Echelon Manual

Operation & Safety Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION INSIDE

Read this manual before handling this firearm. Keep this manual with your firearm
and review it before each use.
Do not allow others to handle or fire your firearm until they have read this
manual.
Transfer this manual with the firearm upon ownership change.
THIS MANUAL IS FOR ECHELON FIREARMS ONLY.

Be a responsible firearm owner. Use it safely, store it securely, and always

transfer a firearm responsibly and legally.
READ & UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL.
This is an auto loading firearm. It is immediately loaded and ready to fire again after
each shot until all cartridges loaded in magazine have been fired. The firearm is able to
fire both with and without the magazine in place. REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES
NOT UNLOAD THE FIREARM NOR DOES IT ENGAGE A SAFETY. THE FIREARM IS NOT
UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY.

ABOUT YOUR OWNER'S MANUAL

This is an instruction booklet on how to operate this firearm with some basic safe
handling rules. It does not attempt to provide information about using a firearm to
defend yourself, how to hunt, or for competitive or target shooting. It is important to
receive training from a competent firearms instructor prior to engaging in any of these
activities. The National Rifle Association, your local or state authorities, or your firearm
dealer may provide information regarding available instructors or training courses. If
you have a license to carry concealed, never do so without prior instruction from a
certified instructor. Using a firearm for self defense is a complex subject with dangers
and risks for which you must be properly trained. Every safety rule has a reason behind
it - read the rules carefully and understand why each is important for safety.

It is recommended that every person receive instructions from a competent firearms

instructor before handling this or any other firearm.

Know and obey all firearms laws and regulations, which may vary from city to city and
state to state. Do not give a firearm to someone who is not allowed to own a firearm
or who may use it for a criminal purpose.

USED FIREARMS

If you purchased this firearm as a used firearm, have it inspected and tested by a
competent pistolsmith before you use it. Firearms are sometimes altered and may
require repair before they can be used safely.

STORE FIREARMS SAFELY IN THE HOME

Store firearms unloaded, locked and in a secure place. Obey firearm storage laws.
Store firearms and ammunition separately. Because your children may be in other
homes where firearms are stored, you should show them what to do if they see or find
a firearm by showing them the Eddie Eagle video available from the NRA by calling
(703) 267-1000.
OBEY ALL FIREARMS LAWS WHEN BUYING AND SELLING FIREARMS.NEVER BUY A
FIREARM INTENDING TO TRANSFER IT TO SOMEONE WHO IS PROHIBITED FROM
OWNING FIREARMS.NEVER EVER BE A "STRAW PURCHASER."

KNOW YOUR FIREARM

Echelon - Know Your Firearm

1 Front Sight

2 Disassembly Lever

3 OSP™ Cover Plate

4 Ambidextrous Slide Stop Lever

5 Rear Sight

6 Thumb Rest

7 Frame

8 Backstrap

9 Magazine
 10 Ambidextrous Magazine Release

11 Trigger w/ Safety

12 Trigger Guard

13 Light or Accessory Rail

14 Slide

15 Barrel

MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED

MAGAZINE REMOVED AND CHAMBER IS CLEAR.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL SIGHTS WITH THE SLIDE ON THE FRAME.

VARIABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM OPTICS

INSTALLATION
The Echelon has a unique patent pending red dot sight mounting system. Many popular
sights mount directly to the slide without any type of adaptor plate system. The slide
accepts three popular mounting standards which will allow the use a myriad of different
sights. The three mounting standards are: Trijicon RMR, Leupold DeltaPoint Pro and the
Springfield Micro / Shield RMS/SMS.
NOTE: After installation of your optic, test fire to verify proper function.

1. Using a T10 Torx driver, remove the two screws that retain the cover plate (Figure
31-1) and remove the plate. Be aware of the 2 removable pins (pictured in yellow)
that are in the slide or possibly retained in the plate. (Figure 31-2 & 31-3) (the cover
plate is transparent in figure 31-2 to demonstrate the locations of the pins)

NOTE: Pin and screw sets are packaged separately and intended for use with different
optical sight footprints on the market. The pins which are already stored under the
cover plate are exclusively used for the RMR sight standard.

NOTE: Screws provided by the sight manufacturer may require shortening. Screws
cannot protrude more than 0.110” (2.8mm) from the bottom of the sight.

NOTE: If you choose to use additional thread locking compound, use sparingly and ON
SCREWS ONLY. Using too much thread locker can foul the mechanism.

VARIABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM

FITMENT
DIRECT MOUNT OPTIC PIN SET SCREW KIT
Trijicon® RMR®, RMR® HD 1 1A

Trijicon® SRO® 1 1A

Leupold DeltaPoint® Pro 2 2A

Shield RMSc, SMSc, SMS2, RMSX 3 OEM

Holosun 507C-X2, 508T 1 OEM

Holosun 507K, EPS 3 OEM*

EOTECH® EFLX™ 2 OEM

Swampfox Kingslayer, Liberty, Justice 1 OEM

Vortex® Defender 3 OEM

Viridian RFX35 1 1A

Viridian RFX15, RFX11 3 OEM*

Riton 3 Tactix PRD, 3 Tactix PRD 2 1 OEM

Bushnell RXS-250, RXS-100 2 OEM

 DIRECT MOUNT OPTIC PIN SET SCREW KIT
Crimson Trace CTS-1550 3 OEM

SIG SAUER® ROMEO2 2 OEM

Advanced Optics Stingray, Raptor 1 OEM*

Advanced Optics Spike, Nuwa 3 OEM*

Ameriglo Haven 1 OEM

Vector Frenzy-S 3 OEM

*Manufacturer supplied screws may need modification.

The following optics can be mounted using the Variable Interface System ACRO Plate:

OPTIC ADAPTER PLATE SCREW KIT

Aimpoint® ACRO Variable Interface System ACRO Plate N/A

Steiner MPS Variable Interface System ACRO Plate N/A

Viridian RFX45 Variable Interface System ACRO Plate N/A

The following optics can be mounted using the Variable Interface System Doctor Plate:

SCREW
OPTIC ADAPTER PLATE
KIT
Variable Interface System
Advanced Optics RD3-009 OEM*
Doctor Plate
 SCREW
OPTIC ADAPTER PLATE
KIT
Variable Interface System
Burris FastFire™ 2 OEM*
Doctor Plate

Variable Interface System

Burris FastFire™ 4 1B
Doctor Plate

Crimson Trace CT RAD Pro, CT RAD, CT Variable Interface System

1B
RAD 1250 Doctor Plate

Variable Interface System

HEX™ Dragonfly™ OEM*
Doctor Plate

Variable Interface System

Vortex® Viper OEM
Doctor Plate

Variable Interface System

Viridian RFX25 1B
Doctor Plate

Variable Interface System

Vector Frenzy-X OEM*
Doctor Plate

*Manufacturer supplied screws may need modification.

INSTALLING SIGHTS WITH THE SPRINGFIELD MICRO / SHIELD SMS

STANDARD.

1. Locate the provided pin and screw sets labelled for use with the Springfield Micro
optic footprint. There should be 4 pins that are black in color.

2. Install the left and right delta shaped pins (labeled "L" and "R" on top of the post) in
the front. The left and right sides of the slide correspond to the orientation of the
 slide with the barrel pointed away from the user (Figure 32-1).

3. Place the sight over the pins which will orient the sight for proper screw alignment
(Figure 32-2).

4. Install and tighten with the provided (M4x0.7) screws to the sight manufacturers
recommended spec (Figure 32-3).
INSTALLING SIGHTS WITH LEUPOLD DELTAPOINT PRO STANDARD

1. Locate the provided pin and screw sets labelled for use with the Leupold DeltaPoint
Pro optic footprint. There should be 4 pins that are silver in color.

2. Install the round pins with the smaller diameter inserted downward into the rear
receptacles pictured in (Figure 33-1).

3. Install the left and right delta shaped pins (labelled “L” and “R” on top of the posts)
in the front pockets pictured in (Figure 33-2). The “Left” and “Right” sides of the
slide correspond to the orientation of the slide with the barrel pointed away from
the user.

4. Place the sight over the pins which will orient the sight for proper screw alignment
(Figure 33-3).

5. Install and tighten with the correct (M4x0.7) screws to the sight manufacturers
recommended spec (Figure 33-4).

INSTALLING SIGHTS WITH TRIJICON RMR STANDARD

1. Locate the provided pin and screw sets intended for use with the Trijicon RMR optic
footprint. There should be 2 pins that are black in color.

2. Install the delta shaped pins in the front pockets (Figure 34-1).

3. Place the sight over the pins which will orient the sight for proper screw alignment.
 4. Install and tighten with the correct (6-32) screws to the sight manufacturers
recommended specs.
OTHER STYLES OF SIGHTS CAN BE INSTALLED WITH OUR UNIQUE
VARIABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM PLATE SYSTEM.

1. Remove the cover plate and replace with the plate for your particular sighting
system. Plates are available directly from Springfield Armory for several different
mounting standards. NOTE: Choose the correct plate for your sight (Plates are
available for most popular sights directly from Springfield Armory). Verify the red
dot sight screws do not protrude from the bottom of the plate (Figure 34-2). If
they do, shorten the screws or replace them with ones of the correct length
(Figure 34-3). Using screws that are too long will not anchor the sight properly
and may damage the plate.

2. Install the plate designed for your sight and anchor with the 6-32 screws that secure
the cover plate, do not exceed 18 in-lbs of torque.

3. Install the red dot sight to the plate using the manufacturers
recommendations/directions.

NOTE: If you choose to use additional thread locking compound, use sparingly and ON
SCREWS ONLY. Using too much thread locker can foul the mechanism.

Figure 31-1 Figure 31-2 Figure 31-3

Figure 32-1 Figure 32-2 Figure 32-3

Figure 33-1 Figure 33-2 Figure 33-3

Figure 33-4 Figure 34-1 Figure 34-2

Figure 34-3
VARIABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM PIN ALIGNMENT

MAKE SURE THE FIREARM IS COMPLETELY UNLOADED

MAGAZINE REMOVED AND CHAMBER IS CLEAR.

NEVER ATTEMPT TO INSTALL SIGHTS WITH THE SLIDE ON THE FRAME.

SAFETY RULES
READ AND UNDERSTAND THESE SAFETY RULES

BE A SAFE FIREARM OWNER.

ACCIDENT (ak´ si dent) N. 1. An unintentional or unexpected happening that is
undesirable or unfortunate, especially one resulting in injury, damage, harm or loss.

DON’T BE THE CAUSE OF AN ACCIDENT.

A responsible firearm owner is safety minded and always handles firearms in a safe
manner by following the basic rules of safe shooting and by using common sense in the
handling of a firearm.

Store firearms unloaded, locked, and in a secure place. Keep keys for locks separate
from lock and in a secure place away from children. Keep firearms out of reach of
children. You are responsible for children’s safety.

BE A RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNER.

Treat all firearms as if they are loaded at all times.

Although many safety mechanisms are designed into your firearm, firearm safety
still depends on you being a responsible firearms owner.

Never point a firearm at any person or thing you do not intend to shoot. Treat
every firearm as if it is loaded.

Be sure you have positively identified your target.

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

Do not drop your firearm. Make sure you maintain control of your firearm at all
times. If it falls, it may fire. If you do drop it, unload it and examine it to be sure it
works correctly. Do not attempt to fire it again until you have completed this safety
check.
 Never put your hand over the muzzle of the firearm.

Keep your finger(s) off the trigger and out of the trigger guard until you are
actually aiming at your target, and made the decision to fire.

Under no circumstances should the owner of this firearm allow it to come into
possession of or be handled by small children or a mentally handicapped individual.

DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN

LOADING/UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM.

BE A RESPONSIBLE FIREARM OWNER!

Never rely on a firearm’s “safety features” to protect you from unsafe firearm
handling. A safety is only a mechanical device, not a substitute for common sense.

Keep your finger off the trigger until you are on target and have made the
DECISION to fire.

Be sure of your target and backstop before you shoot. Ask yourself what your
bullet will hit if it misses or goes through the target.

Before shooting, be sure the barrel is clear of obstructions, including excessive oil
and grease.

Do not let water, snow, mud or other materials enter the barrel.

Do not pull a firearm toward you by the muzzle.

Always hold your firearm so you control the direction of its muzzle in case you fall
or stumble.

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

 If anything does get into the barrel, remove cartridges, and clean bore immediately
before attempting to shoot. Obstructed barrels can burst and injure you and/or
bystanders.

Maintain possession of your firearm at all times when you are on the firing range or
during target practice. DO NOT ALLOW OTHERS TO HANDLE YOUR FIREARM
UNLESS THAT PERSON IS BEING INSTRUCTED OR TRAINED.

DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN

LOADING/UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM.

BE A SAFE FIREARM OWNER!

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

Firearms and alcohol or drugs do not mix. Do not take them before or during
shooting activities. Your vision, coordination and judgment could be impaired,
making firearm handling unsafe.

When taking medication, seek a doctor’s advice to be sure you can operate and
handle your firearm safely.

Receive training from a competent firearms instructor before using any firearm.

Before attempting to shoot, practice operations by using snap caps (dummy

rounds). Become familiar with the safety features, trigger control, and handling of
the firearm.

Make sure you maintain control of your firearm at all times.

Always keep and carry your firearm with an empty chamber until you intend to
shoot, so your firearm cannot be fired unintentionally.

Firearms should be unloaded when not in use. This means both the chamber and
magazine are empty.
 When transferring a firearm by hand, always open the action and check to assure
that it is unloaded prior to handing it over to someone.

Never take anyone’s word that a firearm is unloaded. When receiving a firearm,
always open the action and check that it is unloaded.

Do not try to change your firearm’s trigger pull, because alterations of trigger pull
usually affect sear engagement and might cause accidental firing.

Never use a firearm that jams or fails to function properly. Should this occur, return
to Springfield, Inc. for warranty/repair.

If your shot sounds weak or underpowered, it could mean a bullet is in the

chamber/bore. The firearm should be immediately unloaded and the chamber/bore
checked for obstructions before re-firing.

DO NOT "HORSEPLAY" with a firearm. Your firearm cannot think ...but you can.
Firearm safety depends on you.

IMPORTANT WARNING
There is no safe way to discharge a firearm in a home or apartment. Bullets will go
through walls, floors, furniture, and appliances and still cause serious injury or death to
persons in the house, next-door, or outside. Accidental discharges indoors ALWAYS
result in property damage or personal injury.

READ THESE RULES!

Load firearm only when on range preparing to fire. Unload it before leaving range.

Treat every firearm as if it is loaded ...all the time!

Load and unload with the firearm muzzle pointed in a safe direction.

Be certain firearm is unloaded before cleaning.

Completely unload your firearm before storing, travelling, standing it against an
object, laying it down, entering a house, car, truck, boat, RV/camper, building, or
handing it to someone.

Never leave a loaded firearm unattended.

Tragedy may result if a child finds your firearm and plays with it. Keep every firearm
secure. Children do not believe firearms can kill.

Store firearms and ammunition separately. Both should be placed beyond children’s
reach.

Obey all laws regarding the storage and security of firearms in the home.

Know and obey the laws regarding the transportation and carrying of firearms.

Never carry any firearm, loaded or unloaded, in your pocket, purse or tucked in
your belt or waistband. Use a firearm case or a proper holster.

Old or reloaded ammunition may cause damage to the firearm and/or injure you or
others.Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured
ammunition.Using reloaded ammunition may void the warranty.

ALWAYS REMEMBER, REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES NOT UNLOAD THE

PISTOL NOR DOES IT ENGAGE A SAFETY.

ALWAYS REMEMBER, THE PISTOL IS NOT UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS

REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY.

ALWAYS REMEMBER, THIS FIREARM IS ABLE TO FIRE WITH OR WITHOUT THE

MAGAZINE IN PLACE.

DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN

LOADING/UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM.
TREAT EVERY FIREARM AS IF IT IS
LOADED...
ALL THE TIME!
Many ammunition identifications sound similar. Make sure you use the right
caliber/size ammunition in your firearm.

If firearm fails to fire when the trigger is pulled, keep it pointed at the target for at
least 30 seconds. Remove the magazine before opening the action. Remove the
cartridge from the chamber. Sometimes slow primer ignition will cause a “hang fire”
and the cartridge will go off after a short pause.

When group firing, always appoint someone to maintain safety control. Obey
his/her commands immediately and completely.

While shooter is loading, firing, and unloading, spectators need to remain behind the
shooter.

Always wear protective glasses when shooting.

Always wear hearing protection when shooting.

Never shoot at hard flat surfaces or water; bullets will ricochet unpredictably.

Do not alter or modify your firearm.

Have your firearm serviced regularly by a qualified pistolsmith.

Discharging firearms in poorly ventilated areas, cleaning firearms, or handling

ammunition may result in exposure to lead and other substances known to cause
birth defects, reproductive harm, cancer and other serious physical injury. Have
adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after firing your firearm,
after cleaning your firearm, or whenever you have handled ammunition.
 Always use quality ammunition.

ALWAYS KEEP THE MUZZLE POINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION.

DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN

LOADING/UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM.

HANDLING
We want you to be a safe, satisfied firearm owner.

Before attempting to load this firearm with live

ammunition, follow the sequence of operations shown here without ammunition or with
snap caps.

By practicing operations with snap caps, you will become familiar with:

Safety features,

Trigger control (snap caps)

Handling of your firearm

As a result, you will be a safer, more confident user when aiming at your first target.

NOTE: Extensive dry firing can accelerate component wear/stress. Use snap caps if dry
firing on a regular basis.

Write, call or email us concerning any items you do not understand and/or which might
relate to your safety and the safe operations of any of our products.

Springfield, Inc.

Consumer Safety Department

650 Weber Drive

Geneseo, IL 61254

(309) 944-5631
1-800-680-6866

[email protected]

WARNING: Safety devices, like all things mechanical, can fail. Safety devices are
not a substitute for safe firearm handling. Always follow the rules for safe
firearm handling.

WARNING: Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm.

WARNING: When you squeeze the trigger, you must expect the firearm to fire.
You must take full responsibility for firing it. Your care can avoid accidental
discharge and thereby avoid accidental injury and death.

WARNING: The firearm is a dangerous weapon if not handled properly.

SAFETY DEVICES
Striker Block Safety - The internal Striker Block Safety limits the firing pin travel. If the
striker block safety is up and the firing pin body is behind the striker block safety, the
striker block safety is active (Figure 13-1). When the striker block safety is pressed
down, the firing pin is free to move forward and the striker block safety becomes
inactive (Figure 13-2). The striker block safety is released from the active position only
when you pull the trigger.

Safety Sear - Safety sear (Figure 15-1) in Echelon models is independent of the release
latch.

It serves as an additional safety during transport or dropping the pistol.

Trigger Safety - The trigger safety blocks the trigger from moving backward. A lever
incorporated into the trigger (See Figure 12-1) deactivates the safety when completely
depressed while pulling the trigger. The trigger can only be pulled if depressed together
with the trigger safety lever (See Figure 12-2).

Figure 13-1 Figure 13-2

Figure 15-1
Figure 12-1 Figure 12-2

WARNING: Safety devices, like all things mechanical, can fail. Safety devices are
not a substitute for safe firearm handling. Always follow the rules for safe
firearm handling.

LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR

Your ECHELON firearm has a loaded chamber indicator (Figure 14-1). The indicator
allows you to observe whether a cartridge is in the chamber. When a cartridge is
chambered, the extractor/loaded chamber indicator, will protrude from the right side of
the pistol and a red surface will indicate a cartridge is chambered (Figure 14-1 & 14-2).

When a cartridge is chambered, the pistol is loaded and ready to fire.

Figure 14-1 Figure 14-2
Manual Safety - Some Echelon models are equipped with an ambidextrous manually
operated thumb safety. To activate the safety lift the lever upwards (Figure 17-1). To fire
press downward on the safety lever to disengage (Figure 17-2).The pistol is now ready
to fire!

When field stripping the Echelon with manual safety the safety must be lowered to the
off position.

Figure 17-1 Figure 17-2

 WARNING: Even though the chamber is empty there may be cartridges in the
magazine. The firearm is not completely unloaded until the magazine is removed
and the chamber is empty.

WARNING: Never trust a safety. Always assume the firearm is loaded.

ECHELON SLIDE PARTS LIST

Slide Parts List

2 Slide

3 Barrel

26 Striker Locking Plate

27 Striker
28 Striker Dampening Spring

29 Striker Guide

30 Striker Spring

31 Striker Spring Retainer

32 Striker Safety

33 Striker Safety Spring

34 Extractor

35 Extractor Pin

36 Extractor Spring

37 Extractor Spring Plate

38 Rear Sight

39 Front Sight

40 Recoil Spring Assembly

41 Variable Interface System Plate

41a Variable Interface System Pins – Leupold, Deltapoint or Dragonfly

41b Variable Interface System Pins – Trijicon RMR

42 Variable Interface System Screws

ECHELON FRAME PARTS LIST

Frame Parts List

1 Grip Module

1a Backstrap - Small

1b Backstrap - Medium

1c Backstrap - Large

4 Receiver

5 Disassembly Lever

6 Magazine Blocking Lever

7 Trigger Pin

8 Trigger Assembly

9 Trigger Bar Spring

10 Slide Stop Lever

11 Slide Stop Lever Spring

12 Slide Stop Lever Pin

13 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring

14 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring Pin

15 Sear Pin

16 Safety Sear Spring

17 Sear Spring

18 Sear

19 Safety Sear

20 Sear Lever

21 Striker Safety Lever

22 Magazine Release Button

23 Magazine Catch

24 Magazine Catch Spring

25 Magazine Catch Pin

43 Magazine Body 17 Round

44 Magazine Follower

45 Magazine Spring

46 Magazine Base

46a Magazine Floor Plate Extension

46b Magazine Extension

ECHELON MANUAL SAFETY SLIDE PARTS

LIST
Manual Safety Slide Parts List

2 Slide

3 Barrel

26 Striker Locking Plate

27 Striker

28 Striker Dampening Spring

29 Striker Guide

30 Striker Spring

31 Striker Spring Retainer

32 Striker Safety

33 Striker Safety Spring

34 Extractor

35 Extractor Pin
 36 Extractor Spring

37 Extractor Spring Plate

38 Rear Sight

39 Front Sight

40 Recoil Spring Assembly

41 Plate OSP

41a OSP Pin - RMR

42 Screw OSP

ECHELON FRAME PARTS LIST

Manual Safety - Frame Parts List

1 Grip

1a Backstrap - S

1b Backstrap - M
1c Backstrap - L

4 Receiver

5 Disassembly Lever

6 Magazine Blocking Lever

7 Trigger Pin

8 Trigger Assembly

9 Trigger Bar Spring

10 Slide Stop Lever

11 Slide Stop Lever Spring

12 Slide Stop Lever Pin

13 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring

14 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring Pin

15 Sear Pin

16 Safety Sear Spring

17 Sear Spring

18 Sear

19 Safety Sear

20 Sear Lever

21 Striker Safety Lever

22 Magazine Release Button

23 Magazine Catch

24 Magazine Catch Spring

25 Magazine Catch Pin

43 Magazine Body 17rd

 44 Magazine Follower

45 Magazine Spring

46 Magazine Base

46a Magazine Floor Plate Ext - +3rd

46b Magazine Ext - +3rd

47 Manual Safety

48 Spring Plungers

ECHELON 4.0C SLIDE PARTS LIST

4.0C - Slide Parts List

2 Slide

3 Barrel

26 Striker Locking Plate

27 Striker
28 Striker Dampening Spring

29 Striker Guide

30 Striker Spring

31 Striker Spring Retainer

32 Striker Safety

33 Striker Safety Spring

34 Extractor

35 Extractor Pin

36 Extractor Spring

37 Extractor Spring Plate

38 Rear Sight

39 Front Sight

40 Recoil Spring Assembly

41 Plate OSP

41a OSP Pin - RMR

42 Screw OSP

ECHELON 4.0C FRAME PARTS LIST

4.0C - Frame Parts List

1 Frame

1a Backstrap S

1b Backstrap M

1c Backstrap L

4 Receiver

5 Disassembly Lever

6 Magazine Blocking Lever

7 Trigger Pin

8 Trigger Assembly

9 Trigger Bar Spring

10 Slide Stop Lever

11 Slide Stop Lever Spring

12 Slide Stop Lever Pin

13 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring

14 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring Pin

15 Sear Pin

16 Safety Sear Spring

17 Sear Spring

18 Sear

19 Safety Sear

20 Sear Lever

21 Striker Safety Lever

22 Magazine Release Button

23 Magazine Catch

24 Magazine Catch Spring

25 Magazine Catch Pin

43 Magazine Body 15rd Compact

44 Magazine Follower

45 Magazine Spring

46 Magazine Base

46a Magazine Floor Plate Ext - +3rd

46b Magazine Ext - +3rd

ECHELON 4.0C THREADED SLIDE PARTS

LIST
Echelon 4.0C Threaded - Slide Parts List

2 Slide

3 Threaded Barrel

26 Striker Locking Plate

27 Striker

28 Striker Dampening Spring

29 Striker Guide

30 Striker Spring

31 Striker Spring Retainer

32 Striker Safety

33 Striker Safety Spring

34 Extractor

35 Extractor Pin
 36 Extractor Spring

37 Extractor Spring Plate

38 Rear Sight

39 Front Sight

40 Recoil Spring Assembly

41 Plate OSP

41a OSP Pin - RMR

42 Screw OSP

57 Thread Protector

ECHELON 4.0C THREADED FRAME PARTS

LIST

Echelon 4.0C Threaded - Frame Parts List

1 Frame
1a Backstrap - S

1b Backstrap - M

1c Backstrap - L

4 Receiver

5 Disassembly Lever

6 Magazine Blocking Lever

7 Trigger Pin

8 Trigger Assembly

9 Trigger Bar Spring

10 Slide Stop Lever

11 Slide Stop Lever Spring

12 Slide Stop Lever Pin

13 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring

14 Magazine Blocking Lever Spring Pin

15 Sear Pin

16 Safety Sear Spring

17 Sear Spring

18 Sear

19 Safety Sear

20 Sear Lever

21 Striker Safety Lever

22 Magazine Release Button

23 Magazine Catch

24 Magazine Catch Spring

25 Magazine Catch Pin

43 Magazine Body - 15rd Compact

44 Magazine Follower

45 Magazine Spring

46 Magazine Base

46a Magazine Floor Plate Ext +3rd

46b Magazine Ext +3rd

LOADING/PREPARING TO FIRE
1. Place the EMPTY magazine in the magazine well, located in bottom of firearm grip.
Make sure the magazine is EMPTY or you will inadvertently load the firearm. Push
firmly enough on bottom of magazine to make sure it is properly seated. A
distinctive “click” will confirm the magazine has been properly inserted. Pull the slide
completely to the rear until it locks back.

2. Depress magazine release and remove magazine.

3. Ensure that you are using the proper caliber ammunition for your firearm. Place rim
of first cartridge on front of follower (Figure 16-1) then push the cartridge down on
the follower and slide the cartridge under the lips of the magazine completely to
the rear. Load successive rounds by pushing cartridge down on previously loaded
cartridge. Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured
ammunition. Using reloaded ammunition may void warranty.

4. POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION, KEEP FINGER OFF TRIGGER AND APPLY
THUMB SAFETY IF SO EQUIPPED. Re-insert LOADED magazine into magazine well,
located in bottom of firearm grip. Push firmly enough on bottom of magazine to
make sure it is properly seated.

CAUTION: Do not slam or forcefully jam magazine into magazine well.

5. Depress the slide stop lever to allow slide to move forward and load a cartridge
from the magazine into the chamber.

6. The loaded chamber indicator will display a loaded cartridge in the chamber.

7. The firearm is now loaded and ready to fire.

8. Deactivate thumb safety if applicable.

CAUTION: Never load cartridge by hand directly into the chamber.

CAUTION: The firearm is now ready to fire.

NOTE: An alternative method to load the cartridge into the chamber is to forcefully
pull the slide completely to the rear and in one motion quickly release it, allowing the
slide to slam forward unimpeded under its own force. (Do not hold the slide as it
moves forward. “Riding the slide” in this manner can cause cartridge to jam or
misfeed.)

Caution: Do not cover the ejection port with your hand when loading unloading your
firearm.

Figure 16-1

WARNING: Never load cartridge by hand directly into the chamber.

WARNING: Do not cover the ejection port with your hand when
loading/unloading your firearm
FIRING
If you have never fired a firearm before, follow the sequence of operations shown here
without ammunition or with snap caps. Then load only one cartridge into the magazine
for your first live ammunition firing.

1. 1. POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF

THE TRIGGER.

2. Load cartridge into chamber from magazine. CAUTION: THE FIREARM IS NOW
READY TO FIRE.BE PREPARED FOR NOISE AND RECOIL WHEN FIREARM FIRES.

3. Aim firearm at target by aligning sights. Deactivate thumb safety if applicable.

4. Now lightly place finger on trigger, and slowly squeeze trigger to fire the firearm.
Spent cartridge is expelled up and to the right.

5. This Firearm will automatically be ready to fire again after each shot until all
cartridges loaded in magazine have been fired. NOTE: This only applies when there
is more than one round in magazine.

6. When last cartridge has been fired, slide will lock open and remain to rear.

This is an auto loading firearm. It is immediately loaded and ready to fire again after
each shot until all cartridges loaded in magazine have been fired. The firearm is able to
fire both with and without the magazine in place. REMOVING THE MAGAZINE DOES
NOT UNLOAD THIS FIREARM NOR DOES IT ENGAGE A SAFETY.THIS FIREARM IS NOT
UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND THE CHAMBER IS EMPTY.

WARNING: Loading by manually inserting a round in the chamber is improper

and may cause accidental discharge and possible damage to the extractor .
Always load the firearm using the magazine . When loading the firearm, always
point the muzzle in a safe direction
 WARNING: Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm.

1. WARNING: POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.

UNLOADING / CLEANING
If slide is already in “locked back” position: (Figure 18-1)

1. POINT FIREARM IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF

THE TRIGGER.

2. Press magazine release button to remove magazine.

3. From above and rear, carefully inspect chamber to make sure it is empty.

When magazine has been removed and when chamber is empty, a firearm lock can be
installed. Firearm can now be safely stored in a secure place.

CAUTION: Do not cover the ejection port with your hand when loading/unloading your
firearm.
 Figure 18-1

UNLOADING/CLEANING
If slide is forward:

1. POINT FIREARM IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING YOUR FINGER OFF OF

THE TRIGGER.

2. Press magazine release button to remove magazine.

3. While holding slide in rearward (open) position, carefully inspect chamber making
sure it is empty (Figure 19-1).

When magazine has been removed and when chamber is empty, a firearm lock can be
installed. Pistol can now be safely stored in a secure place.
 Figure 19-1

PISTOL IS NOT EMPTY OR UNLOADED UNTIL THE MAGAZINE IS REMOVED AND

CHAMBER IS EMPTY. NEVER TOUCH THE TRIGGER WHEN LOADING OR UNLOADING
THE FIREARM.

POINT OF AIM
The firearm comes in a standard variant with RMR sights:

• U-Notch (Figure 38-2)

• 3-Dot (Figure 38-3)

Also available options are:

• Low Profile: U-Notch/3-Dot (Lower than RMR sights)

• DPP: U-Notch/3-Dot (Higher than RMR sights)

• Co-Witness - Silencer (Higher than DPP sights)

To correct the hit point by height, wach option also has three different available heights
(O, G, H).

POINT OF IMPACT

The users may use a “point of aim” sight picture at 25 yards (Figure 38-1). This means
that, at 25 yards, the bullet should impact the target at the point visible at the top of
the front sight. Springfield, Inc. firearms are regulated to shoot point of aim, point of
impact. Changing brand or type of ammunition may alter point of impact as well as
user's technique.

CAUTION: Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured

ammunition.

Figure 38-2 Figure 38-3

 Figure 38-1

CAUTION: Use only clean, dry, original, high-quality, commercially manufactured

ammunition.

MALFUNCTION WARNING!
If cartridge hangs up, jams or binds when being chambered from magazine into
chamber, do not attempt to force it into the chamber by pushing or striking slide.

DO NOT COVER THE EJECTION PORT WITH YOUR HANDS WHEN

LOADING/UNLOADING YOUR FIREARM.

NOTE: The ECHELON pistol requires A FIRM PROPER GRIP & LUBRICATION to assure
reliable function.

WHAT TO DO:
 Firmly hold firearm pointed in a safe direction while keeping your finger off of the
trigger.

Remove magazine.

Retract the slide to remove cartridge from firearm.

Do not cover the ejection port with your hands when loading / unloading your
firearm.

If the cartridge cannot be removed, retract the slide and lock it open with slide
stop.

Carefully dislodge cartridge.

If cartridge cannot be removed, lock slide back, carefully store your firearm and
magazines and take it to a pistolsmith. USE SUPPLIED TRIGGER LOCK (Store key
separately away from lock and out of reach of children).

Most failures to feed or chamber a cartridge are the result of a damaged magazine,
improper firearm handling or defective ammunition.

Whatever the cause, a jammed cartridge can be a dangerous situation.

If you have any questions concerning information in this manual, call Springfield’s
Consumer Safety Department at 1-800-680-6866 for assistance.
 Figure 20-1

WARNING: Always have firearm pointed in a safe direction. Failure to obey safety
information may result in injury to you or others.

1. WARNING: POINT FIREARM IN A SAFE DIRECTION AT ALL TIMES.

TO ELIMINATE MALFUNCTIONS
First try changing type/brand of ammunition and/or magazine.

If changing to another type/brand of ammunition and/or magazine does not at

once result in smooth feeding of cartridges from magazine to chamber, the
following steps should be taken:
 Make certain chamber and magazine are unloaded. Magazine should be removed
first. Check chamber to be sure it and magazine well are clear of cartridges.

Thoroughly clean magazine, paying particular attention to removing accumulated

residue.

Thoroughly clean breech mechanism of firearm.Use a bristle brush and solvent to

remove residue and fouling from breech face, extractor, chamber and feed ramp.
(CARE AND CLEANING).

Check that magazine spring tension is adequate; the spring should hold the follower
tightly against the lips of the magazine.

Check that magazine lips are free of nicks and burrs and are not deformed.

Remove excess oil and solvent from all cleaned components, load magazine and try
firearm again.

WARNING: An obstructed, cracked, or damaged barrel should never be used and

the firearm should be returned to Springfield for inspection.
FIELD STRIP
Before performing any cleaning or maintenance, make sure the firearm is completely
unloaded (this includes the magazine and chamber). Wear eye protection.

ALWAYS REMEMBER THE FIREARM IS ABLE TO FIRE WITH OR WITHOUT THE

MAGAZINE IN PLACE.

NOTE: ECHELON MODELS HAVE A DISASSEMBLY SYSTEM (SLIDE

REMOVAL) WITHOUT TRIGGERING!

1. POINT FIREARM IN SAFE DIRECTION WHILE KEEPING FINGER OFF THE

TRIGGER.

2. Remove magazine and unload firearm.

3. Retract the slide and lock it open by pushing up the slide stop lever (Figure 22-1).
NOTE: If step 3 is difficult, use this alternative method of locking slide to the most
rearward position: Place EMPTY magazine in the magwell, retract slide completely
to the rear until it locks back. Make sure the magazine is EMPTY or you will
inadvertently load the firearm. Then remove magazine and proceed.

4. Visually inspect the chamber to confirm the firearm is unloaded.

5. Rotate the disassembly lever clockwise to a vertical 6 o’clock position (Figure 22-
2). Disassembly lever cannot be rotated unless magazine has been removed.

6. Pull the slide slightly to the rear to release the slide stop lever. Then, firmly gripping
the slide, allow the slide to slowly move forward until the spring tension is released
(Figure 23-1). Move the complete slide assembly forward and off the frame (Figure
23-2). CAUTION: Slide is under spring tension. Maintain control. Do not grip the
slide in the area of the muzzle or ejection port.

CAUTION: Do not retract and release the striker allowing it to snap forward as this
can damage the striker pin safety.
 7. Remove the recoil system from the slide (Figure 24-1). CAUTION: Captive Recoil
Spring System.Spring is under tension. Maintain control.

8. Remove the barrel from the slide (Figure 24-2).

The firearm is now fully field stripped and ready for cleaning.

Figure 22-1 Figure 22-2

Figure 23-1 Figure 23-2

Figure 24-1 Figure 24-2

WARNING: If you disassemble your Springfield Armory® firearm, do so properly.

Improper disassembly and/or assembly will create unsafe conditions that could
result in injury or death, or a firearm that simply will not work. Don’t take
chances. Do not attempt to disassemble this or any other firearm until you have
received training and instructions from a competent gunsmith.

WARNING: Always wear eye and ear protection when using any firearm.

MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY
Disassembling and cleaning magazines every 3-4 months is normally sufficient, unless
the magazines have been exposed to dirt or other adverse conditions or inspection
indicates a need for cleaning.

Disassembly of the ECHELON magazine with the flush floor plate is accomplished by
depressing the magazine spring (Figure 27-1) and sliding the base plate forward. Use
baskstrap with pin as a tool.

Disassembly of the ECHELON magazine with the extended base is accomplished by

depressing the magazine floor plate (Figure 27-2) and sliding the base plate forward.
NOTE: Make note of magazine spring orientation.

ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE SAFETY GLASSES WHEN DISASSEMBLING OR

REASSEMBLING ANY MAGAZINE.

Figure 27-1 Figure 27-2

17 Round Magazine 20 Round Magazine

 WARNING: The magazine spring, follower, and inner floor plate are under spring
tension, and can cause eye injury if not controlled during removal. Wear
protective safety glasses to reduce the risk of eye injuries. Be sure to maintain
downward pressure on the magazine spring, with your thumb, while
disassembling.

BACKSTRAP REMOVAL AND

CONFIGURATION
On standard pistol configuration interchangeable backstrap comes in M size. The
Echelon model also comes with two more interchangeable backstraps S & L. All
backstraps (S,M,L) come with integrated pin – tool for assembly and disassembly
(Figure 21-1). Interchangeable backstraps (S, M, L) are universal and can be mounted in
S, M, L frames. On the inside of the frame, in the opening for the magazine, push the
square shape towards the back (Figure 21-2) and pull the interchangeable backstrap
down until it disengages from the frame.
Figure 21-1 Figure 21-2

WARNING: Never change backstraps with the slide on the pistol.

CENTRAL OPERATING GROUP (COG)

REMOVAL
The ECHELON has a removable Central Operating Group (COG) assembly that contains
the firing mechanism. It is removable as a unit for cleaning or grip replacement.

Before performing any disassembly, point firearm in safe direction, make sure the
firearm is completely unloaded (this includes the magazine and chamber).

1. Field strip pistol.

2. Remove the disassembly lever half way out by pulling outward with the tip of your
index finger (Figure 25-1). Then rotate the lever clockwise while pulling outward
until the lever is removed.

3. Lift the slide stop levers, depress the trigger enough to deactivate the trigger safety
and slide the COG forward while maintaining minimal upward pressure on the slide
 stop levers (Figure 25-2). The rear of the COG can now be rotated upwards (Figure
25-3). Make sure the slide stop lever pin is correctly oriented (Figure 25-4).

4. Lift the front part of the COG, and at the same time lower the rear part and remove
it from the grip (Figure 25-5).

Figure 25-1 Figure 25-2

Figure 25-3 Figure 25-4

Figure 25-5

WARNING: Further dismantling is not necessary and should only be done by

Springfield, Inc. or a qualified gunsmith.
CENTRAL OPERATING GROUP (COG)
INSTALLATION
1. While holding the COG at the angle pictured, insert the “tabs” at the lower front of
the COG into the opening of the grip (Figure 26-1).

2. Depress the trigger enough to deactivate the trigger safety and rotate the rear of
the COG downward and then press rearward. The slide stop levers will drop into
their recesses in the grip (Figure 26-2). NOTE: Make sure the slide stop lever pin is
correctly oriented (Figure 26-3).

3. Position the take down lever (Figure 26-4) and then press inward while slightly
twisting the lever clockwise.

4. Once the lever is partially installed, position the lever as pictured in (Figure 26-5),
then press it flush to the frame and rotate the lever clockwise to the vertical
position. The pistol is now ready for reassembly.

Figure 26-1 Figure 26-2

Figure 26-3 Figure 26-4

Figure 26-5
REASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Never allow live ammunition in the area while you are maintaining your
firearms.

1. Install barrel into slide (Figure 28-1) insuring that the top of the chamber of the
barrel is flush with the top of the slide (Figure 28-2).

2. Reinstall the recoil system insuring it is properly aligned (Figure 28-3). NOTE:
IMPROPERLY ALIGNED RECOIL SYSTEM OR BARREL POSITION WILL CAUSE
REASSEMBLY PROBLEMS. NEVER FORCE SLIDE ASSEMBLY ONTO FRAME.

3. Install the slide assembly onto the frame, make sure the disassembly lever is facing
downwards by 90 degrees (Figure 28-4). If interference is encountered, remove the
slide assembly and make sure the barrel is properly seated, the recoil system is
properly aligned and the trigger is in its most rearward position.

NEVER FORCE SLIDE ASSEMBLY ONTO FRAME!

Doing so could cause damage to your firearm.

 4. (Figure 25-1) Move the slide to its most rearward position (1) (at this point spring
resistance will be encountered) and move/push the slide stop up (2), locking the
slide to the rear.

5. Rotate the disassembly lever counter-clockwise to the normal (locked) position (3).

6. Lower the slide.

7. Reassembly is now complete.

Figure 28-1 Figure 28-2

Figure 28-3 Figure 28-4

Figure 28-4 Figure 25-1

17 ROUND (FLUSH FLOOR PLATE)

1. Install the spring, follower, and floor plate correctly oriented in the magazine tube.

2. Compress the spring until the bottom of the spring is just below the surface of the
bottom of the magazine tube.
 3. Slide the magazine floor plate on from the front of the tube completely rearward,
at this point the bottom coil of the spring will snap into place locking the floor plate
in position.
20 ROUND (EXTENDED BASE)

1. Install the spring, follower, and floor plate correctly oriented in the magazine tube
(Figure 41-1).

2. Compress the spring into the tube until the front of the floor plate is just below the
bottom forward face of the tube and the rearward vertical surface of the floor
plate is on the outside of the tube (Figure 41-2).

3. Slide the magazine base extension on from the front of the tube completely
rearward. Press on the vertical surface of the floor plate. The plate should snap into
place into the bottom of the magazine base extension locking the base in place
(Figure 41-3).

Figure 41-1 Figure 41-2

Figure 41-3
CARE & CLEANING
KEEP YOUR FIREARM CLEAN AT ALL TIMES

BASIC MATERIALS NEEDED:

Cleaning rod of proper size with bristle bore brushes (fiber or brass) and tip into
which cleaning patch can be inserted.

Cloth patches

Powder solvent

Lubricating oil

Small lint-free cloths for wiping and oiling

Bristle brush for scrubbing dirt off breech face, extractor, magazine lips, follower,
etc.

Use proper size bore brushes and patches - if they are too small they won’t do the job,
and if they are too large they will bind inside bore.

Insert cleaning rod from chamber end of barrel and push rod all the way through so it
emerges from muzzle.

Do not “reverse” rod direction when patch or brush is in barrel, it might bind.

Do not use patches dripping with solvent or oil. Wet patches or brushes, then squeeze
out excess before using.

When using bore brushes or a larger bristle brush on breech face, breech areas,
magazines, etc., work carefully to prevent damaging components.

NOTE: If lower parts of receiver and its mechanism are especially dirty, soak in
appropriate solvent, flush clean with clean solvent. Make certain that all foreign matter
is removed after cleaning. Lightly oil after cleaning.

Only a very small amount of oil is needed to adequately lubricate moving parts and
prevent rust. Accumulation of oil tends to attract dust and dirt which interferes with
the safe and reliable functioning of firearm. DO NOT APPLY EXCESS LUBRICATING
OIL. DO NOT APPLY OIL OR GREASE TO STRIKER.

WARNING: Wear eye protection when using solvent. Thoroughly wash your
hands to remove powder and solvents after cleaning your firearm.

WARNING: Always wear eye & ear protection when using any firearm.

CLEANING FIREARM
1. Point firearm in safe direction.

2. Remove magazine and empty chamber.

3. Separate cartridges from firearm before cleaning operation.

4. Open slide and visually check that chamber and magazine well are free of
cartridges.

5. Disassemble firearm as described in the DISASSEMBLY section.

6. Using cleaning rod, run solvent-wetted patch through barrel several times.

7. Attach solvent-wetted bristle brush to rod and run back and forth full length of
barrel as needed until clean of residue.

8. Clean barrel with dry patches and examine it. If necessary, repeat barrel scrubbing.
Barrel fouling can contribute to reduced accuracy, and residue accumulation in the
chamber can interfere with proper feeding of cartridges from magazine.

9. Using powder solvent on a clean patch, remove powder residue from all
components of mechanism. If residue cannot be removed by wiping with patch, use
 solvent-wetted bristle brush.

10. Next, wipe scrubbed areas with solvent-wetted patch.

11. After cleaning, run dry patch through barrel, then follow with lightly oiled patch.

12. Wipe all surfaces clean with cloth, then wipe all surfaces with lightly oiled patch (or
cloth).

13. Reassemble firearm. Remember, an improperly assembled firearm is dangerous and

should not be fired. Always consult a qualified pistolsmith if you experience any
difficulty or have any questions concerning assembly procedure.

14. If firearm is to be stored for an extended period, final oil applications can be heavier
so there will be less tendency for it to evaporate.

15. Keep your firearm clean at all times.

POINTS OF LUBRICATION
NOTE: Please read entire manual and follow all safety rules before handling firearm.

1. Field Strip pistol. Only remove slide from frame.

2. Using any quality firearm lubricant, 1 drop of lubricant on each side of the rear slide
railways (Figure 30-1).

3. Reassemble slide to frame.

4. Manipulate slide back and forth 5 - 10 times.

5. 1 drop of lubricant on top of chamber area of the barrel (Figure 30-2).

6. Lock slide to the rear by using the slide stop lever.

 7. 1 drop of lubricant on the top of the muzzle of the barrel, 1/4” from front top of
muzzle (Figure 30-3).

8. Manipulate slide back and forth 5 - 10 times.

Figure 30-1 Figure 30-2

Figure 30-3 DO NOT Lubricate These Areas

CABLE LOCK
Step 1 - Point gun in safe direction while keeping your finger off the trigger.

Step 2 - Press magazine release and remove magazine.

Step 3 - Pull slide fully to the rear and lock open.

Step 4 - Check to see that no cartridge is in the chamber.

Step 5 - Insert cable through the ejection port and out magazine well.

Step 6 - Lock cable into cable lock.

Step 7 - Grasp slide and ease forward.

CAUTION: GUNS SHOULD ALWAYS BE LOCKED AND STORED IN COMPLETE

COMPLIANCE WITH ALL APPLICABLE LAWS AND REGULATIONS.

This cable lock is supplied as an aid to your security measures.

Store key separately away from lock and out of reach of children.Springfield Armory®
firearm boxes are also designed for an exterior lock.(Not Included)

Figure 39-1
CENTRAL OPERATING GROUP (COG) REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

MAGAZINE ASSEMBLY & DISASSEMBLY

VARIABLE INTERFACE SYSTEM