TO PIECES!!! GLOCKS ARE UTTER GARBAGE COMPARED TO THIS BAD BOY!!!!! OH YEA AND THE GAS PEDAL, FULLY AMBIDEXTROUS, 17 & 20 ROUNDS.....JUST STOP WITH GLOCK BS
I will buy one when they have the Echelon available in G19 or G45 compact size. This looks fantastic. I hope they offer an orange front sight on it also.
I saw a comment where someone said it was a kit bash of other designs and features, but that's what is going to make it a seller. I'm looking forward to owning one.
@@sootch00looks great, love they way they set it up with the RMR, Surefire x300 Ultra and safariland holster. You could buy a second gun with the price of all those accessories but I m def going to look into this.
This is my absolute favorite poly pistol I've owned in last 10 years. And I've own/ owned them all you name it! I would have never thought a Springfield would be the Best!
I bought this last week, and have put 1000 rounds through it so far. One thing I’ve noticed about the 20 rounder, is it actually holds 21. 22 is a bit tight, but 21 is good to go.
I honestly think it’s a bit snappy, or at least did in the first few hundred rounds. I shoot a lot of 40 and 45 as well, which is less snappy and more of a push in my opinion. As far as ability to stay on target, it gets back to zero very fast. I haven’t shot the m&p 2.0 so I can’t compare against that. It’s a pretty light pistol overall, with only 1.2 inches in width, so that may be a factor affecting the recoil impulse. I wanna say the recoil spring seems fairly light, which probably is the biggest factor affecting it. Either way it’s nothing that would deter me from continuing to shoot it regularly.
I thought I was just making a mistake or something when I discovered about the ammo capacity that was actually a nice little surprise use the speed reloader to access extra rounds
As always you do a excellent job on your reviews. Iam a big Springfield fan with a XD 9 SUB COMPACT and a XDS 45 ACP and a Hellcat Pro and my next will be a ECHELON thank you for doing a great job.
Thanks for a complete and factual review! Your presentation was the most helpful part of my purchase decision and I am now a new Echelon owner. Thanks, sootch00!
HS Produkt is overall a great firm and delivers great products. This really, and I mean REALLY is super smooth and smartly put together gun. As all of their weaponry, its ambidextrous, the engineering solutions are allways simple to use and simple to maintain. Very proud of this firm, not much good comes from Croatia
Not sure if it was mentioned and perhaps this is common knowledge, but wanted to note that the OEM optic mounting screws that came with your red dot (i.e. Trijicon RMR, Leupold DP, etc..) generally cannot be used on the Echelon because of the low cut of the VIS system and the OEM screws being too long. Shorter length screws are needed to mount an RMR, a DP, and perhaps others. You can either cut the OEM screws yourself or go to the Springfield Armory online store for the Echelon where they sell a packet of screws that are already properly cut for the Echelon system and accommodating the various brands of red dots
I handled one today in a local gun store. I was surprised at the light weight feel for such a full size firearm. The front sight seems to grab your eyes for target acquisition. One thing I do not like is the polymer recoil spring rod. They break. Busted one in my Beretta PX4 Storm a few years back. Beretta sent me a metal rod replacement. It was my CCW but no longer. I bought a S&W M&P 2.0 to replace it. Awesome job on the review!!
I’ve run 500+ rounds through mine with zero issues. Love it so far, especially with the extended 20 round mag. Now I check their site frequently to see if they’ve announced a compact yet!
Hello Sootch00. Yours was probably one of the first gun videos I watched on YT many moons ago. Quality has kept improving, though always great content, but technology has boosted the picture and sound. I'm intrigued with this new gun, thanks for the excellent review. I'm a fan of the XDM guns (HS Produkt) they have never let me down in many years of sports shooting. Love the slide. I am having some (health) issues with the left arm and hand so the added grip at the rear of the slide is truly appreciated. Not a fan of red dots, but managing to install one without having to remove the rear sight is a great idea. Warm regards from Malta, Europe. PS by the way, is Sarah Mac left eye dominant? Great shooting and great work.
Just got mine and couldn’t be happier with the piece. Was trepidatious after seeing the catastrophic failures of the larger magazine posted in some reviews, but haven’t experienced anything of the nature. First Springfield that I’ve owned and I am very pleasantly surprised.
Great review! I appreciate the fact that your broke it down to show the various features! I couldn't help but cringe every time you said "SH Product" instead of "HS Product." I thought for sure there'd be a blooper about it. Again, excellent review!
True. And how do you know it is coming? XDM starts selling for 349 a month before the launch. I’m waiting for CZ to launch their new product because they are selling P10C for the similar price. Same going on for Shield Plus.
I bought this pistol a month ago and put 300 rounds through it I love it. The grip is perfect not too aggressive. I put a Holosun 407 and it hits dead on. I rather carry this then my glock. Springfield knocked this one out of the park.
This is wwhat i have been waiting for. And optic slide without plates, fully ambidextrious with a bit lower bore axis and a modular chassis. I love the XDM line and my fnx pistols but im getting this definitely
There are many reviews out there but I have to say that this is the best yet. Very informative and and also appreciate the take down to expose the VIS system. I hope you come back with maybe a 1000 rd review. Thanks
I really like to look of this gun, the features and idea of it. My guess is they will release this and move to smaller models, because honestly most people today aren’t buying full-size duty pistols, or looking for compact or subcompact. I hope Springfield releases those models.
Like the review I purchased this gun last month and out of all the guns I have owned it runs like a beast and the recoil is so smooth you can handle it with one hand drills with ease and the surprise of the extra ammo capacity is the icing on the cake for me
this is a great review-- thanks. You answered the most important question I have: namely the bore axis. I love my CZ's for that reason and was thinking of dishing out the extra $$ for a shadow systems MR 920L elite, but now I'm tempted to save the money and pick this up. I have smaller hands so the modularity is a big deal. Also, the grip angle looks more optimized, allowing for easier grip to get the hand high up-- perhaps similar to shadow systems?
Thank you sir. When I want an unbiased review of a new firearm, I turn you to and Hickok45. None else. Godspeed. I will say that the SA Echelon is not about modularity (Sig P365 owns that feature) but its a close second. It's more about that slide design, 2x sear safety and overall grippy texture. Buy it and love it!
Wow! This is what Glock should have done with their pistol 10 years ago. It's a great looking but practical featured pistol. Too bad it's Springfield Armory that came out with it. Excellent review as always, Don.
Just go to a pro 2A gun store in the state that will sell to you full/real magazines. There are plenty here in CO that will sell you a “mag kit” or just a regular full flavor mag
Don I knew something was up with Springfield sales where flat and local gun shop reductions on Xdm whole line to cost $350 or lower. Thanks for all you do . This gun is completely different from anything they Springfield has ever done to date . Very fine review 👍😎
For its 10th birthday, I gave my XDM a Powder River Precision trigger upgrade. Looks like it might be getting a new brother now too! However, the Echelon's trigger has to come close to the Walther PDP and the Canik Mete series in order for me to really consider it...
All my XD series still work and had not had a single failure since 2010. This is my next purchase definitely. Should have gotten this vs MR920 Elite despite how great MR is. I like the Echelons look and everything about it. Need it to be in 45acp!
The brg 9 mm pistol imported by Buffalo cartridge company is available in a tactical version that mimics many of these features as well as the XD elite.
Just back from the range,first chance to see how it would run,5 mags ,smooth as silk I have the comp for a light pistol very light recoil not a hitch 97 rounds
Great job on this review! I definitely want to shoot one. I like the 3 different size grips. I don't know how holster companies can keep up with all these gun manufacturers changes. I almost anymore locate my holster before buying my handgun. Anyway, thanks for another awesome review.
Whether or not you like the grip safety, it set Springfield apart from their competitors. They did away with it and Smith and Wesson added to their Equalizer.
I like the grip safety anyone packing near their package should like them as well lol I just got the Alpha Foxtrot S15 and it's the 1911/2011 takes Shield 15 round mags and even my X Macro 17 round mags!!! Love the Alpha Foxtrot S15!!!
I let this gun vet itself until March 2024...after which I saw no reason not to go for it. 5 months and countless rounds in...I Love this pistol. Great home defense pistol and just a Hell of a lot of fun to run. Runs like a Champ
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Your format for gun reviews is still the best on the Internet..anything I want to know I go to you first..some guys don’t even take the damn thing apart not even the barrel and slide off the gun
I love my Springfields. Great firearms. I like the new serrations. I find it funny that my Stoeger may have been the first to have them. Croatia makes great firearms. It's a very nice country. After all, it is where they filmed Games of Thrones.
Most comprehensive review I’ve seen on the Echelon. I’ve always liked and trusted Sootch’s reviews. Best in the biz. Thanks!
Carry the Hellcat daily for years. Love it. Got this Echelon and it's amazing. Running Holosun 507 comp and this thing is a tac driver
I much prefer rifles over handguns; but I hold your reviews in such high regard, I always watch them no matter the product being reviewed. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Joe! I appreciate it Brother~
Even though I agree with you, I have to say this. We can not carry a rifle everywhere. I need a good pistol to get me to where I can pick up my rifle. I'll take a rifle any day over a pistol.
Same here. I love rifles. Hand guns are mehhh
I've been waiting for this review. I've seen a couple since last night, but @Sootch00, I'm always eager to watch your reviews. In-depth, informative, and just overall great quality channel. 👌🏾
Thanks Papabear! I appreciate it Brother!
@@sootch00always in depth reviews from front to butt. I almost always learn something new from your vids no matter how many other reviews I have seen. That thoroughness is unmatched.
Love how they introduced the texture with the hellcat and they've made it on their other models now
@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4 What does that have to do with anything here? Are you a pacifist and somehow thinks that's what the Bible says? I'm a Christian myself, but to say random, empty words and quotes with no context don't really seem to help anything.
Thanks!
Thanks J ! I appreciate the support!
Sootch00 putting out the gun reviews.. and as always great job.
Thanks Tom!
@@sootch00Appreciate you 👍
I’m in love with my Hellcat. This looks like an improvement even over that. They really stepped it up
Look like GLOCK 17
I have had several Springfields and love my Elite 3.8 in 10mm its a bad boy!! I went with the Sig X Macro over the Hellcat, to mix it up, I also grabbed the Alpha Foxtrot S15 over the Springfield Prodigy, just because I like mixing it up, I also grabbed the new Walther PDP F Series and next for a full size ill be grabbing this Echelon!! Going to grab the Smith & Wesson 2.0 in .22 Winchester magnum!! Its like the PMR 30 but better! 30rds! 22 mag
@@邱某-q6nit looks NOTHING LIKE A BLOCK 17, NOTHING LIKE IT!!! BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND ITS BLACK? ITS A MODULAR TRIGGER SYSTEM AND HAS A CUT SLIDE NO PLATES NEEDED, ITS ALSO GOT A MATCH FLAT TRIGGER AND A MATCH BARREL AGAIN NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO A GLOCK! OH AND THE SIGHTS, LIVE ROUND INDICATOR, TEXTURED GRIP, DEEP CERRATIONS!!!! NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A GLOCK NOT EVEN FRICKIN CLOSE GLOCK CHEERLEADER. THIS BLOWS GLOCKS DOORS IN TO PIECES!!! GLOCKS ARE UTTER GARBAGE COMPARED TO THIS BAD BOY!!!!! OH YEA AND THE GAS PEDAL, FULLY AMBIDEXTROUS, 17 & 20 ROUNDS.....JUST STOP WITH GLOCK BS
This is the review that matters, thank you Sir it's much appreciated.
Thanks Brother!
I will buy one when they have the Echelon available in G19 or G45 compact size. This looks fantastic. I hope they offer an orange front sight on it also.
They already do it’s called the hellcat pro
@@aaronfox5559 I have both, the original Hellcat and Pro love them. Hellcat is not the same as Echelon. They have numerous differences.
@@aaronfox5559no the Hellcat Pro doesn’t have the removable chassis
@aaronfox5559 Echelon has an improved trigger and the chassis
I saw a comment where someone said it was a kit bash of other designs and features, but that's what is going to make it a seller. I'm looking forward to owning one.
Hey Don, we had one here also……couldn’t talk about it. I shot it over a week ago. It is a huge improvement over the XD series!
well since the xd came out 20 years ago i hope its a huge update...
@Skeetersbuzz Hey Glen, it's a definite upgrade and a great handgun!
Can you carry it?
@@sootch00looks great, love they way they set it up with the RMR, Surefire x300 Ultra and safariland holster. You could buy a second gun with the price of all those accessories but I m def going to look into this.
They finally copied the sig p320
This is my absolute favorite poly pistol I've owned in last 10 years. And I've own/ owned them all you name it! I would have never thought a Springfield would be the Best!
I'm liking Springfield more and more.
I’ll wait for the 10mm. But looks good. Nice move on the red dot compatibility
Probably in 2 years
Yep. The ergos are already there with hellcat and it's a 9mm. There is demand for a 10mm!
HS Produkt 🇭🇷 💪🏼
Looks like another winner from HS Produkt.
This is the best review for a firearm I have seen
I bought this last week, and have put 1000 rounds through it so far. One thing I’ve noticed about the 20 rounder, is it actually holds 21. 22 is a bit tight, but 21 is good to go.
hows the recoil compared to other 9mms, m&p 2.0 etc
I honestly think it’s a bit snappy, or at least did in the first few hundred rounds. I shoot a lot of 40 and 45 as well, which is less snappy and more of a push in my opinion. As far as ability to stay on target, it gets back to zero very fast. I haven’t shot the m&p 2.0 so I can’t compare against that. It’s a pretty light pistol overall, with only 1.2 inches in width, so that may be a factor affecting the recoil impulse. I wanna say the recoil spring seems fairly light, which probably is the biggest factor affecting it. Either way it’s nothing that would deter me from continuing to shoot it regularly.
I thought I was just making a mistake or something when I discovered about the ammo capacity that was actually a nice little surprise use the speed reloader to access extra rounds
You're still the best reviewer on RUclips.
Thanks for the great review. I always enjoy your commentary.
I personally love Springfield XDM Elite 9mm and the Hellcat Pro.
After your video on the Springfield Echelon, I want to get one. Thank you.
Thanks for stopping by!
Anytime
As always you do a excellent job on your reviews. Iam a big Springfield fan with a XD 9 SUB COMPACT and a XDS 45 ACP and a Hellcat Pro and my next will be a ECHELON thank you for doing a great job.
Thanks for a complete and factual review! Your presentation was the most helpful part of my purchase decision and I am now a new Echelon owner. Thanks, sootch00!
I know I love it by the looks, Sooch reviews are crystal clear
I'm super excited for the Taurus TH45 and the Smith and Wesson .22 mag pistol. Some really great guns being released right now.
I want one yesterday! You are an excellent salesman, as you tell it as you see, and tell the truth.
I watch other reviews but eh take their opinion with a grain of salt. Yours is the review I wait for. Well done and thank you.
Springfield definitely stepped up their game with the Echelon. 😎
*HS Produkt
HS Produkt is overall a great firm and delivers great products. This really, and I mean REALLY is super smooth and smartly put together gun. As all of their weaponry, its ambidextrous, the engineering solutions are allways simple to use and simple to maintain.
Very proud of this firm, not much good comes from Croatia
Not sure if it was mentioned and perhaps this is common knowledge, but wanted to note that the OEM optic mounting screws that came with your red dot (i.e. Trijicon RMR, Leupold DP, etc..) generally cannot be used on the Echelon because of the low cut of the VIS system and the OEM screws being too long. Shorter length screws are needed to mount an RMR, a DP, and perhaps others. You can either cut the OEM screws yourself or go to the Springfield Armory online store for the Echelon where they sell a packet of screws that are already properly cut for the Echelon system and accommodating the various brands of red dots
I handled one today in a local gun store. I was surprised at the light weight feel for such a full size firearm. The front sight seems to grab your eyes for target acquisition. One thing I do not like is the polymer recoil spring rod. They break. Busted one in my Beretta PX4 Storm a few years back. Beretta sent me a metal rod replacement. It was my CCW but no longer. I bought a S&W M&P 2.0 to replace it. Awesome job on the review!!
It will feel heavier once a full mag is in it. All guns are light until you load it.
Glocks use plastic recoil spring rods and they last longer than the metal ones
Uma bela e boa marca, empresa e ao senhor que faz bons vídeos, tão de parabéns
Muito bom.
Felicidades
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Another polymer 9mm just bought the PSA Dagger and for the money it's a great firearm 400 rounds and no malfunctions
I’ve run 500+ rounds through mine with zero issues. Love it so far, especially with the extended 20 round mag. Now I check their site frequently to see if they’ve announced a compact yet!
That was one of your very best and comprehensive reviews - and I’ve seen all of yours! Excellent review!
That red dot compatibility will change the game. Nice looking pistol. Think I would like it in a 4" barrel.
Thanks Sootch00!! Already got a Springfield XD-M in 9 MM. Now I want this one!! 🥳
Most excited I've ever been about a polymer handgun.
Hello Sootch00. Yours was probably one of the first gun videos I watched on YT many moons ago. Quality has kept improving, though always great content, but technology has boosted the picture and sound. I'm intrigued with this new gun, thanks for the excellent review. I'm a fan of the XDM guns (HS Produkt) they have never let me down in many years of sports shooting. Love the slide. I am having some (health) issues with the left arm and hand so the added grip at the rear of the slide is truly appreciated. Not a fan of red dots, but managing to install one without having to remove the rear sight is a great idea. Warm regards from Malta, Europe. PS by the way, is Sarah Mac left eye dominant? Great shooting and great work.
Just got mine and couldn’t be happier with the piece. Was trepidatious after seeing the catastrophic failures of the larger magazine posted in some reviews, but haven’t experienced anything of the nature. First Springfield that I’ve owned and I am very pleasantly surprised.
I could be wrong, but I think a lot of those were caused by incorrect installation of the extended buttplate.
@@solomongrundy9735. Specifically the tab.
Nice! Looks like it has the DNA of a Sig P320, Glock , CZ P-10 and Berreta APX. I'm sold. Can't wait for a compact slide, barrel and frame.
That's it, I'm getting one. I've been looking for a new gun anyway and I think this will be perfect.
Great review! I appreciate the fact that your broke it down to show the various features! I couldn't help but cringe every time you said "SH Product" instead of "HS Product." I thought for sure there'd be a blooper about it. Again, excellent review!
Thanks
How can you tell there is a new gun on the market?
The review embargo lift for everyone on the same day.
True. And how do you know it is coming? XDM starts selling for 349 a month before the launch. I’m waiting for CZ to launch their new product because they are selling P10C for the similar price. Same going on for Shield Plus.
There are always leaks! lol! But I had to sign an NDA before I knew anything. Thanks
@@sootch00 My subscription feed today has been like a bunch of students being told to each write something different about the same topic lol.
@8RedBear5 The good thing is, you get a lot of perspectives even though it can be annoying : )
This is the Springfield Armory version of the P320. Pretty cool.
Another great video !! Love watching your channel. Everything you bring to us is top notch and thank you.
Just picked one up today and it’s beautiful, can’t wait to take her to the range!
I bought this pistol a month ago and put 300 rounds through it I love it. The grip is perfect not too aggressive. I put a Holosun 407 and it hits dead on. I rather carry this then my glock. Springfield knocked this one out of the park.
This is wwhat i have been waiting for. And optic slide without plates, fully ambidextrious with a bit lower bore axis and a modular chassis. I love the XDM line and my fnx pistols but im getting this definitely
Best review on this gun I’ve seen!!!🎉
There are many reviews out there but I have to say that this is the best yet. Very informative and and also appreciate the take down to expose the VIS system. I hope you come back with maybe a 1000 rd review. Thanks
This gun is sick. Cool how oems are cutting the need for custom pistol modding / slide cuts / stippling etc.
I really like to look of this gun, the features and idea of it. My guess is they will release this and move to smaller models, because honestly most people today aren’t buying full-size duty pistols, or looking for compact or subcompact. I hope Springfield releases those models.
Have you ever heard of a Springfield hellcat?
@@jordans.2665 no. What’s that?
@@roweshowtactical😂😂👌
@@jordans.2665they suck!!
@@jordans.2665the Hellcat is not the same as the Echelon at all.
Like the review I purchased this gun last month and out of all the guns I have owned it runs like a beast and the recoil is so smooth you can handle it with one hand drills with ease and the surprise of the extra ammo capacity is the icing on the cake for me
this is a great review-- thanks. You answered the most important question I have: namely the bore axis. I love my CZ's for that reason and was thinking of dishing out the extra $$ for a shadow systems MR 920L elite, but now I'm tempted to save the money and pick this up. I have smaller hands so the modularity is a big deal. Also, the grip angle looks more optimized, allowing for easier grip to get the hand high up-- perhaps similar to shadow systems?
Springfield Lego Set … Amazing. Cheers 🍻
My gun range is having a Springfield view and shooting next Saturday. I will be buying one
Thank you sir. When I want an unbiased review of a new firearm, I turn you to and Hickok45. None else. Godspeed.
I will say that the SA Echelon is not about modularity (Sig P365 owns that feature) but its a close second. It's more about that slide design, 2x sear safety and overall grippy texture. Buy it and love it!
Springfield is on a roll!
Just bought an XDM Elite 4.5 OSP. It's lighter than it looks. Came w/5 22 rd & 1 35 rounder. I'm happy but this one looks very good.
Good, Thx... Sootch does some really good reviews
HS Product. thanks for the review.
Great gun Great video 👍👍👍 USA
Applause to HS Produkt for being willing to break many of their own design rules to give the consumers what they want.
Wow! This is what Glock should have done with their pistol 10 years ago. It's a great looking but practical featured pistol. Too bad it's Springfield Armory that came out with it. Excellent review as always, Don.
Oh stop crying
This marvelous is going to play in high level. Its gonna figure among P320, Glocks, Walters, and so on
Waiting for the 45acp and the 10mm.
I am excited about this model because I absolutely hated the grenade checkering on the XDM.
First I've heard of this. Thanks!
Excellent review as always. Thank you!
Thanks for watching Brother!
@@sootch00
If Springfield made an Echelon with a stainless steel slide...id buy one tomorrow!
Nice review!
Thanks for stopping by!
Hopefully they come out with a FDE version
I'm sure you'll be able to buy an FDE slide and grip, just like how Sig has multiple color options.
Ambi everything. I love it!
Excellent review as always! Looks like Springfield knocked it out of the park!
I just bought one and put 50 rounds through it day one. And i love it
I just picked one up for $530. I love the look and feel. Range Day Monday!!! After work of course, lol.
I was this || close from buying a Walther PDP when I heard the news about the Echelon. I'll wait until the model is proven. Thanks sootch.
I'd love to see a 15 round compact version for those of us in the (unconstitutionally) restricted State of Colorado.
try living in 10 round new jersey hahaha
Just go to a pro 2A gun store in the state that will sell to you full/real magazines. There are plenty here in CO that will sell you a “mag kit” or just a regular full flavor mag
Why not just buy the hellcat pro?
That's part of the reason I moved out of Colorado. Governors Ritter and Hickenlooper were just awful. So was former Senator John Morse.
I’m from CA
Definitely well thought out including most bells and whistles - I would like to see all companies go with serialized chassis
Don I knew something was up with Springfield sales where flat and local gun shop reductions on Xdm whole line to cost $350 or lower. Thanks for all you do . This gun is completely different from anything they Springfield has ever done to date . Very fine review 👍😎
Great review, i bet it was hard not to talk about it until springfield armory said you could.
Yes it is and I have to be careful after signing the NDA! Thanks Bullseye!
For its 10th birthday, I gave my XDM a Powder River Precision trigger upgrade.
Looks like it might be getting a new brother now too!
However, the Echelon's trigger has to come close to the Walther PDP and the Canik Mete series in order for me to really consider it...
Sootch00 you have done a outstanding job with this video 👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲
Interesting firearm however I would like to see a 17rd with a 4in. barrel not sure what the consumer target is hmmm 😕
Fired mine today. Great firearm. Tendency to shoot high. Other than that great time and weapon.
If you have the standard “u” sights they were set up for a six o’clock hold if that helps
All my XD series still work and had not had a single failure since 2010.
This is my next purchase definitely.
Should have gotten this vs MR920 Elite despite how great MR is.
I like the Echelons look and everything about it.
Need it to be in 45acp!
Awesome video thanks! Gonna check it out!
Thanks Brother!
The brg 9 mm pistol imported by Buffalo cartridge company is available in a tactical version that mimics many of these features as well as the XD elite.
Just back from the range,first chance to see how it would run,5 mags ,smooth as silk I have the comp for a light pistol very light recoil not a hitch 97 rounds
I love that grip texture on my hellcat, doesn't wiggle loose even with sweat, if you grip it right. This big boy should be even better.
I agree Hellcat has the vey best grip of any gun Ive ever held or have.
Great job on this review! I definitely want to shoot one. I like the 3 different size grips. I don't know how holster companies can keep up with all these gun manufacturers changes. I almost anymore locate my holster before buying my handgun. Anyway, thanks for another awesome review.
Nice video, I always look for your reviews! 👍
Whether or not you like the grip safety, it set Springfield apart from their competitors. They did away with it and Smith and Wesson added to their Equalizer.
If it is as 10mm and had some porting in the front it would be perfect
I like the safety grip
Look like GLOCK 17
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I like the grip safety anyone packing near their package should like them as well lol I just got the Alpha Foxtrot S15 and it's the 1911/2011 takes Shield 15 round mags and even my X Macro 17 round mags!!! Love the Alpha Foxtrot S15!!!
Looking forward to this in the market
I let this gun vet itself until March 2024...after which I saw no reason not to go for it. 5 months and countless rounds in...I Love this pistol. Great home defense pistol and just a Hell of a lot of fun to run. Runs like a Champ
Great video..I need one of these for sure!
Thanks Phillip!
Dang I'm surprised Safariland already has a holster for this brand new pistol.
Springfield sent the gun out to the major holster makers to get the holster out before the gun comes out fully.
Tulster does too