Sigma 40 VE

[Springfeildkid585]

I'm currently in the application process for a position as a reserve officer in a small town. Reserve officers are expected to provide their own weapon, but it has to be a .40. I don't own a .40, but one of my father's co workers is trying to get rid of a S&W Sigma 40 VE for $350 (afew accessories included). The broke college kid in me is thinking this would be a good weapon until I can afford something nicer. The boy scout in me is asking if I want to trust my life to a bargain pistol. What I'm asking here is for opinions if this weapon would make an adequate service weapon for a part-time cop in a small town.

[Bozz10mm]

The S&W SD40VE is a fairly decent pistol. I have not heard of any problems with reliability or quality. New ones are around $315. I would go that route instead of the Sigma.

[Pasifikawv]

Heavy, gritty trigger with long trigger travel, but it generally goes bang when it is supposed to. Not much custom duty gear (holsters) designed for the Sigma. Non-standard rail size means most rail accessories won't fit without an adapter.

[speedyquad]

My father in law carried a sigma 40 as his duty gun years ago. he had tow of them. he still has one, gave the one to his youngest son. i bought new one new 3 years ago. it came to 321 and some change after taxes and the background check, so depending on what the accessories are, the price may be high.