The bottom layer contains, along with dinosaurs, those hammer-fired DA/SA pistols.
The fresher top layer the more evolved and civilized striker-fired gun.
I chose a 3.3-inchXD-E from Langdon Tactical.
I immediately applied a Talon Grip (Pro texture) to it, and have enjoyed it immensely.
Apples to Apples?
Well that time is now!
With the new 4.5 and the 3.3 in hand I headed off to the range.
The big question for me do I shoot one better than the other, and if so… why?
My initial surprise with the 4.5 stock gun was the trigger.
I anticipated a night and day difference between the Langdon trigger and a stock factory one.
And while I can feel a difference, it is nowhere near what I thought it would be.
The stock trigger in the XD-E is very nice!
The double-action pull is long, as expected, but silky smooth with no grit that I could feel.
It has a nice break and a good reset.
The factory sights are not just good enough they are excellent.
The front red fiber optic sight needs very little ambient light to glow brightly.
With its aftermarket sights, the 3.3 printed groups were a bit high but they were good groups.
Even with all the extras of the custom treatment to the 3.3 version the 4.5 stock gun kept pace!
For another view on these pistols, check out Richard Johnsonsreview of the Springfield XD-E.
He took the mid-sized 3.8 model for a test and bought it post evaluation.
I guess he likes them too.
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Langdon TacticalXD-E 9mm
XD-ETM4.5" Single Stack
