My first Striker fired pistol

[Warrior9(Ret)]

Good morning y’all ️
After doing a lot of research ( watching videos and reading reviews) I decided to purchase a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F.
I used the Firstline Program that SA offers to First Responders and Military personnel and saved Big Time! It’s also very convenient. The gun will be shipped to a Mom and Pop gun store only 4 miles from my house.
This is the first Striker fired pistol that I’ll own. The first one I ever fired was a Glock 17. That was 15 years ago. I just couldn’t get use to the spongy trigger.
More to follow on my opinion once I get it out to the range and run a few hundred rounds through it

 

[Annihilator]

Good morning y’all ️
After doing a lot of research ( watching videos and reading reviews) I decided to purchase a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F.
I used the Firstline Program that SA offers to First Responders and Military personnel and saved Big Time! It’s also very convenient. The gun will be shipped to a Mom and Pop gun store only 4 miles from my house.
This is the first Striker fired pistol that I’ll own. The first one I ever fired was a Glock 17. That was 15 years ago. I just couldn’t get use to the spongy trigger.
More to follow on my opinion once I get it out to the range and run a few hundred rounds through it

Congrats!! I’m sure it won’t be your last polymer gun, I have many, enjoy!

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

Congrats!! I’m sure it won’t be your last polymer gun, I have many, enjoy!

Thanks

 

[Sld1959]

I have one striker also, Sig P365XL. It will be the last and only of its type. I just prefer a hammer. But it shoots well enough for being so small to justify not getting rid of it.

 

[belladonna]

Good morning y’all ️
After doing a lot of research ( watching videos and reading reviews) I decided to purchase a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F.
I used the Firstline Program that SA offers to First Responders and Military personnel and saved Big Time! It’s also very convenient. The gun will be shipped to a Mom and Pop gun store only 4 miles from my house.
This is the first Striker fired pistol that I’ll own. The first one I ever fired was a Glock 17. That was 15 years ago. I just couldn’t get use to the spongy trigger.
More to follow on my opinion once I get it out to the range and run a few hundred rounds through it

Congratulations on your purchase! I have an Echelon 4.5 and I love how it shoots. I have a very small hand though and after about 50 rounds or so it hurts a bone in my hand...still working on a solution for that because I really like the gun. I'm pretty sure you'll like the shoot. Enjoy!!

 

[mikep]

Congratulations on your purchase! I have an Echelon 4.5 and I love how it shoots. I have a very small hand though and after about 50 rounds or so it hurts a bone in my hand...still working on a solution for that because I really like the gun. I'm pretty sure you'll like the shoot. Enjoy!!

@belladonna Get rid of the bone. They call me a problem solver.

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

Congratulations on your purchase! I have an Echelon 4.5 and I love how it shoots. I have a very small hand though and after about 50 rounds or so it hurts a bone in my hand...still working on a solution for that because I really like the gun. I'm pretty sure you'll like the shoot. Enjoy!!

I’ve got big hands so I should be good to go. I hope you find a solution to your issue with the grip

 

[Old_Me]

@belladonna Get rid of the bone. They call me a problem solver.

nah, too much for the doctors to go thru..

getting rid of the hand is way, way faster....

 

[belladonna]

@belladonna Get rid of the bone. They call me a problem solver.

Or if I could pulverize it or something, lol!, Nah, I am working on my grip with it, jiggering it around each time, using a glove sometimes, stuff like that. My little brain kinda wants to shave a little off of the inside right of the grip, but I would never deface a gun like that and besides, it would void the warranty anyway. It's just a challenge I have to work with.

 

[belladonna]

@belladonna Get rid of the bone. They call me a problem solver.

nah, too much for the doctors to go thru..

getting rid of the hand is way, way faster....

Maybe learn to shoot leftie??

 

[Old_Me]

Or if I could pulverize it or something, lol!, Nah, I am working on my grip with it, jiggering it around each time, using a glove sometimes, stuff like that. My little brain kinda wants to shave a little off of the inside right of the grip, but I would never deface a gun like that and besides, it would void the warranty anyway. It's just a challenge I have to work with.

have you given any thoughts to Talon Grips..??

Echelon Full Size

TALON Grips are stick-on gun grips that help you get a secure hold on your firearm improving performance, safety, and confidence so you maintain control.

talongungrips.com

i bought several for my 1911's....

 

[Warrior9(Ret)]

I’m looking forward putting it through the basics first then progressing to the more advanced techniques I learned from some of the finest Pipe Hitters around. I’ve got some moleskin tape ready in case of hot spots on my hands

 

[belladonna]

have you given any thoughts to Talon Grips..??

Echelon Full Size

TALON Grips are stick-on gun grips that help you get a secure hold on your firearm improving performance, safety, and confidence so you maintain control.

talongungrips.com

i bought several for my 1911's....

I did. But I’m not sure how they would alter where that bone gets pressure. They’re not expensive so I would be worth playing with.

 

[Old_Me]

I did. But I’m not sure how they would alter where that bone gets pressure. They’re not expensive so I would be worth playing with.

too bad at this point and time, there is no frame replacements as like WIlson for the Sigs...it was way better fit and feel with the WIlson Sig P320 frame over the original, and not expensive at around $80.

maybe a more comfortable frame will be available soon.

actually, they do..??

Echelon™ 4.5F Grip Module

Springfield Armory WebStore

store.springfield-armory.com

Springfield Armory Echelon Grip Module, Medium, Standard Texture

Check out the deal on Springfield Armory Echelon Grip Module, Medium, Standard Texture at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

 

[belladonna]

too bad at this point and time, there is no frame replacements as like WIlson for the Sigs...it was way better fit and feel with the WIlson Sig P320 frame over the original, and not expensive at around $80.

maybe a more comfortable frame will be available soon.

actually, they do..??

Echelon™ 4.5F Grip Module

Springfield Armory WebStore

store.springfield-armory.com

Springfield Armory Echelon Grip Module, Medium, Standard Texture

Check out the deal on Springfield Armory Echelon Grip Module, Medium, Standard Texture at MGW

www.midwestgunworks.com

I got tired waiting for a OD green small to come back in stock, so I bought a black one. It helped a bit but I still get a 50 round pain. Now if they were to produce a XS one... but I know that won't happen, so the quest continues.

 

[SimonRL]

Or if I could pulverize it or something, lol!, Nah, I am working on my grip with it, jiggering it around each time, using a glove sometimes, stuff like that. My little brain kinda wants to shave a little off of the inside right of the grip, but I would never deface a gun like that and besides, it would void the warranty anyway. It's just a challenge I have to work with.

Uhhh….VP9.

 

[belladonna]

Uhhh….VP9.

Yeah…I know.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

it's a 9, how bad can it be! m/p and problem solved!

 

[Annihilator]

Uhhh….VP9.

 

[SimonRL]

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I actually found a VP9 that I forgot I had yesterday! Life is good!