Echelon Compact: Ambi Perfection! Ultimate carry for southpaws & righties? #SpringfieldArmory

Is the Springfield Echelon Compact the ultimate concealed carry pistol? This 9mm striker-fired handgun shines for southpaws and right-handers with full ambidextrous controls and a Variable Interface System (VIS) for optics. We unbox it, break down its specs, and compare it to other firearms.

*🔫 In the Box: *
Echelon Compact
15-round + 18-round magazines
Extra backstraps
3-round mag extension parts
Pins/screws for VIS

*🔧 Specs: *
Frame: Polymer
Barrel: 4” steel, Melonite®
Slide: Optics-ready, Melonite®
Length: 7.25”
Height: 5.125” (flush) / 6.125” (extended)
Grip Width: 1.2”
Weight: 24–25 oz
Sights: Tritium 3-Dot / U-Dot
Trigger: 4.5–5 lbs
Recoil Spring: 14.5–16 lbs
Optic Cut: VIS
Ammo: 115gr, 124gr, 147gr

*🎯 Ambi Breakdown: *
Full Ambi: Slide lock + mag release (Echelon nails it!)
Ambi: Partial controls
Non-Ambi: Right-hand only
The full ambidextrous design is perfect for left-handed shooters and seamless for right-handers.

*⚡ Why It’s Top-Tier: *
Southpaw Edge: Beats Glock 19’s reversible mag release.
Optics: VIS fits 30+ red dots, no plates needed (Sig P320 lags here).
Capacity: 15+1 or 18+1 in a compact frame.
Ergonomics: Swappable backstraps fit all hands (Sig P365 feels narrow).
Trigger: Crisp pull rivals Walther PPQ.

*🔍 Comparison to other Firearms*

*💡 Who’s It For?*
A concealed carry 2025 champ for left-handed and right-handed shooters seeking firepower and versatility.

*📌 Timestamps:*
0:00 – HSP Intro
0:11 - Echelon Compact Intro
0:19 – Unboxing
4:47 – Defininiton of Full Ambi, Ambi, Non Ambi
6:42 – Specs
17:15 – Firearm Comparisons with the Echelon
22:21 – What makes this the Ultimate Carry Gun

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Tags:
#EchelonCompact #SpringfieldArmory #ConcealedCarry #AmbidextrousPistol #SouthpawShooting #BestCarryGun #9mmPistol #OpticsReady #FirearmReview #EDC2025

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