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I'm new to the board and want to say hello... my question is about the long trigger pull on the SD40VE?? what is the reason for it and can it be reduced? I installed the apex spring kit still a lot of creep...Have not gone out to shoot since the modification .. will go out soon to see if there is any improvement..Thanks Steve
 
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The Self Defense trigger is kind of a built in safety since there is no external safety. I like this feature in that when stuff is going down, you don't have to remember a safety, just point and shoot. And when adrenaline is rushing, you won't know how long that trigger pull is.

Just a little practice and the trigger gets easy. I, for one, don't mind the trigger at all. I like my SD40 VE more every time I take it out.
 
If you don't have experience with double-action revolvers the trigger may feel a bit unfamiliar to you. One trick I have found that really helps your trigger control is the penny trick. Remove your magazine -- check the chamber to be sure it is empty. Cycle the slide and put a penny on top of the slide. Pick an inanimate target that you don't mind destroying if you didn't clear the chamber properly, align the sights and stroke through the trigger. The penny should not fall off; repeat this several hundred times. Two things will happen (1) the muscles in your trigger finger will get trained and strengthened (2) the fire control mechanism will self smooth.

I go through this exercise several times a week. It is free practice and the action just gets smoother. Next time you get to the range and live fire you will find that your group size has decreased.
 
The reason the trigger is a long pull is because the striker is at about 5% cocked. When you are pulling the trigger you are pulling the striker back the rest of the way that it needs to release. Just the same as a DA revolver.
 
Double action,no safety,stricker cocked,penny trick...Got it.thanks guys guess ill just have to live with it.
 
gallowayprecision.com has announced on it website that the will soon be selling a 3.5 lb spring kit. Thats the weight I always put into my Glocks. I really don't mind the 8# trigger on my SD VE. I thought I would hate it, but it really didn't affect my accuracy much at all.
~BK
 
BigKenNc said:
gallowayprecision.com has announced on it website that the will soon be selling a 3.5 lb spring kit. Thats the weight I always put into my Glocks. I really don't mind the 8# trigger on my SD VE. I thought I would hate it, but it really didn't affect my accuracy much at all.
~BK
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So, let me get this straight, the Gallowayprecision.com kit is going to be another option to the ApexTactical spring kit? I have an Apex kit, I like it, but that 3.5lb kit sounds interesting...
 
PD2BP253 said:
So, let me get this straight, the Gallowayprecision.com kit is going to be another option to the ApexTactical spring kit? I have an Apex kit, I like it, but that 3.5lb kit sounds interesting...
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Yes sir. I was going to order the Apex kit but am now holding out for the Galloway 3.5# kit as that is what I am used to in my Glocks. Eric from Galloway told me Tuesday that they should have the kits in about 2 weeks.

~BK
 
msbryant29 said:
Can you adjust the trigger pull on my Smith & Wesson SD40 VE?
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What do you need to be adjusted?
Is the trigger pull too heavy, too much take up, too much over travel?

If you want to lighten the trigger pull you would need to change the springs.
If you want to reduce take up and over travel you would have to replace the stock trigger with the Apex AET.
The latter can be as simple as just changing the trigger (clean drop in) or it might take some filing to fit the AET to your frame.

Anyways I would recommend to shoot about 500 rounds through the gun in stock configuration before changing anything.
In that way the action can smooth out and you can build your muscle memory for a proper trigger pull. If you then still feel the need for modifying your trigger I would recommend the Apex Tactical spring kit and AET trigger. If you're not comfortable with changing those parts yourself, have a gunsmith do the job.
 
My grouping is getting much better on the SD40, but still low and to the left. A lot going on to pull that trigger, but I haven't given up.

I wasn't comfortable with it as a conceal, too bulky. Bought a 40 cal M&P Shield... Much better to conceal, and MUCH easier to shoot. My grouping and accuracy increased dramatically.

Going to stay with the SD, and try the penny trick.
 
The penny trick works, it's what I have done with all my guns. I was lucky with my SD40VE, the trigger is smooth and a lot shorter than my DAO Beretta's. BTW, I now carry my SD in a Wright Leather Works crossdraw, it's especially nice when driving.
 
ou1954 said:
I tried the penny trick with my SD9VE but it just keeps rolling off. What shall I do?
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Center it and pull the trigger slowly. Continue this over and over till the penny stays on the slide and you get bored doing it.
 
Want to REALLY improve your trigger pull? Put the penny on the front sight and then pull the trigger without it falling off! :-)
 
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