range report sd40 ve.

[ika'ika]

so yesterday I took my brand new sd40 ve to the range for the first time. 20 hundred round of federal 180 gr. fmj. and 5o hydra shock same weight. shot pretty good. 3 inch groups all the war to 30 feet with four and five shots. an empty clip from 14 and it almost one ragged hole. darn good. and it didn't kick as much as I expected. I didn't have any the ftf issues ive read so much about. I also read how bad the trigger is. it breaks clean. just takes a bit to get there. my apex kit should be here the middle of next week so that will be remedied shortly.

after that ill be looking into lights and lasers. any suggestions there will be appreciated.

ive also read that sigma mags fit. and don't rattle when at capacity. anyone here tried that?

also thinking about a metal guide rod.

all and all im very pleased. spent almost a grand less than my kimber 1911. and group almost as good. but that almost is a difference.

great gun for a beginner. or like me a backup/ different caliber. I would recommend this firearm to anyone.

 

[brchambersjr]

I put the crimson trace cmr-201 on mine and it works great. It's small so you can still find conceal holsters that fit easily.

 

[ika'ika]

holsters were another concern. ill have to look into that one. I don't want spend a lot seeing as this is a second even a third weapon. put I feel like it will make a great project

 

[ika'ika]

thank you for the input

 

[thakingcb7]

The stainless steel guide rod and apex kits make a world of difference. I shoot my sd40ve better than i did my m&p40... But then again... I got alot more trigger time with the sd

 

[kwalityguy]

I added a Streamlight TLR-4 light/laser combo and installed the Apex trigger kit. Zeroed at 7 yards. Trigger is almost as good as my M&P for $200 more. Now it's in my Speedvault attached to my night stand.

 

[ika'ika]

The stainless steel guide rod and apex kits make a world of difference. I shoot my sd40ve better than i did my m&p40... But then again... I got alot more trigger time with the sd

yea. I shoot the sd almost as good as my kimber 45. which was almost a grand more. but the guide rod and apex kit might make up the difference. lol

any knowledge of the sigma mags fitting the sd?

 

[Austin Cole]

Sigma mags fit And don't rattle only difference is the butt plate is squared front not rounded. I have two I use with my sd40ve

 

[ika'ika]

does it feel any different? or look? just curious

 

[thakingcb7]

You can buy replacement sd butt plates and swap them on. I don't know if the Apex magazine extensions will take care of the rattle or not but that's another future option.

 

[ika'ika]

good to know. thank you all for the input