Frequent ammo jam and fail to lock slide on sd9ve

[Xchen57]

Hi folks,

I bought the sd9ve recently and put about 50rds on it. When I was doing it, it went alright. But yesterday I let my girlfriend try it, she got 7 jams out of 10rds, also the slide failed to lock at the last round. I took a close look at how she shot it, apparently she can't control the barrel jump, and jam always occurred after ejecting one shell and feeding in the second one, the cartridge jammed in a upright angle. So that means the ejecting and feeding underwent in a upright degree, rather than fairly flat. So I was curious is this an issue of feeding part, or because the mag spring needs burn in more? The ammo is federal 9mm fmj 115g rn. Thanks!

 

[ika'ika]

did you try firing the weapon after her? did you have any issues at all? im not an expert. and don't have experience with the sd9ve. I own the sd40ve. along with several revolvers.

like I said im no expert. and I mean no offense. but it sounds like "limp wristing" to me. my wife has the same problem with my 40. ive had no issues while its in my hands though.

once again I mean no offense at all.

 

[OKFC05]

Whatever you wish to call it, it is classic lack of skill on the operator.
I see it all the time in NRA beginner classes, and proper training is the cure. Squeezing the gun harder does not solve it.
Once I show the person hold to hold the handgun, I manually operate the (EMPTY!!!) gun, pushing the slide back. Eventually they get the idea they have to lock their arms and HOLD the gun away from their face.

 

[bp231986]

Sounds like a case of limp wristing to me, but i am no expert either, maybe too light of loads?

 

[frankmako]

limp wristing. more gun time and some training will fix the problem.

 

[raymo2u]

was there alot of muzzle flash and sparks from that ammo? it is either a low quality powder/not enough powder or limp wristing. SD series eats everything ibe tossed in it, even tested black powder reloads...which also worked but are not easy to to clean out

 

[GKC]

If you shoot it and the pistol runs fine, and then your girlfriend shoots it and it doesn't, then there isn't an issue with the pistol.

Load a mag with 10 rounds, you shoot 5 and she shoots 5, to see how it goes. You could also ask a friend who is an experienced shooter or a range officer to fire it as well...but, if it works when you shoot it, then there really isn't much point to doing that. Work with her on her technique, or have her take some instruction.

 

[Tommytom092971]

Sounds like limp wristing. The only time my sd9ve has had an issue is when my daughter was shooting it. Not only failure to eject but the casings would eject at her head. When I shoot the brass ejects out to the right and never a malfunction.

 

[raymo2u]

could be placing your thumb a little close to the slide while its moving...ive also done this without noticing it

 

[hrhcsh]

SD9VE. Fail to fire

Have a new SD9VE it has failed to fire since day one. First chambered round fires ( maybe ) next pull of trigger does nothing. Eject and chamber another round and maybe it will fire and maybe it won't.. My opinion of gun its junk. Have a sorry Taurus PT709 (in some snobs opinions ) that has never failed to function.
Any ideas what the problem is ???

 

[Edknn123]

Mine has over 2000 flawless rounds. My son just bought one and hasn't had it out to the range yet. I hope they aren't having problems with the new ones. Mine is just over a year old.

 

[S&W Rover]

Have a new SD9VE it has failed to fire since day one. First chambered round fires ( maybe ) next pull of trigger does nothing. Eject and chamber another round and maybe it will fire and maybe it won't.. My opinion of gun its junk. Have a sorry Taurus PT709 (in some snobs opinions ) that has never failed to function.
Any ideas what the problem is ???

The comment, above, has its own thread now, so I won't repeat suggested fixes in this thread. But I don't think the gun is "junk" -- although I can sympathize with a frustrated new-user. His/her particular SD9VE may have a problem that can be fixed quickly or it may have to go back to the factory for repair, but my experiences and the weight of comments on this and other forums indicate these are robust, reliable pistols -- not at all "junk."

 

[mak1965]

Yup, not junk! Over 2k rds. Perfect gun!

 

[SamMeow]

Sounds like your girl could benefit from some beginner firearm classes.
Those geared to the ladies might be most helpful.
An inexperienced shooter can have difficulties holding, gripping, and squeezing the trigger.

 

[osbornk]

This is classic limp wristing made famous by Glock. The gun is the same weight and size of the Glock 19 and the shape and light weight is the cause. Hold and shoot it very firmly and the problem disappears.

 

[star1]

Junk?

Have a new SD9VE it has failed to fire since day one. First chambered round fires ( maybe ) next pull of trigger does nothing. Eject and chamber another round and maybe it will fire and maybe it won't.. My opinion of gun its junk. Have a sorry Taurus PT709 (in some snobs opinions ) that has never failed to function.
Any ideas what the problem is ???

Could be debris in the striker pin area. I had a lot of misfires and I called S&W , they sent me a new striker assembly ...no questions asked. If you don't feel like taking the striker out and cleaning that area really good just give S&W a call and ship it to them all on their dime ..they WILL fix it
Norm

 

[GRU_ 7_ mech]

Have a new SD9VE it has failed to fire since day one. First chambered round fires ( maybe ) next pull of trigger does nothing. Eject and chamber another round and maybe it will fire and maybe it won't.. My opinion of gun its junk. Have a sorry Taurus PT709 (in some snobs opinions ) that has never failed to function.
Any ideas what the problem is ???

I think the problem is....you have never sent it back to S&W for repair!!! I am not trying to be a smart a$s, just saying sometimes a gun slips out the manufactures door with a slight hic cup. I have seen a $1500 Dan Wesson sent back by the owner feeling he was ripped off with an overpriced piece of "junk" only to find it only needed an ejector adjustment and returned to a very happy owner.

 

[CGhelofxr]

Part of the problem is technique, not keeping a firm grip (limp wristing) possibly anticipating the recoil and flintching, those would be the feed problem. Slide not locking back could be your thumb on the slide release, this happens lots when I shoot my SD9, I don't seem to have that issue with the M&Ps but I do with the SD.

Need more range time, use it as the excuse to shoot more.

 

[osbornk]

I had similar problems with mine when I got it. I had not had any problems with the much heavier Hi-Point C9 I had. I had to learn how to properly shoot all over again. If I lock my elbow and hold the gun firmly, I don't have any issues at all. All I have used is 115 Gr cheap ammo. I probably have over 700 rounds through it now and all malfunctions have been caused by the shooter. It was also a challenge to learn to shoot accurately rather than not low and left.

 

[justjim60]

SD9ve 40 Case Blow out

Hello I purchased a SD9ve 40 Caliber and the first time I shot it the pistol worked liked a dream. I took it to the range the second time and after I went through the first clip rounds started jamming and not going into the chamber. The range master asked me to put it away and I figured it was the rounds I was using. I went and purchased some Remington rounds and took it to an indoor range and was still having the same problem. I could tap on the back of the slide and the round would seat and I could shoot the pistol. After I put about 100 rounds through it the pistol acted like it blew up, the magazine fell out of the pistol grip, I saw some black smoke and a piece of shrapnel hit me in the cheek. I was told that the case blew out and it was more than likely due to the unsupported ramp inside the pistol. I called Smith and Wesson and they sent me a shipping label and I sent it back to S&W. I received an email from a tech and I was told that the pistol met all factory specs and they offered me a replacement for $275.00 plus $15.00 shipping and more than likely this happened due to an over pressurized round. I have read quite a few articles online about this pistol having a jamming problem. Has anyone ever heard of this happening anywhere else? Also any advice on how to get S&W to come down on the price would be greatly appreciated.