SD9VE Trigger Pull

[Old Big T]

Just bought a new SD9VE, but I haven't shot it yet. I wanted something I could put in the car or truck, and not have to worry about it too much. With a healthy dose of arthritis in my hands, I wonder about the trigger pull? Any thoughts?

 

[sw9veccw]

The trigger pull is better than the original sw9ve, lighter and smoother about 8lbs. You should go to your lgs and see if you can check one out dry fire it a couple of times to see how it feels...

 

[formula11]

There is a spring kit for the SD9VE that lowers the pull to 5.5-6 lbs. https://apextactical.com/store/product-info.php?pid57.html

 

[marlin.357]

I wonder about the trigger pull? Any thoughts?

Big T:

You're the only one who can answer that.....

 

[smitret]

SD9VE trigger pull

There is a spring kit for the SD9VE that lowers the pull to 5.5-6 lbs. https://apextactical.com/store/product-info.php?pid57.html

Spring kit plus polish striker face that sear pushes against gives me just over 5lb.

A little grease on striker face helped.

Good Luck

 

[Old Big T]

Thanks for the input, I hope to get a chance to run a few hundred rounds through the gun in a couple of weeks.

 

[Old Big T]

Update on trigger pull

Finally got to shoot my new SD9. For the first couple of clips, the trigger was a little stiff and by the 8 or 10th, either it had loosened up or I was used to it. Gun shoots very nice and accurate. After 200 rounds of 3 different types of ammunition, not the 1st hiccup!

 

[Armed Babysitter]

Finally got to shoot my new SD9. For the first couple of clips, the trigger was a little stiff and by the 8 or 10th, either it had loosened up or I was used to it. Gun shoots very nice and accurate. After 200 rounds of 3 different types of ammunition, not the 1st hiccup!

Glad to hear of another SD9VE owner with no complaints. I may pick one up in the future.

 

[firecontrol123]

In Massachusetts we have to use the Apex kits for all of our new S&W pistols. All new pistols must be approved by the attorney general and have a 10 + pound trigger. My new SD9 VE has a trigger pull of more than 12 pounds.

 

[cbr6864]

Bottom line if you want a light trigger get a SA

 

[firecontrol123]

In Massachusetts even single action pistols are 10 pounds. My new Ruger Mark III 22/45 is 14 pounds and will have to go back to Ruger to reduce to 10lbs.

 

[cbr6864]

In Massachusetts even single action pistols are 10 pounds. My new Ruger Mark III 22/45 is 14 pounds and will have to go back to Ruger to reduce to 10lbs.

One of many reasons to not live there

 

[Major Hassle]

trigger pull spring

I had a similar experience with my 40VE... 12lb trigger pull, it was horrid... I couldn't hit an outhouse... but, wolf spring, has this 3.5 pounder, sent it to the gun smith, and walla... wow, this thing is awesome... Butttt. and there is always a butt... you must remember, you loose the intended built in safety with any liter trigger spring... I'm shoving a government developed round through the gun, Winchester Ranger in a 145grain hollow... they were an over run on this ammo, and this round too, makes 2nd and 3rd shots really easy to make... my experience is 20 years Army, my hands have been on numerous wheel and autos, both foreign and domestic...this weapon is light weight, very responsive, no pipes or failures... the heavy grained ammo doesn't allow for fast back on target shots... and if you are aging, arthritis setting in or carpel tunnel syndrome, seriously consider a trigger job... it will work to your advantage...

 

[badjuijui]

For those of you who installed the apex kit in their sd9ve, have you had any problems with the striker spring not functioning right after putting several hundred rounds through it? I had heard this starts happening. Can anyone tell me their experience?

 

[formula11]

no problems here at least 400rds through the gun. If you are worried just don't change out the striker spring. I feel that the the trigger return spring and safety plunger spring do more anyway. The trigger pull will still drop 1.25-1.75lbs from the two springs

 

[MGMorden]

Bottom line if you want a light trigger get a SA

Somewhat true, but "light" is subjective. A striker fired gun for me is good at 5.5 to 6.5 lbs. Anything over that is excessive. Single-actions I want closer to 2 lbs, which is what I'd consider "light".

I think the SD40VE with the Apex kit installed makes for a great gun. I've put 350 rounds through mine so far. Only issues I had were with American Eagle ammo. Everything else has ran fine.

 

[badjuijui]

I have considered doing just that, but I'm not sure that will reduce the pull enough. I guess I need to get it checked somewhere and see what the pull is now and then decide. Thanks for your reply. I may just wait for the dude to get his sear unit replacement springs back in late June. 18 bucks and reduces the pull just as good or better than the Apex kit. He used to have a youtube video on the sd9ve and 40, but has taken it off until he gets the springs back. He sold 1000 in two weeks and had to order more. From what I saw, he reduced the coils in the spring considerably.

 

[Smiffer]

For those of you who installed the apex kit in their sd9ve, have you had any problems with the striker spring not functioning right after putting several hundred rounds through it? I had heard this starts happening. Can anyone tell me their experience?

I have about 600 rounds with my complete APEX kit with no problems what so ever. It really smoothed out the trigger pull. No problem balancing a coin in the front site when dry firing.

 

[badjuijui]

I have about 600 rounds with my complete APEX kit with no problems what so ever. It really smoothed out the trigger pull. No problem balancing a coin in the front site when dry firing.

Thanks for relating your experience. May have to get one. No way I can balance on now dry firing.

 

[wyccad915]

i just took my sd9ve out this morning to fire it the first time since the apex spring was put in. it took a few rounds to get used to it, the first few shot off a little unexpectedly with the lighter pull haha