Are the upgrades I did to the Echelon any good? Should I go back to stock?
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 7 сен 2024
- I go over the upgrades I did to the Springfield echelon, what i want to change and upgrades I am going to do in the future. The Echelon is an awesome platform to upgrade, but there are some things I want to change with the upgrades i did.
Don't forget to subscribe to the channel and go follow us on Instagram:
Follow the “build list” link below for the stuff I used.
🔴Build list:
www.ballistica...
🔴Merch Page:
www.ballistica...
🔴Instagram:
/ ballistically_challenged
🔴Rumble Channel:
rumble.com/use...
Echelon videos
Springfield Echelon: • Springfield Echelon
Some links may be affiliate links which earn me a small commission from the purchase at no cost to you. I’m part of the amazon affiliate program and I’m an amazon associate.
This video is for educational and entertainment purposes only, while following RUclips Community Guidelines. Correct gun safety regulations and rules have been taken into account and put into action. All footage at the range is at the consent of the shooting range, or was taken at a private range. This video is not a promotion for selling firearms. All firearm modifications are from common, established manufacturer’s that create safe firearm parts and accessories. This video is not showing how to modify the rate of fire from semi-automatic to automatic, it is simply displaying a replacement for factory parts. Such modifications made do not change the safety of the gun, and does not affect the potential risk of harm or death.
Follow the link below for the build list:
www.ballisticallychallenged.com/pages/should-i-go-back-to-stock-echelon-upgrades
I added a Holosun 508t x2 rd, nightstick 550xl light, and a Ndx stainless steel guide rod on my Echelon! The guide rod and the light added a little more weight on the muzzle. It shoots good stock. My additions make it feel like a different gun. One of the best shooting pistols I’ve ever shot! Just saying. Thanks for the video. Appreciate it
Nice, sounds like a sweet shooter 👍
I agree that even bone-stock, the Echelon is WITHOUT QUESTION, 1 of the SMOOTHEST full-size handguns I've ever shot. I'm thinking about getting the treaded version & adding a Volker Precision Mk2 carry comp to it. That little Volker was SUPER effective on my notoriously snappy PDP Pro Compact, but I switched it out for the PMM comp made specifically for the PDP (which now has that thing shooting flatter than Taylor Swift's ass). So I have the Volker & don't want him to feel neglected, so I might as well put it on the threaded Echelon when I get it. I can only imagine how well it'll work on the already SUPER smooth Echelon...
Would you say the guide rod was worth the investment?
@@noshillgunreviewsthe NDX was like $27 with tax and shipping. Makes it shoot like a million bucks. It’s a no brainer
Bad ass intro and background gun wall, great video!
Thanks man, I appreciate it 👍
Try the Holosun 507 Comp. It has a bigger window and different reticle options. The dot is always in view when shooting.
Not a bad idea... Thanks 👊
I am with you... NO RMR either for me. So I get it. The comp and barrel comparison will be awesome!
I have the same feeling about the RMR. I got rid of mine and switched to a Holosun 508T and I like it much better. Now all my pistols have either the 508T or the 507C.
GT holster makes a holster for it. That’s where I got mine and it fits perfectly.
I out the scs 320 on mine. It’s sweet.
I went with the 508K gr-x2 and the P.ID. I'm also going with a comp over having it ported. I don't plan on CCing this firearm so size factor doesn't matter.replaced guide rod and spring. 4 tarantactical mag extensions and that's it so far.
I have a xdm and I'm really wanting to throw a PRP trigger in it. I also want to pick up an Echelon. My problem is, if I buy the Echelon I probably won't upgrade the xdm trigger and give it any more love.
I love the prp trigger in my xdm
I have a echelon that I have a patriot cnc comp. And magwell also ndz performance stainless guide rod and 12lbs guide rod spring and a holosun 407c x2 red dot and a olight pl valkyrie 800 lumin light . The holster I use is just holster it iwb holster with the claw and a wedge and put on a hoodie or a concealment vest and you can not even tell I have it
I appreciate the content and honest opinion on the trigger upgrade. I totally agree with your feelings on the reset. I am looking for a trigger upgrade for upgrade for the echelon. I’ll be keeping an eye out with your channel
No problem, thanks man, I appreciate it
I think the best trigger with reset so far is my canister, flat trigger, 90 degree break. I also love my echelon, but it would be nice to have a similar trigger to the canik
apex seems to be working on a trigger for the echelon, hope it comes out soon
@haraldgeiger47 last I talked to them they were working on one. 👍
Bordertown Holsters got you. They had the PID ready when they dropped. Comfy and affordable.
Thanks man
Thank you!!! I have been looking everywhere and even the custom holster shops won't touch the Echelon with the PID. I almost switched lights!
@zachdamron1589 hell yeah. They are the only one I know of currently that has it. They are solid. Had mine for a while now.
That Springer precision Comp and 14 pound recoil spring is awesome for the Echelon..
I may have to try out their recoil spring 👍
I have the dpm recoil reduction system with the Springer pricision compensator.
To all echelon owners....I would advise against the Fdez Barrels. I've had many, many failures to fire (light, offset primer strikes). I've reached out to the company, and they took forever to respond. When they did respond, they advised me to send back the barrel. They sent a replacement, but i had even more problems. I really think it's a problem with feed ramp design and the barrel chamber block shape. I reached out to them again, i had to email them twice, and it took them over a week to respond. They said i need to break it in more. But i put over 500 rounds through it. Still the same problems.
Stick to the stock barrel.
I'd read where a couple people left the factory return spring in it to fix the reset. I compared the two when they were out, and the factory is a different design, and much stiffer. I put it in my PRPn and it's great!!! This trigger is badass!!! The only possible thing I could think of to improve it, is to have some of the reset travel taken out of it. But you can get used to that. Also, Dara holsters have holsters. Great review!
Thanks man, I'll try that 👍
Factory trigger spring works much better
@@ballisticallychallenged did u tried ? If yes what's your opinion ?
Yes, I put the factory spring back in, much better 👍
@@ballisticallychallenged ok thank's a lot that's a great advice. Now I need to know how to get one from France ahaha
@ballisticallychallenged
Would love to see a review of the dpm recoil reduction system for the echelon
Great video
Thanks 👊
Hey bud, great you like your videos a lot of the guns that you are upgrading I do have already and I will be doing the upgrades that you posted on my personal.
My buddies Gun Store out in Florida they make custom holsters, for any gun that you have with a light. The name of the gun store is called Lakeland firearm and training center out in Lakeland Florida. Look them up. Give them a call talk to Henry the owner of Gun Store check them out , hopefully this can help you out.
spot on with your comments.....I installed the PRP trigger system in mine and while I do like the trigger I did notice the long reset issue. I struggled to shoot the gun fast, even double taps bc of the long reset....basically have to let the entire travel out. also, install of that trigger was not the easiest.....but that being more due to the design of the Echelon....not the kit itself. I will continue to work with it, but we'll see. agree on RMR as well.....window just too damn small and blue for me. getting spoiled now with these bigger windowed models
I know it... A different optic will be going in this gun when I get it back.👍 Thanks for watching
I believe GT holsters make a holster for the echelon that works with the PID
Thanks for the info 👍
T1concealed came out with a iwb holster for the echelon
Is the holster for the Holosun lights?
Just wondering why you upgraded the trigger...My factory trigger is perfect!!! Super-short reset, crisp, light break. Just wondering if Springfield accidentally sent me a custom shop piece? I will absolutely not change anything on this masterpiece of engineering!!! Don't want the price to increase, but they could be selling this for much much more....Out of the box, the best full sized duty gun I own....The best full sized handgun I own, maybe the CZ Shadow II.....Maybe....
I wanted to try the prp trigger. It is awesome in my xdm. I agree the echelon is a great gun
Same I like my Springfield echelon as is. The only thing I added was night sights.
DME holsters makes holsters for this light set up.
Thanks man👍
Hey. Don't know if you accept petitions, and if yes - where. So I'll try my luck here. Any possible upgrades video on the IWI Masada? Great channel, really like the tips. Cheers.
Thanks, I appreciate it. I don't currently have a Masada to upgrade. If I get one in the future, I'll make sure and do some videos on it 👍
has there been a single recorded instance of a polymer guide rod failing in some way? I don't think there is.
No clue
i tried buying the 4brothers holster n it $85 but 4 brothers kept rejecting it so i went back the next day n they raised the price to $130!! yeah that's a negative for me
i just checked and the price dropped back down again. not sure what happened there
I just looked, it's $85 plus options
@@ballisticallychallenged i just check n the price dropped back to 85, so im not sure why it was 130 in july.
@d.mat.zero6525 🤷 I did see something on IG that they were redoing some stuff on their website.... Maybe it was a glitch or something got entered wrong, I don't know....
Sheshh 🔥🔥
I have been looking and i can't find one. Holsun 507×2
amzn.to/3Zgtbl0 👍
Any updates with that Patriot CNC comp?
Not yet, I'm waiting for my slide and barrel to come back from them. As soon as I get it back, I'll hit the range and do a comparison between the comp, porting and factory barrel 👍
DPM rrs supports Echelon
I've never tried them before. Are they any good? Does anyone sell them in the states?
@@ballisticallychallenged Yes optics planet. search for “dpm recoil echelon”
it provides a tungsten rod & 3 different strength recoil springs
@@ballisticallychallenged Yes. DPM recoil reduction system for echelon
With all due respect to all and just my opinion the light issue, is just a gimmick of merchandising today. More stuff added to a hand weapon.
Well said. I can see your point. Adding things to firearms is a win/lose situation. Better to have it and not need it than to not have it and need it. Whether you're LE, Military and/or civilian can come in handy.
@Instructor_Rodriguez very true 👍
its nice to have options, no one is making anybody use a light.
A full size gun does not look badass enough without a light! C’mon man!!
@rich1958 true 😂😂
Try we the people
I've got a solution coming soon 👍😉
Whats the name of the range you go too?
Next question? Is a stock Echelon any good? 😂
Absolutely
Grip angle looks the same as glock. 🤷🏻♂️
It reminds me a lot of the Glock 17