Well, I'm finally an SD9VE owner!

Range trip today, and I now have more than 1,000 rounds downrange with my SD9VE! 50 rounds of WWB through it today with no issues-total round count-1,008 :-)

I have been so happy with this pistol! I still shoot it better than my M&P 9 & 45, but neither has as many rounds downrange as the SD9VE. The trigger feels so smooth and has never been an issue; feels just like a DA revolver, and that works for me!

Has never given me any issues with ammo or functioning. It's my EDC, goes with me everywhere. Just wanted to brag a little :-)
 
1-24-2015 Range trip

Another day at the range. 20 rounds Fed Alum case and 20 rounds 125 gr. LRN reloads. Round count now 1,048. Remaining 30 rounds of each were fired through the M&P 9.

Blazer Brass once fired
4.2 grs. Red Dot
CCI 500 SP Primer
Ind. Bullet Co. 125 gr. cast LRN @ .356"
C.O.L.- 1.160"

Trying to use up some of my cast bullets and had a few hundred of these left. Shot/functioned very well through the SD9VE and the M&P 9. Will probably load the remainder while I'm set up for this. Good, accurate range load, no complaints or issues :-)

Have I mentioned how much I enjoy this pistol? 1,048 rounds with no issues. Very happy, indeed! :-)
 
New to the forum, but finding lots of great info! Hoping to pick up an SD9VE in the next few weeks. Looking forward to getting one and getting to the range.
 
mta7202 said:
New to the forum, but finding lots of great info! Hoping to pick up an SD9VE in the next few weeks. Looking forward to getting one and getting to the range.
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Welcome. I'm pretty new to this forum, we bought an SD9VE because my wife thought we should have something in the house. I sold all my rifles about 9 years ago because I no longer hunt, something I did starting around age 12. I was on an NROTC rifle team but haven't done much shooting for a long time. I'm finding it fun to be able to shoot again, even if only on a range. We do have some open space nearby but I don't know any of the owners, so a range will have to do.
 
Hi,I'm new here and hope I'm introducing myself in the proper thread. I too am a SD 9 VE owner. I LOVE the gun for what it is! The trigger pull and reset are perfect for me ( I practice dry fire as much as possible). I want to get another!
 
KIRIMA64 said:
Hi,I'm new here and hope I'm introducing myself in the proper thread. I too am a SD 9 VE owner. I LOVE the gun for what it is! The trigger pull and reset are perfect for me ( I practice dry fire as much as possible). I want to get another!
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You will have read the prior post and know that I am new here also. I am pleased to find yet another person who likes the gun the way S&W designed it.
 
jayfury007 said:
I am @2750 rounds so far as of Friday Nov 7th still works great the only thing I changed was the spring rod assembly too steel one just for aesthetic reasons
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I've considered changing the rod but would keep the recoil spring, also just for looks, but I don't see a plain rod option and don't know whether I could remove the spring and still be able to put it back on the plastic rod if I decide to go back.

Some folks say the plastic rod bends but I haven't been able to observe that. Both ends seem to be properly supported when the slide is on the gun.
 
Just picked up mine tonight. First breakdown and cleaning, dry firing with snap caps. Planning a trip to the range on Saturday!
 
jayfury007 said:
I am @ 2750 rounds so far as of Friday Nov 7th still works great the only thing I changed was the spring rod assembly too steel one just for aesthetic reasons
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Interesting thing about guide rods. Beretta announced their new military M9A3 at the SHOT show in Vegas and it features a "POLYMER RECOIL GUIDE ROD".

They have delivered 600,000 of the previous version to US government departments and have an order for 100,000 more. A commercial version will be available in the future.
 
Weekly range trip 1-31-2015

Not much to say today, shot 16 rounds of the 125 gr. LRN reloads through the SD9VE. Remainder went through the M&P 9.
So round count now 1,064 with no issues.
 
Range trip 2-7-2015

40 rounds of the 125 gr. LRN reloads, 32 rounds REM UMC 115 gr. FMJ and 8 rounds Winchester W Defense 147 gr. JHP.

I had tested the Winchester Training 147 gr. FMJ load through the SD9VE and the M&P 9 and it fed/shot/functioned with no issues. So I decided to try the 147 gr. JHP load and I got the same results-no issues at all.

I like the idea that Winchester has come up with; the Training & Defense line of ammo. Same bullet weight, profile and velocity; with the Training ammo being 50 rounds FMJ and the Defense round being JHP (20 rounds). Same velocity, recoil, POA/POI. To my way of thinking, the 147 gr. JHP at 950 fps, would be similar to a 145/150 gr. 38 Special load with JHP. This new T&D ammo is loaded to standard specs, not +P and that's what I was looking for.

I know it shouldn't, but the 147 gr. T&D ammo shoots to same POA/POI as the 115 gr. FMJ rounds I shot today. At first I loaded 4 rounds 115 gr. into a mag and then 4 rounds 147 gr. JHP on top of that. At 7 yards, both loads printed center of mass all in one localized group. I then loaded 14 rounds 115 gr. FMJ with 2 rounds JHP on top and emptied all rounds again center of mass-one large hole. I then loaded every other round-5 rounds total (3/2 each) and fired those with no issues. Finished off with the remainder of the REM UMC 115 gr. FMJ.

I had bought 2 boxes of the D 147 gr. JHP ammo (40 rounds) and after function testing the 8 rounds, I had enough to fully load 2 of my SD9VE mags; since it is my EDC.
Total round count now at 1,144 with no issues.
 
Glad I found this thread.

Over the weekend I stopped at my LGS because I wanted to get my first-to-own handgun. I shot quite a few handguns like a 1911 .45, Glock 9mm, Bersa Thunder .380, Makarov, Beretta M9, a couple of revolvers, etc.

After time spent online I was highly leaning towards a Glock since I have a lot of familiarity with it, but when I was at my LGS, I got to hold the Glock, Springfield XD, S&W SD9VE, and an odd-looking Beretta. I was surprised when I held the Beretta and Glock how much I hated it when compared to holding a Springfield XD and the S&W SD9VE. I decided on the S&W SD9VE because of the price versus the Springfield XD.

Now on the waiting period before I can take delivery of it, but stoked to hear how solid this handgun is. I will probably do the same thing like you. Keep up the good work. I will be following this post.
 
Went to a gun show this past weekend and picked up the SD40VE. I'm hoping to get the same reliability/dependability out of it as I have the SD9VE. My first 40 cal. handgun. Trigger feels as good as the SD9VE out of the box, so looking forward to some range time this coming weekend! :-) Maybe S&W is taking a little more time to have a better trigger out of the box. This one is dated 1-6-2015, so very new in production.
 
MyDads38;

I can't remember(getting old) did you say in your testing review on the SD9VE that you were shooting these tests with a dirty gun or have you been swabbing out between range visits? Just askin. Thanks.
 
Tooblekain, you ae going to love your new SD9. Congratulations.

Welcome to the forum, keep us posted, and we love pictures.
 
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MyDads38;

I can't remember(getting old) did you say in your testing review on the SD9VE that you were shooting these tests with a dirty gun or have you been swabbing out between range visits? Just askin. Thanks.
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No, I'm not cleaning the SD9VE but every 3-4 range sessions. Not even swabbing the barrel. No torture test or anything, just making sure it will function reliably, even when a little dirty.

I keep all my firearms cleaned and lubed and ready to use. ;)
 
Following up with everyone.

300 rounds shot so far through my handgun. 150 rounds of Winchester Super X 147 grain FMJ and 150 rounds of Blazer Brass 115 grain FMJ.

147 grain Winchester Super X seemed to shoot a little low. Easily compensated for it where I shooting at 25 yards at a triple swinger steel target

115 grain felt spot on...Went on to shoot a steel target at 100 yards and compensated by shooting a little higher up. Triple swingers at 10-15 yards were spot on.

Trigger is getting better and better the more I use it...not sure if its because of me or its breaking in.

Not a single malfunction!!!!

I may test my own reloads to see how it performs. I also bought the Apex spring kit but the more I use it, the more I don't want to install it. I may install it eventually to compare if I want the stock or Apex kit. Loving this handgun...and now the addiction starts...I may want an M&P shield (for possible conceal carry if I can somehow get a CCW in CA)
 
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