I have the SD40VE and like the trigger. I have shot other guns including Sigs and Glocks which I also like. The SD40VE trigger is consistent. It certainly requires you to "intentionally" pull to fire the gun but I think that's a good thing.
Looking at an SD9VE. What's the big deal?
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brchambersjr
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I like the trigger and have decided to keep it stock also. I have had both the 9 and .40 for about 3 years and they both shoot great. My daughter doesn't like shooting them but she doesn't have much strength in her hands so she shoots my 1911 and single action revolver. Most men and women should have no problem pulling the trigger on these.
I have to add, now after at least 3000 rounds fired through my SD9VE, It has become a very smooth gun! I make sure to keep the proper parts polished and very smooth. It is very reliable and I highly recommend leaving it alone and using it often. Its a great gun!
ox1
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I'm shocked to see so much favorable posts about the SD9VE, usually the haters come flocking like buzzards!
I have one and like it. No mods, just fire it, clean it anfd fire it some more. The trigger pull is getting lighter, still a bit stiff, but not an isssue.
If I had it to do over again, I'd buy it.
I have one and like it. No mods, just fire it, clean it anfd fire it some more. The trigger pull is getting lighter, still a bit stiff, but not an isssue.
If I had it to do over again, I'd buy it.
turbo6
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Gripes about the trigger are people just being picky. It works fine for its intended purpose: self defense.
These are the same folks who probably complain their cars heated seats aren't warm enough.
It's a basic gun, it works, it's reliable. Look at folks like Hikok45, no complaints at all when he did his review. Within its price point, we have to be somewhat realistic here...
These are the same folks who probably complain their cars heated seats aren't warm enough.
It's a basic gun, it works, it's reliable. Look at folks like Hikok45, no complaints at all when he did his review. Within its price point, we have to be somewhat realistic here...
kenny brooks
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Excellent gun for the money
My SD9VE has gotten all of the Apex parts (except the striker spring), new sights, a stainless guide rod, and a lot of polishing and fitting.
It didn't "need" anything, but I wanted to play around with it and learn some things. It was a very good gun on day one and I was surprised and pleased. But I found that even good things can be made better. I also found that some things make it worse - hence the return to the stock striker spring. The only thing that I did that had no measurable benefit was the stainless guide rod. I put it in because I liked the way it looked, no other reason. I also messed around with the slide release to make it better looking - it had a poor bluing job and rough edges.
I've had mine a couple of years now and it's had several thousand rounds through it. It gets "borrowed" a lot by my son-in-law and quite a few others. I've never had anyone say anything negative about it. I've had several offers to buy it.
The SD9VE is likely the best kept secret in the handgun world. It's just plain good.
It didn't "need" anything, but I wanted to play around with it and learn some things. It was a very good gun on day one and I was surprised and pleased. But I found that even good things can be made better. I also found that some things make it worse - hence the return to the stock striker spring. The only thing that I did that had no measurable benefit was the stainless guide rod. I put it in because I liked the way it looked, no other reason. I also messed around with the slide release to make it better looking - it had a poor bluing job and rough edges.
I've had mine a couple of years now and it's had several thousand rounds through it. It gets "borrowed" a lot by my son-in-law and quite a few others. I've never had anyone say anything negative about it. I've had several offers to buy it.
The SD9VE is likely the best kept secret in the handgun world. It's just plain good.
deputy tom
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SD9VE...
I'm leaving mine stock. I have no problems with the pistol and actually prefer this factory trigger to most other striker fired pistols costing much more. Like the old adage , it's not the arrow, it's the Indian. tom.
I'm leaving mine stock. I have no problems with the pistol and actually prefer this factory trigger to most other striker fired pistols costing much more. Like the old adage , it's not the arrow, it's the Indian. tom.
Rickster49
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SW9VE trigger....
I have been blessed with several 9's and although the 9VE is one of the cheapest it is also one of my favorites. Just fits my smallish hands to perfection. It has also been extremely reliable. Never a malfunction with any factory ball ammo. Only rarely a malfunction with cast bullets (95% of my shooting). Even then my function problems are usually the result of overly light powder charges when working up a load. I purchased my pistol new and to my taste it did have a lousy trigger. A thousand rds or so and some judicious polishing of parts gave me a very decent 5 1/2 lb trigger. It is also one of the smallest and lightest 9's which take large capacity magazines. This is a plus IMHO, especially for open carry holstered situations. I would have loved to have had this pistol for my duty weapon back in the day.....
I have been blessed with several 9's and although the 9VE is one of the cheapest it is also one of my favorites. Just fits my smallish hands to perfection. It has also been extremely reliable. Never a malfunction with any factory ball ammo. Only rarely a malfunction with cast bullets (95% of my shooting). Even then my function problems are usually the result of overly light powder charges when working up a load. I purchased my pistol new and to my taste it did have a lousy trigger. A thousand rds or so and some judicious polishing of parts gave me a very decent 5 1/2 lb trigger. It is also one of the smallest and lightest 9's which take large capacity magazines. This is a plus IMHO, especially for open carry holstered situations. I would have loved to have had this pistol for my duty weapon back in the day.....
deaheat
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Horrible trigger that even with all the apex parts you can't fix.
You can get a M&P for 399 these days. G2 PT111 that has a better trigger that is double strike capable for around 200. Compact weapon that takes 17 rounders.
Your money
You can get a M&P for 399 these days. G2 PT111 that has a better trigger that is double strike capable for around 200. Compact weapon that takes 17 rounders.
Your money
Pointblank2U
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I couldn't resist the local Fin, Feather & Fur's February Sales Flyer. I picked up one yesterday for $289.95. You get a lot of gun for your money. Other than slapping on some rubber Talon grips, I'm keeping it stock. At the very least it will be a glove box gun for when I go somewhere I can't carry. It's a lot of firepower without risking an expensive pistol.
Skeptic 9c
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If you want a great trigger pull, get a 1911 and have a good smith put a 4.5 lb trigger pull on it. I did this many years ago and it has stayed the same and extremely consistent on the Lyman gauge. If you want a double stack 9mm with no manual safety, get a SD9VE at $320 or a SWaMPy 9 at $415 (local sale prices at Shooters of Jacksonville, your mileage may vary)
I have a SWaMPy 9c and a SW9VE with a 15lb trigger, which I am playing with an Apex kit.
IMHO the SW9 series has a better grip than the SD9 series, but I am hard to please.
Geoff
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I have a SWaMPy 9c and a SW9VE with a 15lb trigger, which I am playing with an Apex kit.
IMHO the SW9 series has a better grip than the SD9 series, but I am hard to please.
Geoff
Who will report the results.
AnthemBassMan
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I bought my SD40VE at the Canton Fin, Feather & Fur a couple years ago. Still love this pistol. I installed the Apex spring kit last March or April, and along with some minor polishing of the trigger bar assembly, the trigger pull is now down to 6lbs 1oz. Hopefully I'll be getting my Talon Grip in the mail on Monday. The only other thing I've done is drop filled the front white dot with Testors fluorescent orange paint. I may still replace the rear sight with a standard steel M&P sight. It definitely has a better sight picture than the poly sight on the SD. But besides that, I carry this pistol daily.
L8R,
Matt
stitch45
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I live in a small rural town of about 5,000 or so people and the salesman at our local "Gun Store" sold over 100 of them in 2015 (I know this to be true because I am their holster maker / supplier and I know how many holsters for them they sell ) And rarely does one come back with complaints, This to me says some thing about the gun. I'm an old guy and a 1911 fan from way back, But I bought an SD9VE just to have a low cost light weight 9mm around and I'm completely satisfied with it for what it is. ... Heck the trigger doesn't even bother me.
Good low cost gun that goes bang, I think that's why it is so popular.
Good low cost gun that goes bang, I think that's why it is so popular.
HOUSTON RICK
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It is an economy model, but a reliable handgun that does the job and a good place to start. I have fired my friends SW SD9VE and the trigger was fine to me and the bullets grouped tight enough.
Skeptic 9c
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I still cannot compute why the grip on the SD9VE is different and larger than the grip on my SW9VE...
Geoff
Who puzzles easily.
Geoff
Who puzzles easily.
I am unfamiliar with Canadian law- Why would self defense with a handgun be any different than a long gun? Or are you like England where self defense is prohibited?? Be Safe,
TheSharkMan
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After 20-some years without guns, it was time for a home defense gun that would work for carry also.
I found my SD9VE at a local gun shop. I didn't know anything about it, other than it was by S&W, it felt good, and it was right in my price range. Usually I read all kinds of reviews and watch a zillion videos before making an important purchase, but not this time. The SD came home with me that day.
Since then, I've only had a couple hundred rounds through it, but it's been flawless. It goes bang every time and the bullets go where it's aimed. The trigger is consistent and I feel as confident carrying it around as I would a good revolver.
They hit a home run with this one, as far as I'm concerned.
I found my SD9VE at a local gun shop. I didn't know anything about it, other than it was by S&W, it felt good, and it was right in my price range. Usually I read all kinds of reviews and watch a zillion videos before making an important purchase, but not this time. The SD came home with me that day.
Since then, I've only had a couple hundred rounds through it, but it's been flawless. It goes bang every time and the bullets go where it's aimed. The trigger is consistent and I feel as confident carrying it around as I would a good revolver.
They hit a home run with this one, as far as I'm concerned.
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