SD9VE Warranty

[JimDawgFan1955]

Hello All,

Just found a lightly used SD9VE for sale.
What is S&W warranty on this gun? Just in case I get it and something is wrong when I go to the range?

How can I tell when it was manufactured?

Thanks for all your help!

[901-Memphis]

According to their website they repair for free for original purchaser, the question becomes do they ask for proof of purchase? I believe they started making those in 2012 so it can't be that old.

[901-Memphis]

The original box should have a date if it's included

[HCH]

[QUOTE=901-Memphis;139229338 The question becomes do they ask for proof of purchase?[/QUOTE]

Does anyone have any experience sending with a purchased used gun?

[Disabled1]

I am the 2nd owner of my SD9VE. Just recently it had to be shipped back to S&W for some warranty work. They asked for my name, the serial number, and my email address. They emailed me a shipping label to dl for my packaged gun to be sent back to them. It was repaired and sent back, no charge, no Q?'s asked.
BTW, this is not the 1st S&W firearm that I was not the original owner of that they took care of it on their dime. S&W has great CS! It's a shame that their QC has slipped in recent years.

[JimDawgFan1955]

Originally Posted by Disabled1

I am the 2nd owner of my SD9VE. Just recently it had to be shipped back to S&W for some warranty work. They asked for my name, the serial number, and my email address. They emailed me a shipping label to dl for my packaged gun to be sent back to them. It was repaired and sent back, no charge, no Q?'s asked.
BTW, this is not the 1st S&W firearm that I was not the original owner of that they took care of it on their dime. S&W has great CS! It's a shame that their QC has slipped in recent years.

Thanks Disabled1. That is just what I needed to know. Helps me with the purchase decision!! Have a great day.

[SRT]

At the gun shop I work at, both SD9VE and SD40VE spell the same word: TROUBLE! Customers like them because they are cheap, literally and figuratively. Buyer beware.

[mak1965]

Originally Posted by SRT

At the gun shop I work at, both SD9VE and SD40VE spell the same word: TROUBLE! Customers like them because they are cheap, literally and figuratively. Buyer beware.

I doubt that pretty much

[GKC]

Originally Posted by SRT

At the gun shop I work at, both SD9VE and SD40VE spell the same word: TROUBLE! Customers like them because they are cheap, literally and figuratively. Buyer beware.

While they are inexpensive pistols, they aren't "cheap." They are by no means in the same category as Jennings, Lorcins, etc. They are very reliable handguns, and I think the vast majority of actual owners will attest to this.

[Disabled1]

I don't find the S&W SDVE or SWVE series pistols cheap at all. Cheap in price, yes. IMO, I consider it a "Poor Mans Glock" with a better feel when holding it.

[osbornk]

Originally Posted by SRT

At the gun shop I work at, both SD9VE and SD40VE spell the same word: TROUBLE! Customers like them because they are cheap, literally and figuratively. Buyer beware.

I suspect your definition of cheap is "Less profit for the gun shop".

[GKC]

Originally Posted by Disabled1

IMO, I consider it a "Poor Mans Glock" with a better feel when holding it.

I've owned several Glocks (19, 23, 26, 30SF, and 36) and except for the 36, none felt good in my hand. At the time I owned the 36, they were plagued with reliability problems. I didn't have any problems with mine, but I traded it on a 1911, which is really my favorite platform for the .45 ACP.

I just bought another SD9VE, a 2016 model. It has a more pronounced stippling, and is even "grippier" than my older model. I don't need a grip sleeve for this one, to have a secure grip. This pistol feels and points better for me than any other pistol, except 1911s.

Even if I wasn't a poor man, I'd take the SD9VE over a Glock any day.

[dwcopple]

$269.99+free shipping at KyGunCo this week!

[Disabled1]

I know that a Glock pistol is a great firearm. But, so is the SDVE series. I just can't understand how and why Glock charges SO MUCH for their pistols! You can ALMOST buy (2) S&W SDVE pistols for the price of a Glock! My Sigmas have some very bad triggers. But, they go BANG every time when I pull the trigger! My SD9VE has a trigger that I can live with. It's surely not like a Glock trigger,but, if I spent a few dollars on it, I know it would be just as good as a Glock. And, still have almost enough money left over to buy a used SDVE!

[randy726w]

Originally Posted by SRT

At the gun shop I work at, both SD9VE and SD40VE spell the same word: TROUBLE! Customers like them because they are cheap, literally and figuratively. Buyer beware.

I bought mine last November and it has been flawless until a couple of light strikes last week (almost a year without a single malfunction). Not one single misfire of any kind and I put 100-150 rounds through it every Saturday. I just started having some light strike issues but I found a video that shows brass shavings that need to be cleaned out from the striker block and fire pin mechanism from time to time. Law of averages say that if more are being purchased (because of the price) you'll see a higher percentage of this product than others that have fewer sales.

[GKC]

Originally Posted by randy726w

I just started having some light strike issues but I found a video that shows brass shavings that need to be cleaned out from the striker block and fire pin mechanism from time to time.

This is one thing (of a number) that I like about this pistol. It's very easy to take out the striker and clean out the channel...no pins to knock out. If I can do it, anyone can!

[martybee]

Originally Posted by GKC

This is one thing (of a number) that I like about this pistol. It's very easy to take out the striker and clean out the channel...no pins to knock out. If I can do it, anyone can!

I'm in total agreement! I'm 85 and it is no-chore for me to do!
Very, very easy. I love my SD40ve.

[brchambersjr]

Looks like SRT is trolling the sigma page and may not actually have much experience with these "cheap" pistols. I can say both my 9 and 40 ve's work perfectly even after I don't know how many thousands of rounds through them.

Anyway, I spoke to a lady at S&W customer service the other day about warranty work if I bought another used pistol and she said they don't even ask for proof of first owner or a receipt just send it in if there is an issue.

Bill

[S&W Rover]

Originally Posted by SRT

At the gun shop I work at, both SD9VE and SD40VE spell the same word: TROUBLE! Customers like them because they are cheap, literally and figuratively. Buyer beware.

The quality of the barrel, slide, springs, grip stock, etc., of the SD-series pistols are the equal of the 'industry standard' polymer pistols. They are reliable and robust; they enjoy good functional accuracy. And they seem to feel like a good fit in a lot of people's hands, too.

S&W spent less time/money engineering the trigger system to be light and smooth, but this makes sense in a self-defense pistol that benefits in function from a long, heavy trigger pull and also saves cost for the customer. Shooters who want a very light and smooth 'target' trigger in a pistol would do better to look into a DA/SA pistol like a Sig-Sauer or into a good quality 1911 -- which tend to cost a lot more. Striker-fired pistols generally don't reach that level of trigger.

SD's do suffer in reputation because of their 'heritage' in the Sigma pistol, which got off to a rocky start, but the design has overcome most of those limitations. SD's do not generate much 'snob' factor, it is true, because they are not expensive.

So it all depends what the buyer is looking for. SD's are great value for the money, and yes, that is another reason people like them.

Added (to return to the original question in the post): S&W will generally fix a pistol under the warranty without asking for proof of original purchase.

[zombeez]

Originally Posted by osbornk

I suspect your definition of cheap is "Less profit for the gun shop".

lol my guess as well.

or a glock-tard

[Disabled1]

Originally Posted by zombeez

lol my guess as well.

or a glock-tard

I was thinking the same exact thing! AKA-GLOCK-SUCKER!

[mcfarlinclan]

i love my trouble free sd9ve.

[Practical]

Originally Posted by randy726w

I bought mine last November and it has been flawless until a couple of light strikes last week (almost a year without a single malfunction). Not one single misfire of any kind and I put 100-150 rounds through it every Saturday. I just started having some light strike issues but I found a video that shows brass shavings that need to be cleaned out from the striker block and fire pin mechanism from time to time. Law of averages say that if more are being purchased (because of the price) you'll see a higher percentage of this product than others that have fewer sales.

This is why you buy a glock. I have had a Glock 19 for 25 years. That original gun with 8000-10000 rounds still works fine. Glocks are simple, easy to maintain, parts are available and they are cop proven.

I am not a LEO but the MTBF for LEO use has to be higher than the MTBF for civilian use.

[GKC]

Originally Posted by Practical

This is why you buy a glock.

Glocks aren't perfect...and in fact, there were a lot of issues with the late Gen3 and Gen4 models...RSA and ejector problems, if I recall. In any event, I think S&W has much better service than Glock.

Originally Posted by Practical

I am not a LEO but the MTBF for LEO use has to be higher than the MTBF for civilian use.

I don't know what MTBF means..."Maybe The Block Functions" perhaps?

[Disabled1]

Originally Posted by GKC

Glocks aren't perfect...and in fact, there were a lot of issues with the late Gen3 and Gen4 models...RSA and ejector problems, if I recall. In any event, I think S&W has much better service than Glock.



I don't know what MTBF means..."Maybe The Block Functions" perhaps?

I read some articles a few weeks ago where the new generation Glock slides were actually "FALLING" off of the lower part/slide rails!
BREAKING: Glock 17M Recalled By Police Department - The Firearm Blog
New Glock 17Ms Recalled Because the Slides Fell Off - AllOutdoor.com

[BC38]

MTBF is shorthand for Mean Time Between Failures.
In other words, frequency of failures. Like once per 1000 rounds or once per 5000 rounds etc...

[Disabled1]

Originally Posted by BC38

MTBF is shorthand for Mean Time Between Failures.
In other words, frequency of failures. Like once per 1000 rounds or once per 5000 rounds etc...

BC38, are you a Glock owner/supporter?

[BC38]

Originally Posted by Disabled1

BC38, are you a Glock owner/supporter?

Nope.I don't own a single one. Never even had an opportunity to shoot one. Though I've handled a few at gun stores and shows. Their looks always turned me off, though from what I've understood they are very reliable and solid guns.

I only own a couple of polymer bottom feeders, almost all of my guns are steel or other metal alloys - and well over half of them are revolvers.

Why do you ask?

[CarlosSD9VE]

I won't deny price was a heavy variable in my decision but i did fire a Glock 40 on one occasion before i purchased my own first firearm and it did not leave enough of an impression on me to say, "yep, this is the one for me". And i didn't care for the grip design with those "fingers" either. The countless positive reviews for the SD9VE/40V, price and that S&W logo sealed the deal.

[Disabled1]

Originally Posted by BC38

Nope.I don't own a single one. Never even had an opportunity to shoot one. Though I've handled a few at gun stores and shows. Their looks always turned me off, though from what I've understood they are very reliable and solid guns.

I only own a couple of polymer bottom feeders, almost all of my guns are steel or other metal alloys - and well over half of them are revolvers.

Why do you ask?

I took your answer for what MTBF means out of context. IOW, I was looking at your answer as a Pro Glock supporter. Please don't ask me to explain, because, I'm not even sure........

[BC38]

Originally Posted by Disabled1

I took your answer for what MTBF means out of context. IOW, I was looking at your answer as a Pro Glock supporter. Please don't ask me to explain, because, I'm not even sure........

OK, well, FWIW, I was giving the answer from the perspective of an engineer.
MTBF is a common term in the fields of engineering and product development/testing.