First time at the range with the Echelon 4.0C (non-comped)

[vplaza96]

Just had enough time to shoot about 150 rds through it. I really like the trigger. Better than the one on my XD and XDM, maybe not quite as good as the one on my M&P 2.0 10mm, but close.

I'm going to need to get used to the smaller slide release.

I like the ledges where you rest your thumbs (SA calls them textured indexing points?).

And not needing a plate to mount the optic was great.

Also, I know i need to get more rounds through it, but the mags don't drop by themselves. Will see if they drop after 500 more rounds.

Overall, really like it. Smaller than my XD and feels more comfortable to carry AIWB. Too bad I can't add it to my CCW until renewal next year.

Have to decide which pistol to drop to make room for it when I renew. Wish I could have all four but oh well.

 

[kirkland_signature]

Also, I know i need to get more rounds through it, but the mags don't drop by themselves. Will see if they drop after 500 more rounds.

That's the magazine disconnect safety on the Echelons. Round count won't help.

 

[vplaza96]

That's the magazine disconnect safety on the Echelons. Round count won't help.

Interesting. Folks at Route 66 said that their rental Echelon drops the mags. I'll ask them if I can check it out next time I'm there.

FWIW, my XDM also has the magazine disconnect and it drops the mags just fine after all the rounds I've put in it.

 

[NationMostWanted]

What kinda ammo have you ran through on the 150 rounds?

 

[vplaza96]

What kinda ammo have you ran through on the 150 rounds?

Bellom 115gr and 124gr and reloads (115gr RN with Winchester 231).