M&P Shield 45 vs Springfield XDE 45

hootey · January 22, 2019, 10:58 AM

I have been looking at both for my next CCW. Have read previous post about most people really liking the M&P 45 Shield. But, little available about the XDE 45. Have looked at both several times. The M&P fits my hand well but, the XDE fits a little better, more comfortable to hold. LGS does not have a XDE for rent at the range.
Anyone shot both? How do they compare? The XDE costs a little more, is it worth it? Thanks, all opinions welcome.

Fishbed77 · January 22, 2019, 11:27 AM

The Shield is the easy choice here. It's a proven design with excellent aftermarket support.

Also, you wouldn't be sending money to Springfield Armory, and that counts for something.

jcj54 · January 22, 2019, 11:36 AM

Having shot both, the Shield is my preference which is why I bougt one

MisterCrabby · January 22, 2019, 11:20 PM

I bought the XDe because of the double action option and the external safety. I thought they both shoot fine.

hootey · January 23, 2019, 02:46 PM

Thanks for the comments, I'm still deciding

January 22, 2019, 10:58 AM	#1
hootey Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: Greater Northwest Posts: 244	M&P Shield 45 vs Springfield XDE 45 I have been looking at both for my next CCW. Have read previous post about most people really liking the M&P 45 Shield. But, little available about the XDE 45. Have looked at both several times. The M&P fits my hand well but, the XDE fits a little better, more comfortable to hold. LGS does not have a XDE for rent at the range. Anyone shot both? How do they compare? The XDE costs a little more, is it worth it? Thanks, all opinions welcome.

January 22, 2019, 11:36 AM	#3
jcj54 Senior Member Join Date: February 28, 2011 Posts: 219	Shield .45 vs XDs Having shot both, the Shield is my preference which is why I bougt one

January 22, 2019, 11:27 AM	#2
Fishbed77 Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2010 Posts: 4,862	The Shield is the easy choice here. It's a proven design with excellent aftermarket support. Also, you wouldn't be sending money to Springfield Armory, and that counts for something.

January 22, 2019, 11:20 PM	#4
MisterCrabby Member Join Date: August 16, 2018 Posts: 90	I bought the XDe because of the double action option and the external safety. I thought they both shoot fine.

January 23, 2019, 02:46 PM	#5
hootey Senior Member Join Date: August 31, 2009 Location: Greater Northwest Posts: 244	Thanks for the comments, I'm still deciding