I have a MDe and a CW 380. The MDE is easier to rack than the CW. It has a dual recoil system of very small diameter springs. The MDE is much less ammo sensitive. It eats everything while the CW is quite particular about what you feed it. The MDE is more reliable and I have more confidence in it. The sights are not as good as the CW's sights and the MDE does not lock open. The triggers are a toss up. I can shoot the MDE as well as the CW but given the MDE's reliability edge I think I will sell the CW and keep the MDE.