To all of you, thank you for sharing your thoughts on the SW9VE.
I just picked up one today. I think I received a very good deal on line, but not as good as what I have read from last year.
I decided to sell my EAA Witness 40S&W because the ammo was just too expensive and not that plentiful locally. I sold it within a couple of days advertising it. I used my proceeds to purchase the SW9VE new for less than what I made on my Witness.
I read all of your posts on here and on other forums related to this pistol. I expected the worst. I was pleasantly surprised at what I received. My opinion is quite a bit different than some on here. My opinion.
First off, I have used or carried weapons for many years. That doesn't make me an expert, but it does not make me a novice either.
In the 70's I purchased a Ruger Security Six 357 mag for duty carry. No one carried autos then. I was made fun of because I had one of those "other" guns. It was inexpensive and I was raising a family. Ruger did not have the reputation it has now. My Ruger had a very hard trigger pull, so I broke it down and polished all the metal parts with a Dremel. I purchased an adjustable spring but didn't like it so I CUT my coil spring. What a great pistol! Whenever someone razzed me about my "other" gun, I challenged them to a shoot off at the range. I beat them almost every time. I NEVER had a misfire, NEVER. I have seen dirty S&W and Colts misfire on duty.
Anyway, I chose the 9VE because I know what diamonds in the rough are. I also know the difference between firing a single action style auto and double action style pistol. I carry a Ruger LCP on me always.
I have laughed when I read on some of these forums about those that were scared of the gun because it didn't have a safety. It has a trigger safety, similar to the revolver. If you aren't scared of a revolver, why this gun?
I read how folks were upset because it has a trigger pull. So? It is a double action type weapon, what do you expect? It ain't a 1911A1.
In my opinion, this is a very good weapon. My opinion. I am not a competition shooter. To me, this pistol will shoot paper for my pleasure and will be defense to protect my family from a home invasion. I won't even be carrying it. I have my LCP for that. So, why in the world do I need an accurate pistol for long distance? I don't. Any time you have to shoot someone, it will be within 15 feet. If you can't hit someone at 15' with any gun, then perhaps you should give the gun to someone else in the family that can. If I am expecting a siege on my home, I have a carbine and a shotgun.
My son-in-law owns a nice Glock 17. I have fired it and I like it. Do I like it enough to shell out over 5 C's for it? Nope. We will both be plinking the same ammo in the back yard and they will both be equal in a home defense situation.
Will I modify my 9VE? Of course, I have a modified 1968 Mustang. Was it good when it was stock, yes. Is it better now? I believe so. Will my 9ve be better? Definitely.
For you folks that enjoy bashing, there is a forum for Hi-Point pistols. But, be careful because there are folks out there that are loyal to their HP C9's also.
Will I argue with you? Sure. I argue politics also.
For those on here with helpful information, I thank you. You are good folks. God Bless you.