Glock 19 or SD9 VE?
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My sigma sd40ve is on its way back to s&w. Rounds keep getting jammed while chambering. I have tried federal hst, win white box, federal fmj, Magtech, and cast bullet reloads. They all do it to some extent, though the federal is the worst. Probably one out every 10 rounds. Not a huge deal at the range, but obviously not great for SD. I am guessing there is something with the feed rail causing the problem, though I didn't want to take a dremel to it. So back to s&w it goes.
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Camo-Man
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I have owned both. If you are on a budget get the SD but if not the G19 has so much more accessories such as 33 round Mags cheaper sight upgrades and a lot easier to find find parts for.
The way I see it, and most should agree:
If you can't afford a Glock, the SD (or Sigma even) is not a bad choice and is a good firearm for the money and can hold its own.
If you can afford a Glock, you can buy the Glock knowing you got what you really wanted (from what it sounds like), however if you know someone who has either one and allows you to fire it....that's a good way to tell if you wanna drop the extra $250 or so.
You can buy a Sigma nowadays for $250, that's what I have right now. I have fired many Glock models and although I prefer Glock I'm not about to sell my Sigma to spend more on name.
The wonderful part of about guns is that if you don't like the gun, someone will easily buy it off you either way. You can't keep a used Glock in stock nor can you keep a used Sigma/SD in stock for too long before someone wises up to get it over many of the other firearms in that range.
Obviously S&W liked the Glock enough to copy it in the first place.
Above all, I personally recommend sticking with 9mm.
If you can't afford a Glock, the SD (or Sigma even) is not a bad choice and is a good firearm for the money and can hold its own.
If you can afford a Glock, you can buy the Glock knowing you got what you really wanted (from what it sounds like), however if you know someone who has either one and allows you to fire it....that's a good way to tell if you wanna drop the extra $250 or so.
You can buy a Sigma nowadays for $250, that's what I have right now. I have fired many Glock models and although I prefer Glock I'm not about to sell my Sigma to spend more on name.
The wonderful part of about guns is that if you don't like the gun, someone will easily buy it off you either way. You can't keep a used Glock in stock nor can you keep a used Sigma/SD in stock for too long before someone wises up to get it over many of the other firearms in that range.
Obviously S&W liked the Glock enough to copy it in the first place.
Above all, I personally recommend sticking with 9mm.
Buckeye63
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I've owned several Glock 19's and 17's..at this time I own a Glock 23,21& a 36....I also own a S&W SD9VE...I like the feel of the pistol...I don't mind the trigger...The trigger is fine for my use I actually carried the SD9VE all day today...loaded with Remington 115gr +P seems like my gun likes this ammo ..feeds 100% and accuracy is more than good for this guns intended use....
My SD9VE is boringly reliable with 147 gr subsonic to 115gr +p ammo
Theses are great pistols for the price...
My SD9VE is boringly reliable with 147 gr subsonic to 115gr +p ammo
Theses are great pistols for the price...
leejack
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I bought the SD9VE.
It's a perfect fit for my hand and price had little to do with it.
It's a perfect fit for my hand and price had little to do with it.
superbeast1098
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I look at it from this point of view...
Both Glock 19 and the S&W SD9 VE have their pros and cons...
I bought my SD9 because I wanted a good self defense firearm at a good price. I looked at the G19 as well as the SD9 VE. I chose the SD because, for my needs, it was the better decision... I dont do any competition shooting, so getting a higher priced pro grade gun would not have been worth the extra money.
Glock may have tons of aftermarket parts that the S&W doesnt have. Personally, Im fine with that. I didnt buy my S&W to fiddle with it. I bought it as a self defense weapon.
As far as the heavy trigger goes. I dont mind a bit of a heavier trigger pull. In this case, it gives me a bit of a piece of mind that the gun is less likely to go off accidentally due to a light trigger. A heavy trigger means a more conscious decision has to be made.
Both Glock 19 and the S&W SD9 VE have their pros and cons...
I bought my SD9 because I wanted a good self defense firearm at a good price. I looked at the G19 as well as the SD9 VE. I chose the SD because, for my needs, it was the better decision... I dont do any competition shooting, so getting a higher priced pro grade gun would not have been worth the extra money.
Glock may have tons of aftermarket parts that the S&W doesnt have. Personally, Im fine with that. I didnt buy my S&W to fiddle with it. I bought it as a self defense weapon.
As far as the heavy trigger goes. I dont mind a bit of a heavier trigger pull. In this case, it gives me a bit of a piece of mind that the gun is less likely to go off accidentally due to a light trigger. A heavy trigger means a more conscious decision has to be made.
AnthemBassMan
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-And that is one and only reason I will not change out the springs in mine. I have no issues at all with the trigger pull. And the slightly heavier pull weight is also an insurance policy against any AD...
L8R,
Matt
leejack
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I really like the trigger on the SD, I've said before, I don't need a 3lb pull to shoot a good target. I have nothing against glocks or any others, just like the SD. It is what it is, and works like a well oiled Timex!
I agree that it is completely up to the shooter. I own several S&W and Glock pistols. Both brands are of great quality. Yes, there is a price difference.
When I purchased my first pistol, I went with the Sigma SW9VE 9mm based on the price. The Sigma was $279 and the Glock was $500. I always wanted a Glock but at the time, I couldn't justify the price difference and being a novice to guns, I purchased based on the price since Smith & Wesson has a good reputation just like Glock.
One thing, like I mentioned, I always wanted a Glock and a year later, I purchased my first Glock. So there you go, if I had not based it on price, I would have purchased the Glock first. I now own several of both brands in different calibers and like them both equally. The only thing in the Smith & Wesson is that it does not have the finger grooves like the Glock. I put a Hogue sleeve on it and if feels right. I actually prefer the sleeve because it will not slip out of my hand.
It is ultimately up to you. If they both cost the same, which one would you buy? IMO, that is the one you should go with.
When I purchased my first pistol, I went with the Sigma SW9VE 9mm based on the price. The Sigma was $279 and the Glock was $500. I always wanted a Glock but at the time, I couldn't justify the price difference and being a novice to guns, I purchased based on the price since Smith & Wesson has a good reputation just like Glock.
One thing, like I mentioned, I always wanted a Glock and a year later, I purchased my first Glock. So there you go, if I had not based it on price, I would have purchased the Glock first. I now own several of both brands in different calibers and like them both equally. The only thing in the Smith & Wesson is that it does not have the finger grooves like the Glock. I put a Hogue sleeve on it and if feels right. I actually prefer the sleeve because it will not slip out of my hand.
It is ultimately up to you. If they both cost the same, which one would you buy? IMO, that is the one you should go with.
