# New Product Highlight: Springfield Armory Echelon Pro

Bear with me, because the Springfield Echelon family is growing and I have everything you need to know about the hot-rodded **Echelon Pro**.
There are three new pistols to choose from, so let’s get into all the juicy details.
Springfield Armory Echelon Pro Specs & Features
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#### Specs
- **Caliber:** 9mm
- **Action:** Semi-automatic, striker
- **Capacity:** 18+1 (4.0C), 20+1 (4.0FC 4.5F)
- **Barrel Length:** 4” (4.0C), 4.5” (4.0FC, 4.5F)
- **Overall Length:** 7.4” (4.0C, 4.0FC), 8” (4.5F)
- **Weight:** 23 oz (4.0C), 24 oz (4.0FC), 25 oz (4.5F)
- **Country of Origin:** Croatia
- **MSRP:** $899
#### Features
- Steel flared magazine well and stainless steel guide rod
- Ported barrel and slide
- Upgraded Badlands grip texture
Right off the bat, I see a port in that Springfield Armory Grey Cerakote slide. I was really pleased with this design during my [**Echelon 4.0C Comp review**](https://www.pewpewtactical.com/springfield-armory-echelon-4-0c-comp-review/), so the Echelon Pro should be a very soft-shooting pistol.
The grip module is sporting a snazzy new texture, which Springfield calls Badlands. A steel magazine well is a welcome addition for go-fast shooters, and it’s small enough that I don’t imagine it would be a problem for concealed carry.
Inside, the Echelon Pro gets more metal: the guide rod is now stainless steel instead of polymer. I upgraded one of my pistols this way, and I’m very happy with the results. You might be surprised how much a few extra ounces up front can improve felt recoil.
You can get all these goodies in three configurations: the Echelon Pro 4.0C (compact grip, compact slide), 4.0FC (full-size grip, compact slide), and 4.5F (full-size grip, full-size slide).
The Echelon Pro 4.0C comes with three 18-round magazines, and the other two ship with a trio of 20-round mags.
Springfield lists an MSRP of **$899 for the Echelon Pro.**
Don’t forget that one of the coolest Echelon features is the serialized Central Operating Group that lets you mix and match OEM and aftermarket components however you like -- no FFL required.
If you already own an Echelon, it’s possible that Springfield will offer some of these upgrades a la carte so you can grab them without buying a whole new pistol. That's my hope, anyway.
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