VE= Version Enhanced The enhancement sure as heck wasn't the trigger assembly as my Sigma 9F has a much better trigger than my (sold) 9VE or my current 40VE. But the F series .40 was infamous for fractures and the 9F for striker failures. In this regard, and overall looks, the VE is as advertised, that is, an overall improvement. Yeah, the VE isn't perfect, but for the price it's darn near. Just don't bet your lunch money against a guy with an old Model 39 and you'll be alright. Sigma, when, like me, you can't afford what you really want. Even then, a good gun.