This is a question I asked over at glocktalk and got a quite a few responses. I am curious abut the longevity of the S&W "budget" line. Especially in the longevity of the polymer frames. I am seriously thinking about getting one as my first handgun. So with that, do you still have your first one?

Obviously new owners should post as well. Heck I cant even answer this because dont own one yet.

Post some pics with your responses so we can see how they look today

I can't speak for the other models but, I had an SW9M and it was the only Smith that I have owned that I was glad to be rid of. My first and last Sigma.

I bought a sw40ve allied forces edition used. Good looking handgun. I even got used to the long trigger. Unfortunately I had to sell it in order to get my first M&P. finances were tight at the time and I am not a patient person. Bought it for 400$. Sold it and a box of 50fmj for 425$. Then got a brand new M&P 40s&w full size.

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Safety not Included!!

Yes. SD9. Academy Sports had them on sale for $399 just prior to when the VE's replaced them. Been on the fence a few times on whether to keep it, but yes, I still have it. I've decided it's likely to become collectible (Smith probably didn't make nearly as many of them as they've made VE's).*




*Hey. It can't hurt to be an optimist, can it?

Just bought mine 8-2-2014. Have only shot 150 rounds through it so far. I have no intentions of letting it go; I seldom ever let firearms go-unless it becomes absolutely necessary! (Or it doesn't live up to S&W quality that I've come to expect over the past 30 years)

To put in perspective, I own a 1911, 5906, SD9VE, thunder380 and an LCP. I have these by choice. The one on my nightstand and that I carry with anything heavier than a t-shirt is the SD. Try to find another 9mm, striker fired, high capacity, lifetime warranty, American made pistol for $300.00. Just sayin'

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Music/Sports/Beer fan

Yes I still have my first two, bought about two weeks apart.

They are as reliable and rugged as the GLOCK platform they're cloned after at about 1/2 the price.

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NULLI SECUNDUS

I still have mine, but it's only been about seven years.

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Now go make God proud...

I think that says it all!

SD9VE had it about 16 months over 3000 rounds all my own hand loads never had a hiccup

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Aim small, Miss Small

I sold my sd9ve 2 weeks ago...just couldnt handle the trigger...promptly got a Springfield xd9 and I really like it...

Sold mine at the first chance I had. I could not get used to that trigger. I took the cash and bought a Shield in 9mm. I love it and carry it everyday.

i still got my sigma in 40 s&w. one of the first made. many rounds, mostly reloads. no problems. i put the galloway spring kit in and it dropped the trigger to about 6 pounds. for the price it is hard to beat. i call it my cheap priced glock. the sigma is one of the over looked guns going. they are rock solid but got a heavy trigger. i keep looking for used ones.

I had my Sigma for something like 12 years. The sear went out of adjustment, and S&W paid shipping both ways, replaced a bunch of parts that looked worn (was my only gun for years) and threw in a couple new mags. If not for the M&P line coming out, I would still have it.

Still have my SW40VE. Never had a problem with it.

Forever 7/12/95 purchase Sigma 40F, I have replaced a striker spring, stopped keeping track @ 5000 rds. I have fired 135 corbon- 180 feds, It likes win ranger 165 is as accurate as when I got it. Normal clean/lube. Has been very comforting on many a night. Be Safe,

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I BACK OUR BLUE

I still have my S&W SD 40. Got it when it first came out because I sold my Sigma 9mm. Both are and were very good guns,especially for the price. The Sigma only cost $310.00 NIB from my LGS. I am going to buy a SD 9mm, since I have found you can't use barrel conversions on them. But I will get it after I get a S&W M&P .40c. I personally had no problem with the trigger on either guns. Trigger pull was harder than normal I guess but I shot them well and I sort of prefer a harder pull on a SD gun anyway.

My first one was a Sigma 9VE, unfortunately I had to sell it to pay for medical bills. I loved it, never a problem. I bought the SD9VE to replace it, happy as a lark with it!

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SD9VE, American perfection!

I have my sigma 9F that I bought in the early 90's. Still shoot 150 rounds a month thru it. Less now that I have available a MP9 I do like it a lot more since the Apex spring kit was installed.

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I still have my SD40VE, and I wouldn't part with it. It's my HDW, I like how it shoots, how it fits my hand...I like it!

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S&W SD40VE; So mote it be.

I have had an SW9VE for several years. Used it as EDC until I got my M&P45. My wife carries a 9mm Shield, and keeps the SW9 in her truck.

The trigger did take some getting used to, but I was very accurate with it once I did. The trigger also got smoother with use, which seems to be the experience of most.

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Illegitimus Non Carborundum

I have my SWVE 40 bought about 10yrs ago....it's in a safe door pocket because I have many others I carry and use that have superior triggers....I will keep it forever, or give it to a friend who may want a good handgun, but if I tried to sell it I could never get my $279 out of it because I see the SD versions on sale at Academy for $289 all the time.....besides, I may keep it in my camper or put it into daily carry in the future to change things up once in awhile.....certainly a good value in an inexpensive quality pistola......cheers. :->

Still have my sw40ve it's been about 7 years now rock solid gun.

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SW99 9mm Sigma VE 40
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I've only had my sd9ve for about a year. Put at least 1500 rounds down range with no problem. Most have been WWB 115 grain, with some federal 115's as well. So far it eats anything I feed it with no fft or ffe's. I've installed the apex spring kit and like the change. I use it as my every day carry inside waist band. I wouldn't get rid of it for anything. Great gun.

I had the Sigma 40 for a few months, but couldn't get used to the grip angle. The same with a Glock 22. It just didn't "feel right".

I still have mine. Its 5 years old and still ticks when I want it to.

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Don't look, reload and shoot!

Nope, my SW9 is on loan to my son-in-law. I see no possible way that it will ever return. (don't misunderstand, he's a great guy, and I wouldn't trade him for the world)

Got my SD9VE last year as my first firearm/handgun. Upgraded the springs, trigger and magazine with Apex parts and love it. Even though I added a SIG P229 SAS .40 this year to my collection there is no way that I would get rid of my Smith, never ever.

BTW, I do have an SD9VE currently, but my SW9 is with my son-in-law. BOTH of the guns are working perfectly. No plan to get rid of either one (although the SW will likely be adopted).

I only have half of my first Sigma...

My 4506 is the only gun I have loved enough to not trade for a new interest. It will be awhile before my SD40VE goes to a new home. I just enjoy putting ammo downrange with it.

yep still have it, bought mine(sw40ve) new as my first handgun in 2011. i have since added a m&p40c, a shield9(my carry gun) and a shield 40(wife's carry gun). the sigma is the wife's "nightstand" gun adn the 40c is mine. i have no plans on selling any of them.

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SDMF

First handgun I ever bought was my SW40VE Allied Forces Edition. And, as much as I'd love to eventually get my hands on a 1911, I don't think I'd ever sell the S&W to buy a 1911.
The long trigger pull is fixed by a LOT of dry firing (and I mean a LOT) until you get used to it.
I have no idea how many rounds I've fired through it, but I've never had a FTF/FTE. Those have been everything from cheap reloads to the expensive stuff.
(On a side note, I have the best luck with Hornady Critical Duty rounds. Just gotta watch gunbot.net for when folks have it on sale.)