Uses for SD9VE

[Cmhorn.blessed]

I was wondering what role your SD9's are being used for? Is it Home defense, everyday carry or just to take to the range? If you are carrying it what kind of rig are you using?

My SD9 is for Home Defense as I keep in a rapid access safe by the bed, loaded with Hornady Critical Duty with the second mag beside it.

I also use my SD9 for EDC in an IWB hybrid holster from FOXX holsters. I wear it at 4 o'clock and tuck my shirt when I am not wearing a coat or long cover garment.

I thought it would be interesting to see how others are using the SD9. Happy Holidays!

 

[GKC]

My SD9VE is used primarily for home defense. I also carry it in the car when we are traveling. Shield 9mm is the carry gun (until there is a Shield 45. )

 

[SamMeow]

Merry Christmas,
The SD9 is strictly a HD and vehicle carry. Great low cost firearm that fits my hand well..
I find it bigger than I want for my EDC. For that I prefer the Ruger SR9C and LC9.

 

[Ape Hanger]

Carry gun.

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[oo geo oo]

I wouldn't even buy that model . I've seen way to many fte and ftf at the range . Just spend the extra money on an M&p which ever cal u perfer . If u want a great all around gun I'd get a m&p compact or shield . Or if the m&p are a little high for ur buget . Try the Ruger SR series

 

[Cmhorn.blessed]

I wouldn't even buy that model . I've seen way to many fte and ftf at the range . Just spend the extra money on an M&p which ever cal u perfer . If u want a great all around gun I'd get a m&p compact or shield . Or if the m&p are a little high for ur buget . Try the Ruger SR series

Seems like a strange place for someone to post that does not even own the gun under consideration. It is amazing how much people can "know" without owning or using a certain gun. My round count is around 1,000 give or take a few and have not hade the first FTE or FFE, I trust my life with it. I have considered the M&P shield though to use in certain carry situations because of it's smaller footprint, but even then I would not make it my primary.

 

[mikeruns]

Mine is for defense and casual target shooting....fired a couple thousand rounds now without trouble except....it does not like ammo under 165 grain.... I shoot mostly 180 and 165 jhps with no troubles..... I have a Glock, a Beretta, 2 different Sigs, an M&P9c, and a 3rd gen 5906, and I never feel under gunned when travelling with the SW40VE....and it is very accurate. I found that the Bianchi accumold made for the Glock 23/19 fits perfect for both the SD and the 5906 and carry them when hiking or biking in the mountains....enjoy!

 

[growr]

Who cares how others use theirs...its YOUR gun use it the way YOU want to!!

Randy

(little play on ad on tv all the time)

 

[hmbiohazard]

i have a SD40VE. i keep it at 3 o clock in a blackhawk CQT holster, its my EDC i also take to the range. and keep by my bed at night for HD

i keep 175 grain critical duty in it, 2 spare mags

 

[GKC]

I wouldn't even buy that model . I've seen way to many fte and ftf at the range .

That isn't consistent with the preponderance of reports and experience here. The SDVE series guns are generally very reliable.

It's difficult to assess a make/model of gun just by what you see happening at the range...especially if it's an isolated incident. The shooter may be limp-wristing, may not have maintained the gun properly, or there may be a problem with the individual gun (which can happen to any make/model.)

Unless there have been a number of malfunctions in more than one gun, with experienced shooters, I'd be reluctant to condemn a gun based on just an observation at the range. Of course, relating first hand experience by actually owning and shooting the gun is the best review.

 

[hmbiohazard]

i had a few FT feed, polished feed ramp and have had no issues with it since. its reliable enough to be my EDC.... that says how much trust i put in this SDVE to protect my life. just because you see something in a range and the shooters are having issues doesnt mean the gun is bad or the series. as mentioned above

 

[Cmhorn.blessed]

I am glad to here that there are others that feel the same way that I do about giving an opinion about a gun you have no expereince with. I am also happy to see the confidence that you all have in you SD's

 

[Ape Hanger]

I wouldn't even buy that model . I've seen way to many fte and ftf at the range . Just spend the extra money on an M&p which ever cal u perfer . If u want a great all around gun I'd get a m&p compact or shield . Or if the m&p are a little high for ur buget . Try the Ruger SR series

Troll much?

 

[monsterdawg725]

Mine must be defective in about 2 weeks its had 800 rounds by me and others shooting it and no malfunctions of any kind and I and the others who shot it were actually hitting the target , reliably , but then what do I or anyone else who actually owns the SD or Sigma series know about them .

 

[hmbiohazard]

Mine must be defective in about 2 weeks its had 800 rounds by me and others shooting it and no malfunctions of any kind and I and the others who shot it were actually hitting the target , reliably , but then what do I or anyone else who actually owns the SD or Sigma series know about them .

send it in to S&W tell them its working too well, see if they cant make it misfeed or something everytime

seriously for the price i got a much better pistol than i was expecting. i have no issues with mine, i love that there is no secondary safety. just point and pull the trigger and it will go bang everytime. also on a side note i did have issues in the cold (im in northern michigan at times) it ended up being my cleaner and lube. started using m7 pro cleaner and oil on recommendation from a local LEO friend. no issues in the cold since

 

[Linejudgemick]

Well, I don't own one either - I have M&Ps. But... my brother was looking for an inexpensive range and HD pistol, and I talked him into one. Several hundred rounds and its been flawless. A couple days ago we used it to plink away with some Tula. My thought is, if it shoots that OK, it will be good with most anything else. From what I've seen, its a great inexpensive pistol that can fill a variety of roles. Enjoy your pistol and use it how it fits your needs best - it will serve you well.

 

[monsterdawg725]

I have to say while I own other guns like my 1911 and my sig sauer since I got my SD9ve it has been what I've been carrying the most .


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[guntotingpuertorican]

i sold all my defense pistols but my sd40ve is been 100 percent in 650 rounds i had some issues with the apex trigger but that's not the guns fault!other than that is my edc,night stand gun to get to my mossberg 500!

 

[Cmhorn.blessed]

Mine must be defective in about 2 weeks its had 800 rounds by me and others shooting it and no malfunctions of any kind and I and the others who shot it were actually hitting the target , reliably , but then what do I or anyone else who actually owns the SD or Sigma series know about them .

Awsome!! Mine must be defective also!!!

 

[Waidmann]

Given the trigger, its a house gun period. I love the grip, have experienced no failures, generally like it. When I am not rushed I shoot it accurately at close range 7M and less.

That S&W saw the need to produce a U.S. made sidearm that would compete with lower priced imports is my take. That they would build it one size fits all in terms of trigger compliance, again my take, makes sense.

One should I believe accept the SD9 VE for what it is or leave it be. Mine was $325 out the door, about what I would expect to pay for a 5 shot 3" Rossi. An excellent value.