SD9VE - keeping it stock

[Okie21]

I only have 150 rounds thru mine. 124 gr and 115 gr FMJ's. I'll be putting a lot more thru it as time allows. I've read a lot about improving the trigger, upgrading the guide rod, and the take-down lever. I plan on keeping mine stock. I'm new to handgun ownership and I got this particular weapon because of the price and the reliability. I don't have enough experience to compare it to other guns. So since I don't know any better, I'd say its fine for me. Do most of you other guys/gals keep yours stock or are you customizing yours. Just curious.

 

[gpr5223]

I may replace take-down lever. Also I put "talon grips" on my sd9. The rubberized ones.

 

[martybee]

I only have 150 rounds thru mine. 124 gr and 115 gr FMJ's. I'll be putting a lot more thru it as time allows. I've read a lot about improving the trigger, upgrading the guide rod, and the take-down lever. I plan on keeping mine stock. I'm new to handgun ownership and I got this particular weapon because of the price and the reliability. I don't have enough experience to compare it to other guns. So since I don't know any better, I'd say its fine for me. Do most of you other guys/gals keep yours stock or are you customizing yours. Just curious.

I am keeping mine, (SD40ve) completely stock. I love it the way it is!

mb

 

[Derosa]

The original version is usually the best. Does your significant other want a new & improved version?

 

[Valorian]

I also just recently purchased the SD9VE. I've only got 100 rounds through it so far. I want to put another 100 rounds through it first but I'm considering installing the Apex spring kit to bring the trigger pull weight down.

 

[mlk18]

Nothing wrong with leaving it stock, nothing wrong with making it your own. S&W designed the gun to a certain set of specs; some as determined by designers, some by lawyers, some by Administrators. That's how it goes. Companies like Apex, Galloway, etc. all make a good living from people who want to customize or personalize their handguns outside of those specs. To each his own.

 

[coachray]

SD9VE stock

I'm keeping mine stock. As far as the trigger goes, I'm getting used to it and getting more accurate with it the more I shoot.

 

[martybee]

The SD40ve was the 1st. gun I owned. The first time I shot it, it scared the heck out of me! Four rds. was all I could take! After I shot it for a few more times it got easier to handle. I now have about 475 rds. through it. It is a very nice piece.

mb

 

[Dr Denby]

There are a million and six threads in this section about improving the SD performance and action vs doing nothing.

Whatever works best for you.

Doc

 

[Okie21]

There are a million and six threads in this section about improving the SD performance and action vs doing nothing.

Whatever works best for you.

Doc

Lol I see that now. This is kinda like the car hobby. Some people like to keep their vehicles stock. Others like to tinker. We're all having fun doing it. Thats all that counts.

 

[cptrick3]

I like messing with stuff so I did a spring kit in mine (SD9VD). Really didn't like the new feel of the trigger and took it back out. Go figure.

 

[TS7424]

I only have 150 rounds thru mine. 124 gr and 115 gr FMJ's. I'll be putting a lot more thru it as time allows. I've read a lot about improving the trigger, upgrading the guide rod, and the take-down lever. I plan on keeping mine stock. I'm new to handgun ownership and I got this particular weapon because of the price and the reliability. I don't have enough experience to compare it to other guns. So since I don't know any better, I'd say its fine for me. Do most of you other guys/gals keep yours stock or are you customizing yours. Just curious.

First thing I did was replace the slide lock lever, the original was too short for me to release the slide to clean it, also replace the trigger with a Apex one and spring kit that made the pull so much crisper and improved the trigger feel. also replace the slide rod with a Galloway metal one, the plastic one started to chip on slide end and looked like a piece of spaghetti after a couple of hundred rounds

 

[Arik]

I don't own a SD But all my handguns are stock. I either like they way they are or I don't.

 

[kenny brooks]

Only thing the sdve needs is a bigger take down latch. Which I plan to do..the trigger is fine since I am used to shooting double action revolvers...but I order the apex something to have other than that sdve are fine guns..if they fix the trigger they give the m and p a run for the money

 

[mlk18]

I would submit that the SD9VE doesn't NEED anything. But then again my Kawasaki Vulcan Classic didn't NEED anything either. Yet it has a windscreen, beach bars, a backrest, custom exhaust, more lights, etc., etc. Drives a whole lot nicer and is much more comfortable, but even stock it got me around town and was fun to drive.

 

[mak1965]

Same thing with guitars!!! On my new Stratocaster, I only removed the stock tuners and did Locking tuners, it does help. On my Gretsch 6120, Did the Bridge to something called a Compton, which is a solid piece of Stainless steel, There is always some you can do to make it your own. On my SD9VE, Take down lever!

 

[MyDads38]

My SD9VE and SD40VE are both stock and will stay that way. All my other handguns are also stock and will stay that way. That's just me, and that's how I like it

 

[ou1954]

Take down lever

Same thing with guitars!!! On my new Stratocaster, I only removed the stock tuners and did Locking tuners, it does help. On my Gretsch 6120, Did the Bridge to something called a Compton, which is a solid piece of Stainless steel, There is always some you can do to make it your own. On my SD9VE, Take down lever!

I'm willing to make a little bet with you. Based on my experience with the .92mm longer bar, I decided I wouldn't have needed it after I had taken the SD9 down a dozen or so times. I still have it in there, like the stainless color, so it will stay.

I'll bet that after a month or so you will agree that you don't need a longer bar any more.

 

[CAC22]

Okie21, I just replaced the take down lever with an 'extended', it is awesome. Simple install. Every time I took my SD to the range, I hate having to fiddle with the stock 'take down' lever to release the slide and clean it. Now that I have done the install, I would urge you (assuming you are having to fiddle with the stock TDL) just DO IT. You will not be disappointed. Further, I also recently installed the Apex trigger kit, another winner. Didn't appreciably reduce travel, but made a noticeable difference in my shooting, not to have to cope with an 8 plus pound trigger pull. Am very happy with both.

 

[sdh91]

I have the SD40VE and I the only change I may consider is a tru glo or similar front sight. I am ok with the trigger on the SD40VE. Yes it has a long travel and it is a heavy pull but this is a self defense gun so i don't mind a trigger that needs to be pulled with intent.