sd9ve for CCW

[piney]

stinks that you had to give up the cpx2. It's my work gun as it's thinner and lighter than the sd40 I just got. to me, the slides on both have about the same rack tension but the sd , being a little wider is easier to grip. problem with it is even with a polo shirt, i print like xerox

 

[Ghlover]

I like my sd40ve, easy to conceal carry, easy to rack and fire. Where you located on NE Ohio? Near Norwalk? I can let you try one out.

 

[Madoktor1]

i CC mt sd40 with a alien gear holster. i always keep on in the pipe so no need to rack normally. only time i need to is clearing the chambered round before slapping some FMJ's in for target practice

How comfortable is it carrying the SD40 IWB? I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. It's seems like it would be bulky with that style carry. I have looked at the Alien Gear for carrying my Bersa Thunder .380 but haven't considered it for my .40. Now my curiosity is peaked.

 

[downlinx]

How comfortable is it carrying the SD40 IWB? I'm 6'2" and 220lbs. It's seems like it would be bulky with that style carry. I have looked at the Alien Gear for carrying my Bersa Thunder .380 but haven't considered it for my .40. Now my curiosity is peaked.

I am 5'10" 225lb and my sd9/40ve is very comfortable with the aliengear holster.

 

[hmbiohazard]

I am 5'10" 225lb and my sd9/40ve is very comfortable with the aliengear holster.

im 6'3 about 275-300 and mines the same with the AG on any of the 3 settings.

 

[Madoktor1]

Well, I see an AG holster in my near future.

Update: I now how one on the way. Thanks to a great member on here.

 

[saybrook69]

Welcome aboard sir. Have you considered a revolver?

I have fired my neighbor's polymer 5 shot snubbie. Nasty recoil for my arthritic hand.

 

[saybrook69]

I like my sd40ve, easy to conceal carry, easy to rack and fire. Where you located on NE Ohio? Near Norwalk? I can let you try one out.

I live in Ashtabula, right in the NE corner of the state. Also referred to by LEO's as the wild, wild west.

 

[Buckeye63]

The SD9VE is good pistol to carry..just about any holster for a Glock 23 or 19 will work...I suggest a pancake ..high and tight..

I have no problems racking my SD9VE...I have Raynaud's Disease ..which means in the cold months I can have problems...but I tote with one in the tube anyway..
And hello to Ashtabula...I have some old friends that live in Geneva ..

and even though my Handle is Buckeye..I live in TN

 

[ralphhern55]

hello im 61 and im about5'4 in height and i have the sd 9ve and i love it i could conceal it with no problems

 

[saybrook69]

I believe I've narrowed it down to three pistols. 1. SD9 2, Shield 3. Millenium g2 More than likely it will be the SD as the other 2 seem to be as scarce as hen's teeth in these parts and I like a brick and mortar store in case of problems Thanks again for all the input. It greatly assisted me in narrowing things down.

 

[Jim NNN]

Just carried my Sigma 9mm tonight. Very workable, even in warm weather. The Shield and the Taurus are more concealable, and good guns, but if you're going to have only one gun, the added capacity of an SD or Sigma tips the scale, IMO. Good luck.

 

[fbcmrjrtykr]

I believe I've narrowed it down to three pistols. 1. SD9 2, Shield 3. Millenium g2 More than likely it will be the SD as the other 2 seem to be as scarce as hen's teeth in these parts and I like a brick and mortar store in case of problems Thanks again for all the input. It greatly assisted me in narrowing things down.

Just to add some food for thought, on another thread I'd asked for feedback on buying from LGS or online. One fact that was apparent, buying from brick and mortar may not help you in case of problems. Any repair work under warranty would have to go to the manufacturers. I own an SD40ve and it IS my home defense weapon. I'm going to buy a Shield soon for CC. Whether I'll buy local or order online will come down to price and availability. If no LGS has it or can get it, I will order it.

Based on my experience with the SD, you would love it, especially if capacity is important. But if CC is what you're after, the Shield deserves a long hard look. I don't know much about the millennium.


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[hmbiohazard]

I believe I've narrowed it down to three pistols. 1. SD9 2, Shield 3. Millenium g2 More than likely it will be the SD as the other 2 seem to be as scarce as hen's teeth in these parts and I like a brick and mortar store in case of problems Thanks again for all the input. It greatly assisted me in narrowing things down.

i looked at the shield. one thing made me deter from buying. 6 or 7 round capacity. im not a fan of taurus. they have been known to have lemons in high numbers. i have owed 3 in my lifetime and will never buy another.

the SD fits MY NEEDS well. it has the capacity i was looking for in a 4in bbl, its easy for me to conceal. and it goes bang every time for the past 7000+ rounds

 

[saybrook69]

Just to add some food for thought, on another thread I'd asked for feedback on buying from LGS or online. One fact that was apparent, buying from brick and mortar may not help you in case of problems. Any repair work under warranty would have to go to the manufacturers. I own an SD40ve and it IS my home defense weapon. I'm going to buy a Shield soon for CC. Whether I'll buy local or order online will come down to price and availability. If no LGS has it or can get it, I will order it.

Based on my experience with the SD, you would love it, especially if capacity is important. But if CC is what you're after, the Shield deserves a long hard look. I don't know much about the millennium.


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CCW is the only reason I hesitate on the SD. On the LGS I guess it would depend on what the FFL would charge for transfer plus the shipping costs. Plus I like to support the local businesses when possible.. I do have a mini-mag revolver that I can carry now that the weather is getting warmer. With some of the "hot ammo" available now in .22mag It will do some damage at close range.