New Springfield XD-E

bndawgs · November 9, 2017

Anyone shot or have any hands on info for the new Springfield XDE with external hammer? Getting the itch again and I'm leaning towards a Springfield or S&W Shield.

slimjim2525 · November 9, 2017

I would recommend the Springfield. I have a Springfield EMP in 9mm, and a Shield 9mm. Was at the range today with both. The Springfield is IMO by far a better gun. Fells better, trigger is way better, and for me, I shoot way better with it. Having said that, I carry all the time, and carry the shield more because it is a little slimmer, and lighter. I have not handled the XDE, but have seen it.

bndawgs · November 10, 2017

There's some good sales going on for both Springfield and Shields. I need to get to the range and try out a few of them.

diyer2 · November 10, 2017

Looking at the shields for CCW.

The sale ones I have found are not the new 2.0 models.

Penguin VII · November 10, 2017

Personally, I dislike the SA/DA for a CCW. I have a full sized FNX 45 Tactical that I shoot rather frequently and it's good because of the size and manner in which I carry and shoot it (combat setup, gloved, external carrier) but I personally steer away from the SA/DA for concealed carry. I don't even like having an external safety (although I know some states require it).

Personally I would look at the Glock 43 and M&P Shield for CCW. They are both very small but have a decent amount of purchase and they are quality firearms.