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nmedge
Guest
Has anyone purchased one yet and what do you think. Haven't seen one here in my LGS yet and doubt I will. Looks ok to me and don't really need to have red dot installed. It would be a range gun to me . Thanks
Bassbob
Emissary
I haven't seen one in person yet, but the main draw to that gun for me would be the VIS for the optic. And it would definitely be a carry gun, not a range gun. For me.
I purchased one a couple of weeks ago. I really like the feel, the weight and overall look of the gun. I have only put about 25 rounds thru it thus far but it is by far the best shooting Springfield out if the box that I have ... I have 5 so that says something to me. Really smooth, great sights, low recoil....I am impressed thus far
HansGruber
Ronin
I’ve fondled one at the dealer.
Meh. Really, it’s just another plastic striker 9mm…and, I think there’s better versions out there.
About the only thing it has going for it is the optics mounting system…
Meh. Really, it’s just another plastic striker 9mm…and, I think there’s better versions out there.
About the only thing it has going for it is the optics mounting system…
BET7
Ronin
Like you NM, I'm not interested in one for carry. Therefore, I ordered the 5" model from my LGS, but I don't think SA is even making that model for distribution yet (although it's listed in their catalog, yet I (or anyone I've asked) have not ever seen one for sale.
Pro Digy II
Professional
Exactly my thoughts when I held both U sights and Tritium versions. Feels like a hybrid Glock/SIG which is the goal it seems, with a little sprinkle of S&W. Nothing wrong with that, just not earth-shattering, I would echo your "meh". I personally dislike the squarish slide, but I can see why Glock people would feel at home. As for the VIS, OK, not bad, but where's the fun in that when you can carefully plan installing an RDS making sure all the pieces are compatible
I'm sure it's a fine shooter, but the P320, M18 and M17 I've got would not be replaced by this one. Nor would be my M&P. It is also more expensive than the equivalent M18/M17 by $150-$200. No for me, wasn't even interested to try it. And as for carry, it's Prodigy, P226 and M17 in rotation, no space for the Echelon in there...
But I'm sure plenty will enjoy it
wolfpack076
Professional
I have one with the u notch sights. I probably have roughly 300 rounds through it and no hiccups whatsoever. When they first came out I thought wow another one trying to copy Glock PERFECTION but it's actually a good shooter. Like stated above probably not going to replace anything I already have and carry but it really did surprise me when I shot it and I'm going to keep it. Just my two cents...
Pro Digy II
Professional
Glad you like it, I'm sure it's a good little shooter. Personally I have a SIG logo tattooed on my ass (no picture of it though)
HansGruber
Ronin
You don’t want to know where I have HK tattooed.Glad you like it, I'm sure it's a good little shooter. Personally I have a SIG logo tattooed on my ass (no picture of it though)
Sld1959
Hellcat
I've got Rosie on my chest...
Annihilator
Emissary
Glad you like it, I'm sure it's a good little shooter. Personally I have a SIG logo tattooed on my ass (no picture of it though)
Annihilator
Emissary
Pro Digy II
Professional
O'Donnell?
Sld1959
Hellcat
Old Song lyric...O'Donnell?
wolfpack076
Professional
The song is The Wanderer and if memory serves it was by Dion ? Right ?
Pro Digy II
Professional
I know, The Wanderer, by Dion... I was being facetious And the 60s are not that far back to be considered old
And the 60s are not that far back to be considered old
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Sld1959
Hellcat
Seems farther away and longer every year that I roller skated and ice skated to those songs in the 60s.I know, The Wanderer, by Dion... I was being facetious
deadduck357
Custom
Coming from a self-admitted Glock fanboy I really like the Echelon. It would make a great duty sidearm for LE, for me it's too big for concealed EDC but will be great for HD and range. Its trigger is very nice, the ergos are awesome. The slide is the best of any pistol, the serrations are perfect for racking without being overwhelming obtrusive like the PDP's, and the cocking shelves/ledges before the chamber and at the rear are just awesome and permit easy manipulation no matter where or how you grab it. The bore axis is also very low, similar to the height of a Glock. The grips texture is also very good, I'd say probably third best in the industry behind the S&W M&P 2.0 and then the Beretta APX A1. It has a generously beveled magwell. The mags appear extremely well made. Oh and I love the sights.