Affordable in All the Right Places! Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 9mm
Springfield Armory has created a pretty large lineup of pistol offerings via their Echelon platform. With a chassis design that allows for switching between different slide and frame combinations, the sky is the limit as far as what configuration you can create for yourself. The only thing that might have been missing from the Echelon series is an offering with a slightly sharper price-point, and now even that is available. With Springfield unveiling the Echelon Alpha, you now have the same quality pistol with an even better MSRP.
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Specifications – Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha 9mm
The new Springfield Armory Echelon Alpha has a starting MSRP of only $599 (for standard-capacity and low-capacity models), and a Cali-compliant variant only runs you $50 more at a retail price of $649. Most all of the specifications, traits, and features are going to be the same as the standard or legacy Echelons that are already in circulation. The full listing of specs for the new Echelon Alpha are listed below as presented by Springfield Armory:
- Cartridge: 9mm
- Barrel: 4″ Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10
- Slide: Billet Machined, Melonite® Finish, Optics-Ready
- Frame: Black Polymer, Small Grip Module
- Sights: White-Dot Front, Tactical Rack U-Dot
Rear - Recoil System: Captive
- Grip Width: 1.2″
- Magazines: (1) 15-Round or (1) 10-Round
- Weight: 24 oz w/ Flush Mag
- Length: 7.25″
- Height: 5.125″ w/ Flush Mag
- MSRP: $599 (Standard and Low-Cap version) | $649 (Cali-compliant version)
- SKU: ECA9409B
All of the new Echelon Alpha handguns are being introduced in the compact version of a 4.0C (compact 4″ barrel). The differences from an Alpha to a standard Echelon are the recontoured slide, shipping with only one stainless steel magazine, and utilizing white dot sights versus an enhanced night sight set (U-Notch rear and a tritium front sight with luminescent ring). These little changes were enough to drop the price from over $700 ($710 for standard Echelons) to $599 (the new Echelon Alphas). At the time of this announcement, there are 3 introductory models to choose from:
- Echelon Alpha 4.0C Handgun, CA Compliant – MSRP $649
- Echelon Alpha 4.0C Handgun – MSRP $599
- Echelon Alpha 4.0C Handgun, Low Capacity – MSRP $599
A Word from Springfield Armory on the NEW Echelon Alpha
“With an MSRP of $599, the new Echelon
Final Thoughts
The Echelon as a family of pistols has been quite popular ever since its introduction to the market several years ago. To see that Springfield is making it even more affordable for shooters who might be on a tight budget is pretty thoughtful and a nice addition to the lineup as a whole. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and their newly announced Echelon Alpha in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback and engagement.
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