Why did you purchase a S&W SD9VE/SD40VE

[Buckeye63]

I think alot of people will say price ...and the price had a little to do with my purchases .. But my first Sigma purchase was a eary Second Gen 2 a 40 S&W . Which i just was crazy about .. It was my first 40 caliber pistol .. My 3rd Polymer pistol ( 1st Ruger P95,2nd HS2000) I was amazed with its light weight , compact size .. as for the trigger . I thought it was OK .. being a revolver guy .. I must have put 2K down that barrel till it went in a trade.. I then got on tbe Glock wagon and Im still on it .. My nephew purchased a S&W SD9VE a year or so ago .. and when I tried it .. I was hooked again .. They just feel great in my hand ..I now own a SD9VE and a SD40VE ... I really like them both . Picked the both up on Gunbroker at really good prices .. Other than switching the magizine springs on tve 40 cal with Glock 22 mags ( rattling noise ) i hadnt done anything else ...
I think they are the best value out there in hi-cap pistols ..I use my Glock 19 holsters for them , they fit perfectly !!

 

[bigdaddyrobb]

Smith and Wesson being made in USA, price, customization potential. Could have purchased a Glock 19 but instead I got the SD9VE and customized it to me for less than the Glock.

 

[Sidnne]

For me, it was the price. At the time I bought it, I really couldn't afford much else, and I wanted something lighter weight to replace my Hi-Point.

 

[TS7424]

SD9ve Feel

For me 1st was the feel, I had shot my son in law's Glock 19 and like how it felt in my hand and the SD9ve had the same feel, 2nd was it was a Smith & Wesson, and even though the price was low, I was basically looking at Glock 19 when comparing the two at the store counter.

 

[indie_rocker]

Price and feel. My SD9VE has a great natural point of aim in my hands.

 

[Gearhead2832]

I originally purchased the s&w m&p22 for the price. I then bought the sd40ve for a larger caliber conceal carry. I chose the sd40 because i am comfortable with smith and wesson handguns, it fits my hands, its a reliable gun, and i loved the silver colored slide, not to mention the price was great!

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[Coop de Ville]

For my ~2000 Sigma 40E it was marketing. I had been looking through some S&W magazines and saw the 40E. I chose the 40 because the little ad talked about power and how LE agencies were moving toward the 40.

I walked into the local dealer (NC) and requested he order one for me. He pointed out the Glocks in the case, but I hadn't heard anything about Glocks, so I declined. I ended up with my very first gun.. a Sigma 40E. I paid $450.

Looking back, I feel it was a mistake, but I knew nothing at the time. Oh well, It is my favorite because it was my first. It is what it is....

 

[JaPes]

Affordable firearms that induce knee jerk negative reactions from anonymous internet operator commandos on internet forums always pique my attention. I've owned several budget handguns that were poo-pooed by the internet experts as being entry level, won't last, etc... Some examples:

• Ruger P95
• EAA Witness P
• Hi-Point JHP 45
• Hi-Point C9
• Taurus PT92
• Taurus 709 Slim

The predecessors to the SD-VE series, drew extraordinary negative reaction from the internet commandos. I saw a SD9-VE at a local store. Polymer frame, not quite full size, not quite compact, stainless slide, traditional lands and groove barrel, two mags. It was on sale. I had an additional promo discount coupon. I had some rewards points to burn on my credit card. Out the door it cost me $209. A S&W semi-auto for $209? Yes please!

I know the reason I purchased one will offend some. I wanted to see how bad could it actually be. As with the majority of the budget guns I've purchased out of curiosity, it was not bad at all. In fact, the pistol delivers more value for the dollar than most pistols. I put the "most bang for the buck" factor right up there with the discontinued Ruger P95.

I've even ruffled a few feathers here by firing 1,150 rounds without cleaning it, and posting pictures. I made it to 2,000 rounds without cleaning it. Not a single function issue that could be attributed to the pistol. A drop of lube here and there, and it kept on going. The cost of ammo fired is more than double the cost of the pistol.

I got the willies and cleaned it last week. Guess what? It cleaned up easy peasy. The stainless slide wiped clean. Breech face and under the extractor claw came clean with a wipe of solvent. Barrel cleaned up fast and easy. Wiped out the frame and blew it out with compressed air. No damage, no extraordinary wear, nothing. It looks brand new.

 

[dlombard]

I was going to get a Beretta 92FS (and I might still!) because that was (until Chief Bratton) the issued EDC sidearm of the LAPD, which I was trying to join over a decade ago. I liked the way it felt in my hand when I got a chance to hold one back then, and I figured that it was the Right balance of reliable performance and cost. They were kind of long, which at the time, I didn't appreciate. Also, I was of the opinion that if I wanted to carry for SD, I should consider a semiautomatic that chambers a .40 caliber round. Then, I discovered the CHP carried S&W 4006s, and for years, I wanted one.

Then it fell off the freakin' California roster by the time I started looking again. The only two semi-autos they sell here now are the shield and the SD (replacement Sigma). By this point, I was so in love with the idea of owning a shorter (but still good-sized) semiautomatic made by Smith & Wesson that I decided the SD40VE would be the one. I hadn't realized how much like a Glock the Sigma/SD line was trying to be because I hadn't realized how much they'd changed the gun market with proving Polymer guns can work. The biggest PD in the US (NYPD) started carrying them and when their chief (Bratton) came to LA, he opened up the opportunity for the officers here to carry those if they wanted.

The reviews were outstanding on the SD and most importantly, the price point made it affordable. Had the 92FS not cost as much as it did, I'd have bought it a decade ago, but the SD finally put a semiauto within reach. It was only a bonus that everywhere I went online, people were saying how much better they liked it than a Glock. I personally find it more visually pleasing and the grip angle on the SD is much more natural for me than the Glock. I also prefer 3-dot sights to the football goal sight picture.

In hindsight, I wish I had have fired a variety of guns before settling on it because while I might have ultimately bought one, once I shot the P226, it changed my mind about the caliber I wanted to deal with on a EDC basis. Also, the trigger was significantly better (although in a $900 gun it better be). Finally, it really made me strongly consider either trying to find a 5906 or 4006 that's already in California, or add a Beretta 92FS to my collection in order to get that steel frame handling that seems to do so much better than polymer does when it comes to muzzle flip and recoil.

All that said, I still appreciate the SDs for what they are and plan to keep at least the SD9VE. I'm going to have a smith put in the Apex spring and replacement trigger to make it a lot less of a chore to fire and upgrade the sights, too, so it's something I can use with a flashlight. One thing I really appreciate about the SD40VE and SD9VE is how SIMPLE they are. No decocker, no disable switch, no hammer. Just point in. Makes training more simple, and in an SD situation, gives you less to get wrong.

 

[sd9boi]

Price !!! I was looking at the Glock 19 and the Springfield Armory XD-9!! I still like both of these pistols and want to eventually add both to my battery, but both were out of reach, price-wise, for me. I tried the SD at a LGS and fell in love with the feel. Felt better to me than either the G-19 or XXD-9, which still feel real good in my hands. After purchase, I field stripped the SD and noticed that it seemed a lot less complex than the Glock, XD or M&P, which I also like a great deal. A few drawbacks, however !!! Not as much variety of aftermarket stuff. Still looking for the right holster for EDC !! The rear sight is plastic, which I WILL change, eventually !! Haven't made my mind up on the trigger, however. Might get it smoothed out some, but the factory springs seem OK !! Overall, a fine weapon. Mine hasn't been as trouble free as some on this forum, but I have 3,000 K+ through with 5 or 6 malfs total, and this was early on. I'm quite happy with mine (so far) and intend to keep it, regardless of anything else I purchase. A FINE pistol !!!!

 

[SamMeow]

I saw one for under $300, so I did some research. Heard the bad and the good and decided it fit my need as an extra HD pistol.
I have been very fortunate with my purchases. The fit and finish was better than I had hoped. While it isn't my favorite, it is enjoyable to shoot.

 

[coachray]

I liked the under $300.00 price, the magazine capacity, and the fact that it was Smith&Wesson.

 

[LDM]

What attracted me was the value. Was looking for a new high-cap 9 as my HiPower was becoming too valuable to use for a home defense or vehicle carry piece. When doing research, my options came down to the SD9VE and the Ruger 9E. Price-wise, they were comparable and, frankly, I preferred the Ruger's trigger. Then a local Sporting Goods chain came out with a promotion on the SD that tipped the scales. With two mags instead of one and the additional savings, I have funds left for the Apex trigger enhancement kits.

 

[Disabled1]

There are a few reasons why I have bought the S&W Sigma series and the SD9VE. But, I think the main reason is, it's a cheaper made GLOCK! Not MADE cheap, but, a cheaper in price than GLOCK. I will NEVER own a GLOCK, but I have to admit it, it's the closest pistol you can own/buy that is made by S&W that is a GLOCK. A GLOCK goes "BANG" everytime, just like the S&W Sigma and SDVE series.

 

[Disabled1]

Oh yeah, one other thing. Parts for a GLOCK are cheaper in price and will fit on the Sigma and SDVE pistols.

 

[huafist]

I bought one as an entry level handgun for my son to shoot during Steel Challenge matches. He hated the trigger (so did I), so I picked up an apex polymer trigger and spring kit and installed them - it's honestly a different gun now. He loves it! So far, we've put about 1,000 rounds through the gun since April, and not a single failure we can attribute to the gun.

 

[3hounds]

Bought mine because it was the cheapest best fitting .40 I could find.

Little did I know how much I was going to modify the gun to suit me.

Thought parts would be more readily available.

Thought S&W would send me parts instead of having to return my
gun every time I needed something, even the simplest part.

Thanks,3

 

[MCorps0311]

When I bought my first S&W 40VE,I like the look and most of all I wanted a 40 Cal. Price wasn't bad either when I bought it.

 

[Asemilla]

Like most ppl. Being a first time buyer and shooter. Affordability when i bought my SD9VE. About a $100-$200 cheaper than the Glock. I used that extra money for ammo. Since new shooter, i rather spend more time at the range to familiar myself with the basics and not break the bank just b/c ppl said so.

 

[Longhorn1986]

My wife bought her SD9VE because of the price and the fact it felt comfortable in her hand. I think she might be thinking about an upgrade to an M&P. That and she likes 9mm. I would rather she have bought a .40.