Borninthe40's
Alpha
New to this forum and to gun ownership. Just purchased an XDE 3.3. With a shell in the chamber, if I depress the de-cock, can I assume the gun won't fire? Thanks for the help.
XDE De-Cock question
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HansGruber
Ronin
That’s the way it’s supposed to work, yes.
But, it’s always a good idea to make certain it’s pointed in a safe direction when you do it—and make certain your finger is not in the trigger.
But, it’s always a good idea to make certain it’s pointed in a safe direction when you do it—and make certain your finger is not in the trigger.
BangBang
Professional
Like Hans said yes, that is how it’s supposed to work and as we know keep your pistol pointed in a safe direction. I much prefer a decocker over a safety any day of the week. Several, several pistols offer a decocker. Here is one of many articles on a decocker. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.thetruthaboutguns.com/the-truth-about-pistol-de-cockers/amp/
ca survivor
Operator
It feels scary doesn't it, but it wont fire, but do as HansGruber suggested.
Hi Borninthe40s. Welcome to the forum.
As far as the decocker, I like them. I don't agree with the article Bangbang linked where the author said they suck. They don't. And to decock the XDe, just push the safety lever down. I have wondered whether or not it would be a good idea to also let the hammer down easy rather than letting it just snap down. In the past for a semi-auto, at slide lock I just pushed the release and let the slide slam closed. Lately, I have heard from several folks not to release the slide that way because it introduces wear on the slide release. The same kind of thing could apply to the decocker.
Hopefully, some of Springfield's staff will jump in here with some advice. I was wondering about whether or not to use snap caps because a lot of folks say they are unnecessary. I emailed Springfield, and they advised to use snap caps. That was before the Forum was available.
As far as the decocker, I like them. I don't agree with the article Bangbang linked where the author said they suck. They don't. And to decock the XDe, just push the safety lever down. I have wondered whether or not it would be a good idea to also let the hammer down easy rather than letting it just snap down. In the past for a semi-auto, at slide lock I just pushed the release and let the slide slam closed. Lately, I have heard from several folks not to release the slide that way because it introduces wear on the slide release. The same kind of thing could apply to the decocker.
Hopefully, some of Springfield's staff will jump in here with some advice. I was wondering about whether or not to use snap caps because a lot of folks say they are unnecessary. I emailed Springfield, and they advised to use snap caps. That was before the Forum was available.
BangBang
Professional
Yes, they don’t suck. It was showing two different ways/types but not sure why he said it sucks. I love it.
HansGruber
Ronin
There's nothing wrong with riding the hammer down with your off thumb when you use the decocker, either, if just letting it drop gives you the willies. I do it that way most of the time...not because I’m worried, but because it's a little more quiet.
Keystone19250
SAINT
Not familiar with the XDE but like Hans mentioned just use your off hand thumb to ride/guide the hammer down, letting it it just slam down is kind of scary.
My opinion.
My opinion.
Borninthe40's
Alpha
Thanks all. I tried the decocker at the shooting range and it worked as advertised. I appreciate all the advice.
Funwithfuel
Custom
I don't know how the mechanics are in an XDe, but in a P22X sig, the firing pin is blocked until the trigger is all the way to the rear. I would think others are the same. I know some models, when decocked, drop the hammer. Others disconnect the hammer and lower it as you release the lever. Either way, I don't see fault in riding the hammer down gently as long as your finger is not on the trigger itself.