Just pickup a sw9ve used but unfired this is my first hammerless firearm I've owned and plan on using for my ccw but I've got a couple of questions. Both mag that came with it are stamped 16 rounds but I can't get anymore than 15 rounds in both of them I've taken both apart an checked them and there is no problems that I can find any suggestions. My second question is when conceal carrying is it safe to carry chambered and ready to go and in a holster?

1: I may take a bit for the mags to break in and accept the full 16, I had to load all of my mags with 15 for a little while.

2: I would say as long as you carry it in a holster then yes.

As long as you know you how to handle your firearm its fine. The mag issue" take the mags apart again and spray vwith wd-40 to loosen up the springs wipe off and put back together. Load the mags with a speed loader and keep them filled to capacity for about a week. Then unload and reload again and you should be able to get all rounds in there. The spring is just real tight.

Not sure on your mags other than to say that new mags are often quite difficult to load to full capacity due to the new, very strong mag springs. My guess is that you can get that last round in, if you really get after it.

As to the carrying with one in the chamber; the Sigma is designed so that it cannot fire unless the trigger is pulled deliberately all the way to the rear. As long as you always follow proper safe handling rules, then you should never have a ND or UD. The gun itself is perfectly safe to carry with a chambered round. That said, you MUST have a properly fitted holster that covers the trigger guard entirely, and you MUST be absolutely certain that there is nothing in the way that could interfere with the trigger (a loose shirt tail, part of your jacket, etc) when you holster/re-holster the gun. If the trigger is pulled and there is a live round in the chamber, it WILL fire.

I carry one of my Sigma's about 50% of the time, the other 50% I carry my M&P - both with a round in the chamber, always. That said, don't EVER do anything you are not absolutely comfortable with. If you aren't comfortable with the operation of the gun, seek out competent instruction on it's use and before you attempt to carry it.

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Thanks for the quick responses I've owned many handguns and have been carring a ruger p89 but wanted something lighter and picked up this sigma for a steal and just wanted to make sure carring chambered was the normal with these guns. Question to cshoff what is ND UD.

ND = Negligent Discharge
UD = Unintentional Discharge

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I have the same problem with the mag. I can get the 16th in if I really push it in but putting the mag in the gun means more force to lock it in. That was too tight so I left the 16th out.

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I agree with the above posters, I have the 40VE and the 9VE, both were hard to get the final round in the mags for a while until they got broke in. As for the CCW, I carried my 9VE until I got the 40VE everyday with one in the chamber. I would not carry any other way. My wife has my 9VE and she carries it with one in th pipe also. Congrats on the purchase. You will love it.

I had a P89 up until about a year ago when I finally sold it. I really miss the 89 but love the Sigmas.

I have 2 mags that do hold 16 and 2 mags that only hold 15.

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what does the VE stand for in SW9VE? i gather SW means smith and wesson

Value Enhanced.

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I would estimate I carry my 9VE about 40% of the time.

Totally comfortable with one in the chamber. Again, as it has been said many times here, finger OFF the trigger.

A good quality holster and practice in drawing and holstering (unloaded!) will make you feel more comfortable with it.

Don't worry the mags will break in.

This is a Don Hume Model 715 M IWB great holster and you can find them new on Ebay for around $30.

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I like that Don Hume holster and I carry ISW @ 6 o'clock left hand draw. How comfortable is that holster? Does the clip hold firm when drawing and how well does it retaine the gun without a thumb break and is the one shown a lefty model.

The fit on this holster firm but not enough to cause issues during the draw. It is secure enough for me to trust it riding my Harley if that helps.

Comfort wise, I love it, usually carried at the 4 o'clock position. And yes they make it in a left hand model, pictured is the right.

The double strip of leather at the top keeps the holster top open for easier reholstering. And the clip is quality steel and doesn't slip out of place.

I have been buying Don Hume leather for years. I love the quality and fair prices. Nylon and Kydex just don't do it for me.

They may be functional but are as a rule ugly and don't have the smooth warm feel like leather does.

And when that nylon IWB gets worn on the binding edges, it will rub you raw...ouch. Only did that one time.

I like this model so well for IWB carry that I have one for my 638 also.

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Thanks for the info on the holster and yes motorcycle riding with an open holster was a big concern and I have not bought a new holster in many years and that was a Bagmaster with a mag pouch and I know what you mean about nylon and with the mag pouch it makes it a little to bulky and in the 6 o'clock position a right hand works great for a lefty.

There is no safety on the the sw9ve correct?

There is no manual safety. A safety built into the trigger ensures that the pistol fires only when the trigger is pulled. In addition, the trigger has a long and fairly heavy pull to ensure that a round is fired only intentionally. Bullets are fired when an internal striker hits the round. There is no hammer to cock or to inadvertently snag on clothing.
Many reasons to like this gun.

Thanks for the info on the holsters.....my plastic one is leaving scuff marks on my polymere......I'll shop for leather.

While I don't carry my Sigma, I did find a holster for range use and when laying around the house. I found in a bargain bin at my LGS, an Uncle Mike's Sidekick size 15. Fits real nice and is padded. great for bedside table use.

In my opinion, the Sigma is the best kept secret and best value out there.

After taking both mags apart cleaned and lubed them I still couldn't get 16 in so I broke down and got a Maglula, man this thing is great, and after loading to 15 and putting pressure down with the Lula and striking the bottom of the mag it finally made room for the 16th round. Finally got to the range the other day and I have to say I do like this gun and I know it's been said many time but it shoots low and to the left and I've read all the threads about this and what makes me wonder is I'm a lefty so is it the gun and gets better with breaking in or do we just learn to compensate? But I put 200 rounds through it and not the first malfunction and the trigger is not as bad as some make it seem.

I fell in love with the S&W9VE as soon as I held it in my hand.
When we first tried it it shot well off to the right. I drifted the rear sight until it was good again. Since then we've put over 300 rounds through it and it rides, fully loaded, as the house gun in the motor home.

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New fave holster for my Sigma...Bianchi Minimalist, model 105, OWB...holds tight to body, conceals real well...

I bought this holster when I bought the KT PF9. It wasn't really the right holster for it but it worked. I sold the PF9.

Now I thought, will the Sigma 9 fit? Looks like it.

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