MACBROZ SHOW

Every once in a while, I get the itch to start a new pistol project. Not just buy another gun, shoot it once, and toss it in the safe. I mean a real project. Something I can build content around, test, modify, carry, compare, and really see what kind of potential it has. Right now, I feel like I’m stuck between two very interesting options: the Springfield Armory Echelon Compact and the Canik METE Prime. Both are modern striker-fired 9mm pistols. Both have a lot going for the

The Springfield Armory Echelon is already one of the more impressive striker-fired pistols on the market. Out of the box, it brings a lot to the table with its modular design, solid ergonomics, aggressive grip texture, optics-ready system, and overall shootability. Springfield clearly designed the Echelon to compete in a crowded space, and in a lot of ways, they nailed it. But like most factory pistols, there is always room for improvement. For me, one of the biggest areas wh