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Icarus Precision A.C.E. Full Size Springfield Echelon Aluminum Grip Module - Black - SA_ECH_FULL_BLK
Product Description
Upgrading Springfield Armory's modular Echelon 9mm handgun for elite duty use, personal defense, or competitive shooting exposes an immediate structural bottleneck: standard polymer frame flex. Factory polymer modules provide a lightweight baseline but lack the rigid, heavy mass needed to aggressively dampen rapid-fire muzzle flip and recoil harmonics. Furthermore, molded plastic frames can suffer from subtle cross-axis twist under hard-use stress, impacting downrange accuracy splits. The **Icarus Precision A.C.E. Full Size Echelon Grip Module** completely eliminates these factory constraints, delivering a premier, monolithic billet aluminum engine engineered to maximize handling authority and flat-shooting tracking loops.
Precision CNC-machined from a single block of high-tensile 7075-T6 structural aerospace aluminum alloy, this first-of-its-kind Echelon upgrade brings unyielding metal rigidity straight to your weapon's lower framework. Weighing in at **7.1 ounces**—more than double the weight of the 3.1-ounce factory polymer shell—the module adds substantial, well-balanced weight below the slide to absorb harsh 9mm cyclic snappy forces. The entire aluminum unibody structure is finished in a uniform, non-reflective Type 3 Class 2 matte black hardcoat anodization that aggressively resists corrosive hand sweat, harsh chemical solvents, and holster wear.
In high-velocity tactical indexing and intensive range drills, the advanced ergonomics of the **SA_ECH_FULL_BLK** model provide an unmatched physical purchase. Icarus Precision implements an exceptionally aggressive **360-degree signature grip texturing** across the entire handle, eliminating the need for aftermarket grip tape or custom stippling jobs. The frame is enhanced with an integrated backstrap hump that fills the palm naturally to lock in your point of aim, paired with a high-flipped beaver tail that forces your dominant hand into a tight, high grip centerline. Outfitted with a dual-sided thumb indexing ledge for support-hand recoil management, a deep double undercut trigger guard, and a full-length universal 1913 Picatinny accessory rail, this metal upgrade establishes ultimate control authority.
*Armorer Bench Notes & Technical Installation Guidance: The Icarus Precision SA_ECH_FULL_BLK is a direct drop-in frame replacement engineered exclusively to house the Springfield Armory Echelon Central Operating Group (COG) fire control chassis. This full-size variant is tailored precisely to accept full-size factory Echelon slides and seats all original equipment manufacturer (OEM) Echelon steel magazines natively. Please Note: This component is an aluminum grip shell only; it does not include the internal COG fire control unit or the magazine release hardware. Builders must reuse their stock Springfield magazine catch assembly or source a new factory OEM release. For marksmen seeking maximum recoil dampening, the interior frame walls are machined with internal channels designed to accept up to two 1/4" x 3" tungsten weight rods (sold separately). When sliding your COG into the aluminum rails, ensure it aligns perfectly flat before pinning to prevent binding, and use a specialized punch tool to avoid marring the black anodized finish.
Key Features
- Monolithic 7075-T6 Billet Aluminum: CNC-machined from premium aerospace aluminum billet to add rigid, recoil-absorbing weight and eliminate flexible frame tracking errors.
- Aggressive 360° Grip Texture: Features Icarus's deep, high-friction geometric texturing cut directly into the metal walls to ensure a slip-free handle under any condition.
- Recoil-Control Support Thumb Ledges: Enhanced with integrated, ambidextrous forward thumb shelving to serve as a physical indexing wall for flattening out muzzle flip.
- High-Flipped Beaver Tail: Precision-contoured rear profile enables an exceptionally deep, high-hand placement to lower the bore axis and maximize control.
- Internal Tungsten Weight Pockets: Machined to accommodate twin 1/4" x 3" tungsten dampening rods, allowing armorers to tune total sidearm weight up to match-grade limits.
Product Specifications
- Brand: Icarus Precision
- Model Line: Accuracy Control Enhancement (A.C.E.) Grip Series
- MPN/SKU: SA_ECH_FULL_BLK
- UPC Code Profile: 665415424263
- Firearm Platform Focus: Springfield Armory Echelon (9x19mm Luger)
- Slide Matching Profile: Accepts Full Size Factory Echelon Slide Groups
- Magazine Baseline Fitment: Seats Standard Full-Size OEM Echelon Magazines Natively
- Chassis Construction Material: Precision CNC-Machined Billet 7075-T6 Aluminum
- Exterior Finish Treatment: MIL-A-8625 Type III Class 2 Hardcoat Anodization
- Enclosure Finish Color: Matte Non-Reflective Black
- Grip Module Empty Weight: 7.1 Ounces (Compared to Factory Polymer 3.1 Ounces)
- Accessory Rail Configuration: Full-Length Multi-Slot MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny Rail
- Trigger Guard Profile: Combat Double Undercut Ergonomic Guard
- Magazine Release Status: Not Included (Accepts Factory OEM Echelon Catch Assembly)
- Country of Manufacture: United States of America
