In 1775, the Continental Congress passed a resolution drafted by John Adams establishing two battalions of Marines. Tun Tavern, in Philadelphia, is where the legendary Captain Samuel Nicholas set up his recruiting station. For the 251 years since, the United States Marine Corps has been setting a...
Editor’s Note: This is a first look at the new Springfield Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm pistol. The author, Jeremy Tremp, received a loaner pistol from Springfield Armory ahead of the launch for this article. At this point, I’ve spent a lot of time with the Springfield Armory Echelon. Betwe...
Springfield Armory's $899 Echelon Pro Comp promises better control and faster follow-up shots. After 550 rounds and a side-by-side comparison with a standard Echelon, we found out what the upgrades actually deliver.
“Cheap skills” are one of the quiet traps that catch shooters who believe they are doing the right thing simply because they occasionally show up at the range. The phrase sounds harsh, but it describes a very real phenomenon: nominal skills built quickly, casually, or without standards. The s...
Most 1911 holsters won't fit the Springfield Prodigy. Here's what to look for in a Prodigy holster, and how the KSG Lexington carries the 1911 DS and COA.
Mischief Machine’s aluminum Echelon grip modules are now on Springfield Armory’s site in three sizes and three finishes, $375 to $410. Read the original story: Mischief Machine’s 7075-T6 Aluminum Echelon Grip Modules With a 1911 Grip Angle Now on Sale at Springfield Armory From $375
Spain's National Police have selected the Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC as their new duty pistol after extensive testing against competing handguns. The post Spain’s National Police Adopt Springfield’s Echelon 9mm appeared first on The Truth About Guns.
Springfield Armoury has announced a major European law enforcement contract win with Spain’s primary police force, the Policía Nacional, selecting the Echelon 4.0FC as their new standard-issue sidearm for uniformed officers. The Policía Nacional consists of over 70,000 o...
Springfield Armory's Echelon 4.0FC has been selected as the new duty pistol for Spain's National Police after beating international competition in demanding accuracy, durability, and environmental testing. Here's what earned the 9mm handgun the contract and why it matters to American gun owners.
Echelon gets adopted by Spain's National Police! Let's take a look at the details.