My SW9VE Review

[Tslepebull]

In regards to the slide not staying back after the last round. I had the same problem with one of my magazines. When I examined it I found that the follower still had some flashing from the moulding process. This prevented the follower from moving as far up toward the top of the magazine (compared to my other magazines). I removed the follower from the magazine and rubbed it on a piece of sandpaper following the tapered contour of the follower. I went slow and reassembled the magazine several times untill the follower extended as far up in the magazine body as the others. When it matched the others I put it in the gun, pulled the slide back, and insured it would lock the slide when empty. It is now my main magazine and works fine.

 

[CR00258]

I have the SW9VE and I couldn't be happier. I also have a glock 17 and to be honest, my S & W feels better and shoots just as good as my glock. I use my S&W for my carry gun. Great gun.

 

[jppezz23]

I have the 40VE i like that gun a lot and will soon be getting the 9mmVE thanks for the information.

 

[leejack]

Thanks for the tip on the magazine, Tslepebull!

I smoothed it out and it's perfect.

I've put about 500 rounds through it (different types of ammo) and it is indeed perfect! It just keeps getting sweeter! Runs like a well oiled sewing machine. No failures, just keeps going bang!

I love the sigma.

Lee

 

[Strato]

My 2 cents on the Sigma series

I own a few older guns and had been carrying a 9mm Norinco which has proven to be extremely accurate at the range but suffers from an occasional blocking of the hammer just short of the firirng pin(unacceptable in a defense situation) so I started looking for the ideal carry gun. I've always been a fan of S&W and being limited in funds I started researching the Sigma Series. After reading hundreds of reviews about the only complaint I saw from people who actually owned and shot these guns was that some had an issue with the length and weight of the trigger pull. The thought of this did bother me some because my other autos are SA with very light triggers and even though I do pretty well with my revolver I find myself cocking the hammer back when I want to be sure to hit the bullseye. I decided at that point to keep my mind open to other guns as well. A couple friends let me shoot their Glocks. The triggers on those felt good but still didn't shoot as accurately as my old Norinco. Also I could see scenarios with the light trigger and no external safety. In a comfortable soft shell concealment holster if you're involved in a scuffle with someone grabbing at you it wouldn't be hard for a finger to inadvertantly find it's way into the trigger guard and that would cause a Glock to fire. Or if you set it on the table and the cat stepped on it and his paw went inside the trigger guard you're gonna have a hole hopefully just in the wall and a very scared cat. I wasn't sure what I wanted until yesterday at a gunshow when I saw a brand new SW9VE with two 16 round mags on display. I asked the dealer to cut the tie because I just had to feel this trigger for myself. I racked the slide, took aim at a light switch and squeezed the trigger. After doing this several times I realized I was able to keep the sights on target throughout. I bought it and went right to the range. At first I was pulling slightly off aim but by the end of the first mag I was shooting tight groups in the center of the target so I ran a new target out to 50 feet and obliterated the bullseye. I ran 200 rounds of Independance 115 gr FMJ throught it flawlessly and I'm very happy that I bought this gun. The trigger is long and heavy but very smooth and if you aim and shoot instead of trying to feel for the sear break you should be quite pleased. At least I am. The weight and feel of the gun is unrivaled in my oppinion. The trigger is light enough to manage with just a little practice and just heavy enough to prevent accidental firings. Great job S&W. I'll be carrying this gun for a long time.

 

[leejack]

Welcome to the forum, friend!

Nice reply. I've been shooting mine quite a bit. I definately love this gun.

Runs like a Timex watch or a Singer sewing machine!

Lee

 

[Strato]

Thanks for the welcome leejack.

I love this gun. It was the first one I considered when I started looking for a new one. I'm glad I came back around to it. I can hardly wait to get back to the range next weekend.

 

[leejack]

Question; is your name short for stratocaster?

Lee

 

[Strato]

Yeah it is short for stratocaster but don't read too much into it. I never got any good on the guitar and haven't tried to play in 20 years. I wanted to use my name but it was already taken.

Paul

 

[leejack]

I love strats, tele's and guns!

I'm glad you joined the forum!

Lee

 

[Strato]

Cool, looks like I came to the right place

 

[highdesert45]

a natural

It is interesting to read all of the posts that feel that Ruger makes a great product, but that the P95 just felt huge in the hand. I felt the same way, although I almost bought one. I went for the 9VE because it felt so great in the hand. I said this on another thread, but it bears repeating that the more I visit this site, the more I like my 9VE! I want a black one now...

 

[JLR09]

Glad to hear all the good reviews. I bought mine about a week ago, but haven't had time to get to the range. Hopefully Tuesday or Wednesday I will make it out.

 

[rwrod]

The only oddity of the Sigma that I got from the guys at the range is the disconector (this caused the gun not to be approved by the Dept.) On contact shots, most semi's if you push the slide back and the disconector engages, then pull the trigger nothing happens . You then can push the slide forward and the pull the trigger and it will fire. On the Sigma if the disconecter engages and you pull the trigger it De-cocks. So to fire you have to rack the slide to fire. Just something to keep in mind.

 

[kona0197]

What is the disconnector? I'm confused.

 

[WildCard ZX6R]

The only oddity of the Sigma that I got from the guys at the range is the disconector (this caused the gun not to be approved by the Dept.) On contact shots, most semi's if you push the slide back and the disconector engages, then pull the trigger nothing happens . You then can push the slide forward and the pull the trigger and it will fire. On the Sigma if the disconecter engages and you pull the trigger it De-cocks. So to fire you have to rack the slide to fire. Just something to keep in mind.

On the sigma what happens is that the striker is still allowed to be released, but since the slide and barrel has begun to unlock the firing pin safety is engaged thus not allowing the firing pin to strike the primer.

This happens on most glock type striker designs.

 

[highdesert45]

gunsmithing

WildCard ZX6R, I find this facinating. I would like to operate a gunsmithing shop when I retire (light IS at the end of the tunnel) and would like to know more concerning this. Any good leads?

 

[WildCard ZX6R]

WildCard ZX6R, I find this facinating. I would like to operate a gunsmithing shop when I retire (light IS at the end of the tunnel) and would like to know more concerning this. Any good leads?

More concerning the operation of firearms ? Couldn't really help you there. I have learned from simply taking things apart and observing how they work.

 

[highdesert45]

taking things apart

Well, that is how I have been doing it so far. I had not done this yet. These forums have been my sources for a lot of info like this...

 

[Strato]

Made it back to the range and put 200 more rounds through my new SW9VE. This gun is so sweet.Not even a hint of any reliability issues. The only thing I have to say that's even remotely negative is that the first trigger pull after a week of being holstered was a little stiffer than the rest. Not enough difference to matter in normal defense situations but just something to keep in mind if that first shot needs to be a pinpoint shot. Bottom line is I still love this gun.