It’s too long, it’s too heavy, it resets to slow. Everyone (almost) complains about the trigger. ![]() □ After making my selection and waiting the required 10 days, I collected the pistol and headed home with my prize. Let’s face it there is nothing Comparable for sale in California at the SD9ve’s price.Truly nothing, that could match the features and quality. You can get less, but you cannot get more. There is no advantage on magazine round count, because it’s maxed at 10. ![]() I value reasonable recoil and fast follow up shots, so choosing the 9mm over the 40 S&W was simple. I did not want or need a hide out gun, so I liked the 4 inch barrel. So, I finally went in to have a look at a few pistols and after holding the S&W it was all over. I looked around and the same pistol continued to pop up on lists and reviews. I have a Winchester SXP Defender Shotgun, but wanted a pistol too. In this uncertain political climate I wanted to get a pistol for Self Defense and Home Protection, while I still could. But in the Most Bang for Your Buck Department, the SD9ve/SD40ve win hands down. □ I’ve owned S&W’s, Ruger’s, Sig-Sauer’s, Taurus, Kel-Tech and others over the years. I’m not from CA only found myself working here and am still here. I purchased the S&W SD9ve, California spec, pistol and have been surprised and pleased by the quality and accuracy of this side arm. The problem may be with the inexpensive pointers or variations in how the pointers clamp on to the polymer rail, but even so, at self-defense distances an inch or two in collimation is not a factor, and the red glow should be a deterrent. I have tried two different ones and they are at their extreme adjustment angle to align with the sights. I have a laser pointer but may not keep it on the gun. On the range it shoots just fine – my first range time was outdoors in the rain and I hit those 3″ metal targets right away. I won’t have to remember how I left the gun 6 months ago. I can jam in the magazine and know I’m prepared to defend the family, in complete darkness. In the dark of the night during an emergency I can tell whether there is a round in the chamber just by picking up the gun. I can leave a round in the chamber or not, but will leave the magazine out or not fully in. Although I have a concealed carry permit, this gun will spend it’s life (except for some range time) in a bedside drawer. I don’t live in California now but bought the CA version of the SD9VE because of it’s added safety features. For those of you who live in a freer state, Cheaper Than Dirt! sells the non-California Compliant model SD9-VE with a 16-round capacity and the SD40-VE with 14-round capacity for $355. As one of Smith and Wesson’s best deals, the SD9-VE suggested retail price is $409. At almost a full-size handgun-I consider 5-inch barrel full-sized-with a 4-inch barrel, the S&W SD9-VE makes an excellent entry-level gun or a self-defense and target pistol equally. S&W has added the California-compliant tactile loaded chamber indicator for safety. What is different is the very noticeable lever you see on top of the gun’s slide. For 2014 S&W made its affordable and reliable self-defense and target pistol California-Compliant. A standard, Picatinny-style rail allows you to mount lights or lasers for home defense. ![]() To help grasp the slide in racking, the S&W SD9-VE has front and rear slide serrations. There are aggressive front and back strap texturing, as well. The 18-degree angled grip is ergonomic and has a textured finger locator. Though not a hair-trigger by any means, the 8-pound Self Defense Trigger (SDT™) breaks and resets nicely. The magazine holds a California-legal 10 rounds. The stainless steel constructed barrel and slide with black polymer grip and frame make for an overall two-tone finish. The SD9-VE is a striker-fired, polymer-framed semi-auto chambered in 9mm. In fact, they are a throw back to S&W’s first foray into the polymer-framed pistol world replacing what used to be called the Sigma. This series of pistols have been around for quite some time. The Smith and Wesson Model SD9-VE’s basic functionality and design is nothing new. But don’t worry Californians! Smith and Wesson is really nice and for 2014 have made its affordable and reliable self-defense and target pistol California-compliant. California Governor Jerry Brown approved 11 new gun restriction laws in 2013. Last year was rough for gun owners who live in the Golden State.
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