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In economic times like these, affording a new carry gun isn’t always easy. While some brands have raised prices in their latest generation of “perfect” polymer pistols, Springfield Armory is here finding ways to cut costs and pass those savings to you. Introducing the Echelon Alpha. Bottom line, this is 95% the same Echelon 4.0C people know and love, but with some minor changes to cut the MSRP by over $100. Springfield Armory ECHELON 4.0C $679.00 $620.99 Features that are the same include: Echelon Central Operating Group is the serialized part of the firearm Interchangeable grip modules and chassis Interchangeable…
Springfield Armory has just launched the Echelon Alpha, a more affordable version of the Echelon 4.0C.The Springfield Echelon 4.0C is one of the top concealed carry pistols currently on the market, but with an MSRP of $710, it’s pretty pricey. To make the 4.0C more accessible and affordable, Springfield Armory has just introduced a more budget-friendly version called the Echelon Alpha 4.0C.Thankfully, at its core, the Echelon Alpha is the same great pistol as its full-priced counterpart. That includes its serialized Echelon Central Operating Group that allows for interchangeable grip modules, its interchangeable backstraps, its Variable Interface System optics-ready slide,…
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EDITOR’S NOTE: In this column, we look back at iconic guns that have either stood the test of time or vanished without a trace. In Issue 4, we covered the Desert Tech SRS, and as this is our bullpup issue, we figured it was time to blow the dust off this piece from the archives. The SRS is still going strong, having been adopted by several U.S. police departments where its compact envelope lends itself well to deployment in the urban jungle. Desert Tactical Arms (DTA) is a relative newcomer to the tactical precision-rifle market, but in the nearly five…
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Admittedly, the Echelon had a steep hill to climb. At its launch in mid-2023, the then-new Echelon faced a packed market of duty-style, polymer-framed, striker-fired 9mm pistols. To say there was a plethora of choices would be a remarkable understatement. As a result, the Echelon had to bring something new to the table to forge its path. Shown here is the new Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha. The Echelon Alpha is chambered for the 9×19 Parabellum cartridge and is a perfect pistol for self-defense and duty use. Image: Carson McDaniel/Springfield Armory It did just that. In fact, it did more than that.…
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The suppressor-ready JP-5 PDW Package is purpose-built for compact performance.Personal defense weapons, or PDWs, were originally designed for second-line troops who needed more firepower than a pistol could provide, but didn’t want the bulk of a full-sized rifle. Compact carbines were the perfect bridge for that gap. Guns like the FN P90 submachine gun, SR-2 Veresek and the H&K MP7 are some of the early versions of military guns used in the PDW capacity.The evolution of compact firearm platforms has increasingly emphasized portability, modularity and refined shooting performance, opening up a market for civilians. Some notable PDWs that have gained…
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