Varmint
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Finally, a single stack DA/SA - Springfield XD-E
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Hold on to that G.Z. as you rack the L.E.S. on the X.D.E.
I laughed, but I want this kryptek raptor to defend my legacy.
I laughed, but I want this kryptek raptor to defend my legacy.
Lol such innovate.![[rofl]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/013.gif "ROFL [rofl]")
ROFL right? I wish Sig made such a thing.
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Hey, it's the CS9, all over again! Only more plast-icky feeling.
Who's the troll who engraved "Chief" on a Lady Smith? Excellent memes, Mr. S&W product developer!
It does look interesting. With all the safeties, it should make the list sooner or later. If I did not have two nines already, I would consider it. I may consider it anyway, if it shows up here within a year or so.
CatSnoutSoup
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Springfield does not submit for testing.
stacarter
NES Member
Ah, another "we fully support the 2nd Amendment...but" guy. Ok, i am down with throwing my disdain at them.
No longer true. They just started.
I would be surprised if anyone around here has tried one. This gun screams "CCW type gun only bought by old, fuddy men, with bizzare safety lever requirements, and on top of that, still don't carry a round in the pipe". Not sure who the marketing people at springfield were selling this gun to... not to mention even in that regard, it contradicts itself, because that same group of numbskulls often "doesn't believe in plastic guns". So the end result is a product that appeals to like.... .05% of the people buying handguns for self defense.
![[laugh]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/012.gif "Laugh [laugh]")
-Mike
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And why does this exist? What demand does this fill? Oh, wait it says "XDE GRIP ZONE" on it. They'll sell millions
![[rolleyes]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/042.gif "Roll Eyes [rolleyes]")
Varmint
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I would be surprised if anyone around here has tried one. This gun screams "CCW type gun only bought by old, fuddy men, with bizzare safety lever requirements, and on top of that, still don't carry a round in the pipe". Not sure who the marketing people at springfield were selling this gun to... not to mention even in that regard, it contradicts itself, because that same group of numbskulls often "doesn't believe in plastic guns". So the end result is a product that appeals to like.... .05% of the people buying handguns for self defense.
-Mike
You're starting to sound like a grumpy old man yourself, lol.
But I agree, there should be only one gun, and we should all like it.
Tell me that isn't true, though. There's no real point to this thing, it's targeting a buyer that, for most intents and purposes, doesn't exist.
I'm all for seeing more models of handguns come out to fit different peoples needs. This thing though, is literally an answer to a question that literally nobody asked.
I guess there's something to the "low effort slide" thing, if it really is that easy to operate. Could be helpful to someone with low hand strength, but I'd have to see what it actually is, etc.
-Mike
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Varmint
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Well, I don't like to tell people what guns they should like, but for the sake of argument, I think it appeals to anyone who wants a DA/SA single stack, obviously, and there are plenty of those.
The problem I see is the safety - it should be removable like my CZ P01, which comes with an extra lever if you want decocker only. I don't want to spend hundreds of hours practicing disarming the safety. I'd only buy the Springfield if you can remove the safety, or wait for a decocker only version. But there are people who don't mind the safety.
I find it hilarious that springfield hyped up their new single stack offering to then release hammer fired gun. as if a hammer is a new idea. it's almost as hilarious as springfield bending over the entire state of illinois to save a few $$. I've purchased one springfield firearm in my lifetime and it's one too many. they can EABOD.
CatSnoutSoup
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Not to nitpick (much
![[grin]](/xen/styles/default/xenforo/smilies.vb/041.gif "Grin [grin]")
) but it was true in April when I wrote that. I am aware that there has since been a thread here saying they have submitted, but it remains anecdotal. Unless there has been an official statement from Springfield that I have not seen?
Knob Creek
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Finally a single stack DA/SA? I submit the Sig P225 or P239.
Varmint
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You forgot P220. I was talking about the sub-school bus category.
E.Stoner
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The P239 is just on the margins. I often carry around a P232SL in warm weather which would be perfect if it was a 9mm and in the winter p225 which is just a bit too large at times and needs to have a 9 round mad (instead of a jerry-rigged P239 8rd mag).
The P239 is a really excellent gun but it is sort of the dumpy ugly cousin of the P225 and P232. I'd take that over some Springfield junk any day.
tuna
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I like it, but it seems to be that odd size that should be picketable but isn't, and seems too small for belt wear.
I'd like to see one up close. I like hammer guns, and can easily ignore safeties. The fact it has safeties means I may actually see one without a hunt.
I'd like to see one up close. I like hammer guns, and can easily ignore safeties. The fact it has safeties means I may actually see one without a hunt.
