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08-29-2017, 11:57 AM
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First time owning a handgun
So after hours on review sites, reading the forums and not listening to my rich friends...I decided to buy a SD9VE, considering the great price and its my first handgun that i actually own. Sounded like a great deal.
Haven't hit the range yet but I should be going this weekend and spend a few hours.
Anyone here have any issues or concerns with it for the first few hundred or so rounds?
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08-29-2017, 12:03 PM
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So after hours on review sites, reading the forums and not listening to my rich friends...I decided to buy a SD9VE, considering the great price and its my first handgun that i actually own. Sounded like a great deal.
Haven't hit the range yet but I should be going this weekend and spend a few hours.
Anyone here have any issues or concerns with it for the first few hundred or so rounds?
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1800 rounds and counting on mine. Never a bobble. Shoots as soft as a polymer 9mm should. I'm more accurate with mine than anything else I have shot, but again with 1800 rounds through one gun, I should know it by now. Buy lots of ammo. Practice. Practice. Practice.
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08-29-2017, 12:04 PM
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No concerns at all; shoot, enjoy, repeat!
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08-29-2017, 12:10 PM
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I've heard it said that if you post a photo here it will insure years of enjoyment with your pistol.
Just anecdotal but you never know.
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08-29-2017, 12:12 PM
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enjoy!!!!
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08-29-2017, 12:41 PM
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I would recommend an APEX trigger kit for it- I have one (accidentally bought 2) Ill sell for $20 plus shipping is you want it. Makes the trigger about 5.5 or 6lbs and way smoother
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08-29-2017, 07:29 PM
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I recommend learning the factory trigger and become proficient with that before you do any tweaks.
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08-29-2017, 07:54 PM
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PLEASE clean the factory grease and oil out of the pistol then re-oil and grease BEFORE you go to the range.ENJOY and learn your weapon.Be safe
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08-29-2017, 08:27 PM
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My advice is keep the gun stock and practice. The SD9VE was designed with a longer trigger pull for purpose. It's intended to not be so light. The longer trigger will help you develop good trigger habits. I know for me when I started shooting I developed a nasty flinch that through my shots way the h$ll of. I kept anticipating the light trigger break and developed a flinch. I ended up going to a gun with a DA trigger to break flinching. It helped me focus on the shot and not the anticipated recoil.
Again I would keep it as is. The only exception would be changing the sights but no need to if they work for you as far as having a good sight picture and able to keep track of the front sight. Learn how to properly clean it and dry fire it often. Then practice away.
Enjoy that gun it's a fine one.
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08-29-2017, 08:56 PM
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Welcome aboard. You chose the one firearm that is considered the "Poor Mans Glock." It's the closest gun to the G19, but IMO, is just as good or better than the G19.
You might as well buy an APEX spring kit now because you will most likely want it. It makes an excellent shooting firearm even better. Also, buy a lot of ammo. This gun will eat ANY kind of ammo! It's a tank.
Another item you might want to add, better sights. Any M&P sights will work on your SD9VE. One more item that is beneficial to the SD9VE, a longer take down bar. Some people (I know I do) have a hard time with the factory bar. The longer bar is about 1- 1.5 mm wider/longer, just enough to make it perfect.
To keep in the good graces of the members here, post some pics.
The takedown bar listed below states that it's for a Glock. But, it WILL fit your gun. TRUST ME! And, ask anyone here that knows as well. It's just cheaper in price than the one listed for a S&W.
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08-30-2017, 04:58 AM
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Ive got 3 and enjoy every one of them, excellent pistol if you ask me and odd as it seems I like the trigger.
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08-30-2017, 09:50 AM
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Welcome to the forum! When you go to the range, try to get an hour with a qualified instructor. That will help ensure you get started on the right path. Bad habits tend to show up impact with handguns than with rifles. After some basic instruction, practice regularly and as much as you can.
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08-30-2017, 10:20 AM
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WELCOME & CONGRATS.
So what's the next one gonna be? Not being a big fan of reading instructions/manuals/ or asking for directions. I'd # 1 STRONGLY advise reading & understanding this owners manual, #2 try to not over heat it. Have fun.
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08-30-2017, 10:24 AM
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Welcome Aboard
Enjoy your new gun. As said, clean the gun before shooting it. You realize that you'll need to buy at least a dozen more unnecessary guns before we release you from probationary status?
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08-30-2017, 10:27 AM
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Before you go do anything, RTFM, give it that deep initial cleaning and relube per the manual, THEN go shooting. I wouldn't buy any add-ons of aftermarket stuff until you've taken the time to get to know your gun and how you shoot it. There'll be plenty of time later to triple the cost by buying that stuff.
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08-30-2017, 10:54 AM
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Welcome to the forum! When you go to the range, try to get an hour with a qualified instructor. That will help ensure you get started on the right path. Bad habits tend to show up impact with handguns than with rifles. After some basic instruction, practice regularly and as much as you can.
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Fortunately here in Ontario most ranges require a pre safety course that covers range rules and weapon handling so I'll be doing that this weekend so that should be a good start. Considering how military ranges are run over here, are a bit different to our civilian ranges, prime example I took my wife out to a range once and the RSO was giving me s**t for standing to close to her making sure she was doing it right. so yeah I'm sure everyone has seen some stuff on a range that kinda grey area.
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08-30-2017, 10:56 AM
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PLEASE clean the factory grease and oil out of the pistol then re-oil and grease BEFORE you go to the range.ENJOY and learn your weapon.Be safe
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I'm a huge advocate for clean firearms, there was quite a bit of gunk that came out when i gave it a good clean
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08-31-2017, 05:47 PM
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Welcome!
Enjoy your gun!
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08-31-2017, 08:39 PM
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I wish you more luck than i have had. seems like a good gun, just doesnt feel right in my hands.
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08-31-2017, 09:14 PM
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exciting
I remember my very first Beretta 92. Cant believe I don't have it anymore.
I believed it was broken or bent as it shot low and left. I see this a lot today with beginners. Take your TV remote in your fist as if it was a handgun grip, squeeze your trigger finger and the rest of your hand at the same time...see, your remote points down and left.
Let someone show you, or watch some utubes on the correct basic grip and trigger finger. I'd watch some Jerry Miculek youtube, they are the best fun. This will take a little time to learn and internalize but will set you up for success and countless days of fun.
As I can see from you short text, you will end up as all of us around here with safes full of cool stuff through categories, calibers and ages, collectibles and shooters.
Then, in a few years, maybe even next year you'll get your hand me down rock chucker and make your first 45 ACP ammo.
Well...we'll see. Warm welcome.
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08-31-2017, 10:23 PM
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I think you made a solid choice. You can enjoy that firearm for years.
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