I got it for 289 at academy and it been a pretty solid gun. SACRAMENTO, California (Reuters) – A prominent Democratic California state senator and gun-control advocate was indicted by a San Francisco grand jury on charges of corruption and conspiracy to traffic in firearms, according to court documents released on Friday. First 100 rounds and the gun did well BUT had two FTFs. I am thinking to getting 2 more since they are so low priced. if you are a new shooter i suggest the hell out of it, the self defence trigger will train you to handle At that price, you really can’t afford not to buy one. During my comparison shopping phase for a home defense handgun, I went to the range and rented out four semis (in 9mm and .40SW) and two revolvers (.38 Special and .357). I’m sure you are regularly cleaning and lubing the firearm after every trip to the range or wherever you shoot at? Never a jam or failure to fire. 4. Try as I might, I did not like how the Glock felt in my hand. Would I prefer the M&P? Not bad for a teen who has ever shot a gun in her life. Why can’t your wife learn like the rest of us if it’s so darn easy to operate? No comparison at least for me. I’ve owned the SD 9 VE for a couple of years now. Which brings me to a question never asked Like a car, can you get a lemon in a handgun? I boight this gun for $289. I’m only used to about a dozen better triggers in self-defense guns – revolvers, too. I feel it is a lot of “bang” for the buck (pun intended). I mean, I’d rather not buy a gun that seems like it was made the last one made at the close of the workday. There’s the magazine release right where it oughta be. Why buy used when you can get a new SD9 VE with 2 magazines for $329.00, often on sale for $299. Yes price brings quality most of the time but S&W,Springfield, Taurus, Kel-Tec and Walther bring that quality at an average workers price. Had I known the difference between triggers prior to purchasing (I had never shot a handgun before) I would likely have waited another month and purchased the Springfield XD9 3″ or 4″ as that trigger is much nicer, smoother, less travel and heavy. I’ve shot quite a few handguns and the Sig is in general one of the best feeling, best shooting of them all. One happy owner. get me wrong im not complaining or saying the glock trigger is better i mean it is but, just saying from a new shooter First things first: i am left-handed but I also tried out everything wth my right hand as well just for curiousity sake. It will convert your handgun into an NFA-regulated ‘Any Other Weapon’ which requires a tax stamp. We have been waiting to buy an SD9 or 40 VE marketed here in califarcia. And now it comes in a cardboard box. But the .380 I got has the two tone look and the grips not as long so it’s not quite as gross as the 45. NOW Glock is doing a switch on Smith&Wesson with their new Glock EXO which is a spitting image of the Highly Successful Smith&Wesson SD VE Series; both SD9VE and SD40VE. 242, 30, 31, 32, 33, 317, 331, 332, 337, 340, 340 PD, 342, 350 PD, 351 C, 351 PD, 360, 40, 42, 43 C, 442, 60, 60 LS, 63, 631, 632, 637, 637 CT, 638, 638 CT, 642, 642 CT, 642 LS, 940, 22, 325, 325 PD, 327, 327 PD, 329, 329 PD, 329 XL Hunter, 627, Magna Classic, 20, 21, 23, 24, 26, 27, 28, 57, 58, 624, 657. I’d trade a heavy, long traveling trigger for one with a shorter travel and pull (with other types of safeties preventing AD’s) any day of the week because it will do more to improve placement on follow-up shots than several days of target practice to “get used” to this abominable SD trigger. SD9VE is an Excellent Pistol for the money and More……. Enjoy!!! I was scratching my head in frustration but it turns out the model i have has a mag safety feature. If not, why not? I feel bad for Billy. For about $150 – $200 more you can get a M&P, and for for another $75 you can get a…..Glock and not worry about owning a S&W. Le Smith & Wesson Military & Police, également dénommé Smith & Wesson .38 Hand Ejector Model of 1899, est un revolver de calibre .38 Special à six coups apparu en 1899, qui fut à partir de 1957 renommé Model 10.Le Model 10 est le premier revolver S&W à carcasse moyenne type "K". I’ll be back to give you my firing impressions of the SDVE9. Frame Material: Polymer I only wish it was still available with the all black model. I bought this gun for hand me down for my son when he gets old enough. It’s the reason why it took 6 weeks to get my SD back from service, with a note in it “No issues found. On the other hand, I can apply the $200 savings for a an S&W M&P-15 Sport, for for less than $1,000 I can have both an AR and a 9mm from the same American company (and I do believe in supporting USA made products.). It’s all black and a better made gun. Feels good in the hand. It’s long but smooth. By design, all revolvers are also self-defense weapons whether or not they come with an exposed hammer. A reliable, full sized, entry level, full power pistol for less than $300 (gunbroker) what’s not to like? Maybe someday I’ll have the extra 2 bills to get a Glock or whatever else non-SD9VE owners are touting, but for the nonce this gun is serving me well. Having at least a reversible magazine release was an important consideraion. PS: I’m 82ABN/Special Forces Vet, thank you sir for your service first. and it actually has places for you to rest your finger so i like the hand hold that was well made in my book This is the 2nd SD9VE I’ve owned – like them for the $$ – and I found that my poor boy’s trigger job helped smooth things up a lot. That adds nothing here. I laid out $100 and I’m good for 5 yrs. Another posted behind it you saved your life dropping the Hi Point. As for the question of revolver versus semi, I’d rather own a .357 for home defense and rely on a New York reload if I need extra bullets (althjough I’ve gotten pretty fast at reloading with moon clips). If your not used to it ,,well an hour or so goes by and I thought “man, was this what it was like learning to walk at one time?”. S&W says It’s a good gun. After only 50 rounds, the trigger pin walked out, the lide locked up and back to the factory it went. 2nd time out I look at the gun and said “Baby, If you fail me, I am selling you!” I can’t stand something not going bang when I squeeze! I know I sort of wandered off topic here, but I wanted to say that the feel of the SDVE, its natural pointing position, and wide sight radius are what sold me on the gun. It’s had 2100 rounds through it. I love it! I’ve tried different ammo and have put about 200 rounds thru it on 3 trips to the range. I own both the Sigma’s in 9mm and 40, the ve (All black in 9) and this version in 9 as well. I should also mention that Apex makes a spring kit to fix that nasty trigger issue. I had this specially made for my Smith and Wesson M&P 2.0 40 cal. that is looking to take time with there shots and is at what one would consider (normal) pistol range its farily point and shoot Last thought, your review on the plain M&P 9 is still in progress and the only review of an M&P 9 is the Pro series. now no parts broke got a little scuff but honestly nothing,hence why i call it a red headed step child beat its ass I have the all black, with the tritium front sight (forget the model) SD40, and most of the Sigma parts interchange just fine. After handling as many different guns as I could find (every seller had at least three Glocks on display), I made a 2nd trip around the tables to narrow down my choice. Specifications: Smith and Wesson SD9 VE I have a Kia and it’s been 100% reliable for over 10 yrs. I am a strong guy (ex-linebacker in college). I just bought the SD40 not needing to step up. I can’t wait to try it. just follow the steps in your manual under “Field stripping/Disassembly for those models WITH mag safety page 25 then it’s easy peazy. It never felt right in my hand, and didn’t point the way I liked. (They gave me 150, which is what I paid for the Ruger.) BTDT. And the grip angle just seemed to suit me perfectly. My old trigger lock fits perfectly when the weapon needs to be secured, and I have to get a rug for it, one more mag, plus a duty holster, and it should be good too go. I’ve never had a jam, or any other problem with it, and it shoots accurate. Well, then there was the faulty trigger mechanism … the trigger pin walked out after 50 rounds and locked up the slide, so back to the factory it went for an upgrade. Appearance, Fit and Finish: * * * * Not much. with the Crimson Trace green laser that came with the pistol and I use it now in all my competitions! Recycling the round and it fired no problem. Is the Freedom Group Marlin comment supposed to be about the rumor that George Soros is connected to Cerberus/Freedom Group? Based on the recent TTAG reader survey, it looks like our readers want to read more about budget-minded guns. And yes, the triggers are tiresome…until you get used to them….even the originals softened up a bit after 500 rounds or so….they are functional. Already ordered. As are the shots I took. My only criticism is that the slide lock is a little hard to pull down without tearing up finger nails. now im compaing it to 645$ gun okay im realistic I know that is a huge jump in quality and performance. If you want to have to put in a tactile reset for the trigger (M&P have a shit reset) get a M&P. Stay aware and keep the faith. Maybe training can overcome that, but under stress, in a panic situation, that’s the way it was. I bought one of the Academy 299.99 guns on the 15th. Two mags included and a – thin – what and how to do with the piece manual. I like those pistols so much, I’m planning to get an SD40 VE and start leaving the P-09 at home! He has been writing for The Truth About Guns for four years and specializes in hunting, the outdoors, gun, and gear reviews. At least, I’ve yet to read one): Adrfenalin is made in the Adrenal Gland and is derived from tyrosine, an amino acid. Magazine loads fine and cartridge chambers fine on my piece. The Smith&Wesson SD9VE is perfect weight and is very accurate. and you insight second ! thats why i think cops have glocks is because of that reason not to mention durability which im going to talk about, the durability of the glock is bar none, its made of a polymer kevlar, and that isnt a joke. This made it easier for her to slide the 16th round in. Ive probably ran about 1500 to 2000 rounds through it and never cleaned it,and it never jammed,or gave me any issues. I’ve read over at the SDVE forum someone recommended filling two magazines and letting them sit for 14 days. SD (SelfDefense) VE (ValueEnhanced). “Value Enhanced”, “ALL the Sigma mistakes corrected’; They speak truthfully. I installed the APEX spring kit in my all black SD9 at the beginning of the year and the kit is worth every penny. It only weighs 2 oz more than my M&P shield and its basically just about as tall with the shield having its higher cap mag in it. Customize This: * * * If it were 20 bucks is a pretty cheap fix. It IS Incredible that Glock wants the last CopyCat Laugh. I just bought a new SD9 VE from Green Acres for $299 & two mags when I was initially responding to their sale on Taurus PT111 Millenium G2 for $199. For the price nothing else compares. Actually I’m a dam good shot, with the P95 and SD40. Would recommend gun with trigger job to anyone wanting to be in a gun at a reasonable price. Everything from Winchester white box to some cheep walmart fmj. Bought a second SD9VE, which was On Sale, as I think they will be soldout soon. Here’s an idea. By the time the range session was over, at about 5 to 7 yards, I punched the center out of the bullseye, and sent the last rounds through the hole. Being that I am new to guns I was not wanting to break the bank, however, get the best gun for the money at the same time. I had the chance to try out the SD9 and I WAS IMPRESSED! On mine, the more I shoot, the better the trigger gets! The Glock 19 needs an aftermarket trigger job too, (IMO), the ergomonics suck compared to the SD and the cost of mine is still much less. The cost is $10.00 for a pair. I got my gun back fixed, and working perfectly for 4 years now. Accurate as you are. There is no need to spend money trigger pull modification as it voids the gun’s intent: premature firing! My first handgun was a 9mm Sigma. How did you start using it and why do you like it so much? But, my first impressions were always how a gun felt in my hand and how it pointed. heres one thing i dont hear people talking about, a glock you can get dirty as a bastard and it still will be a tac driver. It IS amazing what we law abiding citizens will put up with the sleezy politicos. Happy as a range toy, concealed carry piece, or “extra” self defense gun around the house/vehicle. But the feel of this trigger on the S+W SD9 VE is not pleasant, but then again it is a self-defense-specific weapon and that is why they created the trigger to have such a long travel and pull weight. However, if you were to ask me if having excess ephedrine in the blood stream would make it “easier” from someone to pull a hard trigger – from a muscle strengfth standpoint – than if the person did not have it in his or her system, my response would be a, flat “NO!”. every once in awhile the mag will slip out during fireing. 54. on how much you heat up that barrel. Thanks again. I would say it was an 8LB pull. I had a Keltec P-11 for years and it had a ten pound trigger pull. Indeed, although a bit too big for carry, it’s the type of gun for the vehicle, boat, woods, and especially for the home. Personally I think it is a design issue, whereas finger grooves or slightly longer tabs would make world of difference. Now I’m gonna go back to my AARP Magazine. In other words, without the pain telling you to stop, you not only continue on with your action, you are bringing in more muscle tissue to bear. Вот ссылка на собственноручно сайт,кому надо https://supreme-garden.ru, great hand gun have not been to range yet everybody talking price yes price is great. Good luck, Jim. After practicing with it, I don’t even take the trigger pull into consideration at all. The SD9 advantage is that it shares mags with the Sigma and that it holds enough rounds that, I hope, I would never have to reload in the middle of a defensive battle – or have to reload half as often. Weight: 22.7 oz. That gun has a 10 pound trigger pull and the rest is at the beginning. After the trade-in, it cost me 50.00 so I was happy with that. I bought two SW9VE pistols in Oct of 2007.I hated the trigger pull. okay so accuracy and consitancy, many are happy at 7yd with it, some I’ll also mention that I’m used to DOA triggers with revolvers and my 2 very nice Kahr arms 9mm triggers. Heck maybe one for the garage! Thanks again! Altamont's smith and wesson Grips. This extortion is an ILLEGAL BURDEN created by AG Kamala Harris and The California State Legislature. Dear Sirs/Madam: I am writing to you so that I may be of help in overturning the California “Handgun Roster” Monopoly and restoring 2nd Amendment rights to California firearms consumers. The lack of a manual and/or a magazine safety is of some concern to inexperienced shooters, but considering the cost, it is a decent value. From the first time I picked up an SDVE and pointed it, I loved it. 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