Springfield Armory Releases New FDE & OD Green Variants Of Echelon Pistol
News|Handguns
By Drew Bryant
June 10th, 2024, theloadoutblog.com
Last year, Springfield Armory introduced the Echelon, a modular handgun that quickly gained popularity due to its feature-rich design and innovative optic mounting system. Recently, Springfield Armory expanded the Echelon lineup by adding two new color variants: Flat Dark Earth (FDE) and OD Green.
These new color variants retain all the attributes of the original Echelon series, now enhanced with a durable Cerakote finish. This allows consumers to match their gear with the FDE or OD Green variant of the Echelon.
Below is the press release and specifications for the new Cerakote options for the Springfield Echelon.
Press Release
Geneseo, Illinois – May 28th, 2024 – Springfield Armory® is proud to announce the release of two new color variants of the Echelon 9mm pistol. Now available in Desert FDE or OD Green, these two pistols continue the Echelon’s reputation as a highly adaptable handgun engineered with superior ergonomics and built to withstand the harshest conditions.
Both the Desert FDE and OD Green pistols feature a Cerakote® finish on the billet-machined slide that mates up with a matching color polymer grip module. Cerakote has become the gold standard for gun parts, with an advanced formulation that has virtually eliminated the need to oil the exterior for corrosion protection. This innovative coating not only enhances the durability and performance of firearms, but also offers significant benefits in terms of longevity and ease of care.
“The Echelon was engineered from the ground up to be today’s most advanced striker-fired pistol,” said Steve Kramer, Springfield Armory’s Vice President of Marketing. “With the addition of these two new color variants in Desert FDE or OD Green, shooters have even more options with this unparalleled pistol design.
Specifications
• Cartridge: 9mm
• Colorway: OD Green | Desert FDE
• Barrel: 4.5″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
• Slide: Billet Machined, Optics Ready, OD Green or Desert FDE Cerakote® Finish
• Frame: Polymer – OD Green or Desert FDE
• Sights: Tritium / Luminescent Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot™ Rear
• Recoil System: Captive
• Grip Width: 1.2″
• Magazines: (1) 17-Round, (1) 20-Round
• Weight: 23.9 Oz w/ Flush Mag | 24.3 Oz w/ Extended Mag
• Length: 8″
• Height: 5.5″ w/ Flush Mag | 6.5″ w/ Extended Mag
• MSRP: $719
The Springfield Echelon offers a competitive option among striker-fired polymer pistols on the market. With its well-designed, feature-rich, and innovative build, it now comes in additional color choices. The FDE and OD Green Echelon pistols are available at authorized Springfield retailers. For more information on the Echelon and other Springfield Armory firearms, click here.
