I was wondering with the flood of new carry guns if anyone carries the XDE. I have been looking at the 3.8 along with the Hellcat as possible EDC's replacing my P365 XL. With the popularity of the Hellcat I would imagine a longer barrel (3.5-3.8) is probably in the future which would be a plus for me. I have limited shooting with the XDE 3.3 (2 magazines) and then the owner got rid of it shortly afterwards. Any comments on performance and carry would be appreciated.
Does anyone carry the XDE
- Thread starter southtex
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I carry the XDE. I sent it to Langdon tactical last year and had them do their magic to it. They took a nice gun and made it an excellent gun. I’ve shot it in training classes and have been very happy with its performance. I guess it depends on your needs. I prefer a sa/da pistol as I like having my thumb on that hammer when holstering.
Thank You for the input. Do you carry the 3.3 or 3.8.
FlatEarthFred
Operator
Out of curiosity, how do you all carry it? Hammer down on safe, hammer down off safe, hammer cocked on safe? That thing seems to give you a lot of options.
Hammer down safety off.
Epeeist
Elite
I actually had won an XDE 3.3 in a gun contest a few years back when they first came out (yeah, I have won a total of 3 SA guns, I really should start buying lottery tickets) and I kind of hated the XDE. It was huge for a single stack, being about the same size as a as my CZ75 Compact that I was carrying at the time but half the capacity. It had a blah double action trigger and the single action was long and nothing special. I sold it a few days after I picked it up from the FFL. In the face of the Hellcat, 365 and even the SKYY DVG I would not recommend it. It looks like it is XDs size, but its not. The striker fired XD series single stacks are smaller and I shoot them better for about the same capacity.
3.3”
michael.ed
Master Class
I carry the XDE 3.3” 9mm, and it is great. I put a Viridian laser on it and it hits right where the laser points. Never had a problem with it feeding, firing or ejecting. It is very easy to rack and I truly think hammer fired is better. The decococking mechanism works great, so I can carry it the way that fits where I am going. I wasn’t sure when I got it, but it has become my favorite. A truly great handgun!
michael.ed
Master Class
I carry it decocked most of the time to make my first shot double action which I consider another safety. But what I like about it is that I can carry it cocked and ready, cocked and safety on or decocked. Pretty versatile!
michael.ed
Master Class
I carry mine in a holster that came with the Viridian (IWB) and for OWB is purchased one from Crossbreed that allows for the Viridian. No complaints and they both work well and are comfortable.
If you don't mind, why don't you carry the gun
Me too.
LastStarfighter
Operator
I have the XDS but I do really like the XDE.
I had a XDS 45 for a short time but found the Shield PC 45 to be a better fit for me. The XDE 3.8 is currently a gun peaking my interest. I don't really care for my 365 XL sights and I know I can put the TFX Pro Orange on a Springfield. I must say if not for the sights (my vision) the 365 XL is an excellent gun for everyday carry. I actually shoot the gun pretty well just stay annoyed with the sights.
I like the XDe because I feel a little more comfortable with a DA first trigger pull and being able to feel the position of the hammer with my thumb when the XDe is under my shirt. Just when I think I am being overly concerned, I read about something like the Sheriff in Georgia having an accidental discharge in a Walmart store. If that can happen to a Sheriff, I think it could happen to anybody. And, the second through the ninth trigger pull on the XDe is really nice!