Out West
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That stainless SD slide would look sharp riding on a dark earth frame.
Just sayin.
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S&W Releases New SD9 VE and SD40 VE
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Ofc.JL
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Gentlemen; If I had a dime for every almost new SIGMA that gets sold to the LGS after the "Newby" couple or Individual buys one at Academy for $299+tax, and discovers they cannot handle the long, stiff trigger pull at the range, I would be very wealthy. While we know that the current SIGMA series pistols are fine with break-in and/ or a polish job, the Neophyte new owner knows none of this. Some new owners attempt to adjust the trigger and sear, making the weapon unsafe(I have seen many used SIGMA's altered in the sear spring area!) or take it to the LGS to sell it in disgust and get whacked on a trade-in deal as most LGS's don't allow much money on a used SIGMA. New owner now has a bad taste in his mouth for S&W. Not good for future sales. Originally, the SIGMA was heavily researched and S&W spent a bunch of money on the design in an attempt to get LE market share back from Glock. The original SIGMA came with a 5lb trigger pull and they were entirely shootable. Only problem was, it was a Beta model as the Investors wanted the pistol out to make money, and it just wasn't ready. Result was serious SIGMA function failures in the field w/ LE and LE gave the SIGMA a bad name that it carries to this day. The SD series trigger is far and away a much better assembly that comes from S&W at roughly 8lbs, with a quick take-up and pretty decent reset. Well broken in, the trigger pull will drop to 6-7lbs. SD's really handle and shoot very well! With the VE series enhancement's, S&W's MSRP is under $400 and once Academy gets a hold of them, $299.99 a copy, perhaps. And none of the SIGMA stigma. New pistol owners will stay happy with their purchase and S&W will see the "SIGMA" line finally making money and NOT being so damn high maintenance w/ owners and users. The SIGMA VE series line will probably be discontinued and the SD will now fill the slot. When I heard that the SD was being discontinued, I told S&W that they should "VE" the SD and drop the SIGMA. Of course, S&W was way ahead of me. I applause the decision, if they drop the SIGMA into the history books. Much as we love 'em, we are definately in the minority. The "King" is dead, long leave the "King"
I will get a new SD VE just as soon as Academy knocks them out at $299 a copy. You betcha'!
FWIW
Ofc.JL
I will get a new SD VE just as soon as Academy knocks them out at $299 a copy. You betcha'!
FWIW
Ofc.JL
I cannot add much to the many good comments here, but I'd like to say I really like my SD9 at $320 from Bud's two years ago; I did not like my Sigma at any price; I think the Sigma is done except perhaps for a large scale foreign military assistance run (like IRAQ/AFG during the past couple of years); and I think the SD-VE has taken it's place.
Knightrider03m
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The used gun market on Sigmas was always low, however you still don't lose as much on a Sigma that you would on an M&P or a glock. I don't think having the SDVE will make the used Sigmas drop much.
Skeptic 9c
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Some local shops here in FL priced used Sigma's HIGHER than the current selling price of a new one in a different display.
My Sigma has a good trigger pull 9VE but I compare it to a .357 Ruger Security Six.
Geoff
Who doesn't understand.
My Sigma has a good trigger pull 9VE but I compare it to a .357 Ruger Security Six.
Geoff
Who doesn't understand.
Jlduke
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I wonder if the original SD's will end up being worth more over time because they'll be hard to find. As it is I never see them around. I don't think either Academy here in Tulsa even has them anymore. I think people will really like the new SD's at such a low price which could make the sleek looking melonite version more desirable.
dondavis3
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When will the newly announced SD9 VE be available
Aahzz
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Saw SD9VEs in 2 local shops today - one wanted $359, and that was with the 10 rounds mags that SO are not required here in KY. The other was $329 with the appropriate 16 round mags, so that one came home with me - range report to follow later in the weekend...
Scrat
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can't say as i'm sold on the new ve's i guess to me and mind you this is just my opinion but seems kinda dumbed down version of what i have and love!
dondavis3
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Let us hear your range report.
I would suspect that it would be dependent on what the warranty issue was. Would they be expected to repair an Apex trigger, no, but the May consider repairing a broken recoil spring.
I've always found S&W to be very reasonable folks.
I've always found S&W to be very reasonable folks.
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Not sure why this thread was resurrected, but my first thought was "New SD9VEs???" 
Then "oh, never mind."
Then "oh, never mind."dogsoldier
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I saw an SD9VE with a BLACK slide at Gander Mountain last week. And NO...it WAS NOT an earlier SD9, but an SD9VE. BLACK slides ROCK!
