Luger P08 vs Springfield Armory Echelon

1908–1945

2023–present

~1,000,000+ units (including military, police, and civilian models)

Over 20,000

225 mm (8.86 in)

201 mm (7.9 in)

100 mm (3.93 in)

114 mm (4.5 in)

0.95 kg (2.09 lb) empty

0.80 kg (28.2 oz) with empty magazine

7 rounds standard (detachable box), optional 8‑round magazine for .30 Luger

17+1 or 20+1 extended

Toggle‑locked, short‑stroke recoil‑operated, closed bolt

Striker-fired, semi-automatic, locked breech

Single‑stage military trigger with integrated safety lever

Striker-fired, approximately 5 lb

Fixed front blade, rear V‑shaped notch with adjustable rear sight leaf

Tritium front, tactical rack rear (VIS optics ready)