Hello all, here is today's article posted on TheArmoryLife.com. It is titled “9mm Shootout: XD Mod.3 vs. Echelon 4.0C” and can be found at https://www.thearmorylife.com/9mm-shootout-xd-mod-3-vs-echelon-4-0c/.
9mm Shootout: XD Mod.3 vs. Echelon 4.0C
- Thread starter Mike H.
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BassCliff
Hellcat
Hi,
I guess I'd agree with Mr. Abraham's critique. I have the XD9, XD9 Mod.3, and Echelon 4.5F Comp. I think they're all great. I do wish the Echelon had the grip safety. At some point in the near future I'll be changing the sights on my Echelon. I don't care for the rear U-notch. That's just me.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
I guess I'd agree with Mr. Abraham's critique. I have the XD9, XD9 Mod.3, and Echelon 4.5F Comp. I think they're all great. I do wish the Echelon had the grip safety. At some point in the near future I'll be changing the sights on my Echelon. I don't care for the rear U-notch. That's just me.
Thank you for your indulgence,
BassCliff
MN.Militia
Professional
I got my Echelon a few weeks ago during the Gear-Up promo. I don't have any XD save for my XDE and XDM-40. The latter can be ignored as we're talking compacts here, not duty-sized. My XDE is pretty darn slim, considering it's a single stack. I like the fiber optic front sight, it helps me focus on what matters. But the Echelon has that and more - the front sight also has tritium. All of that co-witnesses with the RDS, which I found needed to be adjusted after shooting my first mag.
If after a while I don't care for the red dot, I can still put the cover plate on. However, I'm willing to give the optics a try. I was raised on iron sights and that's all I've ever used on a pistol till now. Only time will tell. But I absolutely do NOT regret getting the Echelon... Chassis pistols are the future!
If after a while I don't care for the red dot, I can still put the cover plate on. However, I'm willing to give the optics a try. I was raised on iron sights and that's all I've ever used on a pistol till now. Only time will tell. But I absolutely do NOT regret getting the Echelon... Chassis pistols are the future!
deadduck357
Custom
Both great options. i give the Echelon the win between the two but for the cost. For the price the mod.3 is a big win.
MN.Militia
Professional
Agreed... The Mod.3 is the Hi-Point killer, in the best sort of sense.
Mr. Untactical
Master Class
And here I was thinking we'd get a head-to-head report of how they performed on the range. I can read myriad articles on the specifications and go down to my local and fondle them each for a visual and tactile comparison. After all, it's far more expensive for me to purchase both and have my own private bake off than it is for the article to weigh in on the author's performance shooting each with a variety of ammo.
Maybe next time...
Maybe next time...
Since Springfield owns the patent, why not use the Variable Interface System across all their handgun systems with optics cuts? Only makes since to me and would prevent having to buy plates. oh, and lets not forget when ordering a plate, better order the screws separately since plates do not come with screws. Ask me how I know. It cost me more days wait and another shipping fee. Love the Echelons. Bought the original and then the comp. Of course, I bought a few days before the promo for a bag and extra mags. Sorry, no retro