The Echelon is Springfield's clean-sheet duty pistol, and its headline feature is the Variable Interface System optics mount, which uses a pattern of pins and screw holes to accept most red dots directly on the slide without adapter plates. Mounting the optic that low and that solidly is a real advantage over plate systems. Underneath, the Central Operating Group is a serialized chassis, so the fire control unit sits in the polymer grip module.

This 4.0 Compact configuration in 9mm with a 4-inch barrel is sized for concealed carry while keeping duty-gun controls, an adaptive grip texture, and fully ambidextrous slide stop and magazine release.

This firearm ships to your chosen FFL dealer for transfer. Order online from Dawson Defense, an Arizona-owned licensed dealer and importer.