The Next Echelon- Echelon 4.0FC Comp

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...

By Keith Finch •

First Look: Echelon 4.0FC Comp 9mm

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...

By Jeremy Tremp •

Are Cheap Skills Worth Learning?

“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...

By Steve Tarani •

Spain’s National Police Adopt Springfield’s Echelon 9mm

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.

By Mike Hardesty •

Spanish National Police Adopt Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC

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...

By Matthew Moss •

Springfield Armory Echelon 4.0FC Wins Spanish National Police Contract

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.

By Duncan Johnson Editor in Chief •
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