New SD9VE. Like it!!

[msjdgman]

Well, I went ahead and picked up a new SD9EV yesterday afternoon. I figured with the $25 rebate, what the heck. Only had a moment to swing into the range late yesterday and put just 20 rounds of Win White box 115 gr thru it. The trigger is of course not as good as my M&P's with the Apex Duty kit, but by golly the trigger isn't bad. Out of the box I was able to put all 20 rounds into a nice 4.5-5 inch group at 12 yards. I have absolutely no doubt that with a little more trigger time, that I can improve on that. I am definitely pleased with this gun. It will become my new truck gun, and my old Hi Point C-9 will be relegated to my plow truck.

 

[Gsx4]

Congrats! They are definitely good bang-for-the-buck guns.

 

[leejack]

Congrats! I sure do like mine!

 

[djt17]

The trigger will grow on you; I have about 500 rnds through mine...it's just fine!

 

[RandyX]

I bought a SD9VE last month to go with my Shield 9 and I like it a lot as well, I put the spring kit in and it's just under 6 lbs, also added the Talon grip tape and man for low price gun it sure feels and shoots great!

 

[camblanton]

I get mine this week. I am picking it up. Academy has it for $299. I already ordered the apex spring kit. Any thoughts on the Stainless steel guide rod from Galloway precision?

 

[leejack]

I get mine this week. I am picking it up. Academy has it for $299. I already ordered the apex spring kit. Any thoughts on the Stainless steel guide rod from Galloway precision?

No mods necessary and forget the SS guide rod completely.

Enjoy your new gun.

 

[Disabled1]

I get mine this week. I am picking it up. Academy has it for $299. I already ordered the apex spring kit. Any thoughts on the Stainless steel guide rod from Galloway precision?

I am all for the APEX spring kit. But, keep the factory polymer guide rod installed.
If you want a FREE spare factory guide rod call S&W and ask for one. They will ask you a few Q?'s about your model, serial #, etc. It's always good to keep a spare. You never know.............

 

[spad124]

The trigger will grow on you; I have about 500 rnds through mine...it's just fine!

I'm considering getting a SD9VE and have tried the trigger on one in a LGS- after asking of course. It's basically the same as my DA S&W revolvers. Perfectly functional and not too heavy. No, it's not a tuned 1911 trigger, but for a defense weapon I'd prefer it as it is.

 

[djt17]

I'm considering getting a SD9VE and have tried the trigger on one in a LGS- after asking of course. It's basically the same as my DA S&W revolvers. Perfectly functional and not too heavy. No, it's not a tuned 1911 trigger, but for a defense weapon I'd prefer it as it is.

Yep, my first handgun was a pre-10 .38 spl. Always shot D/A, maybe that's why I like the SD9VE trigger so much.

 

[msjdgman]

OP here. I will very likely leave the trigger stock. It truly is pretty decent or at the very least manageable. I honestly won't be shooting this gun that much. As stated, it is my truck gun. When I am doing activities where I can legally carry, I have my M&P's for that.

 

[martybee]

SD9ve/SD40ve, fine gun. Plenty of Bang for the Buck! Ergonomics are excellent and after 2,500 rds. absolutely no issues with mine. Trigger is still a long, hard pull, but smooth as ever! S&W have a winner with this handgun!

 

[rwj56]

Definitely great bang for your $$ got mine 3 weeks ago put about 350 rounds through it with no issues at all, I did install the apex trigger and spring kit bringing it to around 6lbs, Aldo slapped talon grips on yesterday kept the factory guide rod of course. The only other mod I can see myself doing is done either night or fiber optic sights down the road, also picked up an IWB as I will carry it alternating between it and my M&P9c and Bodyguard 380

 

[doug86]

Any thoughts on the Stainless steel guide rod from Galloway precision?

I put one in my SD9VE, and I thought it was a waste of money. I really didn't notice any shooting difference.

The Apex trigger, on the other hand, much improved the gun IMO.

 

[msjdgman]

Hopefully tomorrow morning I can get a few more rounds thru this new gun. I'll run a few Win 124 NATO rounds and probably a mag or 2 of my home rolled SD rounds. I drifted the rear sight just a tad, we'll see if that brings me to center POA vs POI. I headed to the range this morning before going to work a little late...no dice. I had forgotten that Cowboy action shooting was this morning, and there is a CCW class qualification this afternoon.

 

[martybee]

I shoot mostly 124 gr. JHP in my 9mm's. I seem to be able to maintain a better target group than w/other weight and types of rds.

 

[msjdgman]

Took a chance and found an open bay at the range just awhile ago rather than wait until tomorrow. I ran 3 mags (48 rounds) thru it this time. 2 mags of Win 124 NATO, and 1 mag of my 124gr Nosler Sporting JHP's over 4.2 gr TiteGroup. This is at 12 yards 2 handed unsupported. The outside shots were my double taps. This thing ran perfect and by golly, I certainly think this will do the job if I do mine.

 

[leejack]

That's some nice shootin partner!

 

[msjdgman]

That's some nice shootin partner!

Thanks! Yesterday was just apparently my day. I don't normally shoot quite that well. I will say though, the trigger is actually quite good. I'm guessing arounf 6.5 lbs. Yes it has a fairly long take up, but it breaks fairly cleanly and quite predictable. For me anyways, it proves that the gun is inherently accurate for SD distances. The rest will be up to me.

 

[Rustyt1953]

I'm glad you are happy with it as am I.

A little back story. Four years ago I added one(on sale)to my safe that already housed a 1911, a 4506, a 6906, a Bersa Thunder and 2 LCP's.

All the above function wonderfully but the SD has earned permanent status as my nightstand gun. Light, high cap, uber reliable and replaceable.

I left it stock as it works the way it was designed to, the trigger took little time to acclimate to, I prefer a longer trigger for added safety and for close up work I use neither sights, lights or lasers.

Again, I am happy for you.