Comps are All the Rage! NEW Springfield Armory Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm

Springfield Armory has been introducing ported barrels or integrally compensated pistols into many of their hallmark lineups of handguns this year. This includes the Hellcat Pro as well as the 1911 DS Prodigy. Now, you even have the option to get an Echelon with a ported barrel with their latest announcement of the Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm.

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Springfield Armory Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm

The Springfield Armory Echelon Comp is exactly as its name implies: an Echelon now outfitted with a compensated barrel. Springfield has 3 offerings right now which are the same pistol which are delivered with a different set of magazines based on your state, city, and/or municipality’s local restrictions on magazine capacities.

• Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm | 15-Round | Part #EC9459B-U-COMP15
• Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm | 10-Round | Part #EC9459BLC-U-COMP
• Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm | 17-Round | Part #EC9459B-U-COMP

A Word from Springfield Armory on the Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm

Springfield Armory is rightly excited about this newest announcement to come through the Echelon lineup and they had these words to share via their press release statement below:

Built around a robust stainless steel chassis, the Echelon™ Comp 9mm handgun features an integral compensator with a single port on the hammer-forged slide and barrel, reducing muzzle rise for faster, more accurate follow-up shots. The revolutionary optics mounting system offers unparalleled adaptability with today's most respected red dot sights, while fully ambidextrous controls and interchangeable backstraps accommodate a broad range of shooters. The Echelon Comp includes both a 17-round and a 20-round magazine for added versatility.

All of these new Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm pistols have an MSRP of $749 regardless of the magazine set you decide to go with. Be sure to watch out for a full review later on TFB as well. As always, let us know all of your thoughts about Springfield Armory and the new Echelon Comp 4.5F 9mm in the Comments below! We always appreciate your feedback.