Well, I'm finally an SD9VE owner!

[tooblekain]

Was at an indoor range yesterday and was shooting like utter ****. Couldn't hit anything at 25 yards (not even the cardboard backing), Missed my target but hit the cardboard background at 15 yards. 10 yards I hit my target paper but outside of the target ring. At 4 yards only hit the bullseye a couple times and was a couple inches outside of the ring. My groupings were very inconsistent even at 4 yards. One session was about a 3 inch grouping (my best for the day) to as bad as "all over the place"

Thought it had to be my reloads I made but the bullets I bought from the LGR as well as my Blazer Brass bullets from home that I used as controls proved that I was just shooting like ****.

My reload data are as follows:
Various brass (blazer brass, winchester nickels, Tul Ammo, remington, LC)
115 grain Rainier Round Nose
CCI #500 small pistol primers
4.5 grain Commercial 1 gun powder (used Universal load data based on many recommendations found online)

Tried an M&P Shield 9mm subcompact too because I was eyeing that for a while for concealed carry (trigger and gun feel nice--I was just shooting like utter **** that day)

Had one FTE but it was the brass I marked where I had a feeling it was severely undercharged.

Realized that I may need to change my hand/wrist position because I was shooting consistently low at the LGR (which is indoors). All the times I shot where outdoors on private propert with targets that are waist level at best. I may want to stand parallel to a mirror and place a level on the slide to see at what angle I need to hold the gun to be level in relation to my hand/wrist angle. Lots to work on I guess...

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 4-11-2015

Didn't realize it had been 2 months since I last shot my SD9VE (shame on me)! So today, fired 47 rounds 125 gr. LRN reloads through it with no issues. Total round count 1,191.

The past 2 months, I have been shooting/getting acquainted with my 2 new 40's and getting more rounds through the M&P 9mm. Been a fun 2 months to say the least!

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip today 5-9-2015

30 rounds REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ through the SD9VE. Total round count 1,221. No issues at all since purchasing the gun 8-2-2014. Over 1,200 rounds in 9 months, with no issues-yeah, I'm proud of that

 

[.41fan]

Picked up my SD 3 weeks ago and put 150 rounds of perfecta 115 FMJ through her straight out of the box, no cleaning,lube, or wiping down. Ran like a champ with no issues, and groups were more than acceptable.
shooter in next stall had a laser sight on a .22 handgun and his groups were easily double mine. Trigger pull seemed to smooth some compared to before shooting and am sure will smooth out some more. Only nit pick item is the edge on the trigger which I would like rounded just enough to break that corner where my finger contacts the trigger, I have an idea of what I want to do but anyone have any other suggestions?

 

[JeffNC]

Range trip today 5-9-2015

30 rounds REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ through the SD9VE. Total round count 1,221. No issues at all since purchasing the gun 8-2-2014. Over 1,200 rounds in 9 months, with no issues-yeah, I'm proud of that

I'm only shooting cast in mine, about 5500-6000 rounds so far and not the first malfunction. I never try to pack 17 rounds in it, 15 is plenty. Great pistol, had it 2 years or so now I guess.

 

[MyDads38]

Range Trip 5-31-2015

Another 40 rounds of REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ with no issues. Had a great day at the indoor range

Total round count- 1,261 with no issues at all.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 6-27-2015

Another 50 rounds WWB 115 gr. FMJ with no issues. Total round count 1,311. Gotta love the SD/VE series guns

 

[Capt Crunch]

I'm a fan of Bladetech holsters, they don't make one for the SD line but anything that fits the M&P will fit the SD.

 

[ou1954]

This thread has drifted off topic

It seems to me that this thread has turned into a listing of how many times folks have been to the range, how many rounds they fired, and what holster they prefer. I wonder how many folks on this forum care about such things.

It makes sense to transfer this whole thread to another topic and take the holster issues to the Concealer Carry and Self Defense forum.

 

[MyDads38]

It seems to me that this thread has turned into a listing of how many times folks have been to the range, how many rounds they fired, and what holster they prefer. I wonder how many folks on this forum care about such things.

It makes sense to transfer this whole thread to another topic and take the holster issues to the Concealer Carry and Self Defense forum.

I don't think you'll find too many threads that have been active for a while that don't drift some what. I've never cared about "round count" until I got my first poly gun-SD9VE. Thought it would be interesting to see 1) If the guns were reliable. 2) When, if ever, does the gun start having issues, or needing replacement parts/service. and 3) To have something POSITIVE to say about the firearm, since others have so many issues with their respective guns.

I have a thread for each of my S&W semi-autos, and they are for that intended purpose. And besides the growing "round count" of each, I'm happy to report no issues or problems with any of them. When something out of the ordinary does happen, I report that also. My guns are all completely stock and I take a little bit of pride in that. One of the instructors at the indoor range I shoot at, asked what mods I had done to my SD9VE after he saw my target, I told him "none-bone stock"-he was impressed and that made me feel pretty good!

So yeah, there may be a little "drift" here and there, but I'll always bring it back with the next "Range Trip" entry.

 

[Radco]

It seems to me that this thread has turned into a listing of how many times folks have been to the range, how many rounds they fired, and what holster they prefer. I wonder how many folks on this forum care about such things.

It makes sense to transfer this whole thread to another topic and take the holster issues to the Concealer Carry and Self Defense forum.

The old rule of thumb if you do not like something do not do/read it lol I sort of understand your point but a review this long is a great way to review a gun!
IMO Round count is very important to anyone interested in a gun, I like to know of any and all issue's with a gun before I buy one! That is called a Review which I search for on google and elsewhere! Getting a first hand review that has been going on for a year IMO is a GREAT first hand review from someone who is a member and giving a honest answer ! I looked at the SD and may get one mainly from this review!

 

[Radco]

I don't think you'll find too many threads that have been active for a while that don't drift some what. I've never cared about "round count" until I got my first poly gun-SD9VE. Thought it would be interesting to see 1) If the guns were reliable. 2) When, if ever, does the gun start having issues, or needing replacement parts/service. and 3) To have something POSITIVE to say about the firearm, since others have so many issues with their respective guns.

I have a thread for each of my S&W semi-autos, and they are for that intended purpose. And besides the growing "round count" of each, I'm happy to report no issues or problems with any of them. When something out of the ordinary does happen, I report that also. My guns are all completely stock and I take a little bit of pride in that. One of the instructors at the indoor range I shoot at, asked what mods I had done to my SD9VE after he saw my target, I told him "none-bone stock"-he was impressed and that made me feel pretty good!

So yeah, there may be a little "drift" here and there, but I'll always bring it back with the next "Range Trip" entry.

IMO keep the reviews coming Nice to know how a gun hold up and is doing after a year or 2 with a lot of rounds! Congrats on a GREAT thread keep em coming

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 7-5-2015

Spent some time this afternoon at the indoor range with my 2-9mm pistols. Ran a box of REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ through each (SD & M&P).
No issues and some of my best groups in a while.

I don't normally shoot with gloves, unless outdoors/cold weather; but today I thought "why not"? Had an enjoyable day at the range, shot well and met another shooter that could actually hit a target!

Total round count 1,361

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 4-3-2016

Almost 9 months since I've taken my SD9VE to the range-Shame on Me!!! :-(

Picked up another new mag, so I now have 5 for each of my pistols. Ran 50 rounds REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ and 32 rounds CCI Blazer Brass 124 gr. FMJ through the new mag with no issues. IMO, this has got to be one of the best $300 pistols you can get. In my area they can be had for $279-$299 all the time.

So with 1,443 total rounds now through the SD9VE; no issues at all to report. Very happy with the very first poly/striker fired pistol I ever purchased!

 

[randy726w]

I love this gun. I just got one black Friday week last year (about 6 months now). I shoot it every Saturday. I'd never had a semi-auto before. I've been shooting all my life but always S&W or Ruger revolvers. Before I bought the SD9 I was shooting a Ruger .357 security six. My old man was a cop and got me shooting at a young age (back in the '70s) and no one trusted semi-auto's back then. Always afraid of them jamming but I finally broke down and got this one. I bought it for two reasons; one it's a smith and Wesson and two it was cheap. I figured if semi-autos were as crappy as I'd heard I wouldn't have wasted a bunch of money but let me tell you this is the best pistol I've ever owned! It is dead on accurate and I have yet to have a single failure of any kind and I'm sure by now I've shot a couple of thousand rounds through it. I can't imagine any other gun being any better no matter what the price is. A $600 Glock can't possibly shoot any better than my SD and I got mine on sale at Academy for $289. I'm getting a bodyguard .380 next for my daughter. I would get a Shield for pocket carry but they're a little large so I went with a SCCY CPX-2 but I'm telling you if you don't have SD9 VE get one. You won't be disappointed.

 

[dlombard]

Just picked up my SD9VE today and I am SUPER excited. I can't wait to try it out at the range. I hope to go this weekend! All these reviews have me looking forward to it.

 

[randy726w]

Just picked up my SD9VE today and I am SUPER excited. I can't wait to try it out at the range. I hope to go this weekend! All these reviews have me looking forward to it.

Well, how'd it go? Fun right?

 

[LDM]

Picked one up yesterday. Was considering a Ruger 9e but received a coupon promotion in the mail from local sporting goods chain so decided to check it out. Glad I did. Remarkable value. Itching for chance to get to the range a bust some caps.

 

[dlombard]

Well, how'd it go? Fun right?

Absolutely. It was Monster accurate when I connected on all my fundamentals. Easier to get it back on target than the 40, but just like the SD40VE (of course), it is a joy to Hold. Feels Very secure in your hand. It's so balanced, it doesn't Seem like a polymer pistol (especially when it's fully loaded). It Just Works. No complicated stuff on the sides of the gun to have to remember to work. You look down range, bring your front sight up on target, take up the slack and fire when ready. I love it.

 

[MyDads38]

Range trip 5-29-2016

Went to the indoor range this afternoon and put 50 rounds REM-UMC 115 gr. FMJ through the SD9VE. No issues at all and still as accurate as ever.

So, round count now 1,493 with no issues at all. Just what I expect from a S&W Made in USA pistol