SD9 compared to SD9VE

[Steelhat]

I got my SD9VE a few month ago and LOVE it. It's my first firearm/handgun. When I was looking for a gun I had my focus on the SIG SP2022 in 9mm and shot it as a rental at a local range - really liked the DA/SA trigger. Got the SD9VE because it fitted the budget better - $100 less than the SIG. The trigger pull on the stock SD was at 8lbs. and the trigger had some over travel after the shot broke. After I put the Apex Spring Kit and the AET trigger in these problems are solved. Trigger pull is a bit over 6lbs. now and no over travel at all. Accuracy has increased remarkable. Put 800 rounds of different brands and bullet weights through it with no issues at all. If you're looking for a good reliable budget gun I can recommend the SD9VE. The price of $299 is a good deal - mine was $329 at Academy (not on sale).

 

[Dream to Dream]

Update, I am still at 100% reliability with both of my SD9's. I wish Smith would come out with a 45 ACP version.

Glad to hear they are running well for you.

Just a quick point to touch on... I used to shoot at the S&W Shooting Sports Center when they were still in business, and rented numerous guns there. I tried the Sigma a few times, and was impressed by how accurate I was with it, but the range models they had suffered from small parts failure (trigger pins drifting out, the slide lock lever snapped off, etc.) I'm curious how often this occurs with normal use of the gun versus heavy use of rental guns.

If you have any issue with small parts breaking or malfunctioning, would you kindly update us? If these guns hold up well, I have a friend who might be getting into guns that will want a very affordable pistol.