Uses for SD9VE

[MOONDAWG]

Both my SD9VE's are 100% reliable with anything you stuff in their magazines.

They're good all round guns; use varies from range, to truck gun, to concealed carry, to loaners and anything in-between.

Depending on their use, they ride in Blackhawk Serpa's; Galco or Bulldog leather belt holsters, Uncle Mike's #16 IWB, or Black Hawk #3 pocket holster.

 

[GKC]

One should I believe accept the SD9 VE for what it is or leave it be. Mine was $325 out the door, about what I would expect to pay for a 5 shot 3" Rossi. An excellent value.

I agree with you. I do tend to "tinker" with 1911s, but even then it's mainly accessorizing...things like grips, screws, etc. I also have had trigger jobs done, since they do have a thumb and a grip safety. On a gun without external safeties, I like a heavier trigger. Of course, it's up to each person what he or she does with their guns...I'm just stating my preference.

I paid $289 for one on sale, which made it $313 out the door. I paid $319 for a second one, or $346 out the door. I don't know why I say "out the door" since I've NEVER left the gun shop without buying ammo (if they have any), magazines, mag pouches, additional cleaning supplies, and even jerky or other essential gun related stuff.

 

[ditto1958]

Mine sits in a closet, and sometimes I take it out and shoot it. I can't afford enough ammo to practice regularly with it, so I can't hit the broad side of a barn with it.

Mine is the original SD9 with the black slide. It still looks almost brand new, despite having about 500 rounds through it.

Wish ammo was cheaper, as I'd shoot it a lot more.

 

[blackbird94]

Have the SD40VE. Now an EDC + HD. 1000 rnds thru it, not 1 problem. Accurate enough 3" 10 shot group at 10yds is pretty normal. That will stop most threats. Enjoy your SD9VE.

 

[marsport]

I also really like my sd9, shoots great, love the sights, I am looking for another for my son. What is the difference in the sd9 and the sd9ve?

 

[bronconagurski]

SD9VE was the first handgun I purchased. I ended up selling it, but wish I had not. It ate everything I fed it, and never gave me one ounce of trouble. At that time, I wanted a single action CZ, and sold it to help finance the buy. I do like the M&P line better, but who doesn't? Anyway, I used the SD9VE as a nightstand weapon and open carry as I didn't have a CC permit at the time.

 

[GKC]

I also really like my sd9, shoots great, love the sights, I am looking for another for my son. What is the difference in the sd9 and the sd9ve?

I haven't had a SD9 in a while, so this is from memory...but, the SD9 had a black slide, front night sight, the rear sight was metal with two white dots (I think), and a slightly better trigger pull than the Sigma. The SD9VE has a stainless slide, metal front sight with a white dot, polymer rear sight with two white dots painted on (not recessed into the sight), and a better trigger than the SD9 (I do have a SD9VE, and the trigger is long, smooth, and about 8 pounds or less.)

The SD9 sold for around $400 when they came out here, and the SD9VE routinely sells for a little over $300. Academy Sports has them on sale right now for $289. Any sights that will fit the M&P 9 will fit the SD9VE.

 

[ditto1958]

I haven't had a SD9 in a while, so this is from memory...but, the SD9 had a black slide, front night sight, the rear sight was metal with two white dots (I think), and a slightly better trigger pull than the Sigma. The SD9VE has a stainless slide, metal front sight with a white dot, polymer rear sight with two white dots painted on (not recessed into the sight), and a better trigger than the SD9 (I do have a SD9VE, and the trigger is long, smooth, and about 8 pounds or less.)

The SD9 sold for around $400 when they came out here, and the SD9VE routinely sells for a little over $300. Academy Sports has them on sale right now for $289. Any sights that will fit the M&P 9 will fit the SD9VE.

Yes, mine was on sale for $399 at Academy. Not sure, but I think "regular price" was probably $449.

So, the SD9VE triggers are actually a little better? That's interesting. I wonder what about them Smith would have changed? Mine has a pretty smooth trigger, but the pull is very long. Have not measured it with a scale.

 

[mptaylor]

Bought my SD9VE today as my home defense, travel companion, and plinker.

 

[leejack]

For me it's all of the above. I plan on having a lot of range fun with it for sure.

 

[thewheelman]

Home defense, vehicle gun, but my son carries his as his edc in a Remora holster--no issues.

 

[Rickster49]

SD9VE uses...

Home defense/self defense, travel companion (car gun) when driving longer distances, most of all as a plinker/fun gun with cast bullets.

 

[JNieporte]

Show it to the Glock guys and say "Try this, it's better".

Seriously, full-size home defense option for my wife since I'll have a 12 gauge.

 

[superbeast1098]

I also really like my sd9, shoots great, love the sights, I am looking for another for my son. What is the difference in the sd9 and the sd9ve?

I think the guide rod in the SD9 is metal, and plastic in the SD9VE.... Sights are different, as well as a better trigger on the SD9...

 

[hmbiohazard]

I think the guide rod in the SD9 is metal, and plastic in the SD9VE.... Sights are different, as well as a better trigger on the SD9...

trigger in stock config is better on the VE series. thats one major thing they did when making the VE series was take the best oif the sigma and sd series triggers and make one good one for the VE series

 

[leejack]

trigger in stock config is better on the VE series. thats one major thing they did when making the VE series was take the best oif the sigma and sd series triggers and make one good one for the VE series

It sure is a sweet easy shooter!

Anyone who cries about this trigger needs to take up knitting or something.

 

[hmbiohazard]

It sure is a sweet easy shooter!

Anyone who cries about this trigger needs to take up knitting or something.

in defense of many, they may not like the long pull similar to a DA revolver. what they fail to realize is that there is NO SAFETY on this firearm. the heavy long pull is the safety mechanism. yes it has a learning curve, but once conquered it is a hell of a firearm. last thing i want is to be funbling with a safety or not being able to disengage when i need it most in a life or death situation. that alone is the biggest factor in why i carry my SD daily

 

[AnthemBassMan]

in defense of many, they may not like the long pull similar to a DA revolver. what they fail to realize is that there is NO SAFETY on this firearm. the heavy long pull is the safety mechanism. yes it has a learning curve, but once conquered it is a hell of a firearm. last thing i want is to be funbling with a safety or not being able to disengage when i need it most in a life or death situation. that alone is the biggest factor in why i carry my SD daily

-That is a big ol' BINGO there!! Our pistols don't have any safeties, hence the need for a heavier trigger pull. Could you imagine carrying a 1911 cocked with no safety what-so-ever, and having a light 3 lb trigger pull? That's a recipe for disaster there! I'll keep my so-called "horrible 8 lb trigger pull" and have piece of mind that it won't go off unless my finger is inside the trigger guard pressing the trigger back...

L8R,
Matt

 

[GKC]

in defense of many, they may not like the long pull similar to a DA revolver. what they fail to realize is that there is NO SAFETY on this firearm. the heavy long pull is the safety mechanism. yes it has a learning curve, but once conquered it is a hell of a firearm. last thing i want is to be funbling with a safety or not being able to disengage when i need it most in a life or death situation. that alone is the biggest factor in why i carry my SD daily

This is true...and the other thing that I don't think that many stop to consider is that this pistol was designed as a self-defense (hence the SD designation) firearm, not a target gun. Yes, I know it's important to be accurate even at close range, and yes, I know you can still miss a man-sized target at close range, so that's why you practice to master the trigger as it is, and insure that you have acceptable accuracy. In most cases, if you are involved in a self-defense shooting, it's going to be at close range...in fact, if the range is very far, it may become questionable as to your need to shoot.

I've gone back and forth over the trigger/spring kits, and I just don't feel comfortable with them...better sights, yes; extended take down lever, yes; even a stainless steel recoil rod, yes; but, for ME (and YMMV) I want to leave the fire control group stock. It will definitely serve my intended purpose, and I don't have to worry about inducing malfunctions or invalidating the warranty. Again, this is MY preference, and no criticism of anyone who decides differently is meant or implied.

When Bersa first introduced the BP9CC, I bought one...and it had the lightest trigger on a stock gun I've ever felt, even compared to my 1911s. If that trigger was over 3 pounds, I'd be very surprised...and it had no external safety. I traded it back in unfired...it was just too scary to carry.

 

[hmbiohazard]

This is true...and the other thing that I don't think that many stop to consider is that this pistol was designed as a self-defense (hence the SD designation) firearm, not a target gun. Yes, I know it's important to be accurate even at close range, and yes, I know you can still miss a man-sized target at close range, so that's why you practice to master the trigger as it is, and insure that you have acceptable accuracy. In most cases, if you are involved in a self-defense shooting, it's going to be at close range...in fact, if the range is very far, it may become questionable as to your need to shoot.

I've gone back and forth over the trigger/spring kits, and I just don't feel comfortable with them...better sights, yes; extended take down lever, yes; even a stainless steel recoil rod, yes; but, for ME (and YMMV) I want to leave the fire control group stock. It will definitely serve my intended purpose, and I don't have to worry about inducing malfunctions or invalidating the warranty. Again, this is MY preference, and no criticism of anyone who decides differently is meant or implied.

When Bersa first introduced the BP9CC, I bought one...and it had the lightest trigger on a stock gun I've ever felt, even compared to my 1911s. If that trigger was over 3 pounds, I'd be very surprised...and it had no external safety. I traded it back in unfired...it was just too scary to carry.

very much so. i like my trigger spring. debating on switching back to stock striker spring. i did notice a big difference and have yet to have a light primer strike with the kit. stainless guide rod is on way in mail