Thanks for the add! Echelon fanboy here!

[hworth18]

Thanks for the add! I'm glad to be here.
Just a little background on myself. I've been shooting most of my adult life and after trying dozens of different handguns over the years, I found the Echelon. This model just checks all the boxes for me and I've been VERY happy with them so far. Oh, did I mention I have 2?
I'm excited to see what Springfield comes out next in the range. An OD Green, Comped Echelon would be my optimal gun. I carry one of my Echelons daily with the other doing home defense duty.

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[TEXASforLIFE]

Thanks for the add! I'm glad to be here.
Just a little background on myself. I've been shooting most of my adult life and after trying dozens of different handguns over the years, I found the Echelon. This model just checks all the boxes for me and I've been VERY happy with them so far. Oh, did I mention I have 2?
I'm excited to see what Springfield comes out next in the range. An OD Green, Comped Echelon would be my optimal gun. I carry one of my Echelons daily with the other doing home defense duty.

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you might want to edit the pic as NOT to show the serial number

 

[hworth18]

you might want to edit the pic as NOT to show the serial number

Thanks, but that's not a worry.

Should You Blur Out A Serial Number In Gun Photos?

Is there a good reason to redact a serial number from photos of guns and NFA devices posted online? What could possibly happen if your serial numbers are visible to the public?

www.thefirearmblog.com

 

[Bassbob]

Thanks, but that's not a worry.

Should You Blur Out A Serial Number In Gun Photos?

Is there a good reason to redact a serial number from photos of guns and NFA devices posted online? What could possibly happen if your serial numbers are visible to the public?

www.thefirearmblog.com

While the article makes some good points, one thing it is overlooking here:


"There has been some debate about whether running a serial number constitutes a search. But let’s say a cop does run your serial number during a traffic stop and it comes back stolen.

It’s not like they will just give it to the person who reported it stolen. They will do the police thing and, you know, investigate. They’ll look at the 4473 on file with the dealer and they’ll look at your receipt. And they’ll note that you have photos of the gun. And that you bought a holster for it with a credit card three years before it was supposedly stolen. And the complete lack of any evidence whatsoever that the other guy ever had the gun. Then they’ll lock him up for filing a false report. Do not pass GO."


Is that during the course of that investigation YOU will be going downtown with them as a suspect for possessing a stolen firearm and depending on the jurisdiction this alone could be a very bad day for you. Then you have the fact that at a minimum they are going to take your gun only ( hopefully) giving it back once their investigation is concluded. And we all know police investigations happen at lightning speed like on TV right ?

Also there is a way the author didn't mention that unscrupulous people can use your serial number and it is probably the main reason you shouldn't post pictures of it. They will use the picture in scam ads, "Selling" the gun to unwitting buyers who will never see their money again because even though they felt something wasn't right, that the price was too good and the seller only accepted Zelle or Venmo or PP friends and family, they went ahead and transferred the money.



Anyway, welcome to the forum. The Echelon is the first SA handgun that gave me wood since I got my first striker, an XD Mod 2 4" .45.

 

[TEXASforLIFE]

you never know what moron will try too do with it, but with you 4473 being yours as signed by you many say best not to advertise. ya, the false report and so forth will be bad for them unless there're in 1 of those "doesn't matter" states where they don't punish those people. you do you and have at it

 

[BassCliff]

Hi @hworth18,

Welcome to the forum. I try to fudge out my serial numbers but sometimes I forget. If I suddenly drop off the forum, you'll know why.

Thank you for your indulgence,

BassCliff

 

[Bassbob]

For the record, as Basscliff can attest, we musicians have been blotting out serial numbers on our bass and guitar photos for that exact reason. The scam ads I mean. It's not like they can report your Les Paul stolen and a cop is going to pull you over and check the serial number on your guitar. No one wants to help thieves ply their trade.

 

[hworth18]

Well boys, there's no edit link.. So it is as it is..

 

[Bassbob]

Well boys, there's no edit link.. So it is as it is..

There is an edit link. Lower right of your post. And if it isn't there, like I guess you only have X amount of time to edit, a mod can edit for you.

@10mmLife can you help this gentleman please ?

* edit Sorry, lower left.

 

[hworth18]

Only 2 things along the bottom of the post are "Report" in the lower left and "Reply" in the lower right.

 

[belladonna]

Hi, and welcome to the forum from west central Minnesota. There’s lots of friendly banter here, we’re from all over the country and all walks of life, old and young. Sometimes we get a little out of hand and a thread (well, lots of them) derail, but it’s all good as long as we follow the rules.

 

[hworth18]

Here, let's try this again....

 

[belladonna]

Here, let's try this again....
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Very nice pieces! I have an OD Green one on layaway. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

 

[hworth18]

Very nice pieces! I have an OD Green one on layaway. Can’t wait to get my hands on it!

Thanks! I REALLY want a full OD green one, but I'm waiting to see if a comped Echelon comes out. I just don't think I can convince the wife that I need 4 Echelons.

 

[Bassbob]

Thanks! I REALLY want a full OD green one, but I'm waiting to see if a comped Echelon comes out. I just don't think I can convince the wife that I need 4 Echelons.

Don't see why not. @SimonRL convinced his wife that he needs 7 VP9s.

 

[hworth18]

Don't see why not. @SimonRL convinced his wife that he needs 7 VP9s.

Hahahahaaa! I'm in trouble then. I'll have to see what I can do.

 

[hworth18]

Btw, for anyone that might be interested... Sharps Bros is coming out with an aluminum frame for the Echelon.

 

[rcurtner]

Thanks for the add! I'm glad to be here.
Just a little background on myself. I've been shooting most of my adult life and after trying dozens of different handguns over the years, I found the Echelon. This model just checks all the boxes for me and I've been VERY happy with them so far. Oh, did I mention I have 2?
I'm excited to see what Springfield comes out next in the range. An OD Green, Comped Echelon would be my optimal gun. I carry one of my Echelons daily with the other doing home defense duty.

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Welcome from South Texas. On your side really like my Echelon.

 

[rcurtner]

Thanks! I REALLY want a full OD green one, but I'm waiting to see if a comped Echelon comes out. I just don't think I can convince the wife that I need 4 Echelons.

My problem too, the wife part.

 

[SimonRL]

Don't see why not. @SimonRL convinced his wife that he needs 7 VP9s.

I bought one with an FDE grip and nearly blew the gig!