Debating on the sigma...

[Swockster]

I have a Sigma in 40. I have fired more rounds than I can count and have only had one malfunction but it wasn't the gun's fault. It was a Wolf round and instead of going "POP" it just kind of went "THUMP" and the slide came back very sluggishly. The casing stove piped. That's it. Is it a good gun? Well what do you mean by "good" gun? My definition is pretty simple.
1. It must be accurate. Mine produces groups as tight or tighter than everyone I've ever fired against with the exception of a few of the fellas on our tactical team. Additionally, these results have consistently been against much pricier weapons.
2. It must function every time. Above is the description of the only malfunction I have ever experienced.
3. It must be rugged/durable enough for daily use. I have been carrying this pistol off duty for years, with no problems whatsoever.
There it is. That's all I require out of a handgun. I'm not interested in aesthetics, reputation, or overall "coolness." If you have the money and don't mind spending it then by all means get what you truly want, be it a Hi-point or $1,800 custom 1911. That's just not me and that's my two, well, one and a half cents.

 

[Sleeping ugly]

Hell thats all I care about I'm not worried about how cool it is.. As long as it goes bang every time... If I can walk outside and unload a clip chances are its gonna do it again when I need it to and thats what counts... That next couple thousand rounds is going towards fun and good shooting if I can.... If a $289 pistol is even capable of pumping out a thousand rounds it can't be that bad right?

 

[Swockster]

I couldn't agree more.

 

[Sleeping ugly]

Scratch that the cheapest one I found was a whopping $450 jeez talk about price gouging... Nuff said going to order from ctd to my good friend @ ennis pawn shop lol... Up next I'll be whining about m&p and ruger versus matches haha well thanx guys I appreciate the feedback.. I like this forum

 

[Bombsaway]

Owner of an Allied Forces SW9VE here - it's simply one of the most reliable and rugged weapons in my collection. Great truck or carry weapon IMO. Never had a failure with it and it's dead nuts on at 15 yards. Once you get used to the trigger (which ain't that hard), you'll be shooting the wings off of flies.

 

[Sleddog30]

Try here! $269.00...

Smith & Wesson 16 + 1 Round 9MM w/4" Barrel/Stainless Slide/Black Frame S&W SW9VE 220025 9MM BLK/SS 16R

I shoot mine quite a bit. It used to be my CW. But is now my HD gun. It has Tru Dot tritium night sites.

 

[Garpo]

Scratch that the cheapest one I found was a whopping $450 jeez talk about price gouging.

Yup, $450 is ridiculous. Seen several on the auction sites in the $220 to $260 range.

 

[TangoFoxtrot]

Sigmas are what they are. If you have a few extra dollars but the SD9 or SD40.

 

[3shots]

debating the sigma

My sw40ve has been stone axe reliable for 1500 rds. by 500rds. the trigger had smoothed up nicely, and has less felt recoil than my glock22. And it don't ruin every piece of brass you fire in it like the glock. I like mine.

 

[leejack]

The sigma is what it is.

I like the sigma, it works like a champ.

The heavy trigger thing will be discussed until the end of time. It's thee most overblown thing on the internet gun world. It's no problem for me.

The ergonomics are splendid, a natural pointer if there ever was one.

If you decide to throw more money and get an SD or M&P, that's great too, but nothing wrong with the 9 VEnergizer bunny!

 

[southchatham]

I'll be picking up a 9mm one later in the week. I was all set to buy the M&P and saw a used sigma for sale from a private party. Glad I did. I've been wanting one for a while. It's all black, so I guess that means it's the armed forces one. My Glock needed a step brother.

 

[roaddog28]

A year and a half ago I bought a 40VE Sigma for $250 which was hardly used. So far I have had no issues with the Sigma. Easily to clean. I have had no jams or fail to fires. At self defense distances the Sigma is more than good enough. I have no complaints. The trigger is designed to be heavy and longer so in theory safer. If your used to shooting revolvers like I am this is not a problem.
Howard

 

[Wirbech]

The sigma is a great gun.. i use and carry my 9VE everyday and with the sale going on at Academy Sports right now I am going to pick up a 40VE either tomorow or the next day. I have had mine for a while and it eats anything that you put in it. I have only had 1 misfire and that was with some cheap range reloads that I bought at the store when I ran out of what I brought. I like it enough to trust my life to it everyday.....

 

[Sleeping ugly]

Me and my friend just got done pulling his truck out the mud (and we played with his collection of toys) man that m&p was a beast! Best damn polymer I've shot and its american... Better then his beretta and I just burned about a thousand rounds in a sigma ain't nothing wrong with that trigger fires just like my .38 that got ruined..smith makes great **** I can say I'm a fan

 

[4506517]

I bought an SW9VE on a whim, and I must say I like it. I am issued an M&P 45 full size and I like the SW9VE much better. Personally, I think the M&P is garbage. The SW9VE is a great fit in my hand and an enjoyable little gun. I didn't think I was going to enjoy it much, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I really do enjoy the little bugger.

 

[Sleeping ugly]

And I experienced tritium sights for the first time on the sigma and m&p and a mossberg that was awesomeness I think both pistols were great the sigma feels great in my hand and is extremely accurate down to 30 yards in my hands and I was already used to the trigger.. I also pulled a record with a slug at I'd say 250 yards and a dr pepper can

 

[concho mike]

Its a great gun imho.

I have more expensive guns but this one is very shooter friendly and runs like butter. Trigger is getting better and it was never that bad to begin with.

Several co-workers have bought Sigmas after trying mine.

 

[Bombsaway]

I bought an SW9VE on a whim, and I must say I like it. I am issued an M&P 45 full size and I like the SW9VE much better. Personally, I think the M&P is garbage. The SW9VE is a great fit in my hand and an enjoyable little gun. I didn't think I was going to enjoy it much, but I was pleasantly surprised at how much I really do enjoy the little bugger.

What is it about the M&P that you don't like?

 

[Wirbech]

Well just went out at lunch and picked up my second Sigma, got the SW40VE. I went thru a stack of about 10 to find the one with the smoothest and lightest trigger pull, but for the price, I had to get it.

 

[Ruger Nut]

Well just went out at lunch and picked up my second Sigma, got the SW40VE. I went thru a stack of about 10 to find the one with the smoothest and lightest trigger pull, but for the price, I had to get it.

When I bought my second Sigma I did the same thing.I think I went thru 6-7 before I found the one with the best/smoothest trigger.