Springfield Armory announced the release of the Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm on August 19, 2025. It is a compensated version of the 4-inch-barreled Echelon 4.0C compact pistol. The company says it keeps the carry dimensions of the 4.0C and adds an integral compensator. Full details are in Springfield Armory's press release.
What Was Announced
The Echelon 4.0C Comp is a 9mm pistol built on the 4.0C platform. The compensator is cut into the top of the hammer-forged slide and barrel, with a single port venting gas upward to reduce muzzle rise. The front sight sits behind the compensator.
Key Details
- Caliber: 9mm
- Barrel length: 4 inches
- Magazines: flush-fit 15-round and extended 18-round, both with a blacked-out coating
- Grip system: Central Operating Group chassis with small grip module and three interchangeable backstraps standard; medium and large modules sold separately
- Optics: Variable Interface System with self-locking pins to fit a range of optic footprints; U-Dot sights with a U-notch rear and tritium/luminescent front dot
- Reduced-capacity models: 15- and 10-round versions for restricted locales
- MSRP: $749 for all listed variants
- Model numbers: EC9409B-U-COMP (Echelon 4.0C Comp 9mm), EC9409BLC-U-COMP (10-round), EC9409B-U-COMP15 (15-round)
What It Means for Gun Owners
The compensator is the main change from the standard 4.0C. Springfield says it reduces muzzle rise and speeds up follow-up shots. Buyers who want a compact carry gun with less muzzle flip may find the Comp worth comparing against the non-compensated model. The modular grip system and optic-ready design are carried over from the Echelon line.
Bottom Line
The Echelon 4.0C Comp adds a compensator to an existing compact 9mm at the same $749 MSRP listed for its variants. Check local laws before buying, since the release notes that reduced-capacity models are offered for restricted areas.
