November 18th, 2019
6minute read
Choosing a weapon for your everyday concealed carry can be an arduous task.
So, where do you start?
How about a double-action/single-action (DA/SA), hammer-fired gun?
Overlooked Option?
Dont know what DA/SA is?
As the round fires, the slide cycles back and cocks the hammer for the next shot.
The result is a shorter and lighter single-action trigger pull for the follow-up shots.
Why is this system possibly the right choice for you?
Why does flexibility matter?
As you grow and evolve as a shooter, your needs for your concealed carry pistol may change.
What if you want to carry in a different position?
What if your preferences on trigger pull jot down change as your skills evolve?
Do you prefer a gun with or without one?
Think that might change?
Why was the XD-E outside my comfort zone, exactly?
At the 10 lbs.
of pressure my test model measured, it requires a fair amount of pull to make that first shot.
In a stressful, adrenaline-fueled situation, however, that extra pull is something that many CCW users want.
The trigger pull on the follow-up single-action shots was only 5 lbs.
Remember When I Said … ?
Remember that adaptability I mentioned?
You may be thinking at this point that the XD-E is not that different than any other DA/SA gun.
To engage the safety, simply sweep it up.
To disengage, sweep it down to the horizontal position.
To fire in this mode, you sweep the safety down and then pull that long double-action trigger pull.
The second mode has you follow all the steps of above, but leave the pistol off safe.
The third mode should be familiar to all you 1911 shooters out there.
In this, you cock the hammer and engage the safety otherwise known as cocked and locked.
The safety also has an additional feature it can act as a decocker.
The result is a thin and light pistol that is easy to pack for concealed carry.
How Does It Carry?
I tested the 3.8 9mm model and found it the perfect length for my carry preference.
I found that I didnt need the pinky extenders with my smaller hands, but my husband preferred it.
So why not take a look?
Go to forum thread
XD-ETM3.8" Single Stack
