Sigma/SD ownership thread

[PeterPocket]

Academy Sports has dropped them back down to $299

Recently purchased a SD9VE and am considering either picking up another or a SD40VE while my lgs has them on sale for $299.

I'm looking for anyone who wants to sell their SD9VE - especially if it is in the all-black Melonite finish.

I want a used one that I can send off to Galloway Precision to trick out with all their new enhancements - or try doing them myself.

I wouldn't mind spending extra for a 1st-class job on one.

Speaking of 1st class SD's, take a look at the ultimate custom SD9VE from Vayserarms:

SMITH & WESSON SD9VE

 

[blowry81]

I just got me the sd.40 I really like it so far I haven't got to shoot it yet and I can not wait to. I love they way looks and feels in my hand. I have heard a lot of good things about them I'll post on here how it shoots when I get to shoot it

 

[dlombard]

I just got me the sd.40 I really like it so far I haven't got to shoot it yet and I can not wait to. I love they way looks and feels in my hand. I have heard a lot of good things about them I'll post on here how it shoots when I get to shoot it

Also just got mine. I had the opportunity to inspect it both when purchasing it as well as when picking it up and I was absolutely enamored with how *perfect* the thing fits in my hand. The only thing I ever fired before this was a BB gun shaped like a 92F so I don't have a lot to compare it too. But I wanted a widely trusted self-defense weapon and between clear-as-day sights, easy-reach mag release and the great grip they give you on the slide for racking it, I can't believe it didn't cost me twice as much and I haven't even fired the thing yet.

I'm looking forward to getting my chance when I go to the training range for my basic pistol NRA certification training. The only thing I had to get used to was that most things I've read say semi-autos "lock" the slide when you pull it fully back, but on these SD40VEs I keep having to remember that you actually need to let it "rest" slightly *forward* of the rear-most position so that as you're pushing up on the stop, it has something to catch onto. I kept struggling and struggling until I relaxed, slightly let it run back as I was pushing up and--presto--it worked.

Looking forward to discussing my shooting experiences with the SD40VE soon.

 

[ginelmore]

SD9VE with a Apex spring kit & trigger my poor man's Glock it's my carry gun

 

[kenny brooks]

Just got the sd9ve

 

[nitro390]

I hadn't shot a pistol in a decade, and before that I was a SA revolver/1911 guy. I bought a well used SW40VE two months ago and had to relearn how to shoot (good friends helps.) After three hundred rounds of white box, and learning to wait all the way through the trigger pull, i got this grouping at ten yards today. Plenty good shooter.

 

[HalfStack]

SW40VE? That's a Sigma right?

(it's been that long)

 

[nitro390]

SW40VE? That's a Sigma right?

(it's been that long)

I think so? Before December I never heard of a Sigma. For $200 with ammo I was happy bullets came out the front. Turns out I'm fond of it, like an old reliable tool. I ran a few mags through my wife's almost new Glock 17 today, and then shot better with the .40. I do have to say I like the Sigma better.

 

[luangtom]

Picked up a SD9VE a couple of days ago. Local gun-store had it for $275. Ergonomics are outstanding. Got an extra magazine for it, so now have three. Had a Glock and like this better. I am gonna try and keep it stoked with 124gr loads.

 

[JackH816]

I bought one recently and it is a great value. The MA 10 pound trigger is heavy, but I am used to revolvers.

 

[Okie21]

SD9VE - got it couple weeks ago. First handgun

 

[gpr5223]

Bought sd9ve about a month ago. I bring it to indoor range weekly and it eats whatever I feed it. So far so good. I put about 600-700 rounds through it no issues at all.

 

[mlk18]

SW40VE? That's a Sigma right?

(it's been that long)

Sigma was the model / brand applied to the first generation of the series, but not the subsequent models. The SW40VE was a value enhanced update based on the original SW40F (Sigma). The SD40VE is the next emanation and took it a few steps further from the original. So while it is part of the Sigma heritage, I would not necessarily call it a Sigma.

 

[blowry81]

I got to go shoot mine and it was awsome I did pretty good at 7 yards and ok at ten yards but I have some practice to do

 

[JeffBreton]

Found my SW40VE on this obscure little gun-listing site. (Gun Classifieds | Free Local Used and New Gun Classified Listings. Pistols, Rifles, Shotguns, Ammo, Antique and Collectible Guns, and Gun Accessories. - gunlistings.org) Guy was selling it for a $100.00, and as you may imagine, I reached for my wallet mighty quick. Best "C" note I ever parted with. The Fates where shining brightly that day. Now it's My Little Precious.

 

[luangtom]

Helluva buy! Lucky......

 

[HalfStack]

Guy was selling it for a $100.00, and as you may imagine, I reached for my wallet mighty quick. Best "C" note I ever parted with. The Fates where shining brightly that day. Now it's My Little Precious.

Hah! I would too.

 

[luangtom]

I liked my first SD9VE so well that I went out today and purchased a second one.

 

[TheSharkMan]

Bought my SD9VE a couple months ago at the LGS. I hadn't been gun shopping in 20+ years and I had never heard of this model before. But it felt right as soon as I gripped it, and the price was quite a bit less than I had planned to spend for our new house gun. I also liked the fact that it's compact and light enough to carry if the need arises.

Circumstances have prevented my shooting more than a dozen mags through it so far, but it hasn't failed once.

I was primarily an S&W revolver guy in my previous life (aside from a customized 1911 I wish I had back), and so I didn't have any trouble getting used to the trigger pull, and the lack of a thumb safety doesn't bother me at all.

 

[Disabled1]

LJ, is this poll only for current owners or if you have owned any in the past as well? What about the current SDVE series? I see no selection for them.