Most comprehensive review I’ve seen on the Echelon. I’ve always liked and trusted Sootch’s reviews. Best in the biz. Thanks!

I love my Springfields. Great firearms. I like the new serrations. I find it funny that my Stoeger may have been the first to have them. Croatia makes great firearms. It's a very nice country. After all, it is where they filmed Games of Thrones.

Love how they introduced the texture with the hellcat and they've made it on their other models now

@deucedeuce1572

11 ай бұрын

@repentandbelieveinJesusChrist4 What does that have to do with anything here? Are you a pacifist and somehow thinks that's what the Bible says? I'm a Christian myself, but to say random, empty words and quotes with no context don't really seem to help anything.

Carry the Hellcat daily for years. Love it. Got this Echelon and it's amazing. Running Holosun 507 comp and this thing is a tac driver

Your format for gun reviews is still the best on the Internet..anything I want to know I go to you first..some guys don’t even take the damn thing apart not even the barrel and slide off the gun

Hey Don, we had one here also……couldn’t talk about it. I shot it over a week ago. It is a huge improvement over the XD series!

@bennettaintinit3095

Жыл бұрын

well since the xd came out 20 years ago i hope its a huge update...

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

@Skeetersbuzz Hey Glen, it's a definite upgrade and a great handgun!

@settleschris1965

Жыл бұрын

Can you carry it?

@mikechurchill1071

Жыл бұрын

@@sootch00looks great, love they way they set it up with the RMR, Surefire x300 Ultra and safariland holster. You could buy a second gun with the price of all those accessories but I m def going to look into this.

@kevinblood5296

Жыл бұрын

They finally copied the sig p320

As always you do a excellent job on your reviews. Iam a big Springfield fan with a XD 9 SUB COMPACT and a XDS 45 ACP and a Hellcat Pro and my next will be a ECHELON thank you for doing a great job.

I saw a comment where someone said it was a kit bash of other designs and features, but that's what is going to make it a seller. I'm looking forward to owning one.

There are many reviews out there but I have to say that this is the best yet. Very informative and and also appreciate the take down to expose the VIS system. I hope you come back with maybe a 1000 rd review. Thanks

I will buy one when they have the Echelon available in G19 or G45 compact size. This looks fantastic. I hope they offer an orange front sight on it also.

@aaronfox5559

Жыл бұрын

They already do it’s called the hellcat pro

@Asidebar

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronfox5559 I have both, the original Hellcat and Pro love them. Hellcat is not the same as Echelon. They have numerous differences.

@2jzgteSupraJZA80

Жыл бұрын

@@aaronfox5559no the Hellcat Pro doesn’t have the removable chassis

@blackticalmayhem8461

Жыл бұрын

​@aaronfox5559 Echelon has an improved trigger and the chassis

Thanks for a complete and factual review! Your presentation was the most helpful part of my purchase decision and I am now a new Echelon owner. Thanks, sootch00!

I've been waiting for this review. I've seen a couple since last night, but @Sootch00, I'm always eager to watch your reviews. In-depth, informative, and just overall great quality channel. 👌🏾

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Papabear! I appreciate it Brother!

@baddadjokes9330

Жыл бұрын

@@sootch00always in depth reviews from front to butt. I almost always learn something new from your vids no matter how many other reviews I have seen. That thoroughness is unmatched.

I’ll wait for the 10mm. But looks good. Nice move on the red dot compatibility

@frankcastle9691

Жыл бұрын

Probably in 2 years

@Joncenalol235

Жыл бұрын

Yep. The ergos are already there with hellcat and it's a 9mm. There is demand for a 10mm!

Like the review I purchased this gun last month and out of all the guns I have owned it runs like a beast and the recoil is so smooth you can handle it with one hand drills with ease and the surprise of the extra ammo capacity is the icing on the cake for me

Thanks for the great review. I always enjoy your commentary.

I’m in love with my Hellcat. This looks like an improvement even over that. They really stepped it up

@user-oq5rr4jd8t

Жыл бұрын

Look like GLOCK 17

@miketyson8933

Жыл бұрын

I have had several Springfields and love my Elite 3.8 in 10mm its a bad boy!! I went with the Sig X Macro over the Hellcat, to mix it up, I also grabbed the Alpha Foxtrot S15 over the Springfield Prodigy, just because I like mixing it up, I also grabbed the new Walther PDP F Series and next for a full size ill be grabbing this Echelon!! Going to grab the Smith & Wesson 2.0 in .22 Winchester magnum!! Its like the PMR 30 but better! 30rds! 22 mag

@miketyson8933

Жыл бұрын

​​@@user-oq5rr4jd8tit looks NOTHING LIKE A BLOCK 17, NOTHING LIKE IT!!! BECAUSE OF THE SIZE AND ITS BLACK? ITS A MODULAR TRIGGER SYSTEM AND HAS A CUT SLIDE NO PLATES NEEDED, ITS ALSO GOT A MATCH FLAT TRIGGER AND A MATCH BARREL AGAIN NOTHING EVEN CLOSE TO A GLOCK! OH AND THE SIGHTS, LIVE ROUND INDICATOR, TEXTURED GRIP, DEEP CERRATIONS!!!! NOT EVEN CLOSE TO A GLOCK NOT EVEN FRICKIN CLOSE GLOCK CHEERLEADER. THIS BLOWS GLOCKS DOORS IN TO PIECES!!! GLOCKS ARE UTTER GARBAGE COMPARED TO THIS BAD BOY!!!!! OH YEA AND THE GAS PEDAL, FULLY AMBIDEXTROUS, 17 & 20 ROUNDS.....JUST STOP WITH GLOCK BS

I'm super excited for the Taurus TH45 and the Smith and Wesson .22 mag pistol. Some really great guns being released right now.

Another great video !! Love watching your channel. Everything you bring to us is top notch and thank you.

This is my absolute favorite poly pistol I've owned in last 10 years. And I've own/ owned them all you name it! I would have never thought a Springfield would be the Best!

This is the review that matters, thank you Sir it's much appreciated.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!

This gun is sick. Cool how oems are cutting the need for custom pistol modding / slide cuts / stippling etc.

Thanks Sootch00!! Already got a Springfield XD-M in 9 MM. Now I want this one!! 🥳

I watch other reviews but eh take their opinion with a grain of salt. Yours is the review I wait for. Well done and thank you.

I want one yesterday! You are an excellent salesman, as you tell it as you see, and tell the truth.

I much prefer rifles over handguns; but I hold your reviews in such high regard, I always watch them no matter the product being reviewed. Keep up the good work!

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe! I appreciate it Brother~

@64samsky

Жыл бұрын

Even though I agree with you, I have to say this. We can not carry a rifle everywhere. I need a good pistol to get me to where I can pick up my rifle. I'll take a rifle any day over a pistol.

@GanjaBabyy

Жыл бұрын

Same here. I love rifles. Hand guns are mehhh

I know I love it by the looks, Sooch reviews are crystal clear

I bought this last week, and have put 1000 rounds through it so far. One thing I’ve noticed about the 20 rounder, is it actually holds 21. 22 is a bit tight, but 21 is good to go.

@Mast3rch13f100

11 ай бұрын

hows the recoil compared to other 9mms, m&p 2.0 etc

@ki-te9842

11 ай бұрын

I honestly think it’s a bit snappy, or at least did in the first few hundred rounds. I shoot a lot of 40 and 45 as well, which is less snappy and more of a push in my opinion. As far as ability to stay on target, it gets back to zero very fast. I haven’t shot the m&p 2.0 so I can’t compare against that. It’s a pretty light pistol overall, with only 1.2 inches in width, so that may be a factor affecting the recoil impulse. I wanna say the recoil spring seems fairly light, which probably is the biggest factor affecting it. Either way it’s nothing that would deter me from continuing to shoot it regularly.

@anthonyrudolph3160

10 ай бұрын

I thought I was just making a mistake or something when I discovered about the ammo capacity that was actually a nice little surprise use the speed reloader to access extra rounds

That was one of your very best and comprehensive reviews - and I’ve seen all of yours! Excellent review!

Sootch00 putting out the gun reviews.. and as always great job.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Tom!

@blackticalmayhem8461

Жыл бұрын

​@@sootch00Appreciate you 👍

this is a great review-- thanks. You answered the most important question I have: namely the bore axis. I love my CZ's for that reason and was thinking of dishing out the extra $$ for a shadow systems MR 920L elite, but now I'm tempted to save the money and pick this up. I have smaller hands so the modularity is a big deal. Also, the grip angle looks more optimized, allowing for easier grip to get the hand high up-- perhaps similar to shadow systems?

It's a great firearm sootch. Enjoy your reviews thanks for doing what you do!

I personally love Springfield XDM Elite 9mm and the Hellcat Pro. After your video on the Springfield Echelon, I want to get one. Thank you.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by!

@kladius5

Жыл бұрын

Anytime

Great review! I appreciate the fact that your broke it down to show the various features! I couldn't help but cringe every time you said "SH Product" instead of "HS Product." I thought for sure there'd be a blooper about it. Again, excellent review!

Just picked one up today and it’s beautiful, can’t wait to take her to the range!

Great job on this review! I definitely want to shoot one. I like the 3 different size grips. I don't know how holster companies can keep up with all these gun manufacturers changes. I almost anymore locate my holster before buying my handgun. Anyway, thanks for another awesome review.

I'm liking Springfield more and more.

Uma bela e boa marca, empresa e ao senhor que faz bons vídeos, tão de parabéns Muito bom. Felicidades 👍👍👍👍👍👍

Best review on this gun I’ve seen!!!🎉

I’ve run 500+ rounds through mine with zero issues. Love it so far, especially with the extended 20 round mag. Now I check their site frequently to see if they’ve announced a compact yet!

I'm perfectly happy with my original XD9. I honestly feel all around it's the ultimate polymer pistol All Things Considered.

@cosmiccharlie8294

Жыл бұрын

I have an M&P 2.0 that does it for me.

@guaporikki

Жыл бұрын

Me too! Xdm elite 5.25 is my style

I really like to look of this gun, the features and idea of it. My guess is they will release this and move to smaller models, because honestly most people today aren’t buying full-size duty pistols, or looking for compact or subcompact. I hope Springfield releases those models.

@jordans.2665

Жыл бұрын

Have you ever heard of a Springfield hellcat?

@roweshowtactical

Жыл бұрын

@@jordans.2665 no. What’s that?

@blackticalmayhem8461

Жыл бұрын

​@@roweshowtactical😂😂👌

@blackticalmayhem8461

Жыл бұрын

​@@jordans.2665they suck!!

@slicedbread5692

8 ай бұрын

​@@jordans.2665the Hellcat is not the same as the Echelon at all.

Nice! Looks like it has the DNA of a Sig P320, Glock , CZ P-10 and Berreta APX. I'm sold. Can't wait for a compact slide, barrel and frame.

This is wwhat i have been waiting for. And optic slide without plates, fully ambidextrious with a bit lower bore axis and a modular chassis. I love the XDM line and my fnx pistols but im getting this definitely

I handled one today in a local gun store. I was surprised at the light weight feel for such a full size firearm. The front sight seems to grab your eyes for target acquisition. One thing I do not like is the polymer recoil spring rod. They break. Busted one in my Beretta PX4 Storm a few years back. Beretta sent me a metal rod replacement. It was my CCW but no longer. I bought a S&W M&P 2.0 to replace it. Awesome job on the review!!

@somelikeithot38

Жыл бұрын

It will feel heavier once a full mag is in it. All guns are light until you load it.

@superbarnie

11 ай бұрын

Glocks use plastic recoil spring rods and they last longer than the metal ones

That's it, I'm getting one. I've been looking for a new gun anyway and I think this will be perfect.

Definitely well thought out including most bells and whistles - I would like to see all companies go with serialized chassis

My gun range is having a Springfield view and shooting next Saturday. I will be buying one

Good, Thx... Sootch does some really good reviews

Nice video, I always look for your reviews! 👍

This is the Springfield Armory version of the P320. Pretty cool.

Just got mine and couldn’t be happier with the piece. Was trepidatious after seeing the catastrophic failures of the larger magazine posted in some reviews, but haven’t experienced anything of the nature. First Springfield that I’ve owned and I am very pleasantly surprised.

@solomongrundy9735

Жыл бұрын

I could be wrong, but I think a lot of those were caused by incorrect installation of the extended buttplate.

@oklahomahank2378

11 ай бұрын

@@solomongrundy9735. Specifically the tab.

That red dot compatibility will change the game. Nice looking pistol. Think I would like it in a 4" barrel.

Just bought an XDM Elite 4.5 OSP. It's lighter than it looks. Came w/5 22 rd & 1 35 rounder. I'm happy but this one looks very good.

Another polymer 9mm just bought the PSA Dagger and for the money it's a great firearm 400 rounds and no malfunctions

Springfield definitely stepped up their game with the Echelon. 😎

@hoppinggnomethe4154

Жыл бұрын

*HS Produkt

Not sure if it was mentioned and perhaps this is common knowledge, but wanted to note that the OEM optic mounting screws that came with your red dot (i.e. Trijicon RMR, Leupold DP, etc..) generally cannot be used on the Echelon because of the low cut of the VIS system and the OEM screws being too long. Shorter length screws are needed to mount an RMR, a DP, and perhaps others. You can either cut the OEM screws yourself or go to the Springfield Armory online store for the Echelon where they sell a packet of screws that are already properly cut for the Echelon system and accommodating the various brands of red dots

Looks like another winner from HS Produkt.

You're still the best reviewer on KZread.

Excellent review as always. Thank you!

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching Brother!

@USAUSAM82

6 ай бұрын

​@@sootch00 If Springfield made an Echelon with a stainless steel slide...id buy one tomorrow!

How can you tell there is a new gun on the market? The review embargo lift for everyone on the same day.

@farhan.naushad

Жыл бұрын

True. And how do you know it is coming? XDM starts selling for 349 a month before the launch. I’m waiting for CZ to launch their new product because they are selling P10C for the similar price. Same going on for Shield Plus.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

There are always leaks! lol! But I had to sign an NDA before I knew anything. Thanks

@8RedBear5

Жыл бұрын

@@sootch00 My subscription feed today has been like a bunch of students being told to each write something different about the same topic lol.

@LKaramazov

Жыл бұрын

@@farhan.naushadI got one of those XD elites, and I’d rather it at that price than this at the full price. My daddy taught me to never buy anything in season.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

@8RedBear5 The good thing is, you get a lot of perspectives even though it can be annoying : )

First I've heard of this. Thanks!

Most excited I've ever been about a polymer handgun.

I was this || close from buying a Walther PDP when I heard the news about the Echelon. I'll wait until the model is proven. Thanks sootch.

I just bought one and put 50 rounds through it day one. And i love it

When you kept calling the takedown lever a slide stop... I was tweaking, lol. This looks like a great entry, I want to see how it does up to 1k rounds and maybe torture tests. I know other channels that do those, but so far... I'm very interested. Be safe and thanks for another great review.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks TJ. My brain goes in fog mode when the camera turns on! lol!

@TJ-qo2xu

Жыл бұрын

@@sootch00 as evidenced by the bloopers lol

Great video..I need one of these for sure!

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Phillip!

I bought this today. The trigger is killer! Absolutely killer! Was going get another vp9 but then i saw this and didn't know they were new. Echelon much nicer.

Awesome video thanks! Gonna check it out!

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks Brother!

The brg 9 mm pistol imported by Buffalo cartridge company is available in a tactical version that mimics many of these features as well as the XD elite.

For its 10th birthday, I gave my XDM a Powder River Precision trigger upgrade. Looks like it might be getting a new brother now too! However, the Echelon's trigger has to come close to the Walther PDP and the Canik Mete series in order for me to really consider it...

HS Product. thanks for the review.

Ambi everything. I love it!

This marvelous is going to play in high level. Its gonna figure among P320, Glocks, Walters, and so on

Great gun Great video 👍👍👍 USA

I just picked one up for $530. I love the look and feel. Range Day Monday!!! After work of course, lol.

Thank you sir. When I want an unbiased review of a new firearm, I turn you to and Hickok45. None else. Godspeed. I will say that the SA Echelon is not about modularity (Sig P365 owns that feature) but its a close second. It's more about that slide design, 2x sear safety and overall grippy texture. Buy it and love it!

Excellent review.

Springfield Lego Set … Amazing. Cheers 🍻

Time will tell. I’ll wait. Looks good. I’ll have to feel that grip angle.

Great review!

Excellent review as always! Looks like Springfield knocked it out of the park!

Beautiful, ready, willing and able. GLOCK 17 GEN 6, but better. Can't wait for the compact g19 sized. 3 family members own Croatia Arms H2000 in 3 different calibers. Solid and more widely available as Springfield pistols.

Great review, i bet it was hard not to talk about it until springfield armory said you could.

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Yes it is and I have to be careful after signing the NDA! Thanks Bullseye!

HS Produkt 🇭🇷 💪🏼

Waiting for the 45acp and the 10mm. I am excited about this model because I absolutely hated the grenade checkering on the XDM.

Nice gun there thanks for sharing sootch00

Sootch00 you have done a outstanding job with this video 👍🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

I own one of the early XD 5" tactical and its been a great gun and i would be very interested in getting my hands on an Echelon.

I love that grip texture on my hellcat, doesn't wiggle loose even with sweat, if you grip it right. This big boy should be even better.

@Asidebar

Жыл бұрын

I agree Hellcat has the vey best grip of any gun Ive ever held or have.

Thanks for another good one

Hopefully they come out with a FDE version

@shazmodeus2795

Жыл бұрын

I'm sure you'll be able to buy an FDE slide and grip, just like how Sig has multiple color options.

Nice! Very nice!

A side by side with the Canik Rival would be instructive. The removable trigger module should make for easy field cleaning of a cruded up pistol.

@aussie1546

Жыл бұрын

Echelon is way better looking gun....at least in my eyes

Nice review!

@sootch00

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for stopping by!

I'm definitely purchasing the echelon

You are blessed to get one on announcement day

Looking forward to this in the market

Dam, i just bought the xdm elite 10mm compact which is an amazing gun but this thing is just a whole different kind of awesome

Got one. Love it.

I bought this pistol a month ago and put 300 rounds through it I love it. The grip is perfect not too aggressive. I put a Holosun 407 and it hits dead on. I rather carry this then my glock. Springfield knocked this one out of the park.