New Springfield XD-E

[bndawgs]

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]

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]

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]

Looking at the shields for CCW.

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

 

[Penguin VII]

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.