Glock 18 vs Springfield Armory Echelon

1986–Present

2023–present

~250,000 estimated (including all variants)

Over 20,000

204 mm (8.03 in) standard, 236 mm (9.29 in) on 18C model

201 mm (7.9 in)

102 mm (4.02 in) standard, 135 mm (5.31 in) on 18C model

114 mm (4.5 in)

625 g (1.38 lb) empty (standard), 730 g (1.61 lb) with 33‑round magazine

0.80 kg (28.2 oz) with empty magazine

33 rounds standard, 50‑round drum, 10‑round compact magazines available

17+1 or 20+1 extended

Short recoil, locked breech, striker‑fired Safe Action system

Striker-fired, semi-automatic, locked breech

Safe Action striker‑fire with slide‑mounted fire selector (semi‑auto / fully‑auto)

Striker-fired, approximately 5 lb

Fixed polymer rear notch and front post; optional tritium night sights and aftermarket rail‑mounted optics

Tritium front, tactical rack rear (VIS optics ready)