I love my SD40VE. Before I got it I had a .22 caliber S&W that I used to get me CHL. As I was taking my shooting test, I noticed some were shooting 9mm and .40 caliber so I asked if I could try them. I didn't think that either was too snappy for me, this after I had a stroke that severely impacted my right side. I ended getting a SD40VE and shoot it very well. Normally use 180 gr or 165 gr HST.