Why did you purchase a S&W SD9VE/SD40VE

[leejack]

For me, it started with taking an interest in the mighty Sigma. I toiled over buying one until I was pushed over the edge by reading this: I believe this is a real value (S&W Sigma)

Without ever having shot one I purchased it. I immediately loved it's ergonomics, simplicity and reliability. I read countless, countless threads of Sigma bashing, mostly from snobs and cowboys who couldn't handle the trigger pull.

Then came the SD (the improved Sigma), bought one, really liked it.

Most recently I purchased the hi-viz SD from Academy and it's the best one yet. The trigger "seems" to be a touch lighter and the sights are amazing.

All this for a "great price" makes it a win for me. It's all personal preference, but I for one am happy as a lark with mine.

I still prefer revolvers, but the SD9 fills my semi auto needs quite nicely.

 

[nimbly]

I have not owned a striker fired pistol or anything from S&W before this pistol. I had a Bersa Thunder 45 on layaway. (I was already having second thoughts about it when I picked it up) Once I got it, it was accurate, but the empty casings would always nail me in the forehead. Then the finish started flaking off. Wasn't impressed. Then I took the extractor out and the finish under it looked like it was flaking off too. So I had the thought that I would pick the flakes off with a toothpick (yea a wood one) you know, keep them from coming loose and messing things up. So I ended up sticking the tooth pick through the extractor port into the firing pin hole. At that point I put it back together and took it back to the Pawn Shop. Told him what happened and he told me to pick something else. I honestly never meant to buy this pistol. Or even something like it. But after handling it I got the appeal. And that is usually how the best relationships start. Getting something you never knew you wanted.

 

[CS45Fan]

I was originally looking at a Glock 19 and did some research on the SD9ve. It basically came down to price. A Glock 19 at $500 (or higher) or a SD9ve on sale for $269. In addition I figured I couldn't go wrong with another S&W.

 

[Kencan]

$238 with the rebate for me was a big factor. Just got the 9mm the other day, havent had a chance to go shoot yet but my opinion of this gun is excellent so far. I like how it feels, fits my hand, the weight and the quality of construction, more than likely will buy a few more in the coming month.

 

[mrwilli]

It was cheap (you get what you pay for) and turned into a project to improve it's trigger and function. Once completed, I'll probably gift it to my Grandson.

 

[CS45Fan]

... turned into a project to improve it's trigger and function. Once completed, I'll probably gift it to my Grandson.

Really!? that's surprising. I installed a $20.95 DIY Apex trigger kit - which took under 30 minutes. My M&P's standard trigger was actually worst than the sd9 - after a Apex kit was installed in the M&P it made all the difference in the world.

Cheers!

 

[mrwilli]

Function and improvement is largely dependent on the original pistols manufactured tolerances AND MANY can be very different.

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[micocyco]

It's a Smith & Wesson. 6 1/2 years ago it was the right gun at the right time for the right price.