3913 vs XDE

[Telecaster]

Everything old is new again. The Springfield XDE is a compact pistol with DA/SA, like the S&W 3913 used to be. Many people claim the 3913 is the best concealed carry pistol ever.

I like DA/SA in a concealed gun for safety reasons. I've had light striker-fired triggers go off when I wasn't ready to fire (pointed down range, just not quite ready to fire), and it's not that I don't trust or like striker fired triggers, I would just prefer a revolver or DA/SA trigger in a gun that's stuck in my waistband or pocket.

So does anybody have any insight into the 3913 vs. the XDE? Used 3913s that I've seen are probably more expensive than the MSRP of the XDE will be.

NRA's video on the XDE: First Look: Springfield Armory XD-E - YouTube

 

[hobby-gunsmith]

From what I have been reading, Springfield has come up with a new XD that is what the 3913 and the 5906 have in terms of hammer and DA/SA hammer cocked with safety on similar to a 1911 and carried in that mode. It has a de-cocker, which I like and the barrel is an inch shorter shy of the 4 inch barrel. It is slim and trigger reset and sights are great right out of the box. I have an XD-40 and I may be trading that in for the XDE in the 9MM. They are expanding their calibers in the near future in the XDE.

Nick

 

[BAM-BAM]

Interesting...................... still 25oz. but only 1" wide...... 3.3" barrel could be a bit longer IMHO. MSRP of $515 so should sell for $450???? in local gunshops.

 

[DD357]

After the nonsense in IL - I'm done with Springfield; now having said that I'd go with the 3913 anyways. Don't shoot the XD's all that well compared to other striker fired guns and I doubt this one would be any different.

 

[Amp]

I know nothing about the XD. However I did relamp and still carry my 3913.
That being said, I have a Shield. Just more comfortable with the 3913 on my belt or a revolver in a pocket.

 

[18DAI]

Many lesser guns get compared to the 3913. None match it, let alone surpass it. From any manufacturer.

The ONLY GUN which matches the 3913s reliability, accuracy, durability, asthetics and ease of carry and concealment is the 3914. Regards 18DAI

 

[GaryS]

I expect to carry a 3913/14 variant as long as I have one that functions.

 

[PALADIN85020]

Never was a finer discreet carry 9mm pistol!

John

 

[hardluk1]

Watching the video on the XDE the SA trigger pull looks like it has a longer reset with more than a fair amount of take up in it too . Sure as heck isn't as nice is my p320 reset or my old 669 SA pull and at a only an 1oz more weight in all metal ! Just don't see where the XDE fills any gaps other than for some current XD owners . .

 

[Denver Dick]

Many lesser guns get compared to the 3913. None match it, let alone surpass it. From any manufacturer.

The ONLY GUN which matches the 3913s reliability, accuracy, durability, asthetics and ease of carry and concealment is the 3914. Regards 18DAI

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[Lee's Landing Billy]

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[Telecaster]

The CS9 is closer to the Shield in size, but the 3913 gets all the love. Especially the Ladysmith, that's the one I'd get if I ever find one. The LGS had one a few months ago, I doubt they still do. They didn't want to sell it bad enough, at the time.

 

[KSDeputy]

Has to be external hammer, DA/SA in .45 for me. I have carried my CS 45 for over 20 years.

 

[BAM-BAM]

True Love ; for a "manly man" is the 3913/14 NL.....since 1991/92!!!!! Wow 25years!!

The Springfield...... if the price is right or a used one comes along cheap...... might make a great "Truck Gun"!!!!

 

[Denver Dick]

Here are my three 3913 pistols. I reduced my collection from four to three a several years ago. The one I sold was bit dinged up with more internal wear. The 3913 TSW without rail is the jewel of the group. It handles and shoots great.

 

[JH1951]

I like my 3914 quite a bit. Can't compare it with an XDE because I never shot one. Never felt the need to do away with the 3914....

 

[BAM-BAM]

I like my 3913 quite a bit. Can't compare it with an XDE because I never shot one. Never felt the need to do away with the 3913....

Isn't that a 3914???????? Blue not stainless!!

 

[James&theGiant1911]

Wow, who says that the 39xx in any series is the best carry pistol ever?

That would be the 40xx series once you shoot a Hi Power every other 9 pales in comparison. Sorry to rain on your 9 mm 3rd gen love fest but that gun just ain't it. If I made a list of the best 9mms doubt it would be in the top 5. Shoot a PC40 in wheel and semi auto config and then revisit this thread, LOL.

 

[JH1951]

Isn't that a 3914???????? Blue not stainless!!

Why, yes, yes it is! My bad. I edited the post.
Thank you for being more alert than I!

 

[JH1951]

Wow, who says that the 39xx in any series is the best carry pistol ever?

Just let those of us that feel that way continue to do so.
I will not condemn your preference, but it certainly does not suit me well.
God bless you, live and let live......

 

[BAM-BAM]

Wow, who says that the 39xx in any series is the best carry pistol ever?

That would be the 40xx series once you shoot a Hi Power every other 9 pales in comparison. Sorry to rain on your 9 mm 3rd gen love fest but that gun just ain't it. If I made a list of the best 9mms doubt it would be in the top 5. Shoot a PC40 in wheel and semi auto config and then revisit this thread, LOL.

"Best concealed carry auto/9mm" ...... S&W 39xx series .......... combat 9mm = Browning/FN 9mm Hi-Power.............

"Best" 9mm........................ lots of great choices...... purpose???

 

[James&theGiant1911]

"Best concealed carry auto/9mm" ...... S&W 39xx series .......... combat 9mm = Browning/FN 9mm Hi-Power.............

"Best" 9mm........................ lots of great choices...... purpose???

I could not fit it into my boot, would not work and I have owned a 3913. Too many other micro 9s out there that conceal better. Just few are the

.38/ 357 wheel gun SW
Micro XD 9
Ruger LC9
Kimber Solo II

just to name a few. Actually think I could conceal the Browning Hi Power better than I could the 3913.

 

[growr]

Just yesterday, I found not one but TWO 3913's in a local pawn shop here in Montana! Too bad I don't have a wheelbarrel load of extra cash!!

Randy

PS. I already have 2......And I still believe that they are the undisputed KING of CONCEALED CARRY!!

 

[Engine49guy]

The Model 3913 is a sweetheart.... Here are some alternate takes:
Model 3953 DAO single stack:

Model 6906 12 shot TDA/SA:

And if you have a bit of extra jingle in your pocket and very good luck stumbling on one,
Performance center Model 5906 "PC9" with Briley barrel bushing :

 

[GaryS]

I have a 6906 which is a great shooter. I've carried it in the past, but I'm more prone to carry a single stack now that I have some. I also have a 3953, which shoots well, but I have yet to carry.

I saw a listing tonight for a 3953TSW at a LGS I've done business with. I think it's over priced, so I probably won't even go up to look at it. OTOH, if it's a pre rail, I might have to go and look at it and see what their cash price is.

It never, ever, ends, does it?

The Model 3913 is a sweetheart.... Here are some alternate takes:
Model 3953 DAO single stack:

Model 6906 12 shot TDA/SA:

And if you have a bit of extra jingle in your pocket and very good luck stumbling on one,
Performance center Model 5906 "PC9" with Briley barrel bushing :

 

[Arik]

No interest in it either really. The XD is too new. Let em work out the bugs, if any. Also no interest in hammer fired. Nothing against it, just no interest in one.
Same goes for the 39XX. Nothing there to get excited over. And if I did go for a single stack it would probably be there PPS

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[DD357]

Many lesser guns get compared to the 3913. None match it, let alone surpass it. From any manufacturer.

The ONLY GUN which matches the 3913s reliability, accuracy, durability, asthetics and ease of carry and concealment is the 3914. Regards 18DAI

Only change I'd make is add the 3953-other than that I'm fine with this post!

 

[petepeterson]

James,

This is a thread where everyone comes on and espouses their love for a particular pistol. Why rain on the parade?

Actually think I could conceal the Browning Hi Power better than I could the 3913.

You must have an interesting shape. With the Browning's barrel being 1 1/4" longer, an exposed, cocked hammer, and thicker and longer grip, please...enlighten us. How so?

 

[STORMINORMAN]

I was not unimpressed: I predict a whole Sprinklefield line of XDE-type pistols... Full-sized & Compacts, adjustable grip swells, NO GRIP SAFETY!

Always thought the SIG 2022 was the true affordable "sleeper" (albeit a FULL-SIZED sleeper!) in the SIG catalogue: a poly frame and the SA/DA action up top.

Cheers!

P.S. Who around here really wouldn't consider a SA/DA Shield or a M&P 45acp optics-ready longslide with a hammer and a drop safety?

P.P.S. Absolutely LOVE my wife's 3913, hands down over my buddie's 9mm Shield. Also had to add that the claim that they "re-invented the hammer" is a bit pretentious, IMHO: I believe it was Og the Caveman that 1st re-invented the hammer when he figured out how to mount it on a handle and vastly improved the dynamics! Just ask that cave lion skin hanging on the wall of the cave...?

 

[James&theGiant1911]

James,

This is a thread where everyone comes on and espouses their love for a particular pistol. Why rain on the parade?



You must have an interesting shape. With the Browning's barrel being 1 1/4" longer, an exposed, cocked hammer, and thicker and longer grip, please...enlighten us. How so?

The BHP was my first handgun I ever bought. It is my favorite. It is flatter than any 3rd gen 9mm I have seen, and with the commander round anti snag hammer it is not that bad. Plus it has a rest cock position which allows you to cock as you draw the weapon.

I went down this path of the 6906 double stack then a 3913tsw but none of them really fit my hand well and they would not conceal very easily. The SA/DA is nice to use in a conceal but my conceal weapons are all Sigs. A 357 Sig can do so much more than the typical 9mm even in +P. I have a stand 9mm Swiss Sig police gun as well. Smith and Wesson makes an excellent third generation pistol but they are weak sauce compared to the the 40xx series they make. I love my Shorty 40, and compared to the 39xx series it will make you never want to shoot anything else.

I honestly think the 9mm Smiths are just an offering for them to say they make a 9mm. The real advantages of the third generation handguns comes into play once you get into the 40 caliber or even one of their magnificent 10mm units. That is when you really can tell the difference, and what the heavy third generation pistols were made to do.