My new S&W SD9 VE

[NYPD]

While doing my usual Friday afternoon gun browsing, I decided to purchase a new SD9 VE from a local gun shop. S&W brought back the SD9 in this version after they discontinued the original some months back.

Differences between the SD9 and SD9 VE:
- SD9 had front night sight, Melonite black slide and M&P rear sight (MSRP was $479)
- SD9 VE has 3-dot sights (no tritium front), satin stainless slide (MSRP is $379)

Trigger pull is a consistent 8 lbs with a crisp, audible reset (unlike the M&P)

I picked it up for $295+tax (Sigma price territory)

[bmbroker]

Excelent Price. Congrats!

[Jake3501]

Well, at least this doesn't get me anywhere near as envious as the Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers you are always picking up!

[JR]

Let us know how it performs. I always have friends looking for off-brand semi-autos that are cheap.

[NYPD]

Well, at least this doesn't get me anywhere near as envious as the Colt and Smith & Wesson revolvers you are always picking up!

There might be an old Smitty in my near future......

[NYPD]

Let us know how it performs. I always have friends looking for off-brand semi-autos that are cheap.

Off-brand....now that right there is funny JR.

[Jake3501]

There might be an old Smitty in my near future......

As long as it isn't a PRE-MODEL 10 that has an action smooth as a Swiss watch I'll do fine!

[Wino]

Let us know how she goes on the range. I'm getting the itch. LOL

[JR]

There are way to many people who consider Taurus to be off-brand. Yet, S&W, who hasn't managed to field a pistol of any value since the 1980s until the M&P series, is still considered by them to be Tier I semis. Until the M&P, S&W couldn't GIVE their Semi-autos to a Police Department. The last serious users were the CHP, with their 4006, and some small departments even earlier with their Model 59s.

[NYPD]

There are way to many people who consider Taurus to be off-brand. Yet, S&W, who hasn't managed to field a pistol of any value since the 1980s until the M&P series, is still considered by them to be Tier I semis. Until the M&P, S&W couldn't GIVE their Semi-autos to a Police Department. The last serious users were the CHP, with their 4006, and some small departments even earlier with their Model 59s.

I agree about the perception of Taurus....undeserved as it is.

The 4-digit metal framed S&W's were widely accepted in LE...NYPD still authorizes the 5946 (until their supply at the Equipment Bureau runs out ) And they are probably the best value on the used gun market right now, save for the price of spare magazines.

I don't consider this SD9 VE to be a "Tier 1" semi-auto, but it sure is a nicely machined pistol for under $300.