Comments on: Smith & Wesson Introduces New SD9 VE & SD40 VE Pistols

By: Joe Chiz

Joe Chiz — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:17:46 +0000

The wife and I went out to shoot our sd40ve’s yesterday (I purchased 2 of these guns. The first time the wife fired her gun, it jammed. About 3-4 months later, we went to the range again. The second time my wife fired her weapon, the round exploded and shrapnel came out of the chamber and hit my wife in her upper lip. Had to go to the emergency room. Half of her upper lipped is burned and she also has a big whole from where the ER pulled a 1/4″ piece of sharpnel out of her lip. Crazy!! I will be selling both of these guns.

By: chris

chris — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:33:20 +0000

bought a little over a yr ago, sd40ve, can’t say enough good things about this gun. No FTF, FTE, this thing has functioned flawlessly, and is a breeze to break down and clean.
use this for my HD and every day carry, I have no reason not to trust this gun with me and my family’s life.
Great Handgun.

By: Robert May

Robert May — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 03:50:03 +0000

My girlfriend bought me the sd40ve for me for christmas this year and it is absolutly the best gun I have shot but I don’t use jackeded rounds but I have fired close to 500 rounds thru it not a single jam or messed up chambering of a round its a great gun and the recoil isn’t all that bad either great gun

By: DM

DM — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 04:03:21 +0000

Just purchased the sd9ve a wk ago need to get to the range to check it out..

By: David leroy Helms II

David leroy Helms II — Tue, 29 Jan 2013 22:44:42 +0000

How do I go about getting descounts on guns and hunthing cloths and other things cause i am a member of the hunter instructurs assocation

By: 9mm

9mm — Mon, 28 Jan 2013 04:00:49 +0000

Purchased my SD9VE couple months now and have shot over 400 rounds with not a single jam. Trigger pulls great, who needs hairline, my patience is already a hairline trigger. No malfunctions and SD9 does not care if you clean it or not, you can fire 2000 rounds w/o cleaning and still fire like it is brand new. Recently got a 30 round mag and now clean it daily because I love the smell of oil on metal.

By: Mc

Mc — Thu, 24 Jan 2013 08:43:03 +0000

I bought a sd40 ve last weekend and have out about 250 rounds threw it and I have used flat nose and fmj with no issues. I would have to say for the price it is worth every penny.

By: Greg McClain

Greg McClain — Mon, 21 Jan 2013 20:52:09 +0000

I have mixed feelings on the SD40 I own. I have put about 350 rounds through it and have had more jams than I would expect. I have only used flat nose ammo in it so I might try to find some round nose. The feed ramp is not good for flat nose and hallow point ammo. Other then that the gun feels good in my hand, easy to tare down and shoots ok. It was also a great price at Vance’s in Columbus. It was around 275 and a little over 300 out the door. So how can you go wrong with a S&W for 275 and it’s made in America. So take that for what it’s worth. Overall the gun is nice, but it needs a better feed ramp and the trigger pull could be a little lighter.

By: The Ghost

The Ghost — Sat, 12 Jan 2013 05:40:24 +0000

I purchased my SD9VE the week before Christmas and have put right at 500 flawless rounds through this weapon. I used to pass my CCW permit in TN hitting 48 of 50 shots on target.

I love the feel and the trigger has really smoothed out well. I believe I got luck but my trigger tested on average between 6.5lbs & 7lbs out of the box.

It eats everything I put through it and trust the weapon with my life… which is why it will be on my hip via the Little FoxX Hybrid Holster as soon I receive my actual permit in the mail.

This is an excellent defense weapon regardless of the price. S&W is proving you don’t have to spend $600 plus to own a great pistol.

By: Bill Baker

Bill Baker — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 08:05:32 +0000

I know its just a personal issue, but I cant stand glocks and glock wanna-be’s. Sorry, pretty gun, but give me a 92FS 1911 or a desert eagle any day. Grats on your christmas, hope it was merry.

By: In Idaho

In Idaho — Fri, 11 Jan 2013 07:29:19 +0000

I bought a new SD9VE just before Christmas and have fired about 200 flawless rounds of Winchester white box 115′s through it. I am very pleased with the accuracy and reliability thus far. If these first 200 rounds are an indication of things to come, then I am looking forward to owning and shooting this gun. At this point I would recommend anybody looking for a gun to seriously consider the SD9VE.

By: Tim Wolfe

Tim Wolfe — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 17:22:05 +0000

Does anyone make a conversion kit to fire 9mm in the SD40 VE? I know they do for a M&P.

By: hillbilly

hillbilly — Sat, 29 Dec 2012 17:52:35 +0000

Picked up the 40 yesterday and put some federal round nose and Speer hollow point through it. No issues with either ammo, sights were right on. If you do your part it will do its part.

By: mwsd9

mwsd9 — Thu, 27 Dec 2012 13:31:18 +0000

Just picked up the 9. 200 rounds 1 misfire. Had to be a bum round. ZPOI is a bit left. Sight is just off center. Still love it. Neverfear noons. Just buy it!

By: wild willy

wild willy — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 17:59:50 +0000

I’ve shot over 500 rounds through my new sd9 without a single problem. Dead on aim, great feel, reasonable price. I would definetly recommend it to anyone.

By: Big boy 3621

Big boy 3621 — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 01:53:11 +0000

I have. SD40VE and I put about 200rounds of blazer brass fmj 180 grain flat nose with no problems at all do far , I’m not a expert on guns This is my first one actually , I plan on buying more don’t have a lot of money so I have to keep them in a low price range but I don’t want junk either , any suggestions on hunting style rifles and decent 1911 , I do know they are quite costly but I want one doesnt have to be fancy.

By: Brock W

Brock W — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 06:06:57 +0000

Ihave the SD 40 VE hsd some FTF seny it in S&W switch out the barrel and now she shoots like a dream no prob anf for 299 out the door cant beat it i love the gun

By: CoreyG/Texas

CoreyG/Texas — Mon, 12 Nov 2012 23:37:49 +0000

OWN BOTH… I have put the far below BS number %age of rounds a person claims to put through their weapon. Usually with assault weapons people say “I have put THOUSANDS of rounds through my weapon” yea yea…. I have put literally the same amount of amount through both weapons and guess what… they both performed the exact same… No misfires, no failure to feeds, no jamz… The Police officers I know who carry these LOVE them. Of course we can argue about them being cheap clones of Glock 17/19s etc… but I have both of those to… perform wonderful… I love them and the S9VE is my main carry weapon.

By: Mad Dog Bad Boy

Mad Dog Bad Boy — Tue, 06 Nov 2012 16:17:36 +0000

Hey, quit raging on the Glocks. I found 100 of them that had been destroyed, I melted them down and they make great door stops.

By: HaHaHa

HaHaHa — Tue, 23 Oct 2012 23:48:28 +0000

I recently won the lottery and purchased 100 glocks and destroyed them so stupid people wouldn’t buy them and get hurt with them,glocks are no good and should be taken off the market.

By: Mike Paradoxical

Mike Paradoxical — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 03:39:15 +0000

I just bought the s&w sd40 ve today. I put over 100 rounds in it and had no problems, whatsoever. It never jammed. I only paid 299 for mine, new. Its easy to take apart, clean, and put back together. Well worth the money so far! thanks Smith & Wesson!

By: Rodman

Rodman — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 12:15:04 +0000

I have a SD9 VE which I purchased 2 months ago. I have fired several hundred rounds of various ammo. No problems to date. I liked it so well I purchased a another in a 40 cal. just like it. These are quality shooters, don’t be afraid to buy one, I did and am glad to have two of them now. I carry mine concealed in a Tommy Theis IWB holster daily.

By: william

william — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 03:22:38 +0000

i bought sd40ve 2weeks ago ive put 200 rounds through it no proublems at all very accurate gun for the money i think im going to buy the sd9 ve

By: Jacob

Jacob — Thu, 20 Sep 2012 17:20:50 +0000

I bought an SD40 yesterday, and I am having FTF issues with it constantly. I bought a box of PMC ammo with it, so I will try a different type of round. But so far this annoying me.

By: jw

jw — Sat, 15 Sep 2012 02:49:09 +0000

I just bought the SD40 today; can’t wait to get to the range tomorrow. picked up some winchester fmj to put through it.

By: PJ

PJ — Thu, 13 Sep 2012 02:22:24 +0000

I am getting the sd40 this Saturday for my bday and can’t wait. My friend has the old model and I love it. So I know I’m going to really love this one. I’m already considering buying another one and having 2 of them.

By: Shawn1439

Shawn1439 — Mon, 10 Sep 2012 17:58:59 +0000

Ive recently purchased a the SD40 havent fired it yet but on my way to in a bit I see some of you have had issuse with it any advice guys

By: joe

joe — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 22:41:02 +0000

I picked up one of these from my local gun shop a couple weeks ago.. I am very impressed. Great gun for the price. I have put 200 rounds through it with no malfunctions. Highly recommend!

By: Bernard

Bernard — Sun, 02 Sep 2012 04:39:11 +0000

I bought the SD9 VE about a month ago. I put about 500 rounds through it and haven’t had an issue yet. It fires like a dream. I bought mine from the PX for a really good price.

By: steve

steve — Tue, 28 Aug 2012 02:05:44 +0000

I bought the sd9ve about 2 months ago since then I have put a variety of over 2000 Rds through it, it has not jammed once and after breaking it in, the trigger pull is right on, for the price smith and wesson did a excellent job, I wouldn’t ever go with a different name

By: I hear black helicopters

I hear black helicopters — Mon, 20 Aug 2012 00:20:48 +0000

I was considering buying a SD9 VE but the remarks above have changed my mind. Thanks

By: 1spuds1

1spuds1 — Fri, 27 Jul 2012 00:50:48 +0000

SD9 new shot 2 times and trigger pin falling out- their service said send it back they will fix it in 3 weeks or so, what a joke i just bought it and that happens. i told them they should supply superglue with their new guns if thats the quality they produce at their factory.

By: joshua

joshua — Fri, 20 Jul 2012 18:42:57 +0000

i got both the sd40ve and the sd9ve the price was right but after having the guns one week and only 50 rounds they had to go back to smith and wesson.the 9mm the trigger pin came out and the 40 jammed and the barrel was messed up on it.so i have had very bad luck with them.

By: HaHaHa

HaHaHa — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:43:37 +0000

I paid a guy $50. to haul my stupid glock away.The trigger was to light for my manly hands and stupid glock wouldn’t fix it.

By: HaHaHa

HaHaHa — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:38:01 +0000

My other friend’s glock exploded while he was firing it and blew his hand off,I hate glocks and the stupid trigger pull on them.

By: HaHaHa

HaHaHa — Wed, 18 Jul 2012 15:35:10 +0000

I went to the range with my friend who has a piece of **** glock,I tried to fire it but it wouldn’t fire so I threw it on the ground and stomped on it and offered to buy him a Smith & Wesson,he took me up on my offer and left the glock in a mudhole.Everybody laughed at the stupid glock.