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April 26, 2017, 02:38 PM
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Springfield XDE
So who else got an email about the new Springfield XDE? Says small compact and an everyday carry piece. April 28 we will see.
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April 26, 2017, 03:14 PM
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I won't be near a computer that day.
Oh horrors, what will I DO? |
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April 27, 2017, 08:34 AM
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You will just have to wait...lol. I was not impressed about their last announcement (saint) so I'm not to hopeful.
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April 27, 2017, 09:34 AM
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Who knows? But we shall see tomorrow.
I was excitedly, let down by the Saint. Coming into an already overcrowded market in the AR arena, didn't score any points with me.
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April 27, 2017, 12:07 PM
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Another variant on the XD series does not interest me.
On the other hand, a guy here has one of almost every current model and will no doubt add this one if it seems to fill a niche. |
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April 27, 2017, 12:23 PM
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Am I the only one horrible unimpressed by Springfields "new" marketing department? Attempt to build up hype and then deliver another gun already built by multiple reputable companies?
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April 27, 2017, 01:01 PM
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What firearms in the last few years are really "new"? The vast majority of them are variants of designs already on the market. It's not just as issue that affects Springfield, but all the manufacturers. In an effort to get a piece of the AR and polymer framed striker fired pistol pies almost all now offer an option in those areas. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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April 27, 2017, 01:03 PM
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The "information coming soon" thing annoys me more than the lack of innovation. Its being built up as something and then its... well more of the same.
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April 27, 2017, 01:35 PM
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That's fair. The same was true for the Saint. They put a lot of effort into marketing something that really didn't need it. But I think they're all trying to do anything to drum up interest and sales. I think the next few years are going to be hard for the industry. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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April 27, 2017, 02:00 PM
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Sort of makes me think of Ruger's introduction of the 9E vs. their already-existent SR9. Maybe Springfield is trying to make a still-good product that's a little less expensive to make, in hopes of dropping the street price $100 or so.
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April 27, 2017, 03:40 PM
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April 27, 2017, 04:21 PM
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Maybe the 'E' stands for Enough?
I like the XDs, but I could do without the drama. |
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April 27, 2017, 04:43 PM
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DA/SA XD?
Could be worth looking at. |
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April 27, 2017, 06:06 PM
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April 27, 2017, 06:09 PM
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I just yawned....
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April 28, 2017, 01:04 AM
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Hammer fired XD? Count me in as very interested. Could be the FNX9 I always wanted, except with aftermarket support.
And I don't even like the XD line 
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April 28, 2017, 05:53 AM
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April 28, 2017, 06:16 AM
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I was interested.
What I envisioned: hammer fired, XD style grip safety What I see: hammer fired, ambidextrous manual safety, no grip safety, still have to deal with XD style magazines that IMO are "backwards" by feel. I was figuring out what I was going to replace to get the new XDE I envisioned. Now I do not have to worry about that. |
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April 28, 2017, 06:20 AM
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 Springfield Armory doesn't seem to have a clear vision for it's company, several underwhelming product announcements these past couple of years. I hope Springfield doesn't become the next Charles Daly. Springfield needs to concentrate on making better products, not just more of them.
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April 28, 2017, 06:26 AM
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Kinda heavy. I'll stick with my XD-S...
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April 28, 2017, 10:01 AM
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Well I do enjoy a single stack 9mm but I already have the same spot filled by my S&W 3913.
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April 28, 2017, 10:11 AM
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Huh. Color me surprised. Someone developing options for the DA/SA fans. I'm impressed.
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April 28, 2017, 11:36 AM
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All of my want for it just disappeared. Was hoping for a mid-full size.
In a market with the XDs, Shield, and G43, I don't see why they think this thing will do all that well.
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April 28, 2017, 12:26 PM
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April 28, 2017, 12:34 PM
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Interesting. I'm not buying but I really look forward to seeing and handling one.
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