469Shooter
Member
Hello folks,
Can anyone tell me about the differences between the SW9VE and the Allied Forces? Appreciate any help.
Can anyone tell me about the differences between the SW9VE and the Allied Forces? Appreciate any help.
Sigma Model Question
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WildCard ZX6R
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Color of the slide. Both are stainless but the allied forces has melonite applied over the stainless.
BigRich315
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I guess you didn't get my reply on the subject...
What WildCard said, just a black Melonite finish on the slide, no special markings or anything. I think it looks better, I'm not a fan of two-tone.
Further on that e-mail, Bud's is awesome, I love doing business with them. They have great people in their stores, too.
What WildCard said, just a black Melonite finish on the slide, no special markings or anything. I think it looks better, I'm not a fan of two-tone.
Further on that e-mail, Bud's is awesome, I love doing business with them. They have great people in their stores, too.
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469Shooter
Member
So. . . . is melonite a better finish? I mean, what makes the gun 50 bucks more?
leejack
Member
I think it costs more, just because!
Being an Allied Forces model makes it a little different. If the market will bear a little higher price tag for a special addition, even if it isn't any better, than the manufacturers will certainly charge a little more for it. I like the look of it, myself.
Just my humble opinion
Lee
Being an Allied Forces model makes it a little different. If the market will bear a little higher price tag for a special addition, even if it isn't any better, than the manufacturers will certainly charge a little more for it. I like the look of it, myself.
Just my humble opinion
Lee
Landric
Member
Has anyone else noticed that the 2-tone $299 VE has disappeared from Bud's site completely? I can't even find it out of stock.
Walthernut
Member
It sounds to me that the melonite is just one more step in the manufacturing process. Extra step = $50.
KyWstJoe
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Same pistol, black slide, not worth fifty bucks to me. I polished the slide on mine and my wife's to a mirror finish. My nephew summed it up, "like puttin' rims on a Yugo". Whatever floats your boat is the way to go! Sigma's are a fine weapon and at absoulute bargain price. The 9VE is Bud's #1 seller and the 40VE is #3. #2 is ....well...#2!
BigRich315
Member
Sale ended it looks like, they're $356 now. It shows the AF for $361, so I guess its either/or now.
Landric
Member
Yeah, the ones for $356 are the 10-round CA model, the 16 round 9VE and 14 round 40VE with stainless slides have completely disappeared from the site.
Rick-F
Member
The difference in MSRP is only $8.00 -- that is what S&W thinks the difference should be. The Allied Forces is the same model number as the two tone one.
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469Shooter
Member
Thanks guys for all your input. I found that the AF has a Melonite coating on the slide. It's suposed to be element resistant. It is another step, but now I see it's now only 5 bucks more on Bud's.
Shooters JAX has Sigmas for $320.00 in both Cals. Looks like thats where I'll end up going.
Shooters JAX has Sigmas for $320.00 in both Cals. Looks like thats where I'll end up going.
Rick-F
Member
You might try this one . . .
Smith & Wesson SW40VE Sigma .40 Pistol Black/Stainless [220023] - $299.99 : Larrys Pistol and Pawn, Best Pricing around!
I've bought from Larry's and it was a flawless deal.
Smith & Wesson SW40VE Sigma .40 Pistol Black/Stainless [220023] - $299.99 : Larrys Pistol and Pawn, Best Pricing around!
I've bought from Larry's and it was a flawless deal.
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469Shooter
Member
Thanks Everybody for all your input. I saw that the 299 guns were back on Bud's so I bought one. A 9mm model. It should be here monday of so. I bought the nine for recoil and ammo pricing reasons. I just cant see spending that much for 40 ammo here where I live plus its hardly every on the shelf. 9mm was a better choice. Thanks again to everyone and I'll let you all know how I like it. I've loved my 469 for over 20 years now and I don't expect any disappointment from S&W or Bud's.
9miliman
Member
black slide. no other difference
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469Shooter
Member
Hey guys,
Got my new 9VE on 1/26! Been shooting since with no issues. What a nice shooter! I like it every bit as much as my old 469 plus it strips soooo easy. I just love the trigger! Thanks to all of you who contibuted to my decision. I'm sure I'll have this one for 20 plus years too!
Got my new 9VE on 1/26! Been shooting since with no issues. What a nice shooter! I like it every bit as much as my old 469 plus it strips soooo easy. I just love the trigger! Thanks to all of you who contibuted to my decision. I'm sure I'll have this one for 20 plus years too!
S & W SALE
The SW9VE and the SW40VE are still onsale until April 30th. If you go to S &W web site, it is there under the Sigma Super Deal. They have a link there to show what dealers in your aera are selling the gun. I got the SW9VE, and it is a great gun. I have only put about 700 rounds through it but I have had no problems with it. I just ordered a tactical light and laser for it. Happy shooting everyone!!!!!
The SW9VE and the SW40VE are still onsale until April 30th. If you go to S &W web site, it is there under the Sigma Super Deal. They have a link there to show what dealers in your aera are selling the gun. I got the SW9VE, and it is a great gun. I have only put about 700 rounds through it but I have had no problems with it. I just ordered a tactical light and laser for it. Happy shooting everyone!!!!!
Rick-F
Member
For under $250 (after rebate) Delivered to your FFL-- that's a deal for new S&W . . .
neon8
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Academy has them on sale for 299.99. Bought a 9VE yesterday. The trigger feels good(dry firing). Maybe a little heavy, but not horrible as what others may have described. It's a no-brainer considering the $50 rebate they throw in. I'm headed to the range this weekend. Gotta stock up on ammo.
