This "I Carry" episode features a comprehensive look at the Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm pistol. The video highlights its suitability for self-defense, comparing its dimensions and capacity to popular full-size handguns like the Glock G17 and Smith & Wesson M&P. A key focus is the Echelon's innovative Variable Interface System (VIS) for direct optic mounting without adapter plates. The reviewer praises the pistol's shootability, accuracy, trigger quality, and grip texture, positioning it as a competitive new entrant in the full-size pistol market, especially for concealed carry with minor wardrobe adjustments.
This video explains the patent-pending self-locking pins used in the Variable Interface System (VIS) for optics mounting. The description highlights how these pins create an advanced optics mounting system by exerting lateral pressure on the optic's interior mounting surface as screws are torqued. This process eliminates variance and left/right movement, resulting in a superior fit between the firearm slide and a wide array of optics.
This video provides a first look at the new Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm pistol. It highlights the firearm's modular, chassis-style operating group, emphasizing its duty-grade suitability for armed citizens and professionals. Key features discussed include a consistent trigger, enhanced ergonomics, and the innovative Variable Interface System (VIS) for optic mounting. The pistol boasts capacities of 17 or 20 rounds and offers options like U-Dot or three-dot night sights, along with a threaded barrel configuration.
This video provides an in-depth review of the new Springfield Armory Echelon 9mm pistol. The reviewer highlights its unique features, such as the C.O.G. (Central Operating Group) which makes the FCU internal and allows for aftermarket grip module swaps without a 4473, and the V.I.S. (Variable Interface System) for direct optic mounting without plates. The video compares the Echelon's modularity to a P320 and its reliability to a Glock 45. It includes action shots, a breakdown for maintenance, defensive hollow point testing, and discussion of holster options, styling, and specifications including MSRP. The reviewer discloses that the firearm was provided for review but emphasizes their commitment to honesty.
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