I put 800 round through it so far. Like it alot.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/172536-new-sd9-unreliable.html
That's a thread i started asking about some issues I ran into.
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I put 800 round through it so far. Like it alot.
http://smith-wessonforum.com/smith-wesson-semi-auto-pistols/172536-new-sd9-unreliable.html
That's a thread i started asking about some issues I ran into.
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Are rounds jamming? You might be limp wristing, or clean your mags. I've broken down my mags once. Now I just clean the white plastic feed ramp with solvent. I haven't had any problems with my Sigma 9. Also, I clean my Sigma after each trip to the range.
Good luck.
Good luck.
Most of the gun shops bash the sigma because they read it on the internet and have no first hand experience. I have been plenty of places shooting with my "POS" Sigma and made more than a few change their opinion. The SD corrects 99.9% of the complaints with the sigma. I have the SD9, SD40, SW40V limited, and a M&P 40c. I often find myself carrying the Sd40 over the 40c. I do have 2 full size mags with xgrips for backups but still for some reason keep going back to the SD. The trigger just makes me feel much safer with 1 in the chamber carry.
The Sigma is a good gun. The SD and the M&P apparently have some improvements, but I've never bothered to look at them. I've got a Sigma, my wife has a Glock 19. I used to have an XD-9 until I got bored with it and traded it off. I really couldn't tell you much difference in the three except the Sigma costs about half what the other two did. They might have been "better" but they sure weren't twice as good.
Whatever you get, it's not like you're going to marry it. If you don't like it, sell it and get something else. I do it all the time.
Whatever you get, it's not like you're going to marry it. If you don't like it, sell it and get something else. I do it all the time.
Ya know to be honest I have never been a polymer pistol fan. And I always shot either 9mm or 45acp, and I own a few sig sauer ( they are my favorite) so to say the least all my fire arms have always been all metal guns, carried a glock when I was in Law enforcement. Well I wanted to try a 40 cause of all the stuff ya read etc blah blah blah. to make a long story short I bought a sw40ve yeah i know it plastic, but I gotta be honest with ya Im pretty impressed with the gun, trigger is revolver like but for a gun that has no external safteys I cant see how this is a detriment, yeah it takes a little bit to get used to but will make ya a better shooter. And after lookng and handling the SD9/40 and the M&P pro I can assure you that one or two will definately make it into the stable
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HspncElvis
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TBone, well said.
scandmx5
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IMHO the Sigma is love it or hate it
for me, it was the latter
the SD40 is a sharp gun and feels the same in hand as the Sigma, but has a notably lighter trigger pull and the M&P sights aren't bad either!
the Sigma is a sharp gun (i love stainless slides), but the trigger was the deal breaker for me. just didn't want to force myself to like a gun. i didn't leave the SW family though!
for me, it was the latter
the SD40 is a sharp gun and feels the same in hand as the Sigma, but has a notably lighter trigger pull and the M&P sights aren't bad either!
the Sigma is a sharp gun (i love stainless slides), but the trigger was the deal breaker for me. just didn't want to force myself to like a gun. i didn't leave the SW family though!
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What kind of prices are seeing for the Sigma, SD, and M&P?
Basic retail prices around here have them at around $100 difference in price--299, 399, and 499.
I see the used M&P's going for around 400-425.
I haven't seen any used SD's yet.
Used Sigma's go for around $200-250, depending on number of mags. My Sigma 40VE was $275 with 4 mags, Fobus holster and rail mount adaptor and remainder of the box of ammo(50ct.) after he fired 13 rds out of it and was about 4 months old.
I'm thinking I might like to try an SD if I can find a good used one for 300. For 400, I can usually take my pick of Glock 19/23 Gen3 model, XD, or XDSC, or M&P or M&P Compact, all used of course but like new. Most people don't shoot them much to begin with. If they put 500rds through them it was a lot.
Basic retail prices around here have them at around $100 difference in price--299, 399, and 499.
I see the used M&P's going for around 400-425.
I haven't seen any used SD's yet.
Used Sigma's go for around $200-250, depending on number of mags. My Sigma 40VE was $275 with 4 mags, Fobus holster and rail mount adaptor and remainder of the box of ammo(50ct.) after he fired 13 rds out of it and was about 4 months old.
I'm thinking I might like to try an SD if I can find a good used one for 300. For 400, I can usually take my pick of Glock 19/23 Gen3 model, XD, or XDSC, or M&P or M&P Compact, all used of course but like new. Most people don't shoot them much to begin with. If they put 500rds through them it was a lot.
Yeah, I bought my Sigma 9mm for $299 on sale at a national chain recently. I think, however, that's kind of an everyday out the door price on the internet. It's important to factor in FFL/shipping fees and sales tax to online or store front purchases.
I hear stories about problems with very early versions of this gun, but Sigma has been produced by one of the world's (if not THE world's) preeminent firearms makers for close to 2 decades (17 years). Yes, industry leaders have made bad product before...but never for two decades.
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I have, or rather had (my wife shot it and loved it) an SW40VE and have had no issues with it after close to a 1,000 rounds. I have an SD40 on order to carry as a duty weapon. I love the Sigma, trigger pull and all, but after shooting a friend's SD9 I just had to have one.
For a CCW you can't beat a Sigma. In my humble opinion you really don't want a gun with a light trigger in your waistband (hopefully you invest in a good holster). I don't like to carry a gun with a safety and the heavier trigger pull is a good thing.
It's your money, I believe you could trust any of the 3.
For a CCW you can't beat a Sigma. In my humble opinion you really don't want a gun with a light trigger in your waistband (hopefully you invest in a good holster). I don't like to carry a gun with a safety and the heavier trigger pull is a good thing.
It's your money, I believe you could trust any of the 3.
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I have not shot either but I have handled them both very recently and many times. I'd say they are a bit different in measurements and fit. For me, I can say that I cannot reach the SD's mag release properly. The Sigma fits my hand better and easy to reach mag release so there is some grip difference for sure.
My 2 cents.
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Hi all, Im new here..I've had my sd9 for a couple mo's now and put around 2000 rounds through it. Some s&b, wwb and a lot of my hand loads. I have not had a single hiccup yet. At first I thought I made a big mistake buying it because the trigger seemed very heavy to me but after around 400 rds it lightened up and smoothed out so well that Im luvin it now. It's my 1st smith and wesson but it won't be my last.
Hi all, Im new here..I've had my sd9 for a couple mo's now and put around 2000 rounds through it. Some s&b, wwb and a lot of my hand loads. I have not had a single hiccup yet. At first I thought I made a big mistake buying it because the trigger seemed very heavy to me but after around 400 rds it lightened up and smoothed out so well that Im luvin it now. It's my 1st smith and wesson but it won't be my last.
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