GunPrime’s Threaded-Barrel Springfield Echelon: Day 50 Host Pistol
Published: June 5, 2026
GunPrime is supplying the host pistol for Day 50 of Silencer Central’s 100 Days of Silence, the largest suppressor giveaway in history. The prize is a Springfield Armory Echelon 4.5F 9mm Luger (model EC9459B-3D) with a threaded barrel professionally installed by GunPrime before shipping.
Visit popularsuppressors.com/100-days-of-silence/ between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, June 5, 2026.
The Pistol and GunPrime Upgrade
The Echelon 4.5F is a full-size, striker-fired 9mm pistol featuring a 4.5-inch hammer-forged Melonite barrel, 20+1 capacity, tritium 3-dot night sights, and an optics-ready slide with Springfield’s Variable Interface System (VIS). It weighs 23.9 ounces unloaded.
GunPrime installs a threaded barrel in-house, converting the standard non-threaded factory model into a suppressor-ready firearm.
Key specifications
- Model: EC9459B-3D
- Barrel: 4.5-inch hammer-forged, threaded (GunPrime upgrade)
- Capacity: 20+1 (17- and 20-round magazines included)
- Sights: Tritium 3-dot night sights
- Optics: VIS mounting system (supports 30+ red-dot footprints without plates)
- Weight: 23.9 oz (flush magazine)
The Complete Day 50 Prize Package
In addition to the threaded Echelon, the winner receives:
- Heighth Defense HGM825 PDW chassis and 9-inch Slimline PDW stock — The Echelon’s serialized Central Operating Group drops into this modular chassis, creating a compact PDW-style platform.
- BANISH 9K suppressor — A lightweight 2.7-ounce titanium suppressor from Silencer Central.
- Winchester Super Suppressed 9mm 147gr — Five boxes (250 rounds) of subsonic ammunition.
- Armorer Pro one-year membership — Digital firearm records and management tools.
- Silencer Central Form 4 processing and direct delivery — Silencer Central files the paperwork and ships the suppressor to the winner’s door after approval.
About GunPrime
GunPrime, operating as Birmingham Pistol Wholesale in Trussville, Alabama, is a family-owned firearms retailer established in 1974. The company maintains a large inventory and ships nationwide through its FFL network, with a focus on competitive pricing, fast processing, and customer service.
How to Enter Day 50
- Visit popularsuppressors.com/100-days-of-silence/ between 6:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m. Central Time on Friday, June 5, 2026.
- Complete the free entry actions in the Gleam panel.
- The winner is drawn Saturday, June 6, 2026.
Eligibility: U.S. residents age 21+. Excluded states: CA, DE, FL, HI, IL, MA, NJ, NY, RI, and DC.
Additional Resources
James Nicholas, a working gunsmith and Brand Avalanche Media lead author, has published the full feature article on this Day 50 package, including an in-depth review of the Echelon platform. Read it here: GunPrime’s Threaded-Barrel Springfield Echelon: The Day 50 Host Pistol
His detailed video review is available on his YouTube channel (@therealxdman).
Enter Now
The complete Day 50 prize package includes the threaded Echelon, Heighth Defense HGM825 PDW chassis, BANISH 9K suppressor, Winchester Super Suppressed 9mm ammunition, and Armorer Pro membership.
Enter the 50th Day of Silence → popularsuppressors.com/100-days-of-silence/
This coverage supports the sponsored feature article written by James Nicholas. GunPrime.com provides the host pistol and threaded-barrel installation. No sponsor reviewed or approved this post.
