Springfield has now announced availability of their Echelon pistols with the Aimpoint COA. I’ve also seen listings for the Operator with the COA as well.
Per Springfield’s press release:
The Echelon COA variants available at launch are the 4.5F, 4.0FC and 4.0C models. The 4.5F is a full-size model with a 4.5” barrel that comes with a flush-fitting 17-round magazine and an extended 20-round magazine. The 4.0FC is a hybrid model with a proprietary full-size grip module and a compact slide assembly with a 4” barrel. It comes with a 17-round, flush-fitting magazine as well as a spare extended 20-round magazine. The 4.0C is a compact model with a 4” barrel and 15-round, flush-fitting magazine as well as an extended 18-round magazine.
With an MSRP of $1,119 for all three optic-equipped models, this bundled package represents a significant value for the customer. Considering that the MSRP for the Aimpoint optic is $617 and comparable Echelon models have an MSRP starting at $710, the result is a savings of more than $200 for the purchaser.
I’m happy to see COA pistols coming onto the market. The mounting system appears quite robust, and the optics are the quality you expect from Aimpoint.
