Smith & Wesson Forum

Advertise With Us Search
Go Back   Smith & Wesson Forum > Smith & Wesson Semi-Automatic Pistols > Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols

Notices

Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols SD & Sigma Pistols in All Generations


Reply
 
Thread Tools Display Modes
  #1  
Old 01-06-2022, 12:49 AM
Sw.40ve Sw.40ve is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default Sw40ve questions

If anyone that has one of these and have tricked them out with accessories; please show and tell your weapon. I can’t find a lot of parts for this gun anyway but I need a build to go off of.
Reply With Quote
  #2  
Old 01-06-2022, 12:54 AM
Sw.40ve Sw.40ve is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Jan 2022
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts
Default

Or anyone that knows a lot about the Sw40ve
Reply With Quote
  #3  
Old 01-06-2022, 08:21 AM
Ruger Nut's Avatar
Ruger Nut Ruger Nut is offline
US Veteran
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Coonass Country, La.
Posts: 1,426
Likes: 231
Liked 601 Times in 362 Posts
Question

Quote:
Originally Posted by Sw.40ve View Post
Or anyone that knows a lot about the Sw40ve
What do you want to know about it? How do you want to "TRICK" it out?
__________________
How many guns are too many?
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #4  
Old 01-06-2022, 08:55 AM
edubbie's Avatar
edubbie edubbie is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Aug 2016
Location: Upstate SC
Posts: 189
Likes: 142
Liked 144 Times in 79 Posts
Default

I know the SW models have a proprietary rail under the barrel so you need an adaptor if you want tricks that work with a Picatinny rail. The changed this with the SD models.
__________________
Shield 45, SW40VE, 586, 1000
Reply With Quote
  #5  
Old 01-06-2022, 12:32 PM
Coop de Ville Coop de Ville is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Apr 2000
Location: MD
Posts: 84
Likes: 4
Liked 18 Times in 17 Posts
Default

I had bad luck with an aftermarket recoil spring. It was a steel ISMI and I believe a tad too long. It ended up breaking the frame. S&W sent me a new frame and I left it alone. I did try an aftermarket trigger shoe from Apex, but it failed to release the striker.

I did install a rail adapter from Amazon and attached a Baldr mini RL for nightstand use.

Model is the 40E.

Regards.

Oh, and I swapped out the front sight (Tritium was very low) with a Truglo fiber optic. It's a tad shorter, which is good, since it alway shot low (I hold at 6 O'clock).
Reply With Quote
  #6  
Old 01-06-2022, 12:56 PM
OKFC05 OKFC05 is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 8,161
Likes: 3,622
Liked 5,210 Times in 2,174 Posts
Default

I have used the Sigmas for loaners and trainers for over 20 years and found them to be reliable and sturdy in stock form. I tried every non-destructive modification and aftermarket product for them, and it is with considerable knowledge and experience that I recommend you choose another gun to trick out, and don't waste your money on an SW40VE, or any other "SW". The SD has a vastly improved trigger, and a few useful accessories.
If you can afford to start with a used M&P pistol, the sky is the limit on mods and gadgets, including many internal improvements.
__________________
Science plus Art
Reply With Quote
  #7  
Old 01-06-2022, 02:47 PM
Ruger Nut's Avatar
Ruger Nut Ruger Nut is offline
US Veteran
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Coonass Country, La.
Posts: 1,426
Likes: 231
Liked 601 Times in 362 Posts
Thumbs up

Quote:
Originally Posted by OKFC05 View Post
I have used the Sigmas for loaners and trainers for over 20 years and found them to be reliable and sturdy in stock form. I tried every non-destructive modification and aftermarket product for them, and it is with considerable knowledge and experience that I recommend you choose another gun to trick out, and don't waste your money on an SW40VE, or any other "SW". The SD has a vastly improved trigger, and a few useful accessories.
If you can afford to start with a used M&P pistol, the sky is the limit on mods and gadgets, including many internal improvements.
^^^This^^^
I had both, SW9VE and SW40VE. Like OKFC05 stated, I too threw every mod at them. Eventually, I just sold them.
You would be better off Googling "LE TRADE INS" and buy one of them. Or, like I did. I bought 5 LE trade in M&P's.
__________________
How many guns are too many?
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #8  
Old 01-06-2022, 10:58 PM
Echo40's Avatar
Echo40 Echo40 is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Sep 2017
Posts: 3,846
Likes: 7,684
Liked 7,379 Times in 2,512 Posts
Default

The only aftermarket accessories I have on my SW40VE are minimalistic and wouldn't even be noticeable unless I deliberately angled the shot so that they were visible.

I replaced the front sight post with a Meprolight Tru-Dot Tritium Night Sight and I replaced the striker plate with one from NDZ Performance engraved with my favorite Bible Verse.

That being said, if there were more aftermarket accessories available such as a threaded barrel, then I would have added one of those too, but unfortunately nobody has ever made any aftermarket threaded barrels for the .40cal Sigmas.
__________________
Shooting Comfort is bilateral.
Reply With Quote
  #9  
Old 01-10-2022, 01:03 PM
Kid Shileen Kid Shileen is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 145
Likes: 163
Liked 173 Times in 66 Posts
Default

I’ve had a 40VE for years. Just have to take them for what they are. Not a target pistol. Sights are ok trigger takes some getting used to. Upside is that it is very reliable. If you have a problem just clean it.
Reply With Quote
The Following User Likes This Post:
  #10  
Old 01-15-2022, 06:40 PM
STORMINORMAN STORMINORMAN is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Pacific NW
Posts: 2,127
Likes: 1,170
Liked 1,397 Times in 844 Posts
Default

There was a laser designed for the Sigma SW40VE (& the 9mm) from ArmaLaser called the Stingray, it fit the non-Pickatinny rail. There were night sights as well. Trigger kits from Apex and a Hogue Handall grip on mine.

My SW40VE was our 1st S&W semi-automatic pistol and has reliably performed admirably for over a decade.

Cheers!
Reply With Quote
  #11  
Old 01-16-2022, 11:24 AM
spricks spricks is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 719
Likes: 1,160
Liked 775 Times in 274 Posts
Default

I would have to dig out my old paperwork to see when I actually purchased my 40ve, but it did come new in the box with a green laser that really works well and fits well on the gun. I'm curious now as to the brand of the laser on mine...it came from S&W with it on the gun.
Reply With Quote
  #12  
Old 01-16-2022, 01:36 PM
spricks spricks is offline
Member
Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions Sw40ve questions  
Join Date: Jan 2010
Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 719
Likes: 1,160
Liked 775 Times in 274 Posts
Default

I dug out the plastic case with papers, just cause I was curious and wanted to refresh my memory. It is a Laserlyte with S&W Sigma adapter.
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
soon to be SW40VE owner with questions cambo357 Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols 15 03-12-2014 02:02 PM
Lots of SW40VE questions from the new guy Marksman 'n Progress Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols 14 04-25-2012 04:53 PM
My Very Own SW40VE Hinch0614 Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols 8 09-02-2011 01:59 PM
New owner to the sw40ve and have sight questions Getsum! Smith & Wesson SD & Sigma Pistols 9 09-22-2010 10:25 PM
My first SW40VE!!!! have questions please help destroyah87 Smith & Wesson Semi-Auto Pistols 10 09-08-2009 07:16 PM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.3
smith-wessonforum.com tested by Norton Internet Security smith-wessonforum.com tested by McAfee Internet Security

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:55 PM.


Smith-WessonForum.com is not affiliated with Smith & Wesson Holding Corporation (NASDAQ Global Select: SWHC)