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Hey there,
Just thought I'd share my thoughts on what I'd like to carry, but can't because I'm unaware if it exists. I'm a big fan of Springfield Armory handguns, I have 2 already, and will likely have more down the road. What I want is basically the XD-E but in the size and magazine capacity of the Hellcat. So you don't all have to go to the website I posted the comparison.
My reasoning is I prefer not to carry a striker fired handgun "locked and loaded". I'm just not comfortable doing it, so I won't. I would carry a hammer fired double action with a round in the chamber and fire the first round double action. This is also how I keep my Beretta setup next to my bed.
Since Springfield won't answer my requests to make said handgun I guess I have to carry the XD-E the way it is, or find something else that is similar, maybe with magazine capacity closer to the Hellcat? Is the reason for the increased size of the XD-E because of the hammer mechanism? Does anyone have any suggested alternatives that meet my requirements better than the XD-E?
Hellcat XD-E
Just thought I'd share my thoughts on what I'd like to carry, but can't because I'm unaware if it exists. I'm a big fan of Springfield Armory handguns, I have 2 already, and will likely have more down the road. What I want is basically the XD-E but in the size and magazine capacity of the Hellcat. So you don't all have to go to the website I posted the comparison.
My reasoning is I prefer not to carry a striker fired handgun "locked and loaded". I'm just not comfortable doing it, so I won't. I would carry a hammer fired double action with a round in the chamber and fire the first round double action. This is also how I keep my Beretta setup next to my bed.
Since Springfield won't answer my requests to make said handgun I guess I have to carry the XD-E the way it is, or find something else that is similar, maybe with magazine capacity closer to the Hellcat? Is the reason for the increased size of the XD-E because of the hammer mechanism? Does anyone have any suggested alternatives that meet my requirements better than the XD-E?
Hellcat XD-E
Caliber | 9mm | 9mm |
---|---|---|
Color | Black | Black |
Length | 6" | 6.75" |
Height | 4" w/ Flush Mag, 4.5" w/ Extended Mag | 5" w/ Flush Mag, 5.25" w/ Extended Mag |
Weight | 18.3 oz w/ Flush Mag, 18.6 oz w/ Extended Mag | 24.8 oz w/ Flush Mag, 25.6 oz w/ Extended Mag |
Barrel | 3" Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10 | 3.3" Hammer Forged Steel, Melonite® Finish, 1:10 |
Magazines | (1) 11-Round, (1) 13-Round Extended | (1) 8-Round, (1) 9-Round Extended |
MSRP | $569 | $542 |