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    Light Strike Malfunctions

    If the excess Ballistol in the frame is causing you any concern, just grab a can of compressed air and blow out what you can. Just be sure not to shake the can or hold it upside down while spraying. You don’t want anything to freeze and possibly crack. L8R, Matt
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    guide rod/recoil spring assembly

    All I did was email S&W inquiring how to get a replacement recoil assembly and they sent me one free of charge. L8R, Matt
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    SD40VE Polymer Frame Crack (gunsmithing)

    The only changes I made to my SD40VE was the Apex trigger spring kit, and the Galloway extended take down plate. I got ahold of S&W quite a while back and asked about how to buy a replacement guiderod assembly, and they sent me one free of charge. L8R, Matt
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    Can the California model SDVEs accept standard cap. mags?

    Yes they do. The only difference between them are the low capacity mags have a crimp line so the follower can’t be loaded past the 10 round limit. Everything else about the mags are identical. L8R, Matt
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    S&W SD40 VE Problem

    At least you found the issue. The only other thing I could think of was maybe the green spring had a crack in it. I was also thinking about getting a SS guiderod assembly a couple years ago, but read about too many people having issues because of them. I emailed S&W a while back and they sent me...
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    New SD9VE

    I did the Apex spring kit in my SD40VE, and it dropped the pull down to just over 6 lbs. I still have the stock trigger in it. I carry my Walther PPS M2 since I bought it a year and a half ago, but still carry the SD from time to time. L8R, Matt
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    S&W SD40 VE Problem

    Did you remove the takedown plate at any time, or did this just all of a sudden start happening? L8R, Matt
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    Sd40ve won't dry fire after cocked back

    I can't remember, but is it the California and Massachusetts SDs that have this feature? L8R, Matt
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    First holster(IWB)

    A few weeks late, but I carry my SD40VE in a Raw Dog IWB holster. I've carried it in that for a couple years and from Ohio to Myrtle Beach and back on vacation in complete comfort. The Alien Gear may spread the weight around a little better, but Raw Dog's single clip makes it a lot easier to put...
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    Where on line to get a good IWB Holster for the SD9 VE

    I carry mine in a Raw Dog IWB holster. I've worn it in the car from Ohio to Myrtle Beach and back in comfort. L8R, Matt
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    Conceal carry

    I carry my SD40VE almost daily. Unless I'm wearing a pair of pants that are a bit snug then I go with the Ruger LC9S. I carry my SD40VE in a Raw Dog IWB holster with no trouble. I've carried it on vacation from Ohio to Myrtle Beach and back in total comfort while wearing shorts and a t shirt...
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    SDVE .40 HOLSTERS

    I carry my SD40VE in my Raw Dog IWB holster. Made specifically for the SD40VE and very comfortable to carry. L8R, Matt
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    Sd9ve vs sigma ve

    I sent S&W an email a while back about how to get a replacement guide rod assembly for my SD40VE, and they sent me one for free. That's the best price I've found anywhere. L8R, Matt
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    SD40VE value

    I bought my SD40VE new 2 1/2 years ago, and I spent either $352 or $354 after taxes. Definitely better deals to be had now, but I still love my SD. Do I want other pistols? Yep! Do I want to get rid of my SD? Nope! I carry it almost daily... L8R, Matt
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    M&P Rear Sight On My SD9VE

    I drop filled my front sight with Testors fluorescent orange model paint. That really helped it stand out to my eyes. And it was only $2! L8R, Matt
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    M&P Rear Sight On My SD9VE

    That was definitely a cost cutting measure with the rear sight. The original black slide SD series used the M&P rear sight. That sight definitely looks a lot better. L8R, Matt
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    Slide lock lever

    I have the Galloway one in mine and absolutely love it. Since S&W didn't put the grooves in the frame like they had on the Sigma, this little replacement part does wonders in making it easier to field strip our pistols. L8R, Matt
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    New SD9 owner

    I've had my SD40VE for over two years now and still love it. I did install the Apex spring kit last year, and along with a light polishing of the trigger bar assembly, the pull is down to 6lbs 1oz now. The only other things I've done to it are putting on the rubberized Talon Grip, which has to...
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    Disconnect on S&W SD9

    Are you looking for a pic showing how the sear disconnect works or the striker safety plunger? L8R, Matt
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    Got an SW40VE

    Congrats on your "new" pistol. People knock the Sigma because of the trigger pull, but seem to forget that S&W built it that way from the requests of police departments. They do make adjustable sights for them, I think Williams may be one brand. I carry my SD40VE daily and still have no regrets...
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