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I haven't owned a gun yet but I'm planning on picking up a S&W SD9VE here in the next few months and was wondering if I had to do anything to it before I shoot it. Cause I was planning on getting the gun and a box of ammo and going straight to the range to get some practice in on it. So please let me know thanks.. :)
 
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Hero Senpai said:
I haven't owned a gun yet but I'm planning on picking up a S&W SD9VE here in the next few months and was wondering if I had to do anything to it before I shoot it. Cause I was planning on getting the gun and a box of ammo and going straight to the range to get some practice in on it. So please let me know thanks.. :)
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It'ss up to you. A lot of people would recommend cleaning it first, but when i bought mine first thing i did was put 150rds through it. And then a week later another 100, and only after that did i clean it and tbh it was so clean I really didnt need to.
 
Since you havent own a gun yet i would recomend that you read every word of the manual. yes even the very boring large print red words that they continue to repeat on what seems like every page. ive owned several guns and i make it a tradittion (regardless of how boring it is) to read the whole thing. Congrats on your new firearm and be safe.
 
Along with reading the manual, I highly recommend that you have an instructor or someone that has a lot of experience in firearms to be with you the first time you fire the weapon. Most ranges will have someone that will assist you.
Good luck and have fun, but be safe!!!
 
It's been mentioned, but I strongly recommend taking the gun home and cleaning it, as well as the magazines, before taking it to the range. S&W doesn't usually send out their guns dripping in oil or packed with grease, but a good cleaning and lubrication can't hurt and may help avoid malfunctions.

Field-stripping and cleaning it will help you become familiar with your gun, and how it operates. I definitely second the suggestion to read the owner's manual. If you aren't familiar with grip technique or how to clear malfunctions (if any should occur), and especially with safe handling, ask for instruction at the range.

Good luck!
 
Ditto on all that was said above but I would also go to YouTube and look at all the reviews about the gun...you can learn a lot about it even before it arrives.
Look at both the good and the bad reviews...you can still learn from the bad reviews also.
Good luck and have fun and be safe!!!
 
When you get ready to buy, check Academy Sports. I bought mine there a few months ago for $299. I think they have them listed for $319 now on their website, but that's still better than you might find in most gun shops. The only problem is finding them in stock....which may be the problem in most shops as well.

If you have trouble finding any extra SD9VE magazines, the SW9VE magazines work fine and seem to be more readily available.
 
I own one with the exception of mine being a 40 S&W. It's not a bad gun. It seems to shoot well enough for this novice. You'll find the trigger to be a bit stiff & will take a little bit of time to get use too. You might want to practice dry firing it a bit to ensure you don't have some of the typical problems with firing a gun with such a hard trigger pull (shooting down & to the left for us right handed folks).

I let my son & in laws fire it & they both thought it was a good gun. It does go bang when I pull the trigger. I'm still getting use to the trigger pull.


Best of luck & congrats on your purchase.
 
I would recommend taking a hand gun class. You you will get answers to questions you don't yet even know to ask. Having someone there in person, hands on to help you familiarize yourself on how to handle firearms safely can be invaluable.
 
Hero Senpai said:
I haven't owned a gun yet but I'm planning on picking up a S&W SD9VE here in the next few months and was wondering if I had to do anything to it before I shoot it. Cause I was planning on getting the gun and a box of ammo and going straight to the range to get some practice in on it. So please let me know thanks.. :)
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Before you go to the range; get totally familiarized with your firearm. Know how it functions, where the controls are (mag release, slide lock, etc) and be able to operate them with your eyes closed.

Disassemble the firearm, clean the grease, lube the gun, check functionality.

Get used to the gun for a week or two after you pick it up from the store.
 
For safety's sake, clean it first. They leave the factory with an inhibitor sprayed on them that should be removed prior to firing. Clean the firearm well, learn everything you can about it, read all reviews, read the manual and pay close attention to safety precautions. Know your weapon prior to taking it out to the range.
 
GKC said:
When you get ready to buy, check Academy Sports. I bought mine there a few months ago for $299. I think they have them listed for $319 now on their website, but that's still better than you might find in most gun shops. The only problem is finding them in stock....which may be the problem in most shops as well.

If you have trouble finding any extra SD9VE magazines, the SW9VE magazines work fine and seem to be more readily available.
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Academy is where I plan to go since I have one right around the corner from my house.
 
GKC said:
If you have trouble finding any extra SD9VE magazines, the SW9VE magazines work fine and seem to be more readily available.
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Ordered 2 SD9VE mags from S&W last week and they came today.
 
I bought an SD9VE and find it to be a great gun. Over 500 rds thru it and it will shoot any brand ammo clean every time. I didn't clean it till after 100 rds. It's an easy break down and clean process. Everybody that has shot it, loves it and the price. Beware as it has no safety and will shoot without the magazine! Be careful and have fun!
 
Tdub said:
Ordered 2 SD9VE mags from S&W last week and they came today.
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Good for you! I haven't checked S&W in a while...they never have any in stock!

I don't really need any right now...I have three...so I'm waiting for Greg Cote LLC to get them back in stock. He has the best prices I've come across.
 
The webpage had them on B/O staus but when I called to order they said that they had them. IIRC they were $40 each.
 
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