SW9VE vs. SD9VE
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RJJ 1971
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SD9VE is hybrid between the old SW9VE and M&P series of pistols. The best way I can explain it.
A lot of people say it's not a Sigma and get all huffy. I own 2 of them - so it doesn't bother me.
They are reliable & affordable. I'm accurate out to 40 yards with both of mine. Best bang for your buck on the market right now. IMO.
A lot of people say it's not a Sigma and get all huffy. I own 2 of them - so it doesn't bother me.
They are reliable & affordable. I'm accurate out to 40 yards with both of mine. Best bang for your buck on the market right now. IMO.
scattershot
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While we're on the subject, can you describe the trigger pull on the SD9VE? Is it smooth all the way through like a Kahr, or the typical takeup to a crisp break like a M&P?
RJJ 1971
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Neither of mine would I describe as having crisp breaks.
Heavy trigger pulls - but I def don't mind.
Heavy trigger pulls - but I def don't mind.
Rick_A
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SD has a standard rail, better trigger, and a more M&Pish than Glocky slide.
Willcoe
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Yes the trigger pull can be changed. You can put all kinds of new springs and parts into your pistol. But you know what really works wonders with not just the SD series, but with all firearms. Learning the trigger and practice. The SD series is one of the best shooting pistol out there. Then factor in the low price and it's a win-win, a best bang for your buck.
GRU_ 7_ mech
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Owned a SW9VE and now own a SD9VE. Would have both if S&W would have just sold me a sear block to replaced the old one that cracked in my SW9. Seeing how it was used and they wanted shipping , gunsmithing and parts cost to replace it...would cost more than it was worth, so I traded it in on the SD9. I like them both and would recommend either gun as a good self defense pistol. After a couple hundred rds I did install an Apex trigger in the SD9 and found that to be a great mod. The only mod I feel it needed.
I have owned a Sigma, and then the SD9, and I now have a SD9VE. They keep getting better, IMO. In fact, I've owned several SD9VEs over the last few years, and the one I just bought has the best trigger of any of them.
I don't think the trigger needs any changes, other than lots of live and dry firing. It's not a target pistol, and the heavier trigger is a good thing on a gun without a safety, IMO. It's lighter than the DA pull on all the revolvers I've ever owned.
The only changes I will make are an extended take down lever (which wasn't really necessary, but it makes it a little easier), an M&P steel rear sight, and maybe one of the NDZ slide cover plates with a design on it (just because I want one.) The only things you really need with these guns are more magazines, more ammo, and more range time.
I don't think the trigger needs any changes, other than lots of live and dry firing. It's not a target pistol, and the heavier trigger is a good thing on a gun without a safety, IMO. It's lighter than the DA pull on all the revolvers I've ever owned.
The only changes I will make are an extended take down lever (which wasn't really necessary, but it makes it a little easier), an M&P steel rear sight, and maybe one of the NDZ slide cover plates with a design on it (just because I want one.) The only things you really need with these guns are more magazines, more ammo, and more range time.
