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aluminum\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Type III hardcoat anodized, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 7.08 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrip angle (installed): 17° Neutral\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrigger reach: same on every panel size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Springfield Echelon 4.5F slides\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccepts every Meridian panel, backstrap, magwell, basepad, and tungsten weight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eRequires stock 17-round magazine length or longer.  Compact mags need a full-size limited-capacity basepad.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfirmed holsters: We The People IWB, Black Scorpion Pro Series USPSA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains no fire-control parts — your serialized FCU and mag release moves over\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn the box: grip module, Core panels (installed), Neutral 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dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFull Specs:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCore: Near Echelon palm swell, 1.2 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlus: 15% more swell than a stock Echelon, 1.77 oz \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMax: 30% more swell than a stock Echelon, 2.05 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinish: Type III hardcoat anodized, black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Meridian Grip Module (4.5F or 4.0FC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSwaps with brass panels of any size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuick Links:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vitalarms.com\/pages\/installation-guides\"\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e → · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vitalarms.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VitalArms","offers":[{"title":"Core Panel Set 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black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 0.64 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: standard\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFits: Meridian Grip Module (4.5F or 4.0FC)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorks with OEM Echelon magazines and the Vital Arms +0 Basepad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003eQuick Links:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vitalarms.com\/pages\/installation-guides\"\u003eInstallation Guide\u003c\/a\u003e → · \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vitalarms.com\/pages\/faq\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/a\u003e →\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VitalArms","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47839420481757,"sku":"VA-MW-CMP-BLK","price":79.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8826\/1085\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_8654yt8654yt8654_1.jpg?v=1790139750"},{"product_id":"meridian™-grip-module-4-0f","title":"Meridian™ Grip Module 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