I have recently puchased a New SD40ve from a friend who is an FFL.
I paid less than $300. for the piece! I am very pleased with the performance and the way it shoots.
I am 83 years old and have no problem with the recoil. It is "Snappy" but still quite manageable.
I shoot it at the local club and indoor range. I wear a leather glove onmy shooting hand to help me with the
long trigger pull. I have shot over 100 rds so far...and I am glad I settled for this Auto-loader.

I say, buy the gun and the ammo, you are going to like the way it shoots.