Took my SD40VE to the range for the first time

[Jac1599]

Loved it!

My only complaint is the length of the trigger pull. The weight is fine, but I found myself getting off target with the long pull. And I think as I get accustomed to it, I won't have accuracy issues. I was shooting at about 25-30 feet, and was consistently missing to the right, which because I am right handed makes me think it was due to the trigger pull.

Put about 200 rounds through it, all I could find, and had no FTF. Over all, great gun so far.

 

[snubbyfan]

Welcome from the panhandle of West Virginia. Just keep practicing that trigger control, before too long it'll become second nature.

 

[ricwest]

practice dry firing while holding it on a target. after a while it'll be second nature.

 

[BTCat]

I've done a lot of dry firing with mine. It has helped me a lot and has also helped smooth out the trigger pull some. What grip technic are you using? Thumb forward grip works great for me. Once you are used to the trigger, this gun will prove it hits POA regularly

 

[lookout]

When dry firing some say use a snapcap and some say without is ok. What is the truth with the sw9ve? Thanks!

 

[turnersapien]

When dry firing some say use a snapcap and some say without is ok. What is the truth with the sw9ve? Thanks!

I've heard it both ways too...so...I decided to play it safe and buy snapcaps...didn't cost that much and it gives you "dummy" rounds to practice other things like proper handling of your weapon. used mine just the other day to teach a buddy of mine about cycling and such...he had never really ever handled a firearm of any kind...didn't want to give him live ammo yet...lol ;-) I feel like I overpaid for mine at Bass Pro...got 5 for $14.99 + tax...but I'm glad I have them.

 

[BTCat]

When dry firing some say use a snapcap and some say without is ok. What is the truth with the sw9ve? Thanks!

I borrowed this link from Hillbilly77 on the M&P forum.

S&W FAQ
Can I dry fire my S&W handgun?
Q: Can I dry fire my Smith & Wesson?

A: Yes, except for the .22 caliber pistols which includes models 22A, 22S, 422, 2206, 2214, 2213 and 41.

.22 caliber revolvers such as models 17, 43, 63, 317 and 617 also should not be dry fired.

Q: Why can't I dry fire my .22 pistol or revolver?

A: Dry firing a S&W .22 pistol or revolver will cause damage to the firing pin.