Some commentators were bitching about the gun's heavy trigger pull. Being a former combat veteran (82nd. Airborne), let me clarify a very important point. When on the range, go ahead and bitch about the trigger. Your right. But when you are up against a deadly threat, and your world is spinning, that same trigger feels like a 1lb. pull. Why? ADRENALIN! Enough said.
I was 3rd ID. and I agree with you about the trigger pull weight. But this thing is junk. I am no fan of Glock. I am not going down the Ford / Chevy road. I'm simply calling a spade a spade. S&W is more closely related to a HiPoint.
I’ve had a Brigadier 96 for 20 years. It’s smooth as hell, groupings are easily achieved. Properly cleaned and oiled it’ll be smooth as butter. I love 40
@@genericsername Dude I'm actually embarrassed for you. You obviously ( based on your channel and video game playing). Have no idea about working and how important it is to buy American made products. Tell your mother to buy American.
Jesus, all you glock fanboys need to chill. Don't be mad at the man because he acknowledged the fact that glocks are overpriced. Sure they're really nice guns, but they aren't worth 500+$ in my opinion.
Dakota Fulps I find the 500+$ very worth it in my opinion. Glocks can withstand pretty much anything. Mud, dirt, dust, etc. Of my experience using them, I had never had any type of failure, troubleshooting, etc. I took them to the range and was making 10-15 meter headshots spot on with using only the stock sights. With that 500+$ you're using it to protect your life. It may suck having to pay that much but for me, its totally worth it. But if it's out of someones budget significantly, then I would go with the Sigma.
That Condom You Didnt Use Last Night Glock 40's do not stand up to prolong shootings.They start breaking.That is why most police departments have switched back to the 9 mm.
@CFSVA14 None No, it is not. It is every bit as reliable as a Glock with better build quality. I own dozens of pistols, and consider myself a professional with firearms (years of military and other armed experience). Money does not equal quality in firearms.
@@davidluna1459 hey don't shoot the messenger I'm just telling you my opinion, Glock looks like an early FPS Generic "Pistol" it's boring and it looks like its made out of spray painted legos by a 2 yo. But hey that's just my opinion, if you like it well...hey some people think Mustangs are better than Corvettes And we accept them as the mentally disabled individuals they are, I'm sure you will find some one to accept you as well.
@@anarchyandempires5452 just say your broke and go lol 😂 your comparing a cheap budget pistol to a Glock Lmaoo there’s a reason glocks are used by police military fbi etc. because there reliable , and live forever.
Exactly. For as close as the S&W SD is to the Glock, I'd take the S&W any day for no other reason than that it IS American made. I own the SD9VE and I love it.
I thought S&W outsource to other countries? Didn't they also sign the anti-Second amendment bigotry agreement with the Clinton regime. Only Ruger is 100% American
Unlike a Glock, it won't slide and dice your fingers or bite the back of your hand BECAUSE it has a beaver tail and room to place your fingers on the frame below a smoothed-edged slide and not the razor-sharp edge of a Glock slide. A 40SW Glock is the only gun to ever bite the back of my hand shooting one-handed. I shot a 40SW Beretta PX4, Springfiled XD(m) and S&W M&P. Nonew of those bit my hand. Only the Glockodile.
@Jay there is no form in a gun fight happens to fast you better learn to shoot one handed and weak hand also. the slide didnt bite him from shooting one handed it did because had his hand up to far on a gun with no beavertail
@John Nolan mine will :-) I have a cool s2000.. I like the rear wheel drive coupes, got a Mazda mx5 also, looking to buy a first gen Mazda miata soon aswell
I just visited a range in my area and was chatting with the "expert" behind the counter. I asked his opinion on a few guns and he put down everything I asked him about, including my current carry weapon the SD9VE. His immediate response was "Oh, you don't want to carry that." I started to agree because I've wanted a smaller carry weapon, which is why I was browsing, but he continues by saying "I had a guy in one of my CCW classes that used one of those and had 235 out of 500 rounds fail. That's why we won't even take them in trade here anymore." Uhhhhh... bull crap? If a gun fails at that rate it's either user error or they just got the crappiest one out of that batch. I should have seen this coming, but after putting everything down (S&W, Beretta, etc.) he told me "What you really want to carry is this," and he hands me a baby Glock. I told him "Glocks are good, but I don't like the way they fit in my hand and they don't point naturally for me at all." He comes back with "I was the same way at first, but now I compete regularly and this gun" (points to his waist) "has had 80,000 rounds through it with NOT ONE FAILURE WHATSOEVER." Immediately my brain thought "I'm calling shenanigans on this guy and getting out of here." I thanked him and left with a bad taste in my mouth. Everyone else at the range was incredibly polite and welcoming, but that guy just kinda ruined it for me. From now on I'm just going to tell any gun shop employees I talk to right up front, "Rule 1, don't recommend Glock. They don't fit my hand and I'm not going to buy one." I don't have anything against Glocks, but I DO hate the tunnel vision some Glock owners develop. That's why I like TYM. He owns and carries Glocks, but he doesn't claim they were built by Jesus Christ himself.
I kind of agree. I think they're amazing guns. But that don't mean they're for every single shooter. I carry a Glock and two Glock clones (S&W40 and Diamondback 380) I do love Glocks. But when someone says "They don't fit my hand" I say in reply "To each his own".
OzrithClay That's the perfect response. I respect the reliability of Glocks, and they have a pretty good trigger. I'm only a little sad they don't work for me personally. It's not just that I don't like the way they feel. I actually have a slightly deformed shooting-hand pinky because of an accident back in my boy scout days. When I curl my fingers in that pinky rubs up against my ring finger ever so slightly. It's not a problem with normal, day-to-day activities, but the aggressive finger grooving on the grips of glocks make it uncomfortable enough that I don't enjoy shooting them. Plus they just don't point naturally for me. There are plenty of other firearms out there that work great for me, so I'll stick with those. I have nothing against Glocks themselves at all. They're great, they just aren't for me.
My opinion has always been carry what works best for you. Buying a gun is kind of like buying a vehicle. Just because one guy likes the car he drives it doesn't mean you should go buy the same one. Best advice is go to a shooting range where you can rent guns to shoot. Test out a bunch of them and then decide which gun you want. There's nothing worse than spending 300 plus on a gun that you have never even got to shoot only to find out it doesnt work well for you.
Rick Slade Glock is way better then a fucking wack ass Walther PPQ , Glock is superior reliable accurate light weight affordable great grip texture list goes on and on Glock wins all the time
I’d be willing to bet your just one of those people who hate anything that’s popular. There is a reason why glock is so widely used by law enforcement and civilians alike, it’s just a damn good shooting and reliable firearm. Take your ugly ppq and stick it you gun hipster. I own a glock 19,17 and a 20 and I have never had an issue with any of them. And I don’t wanna hear that I’m a “glocktard” I own a sig sauer, ruger , and I’m about to buy a sd40ve as well but nothing ticks me off more then people hating on Glocks for no other reason then they’re are just stubborn contrarians. I guess all the millions of glock owners are just blind sheep and you have it all figured out. Truly an idiot you are.
I love my S&W 40. I've been carrying it for over 5 years and my only real complaint is with the cheap factory sights. I replaced them with some Trujicon glo sights a few years ago and it's a remarkably accurate firearm, I LOVE it!!
Many don't know that you can get the 9mm barrel from the SD9VE and you can shoot 9mm out of your SD40VE using the same magazine....they sell the barrels on eBay....2 calibers in 1 pistol
@@Allen-kz5rl Sorry No, the opening in the slide for the barrel is smaller 9mm being a smaller projectile. this works for Glocks too .357 SIG and .40 S&W just a barrel swap. there are 9mm conversion barrels but you will need to use the 9mm magazine to feed the rounds correctly.
@@andrewmotter2140 Ruger has a PC carbine that will accept Glock 9mm magazines. All 9mm Glock double stack magazines will work once the (Included new in box) correct adapter is installed. So a Drum magazine should work, I am not sure about the reliability of 50 round magazines because of them being aftermarket. Glock factory magazines always work and the 33 round magazines are great in the Ruger PC Carbine or Glock pistol and are super reliable
I would absolutely say that my sd9 is better than my glock, with a couple thousand rounds thru both, the Smith performs just as good. They have both been 100 percent reliable with any and all ammo. But the Smith does at for much less money. In my opinion the SW/SD series are hands down one of the best values EVER to be had in a handgun
I just got my SD9VE yesterday, I am honestly impressed with the quality of this pistol, at $275 new I am very happy, Thanks for this video!! Helped with my decision.
My dad owns the SD40VE and he has borrowed a glock. Personally the Glock has a lot better trigger but the SD can be modified. I shot the Glock better but only because of the trigger until we changed the SD's. My honest opinion is that the SD is much better overall for the price difference, but Glock mags are a lot easier to find.
I have the 9mm version, actually the first gun I ever bought. I also own a Glock 19. They are very comparable to each other, and they both have some things I like on each. Glock has a better trigger to me. I like the slide, mag release and magazines better on the Smith. They pop out like butter every time. I feel like I can shoot the Glock a little better due to the lighter trigger even though I've shot well over 2500 rounds through the Smith without a single hiccup. I've never had a single malfunction with the Glock yet either, albeit about 1500 less rounds through it. The Glocks sights are easier to pick up, and the Smith feels more natural in my hand. The biggest factor is the price, which Smith absolutely wins here especially considering I bought mine used for $250. I like them both. The only real problem I have with the Smith is the trigger is heavy, feels a little mushy and has a long reset. A long trigger pull can be good for a carry pistol though. I've heard you can get an apex trigger kit to lighten the weight for like $25 though. I don't think it's necessary but it would make the gun shoot easier.
You can't go wrong with the SD9/40ve either way. Especially for a new shooter looking for a self defense pistol. Not just because of the price, but because of the trigger that a lot of people talk down about. This was the first gun I ever shot about 2&1/2 years ago at my CCW/CPL class and I did exceptionally well. The reason the trigger is good for a new shooter in the role of self-defense is because it's very unlikely your going to let off a round that you didn't intend to.
Just want to clarify a couple things: this handgun is actually a 14 + 1 capacity and the trigger pull lightens up after the first round. The "no safety" feature is compensated for by making the first round a harder pull.
It's bulky for conceal to me I'm skinny and it's summer 😆 it's kinda noticable, is what I'm getting at. But eitherway it's still good for close range protection I've shot mine from 15 yards and it's accurate the line up because of recoil is where time is an issue...but still not all out bad. the thing wasn't made for competition so it's worth EVERY CENT!
Cool, glad to see such a positive review on my handgun! I have a sd9ve, and love it, especially for the price, for my first new handgun purchase, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great low budget pistol. Didn't like the trigger pull though, so I bought a lighter-pull trigger spring assembly kit, but I wonder if it would have loosened up enough, as you said, to be more tolerable.
Funny thing is my son in law bought his for $289 as well. He put 400 rounds through it and then sold it to me for, are you sitting down? For $200....For real...I gotta great gun for a great price. 1800 rounds later and, like you, I’ve had no issue other than the slide won’t lock back after the last round. But I always end up dry firing it the one time after the last round. But it’s not that big a deal I just have to rack the slide to chamber the round to which only takes a half a second and I’m ready to go. I’d trust my life with this gun...For real.
I bought an SD9VE last year and fell in love with it. I recently put an Apex trigger and spring kit in it and WOW. I have put several thousand rounds through it and have had NO issues with failure to feed or eject and I have thrown some nasty cheap ammo through it testing it. My friend who is a Glock only nut shot it at the range the other week and I almost had to pry it out of his hands. $330.00 out the door + $75.00 trigger and spring kit + some messaging of my own and it can't be beat. 16 +1 rounds of stress relief on a budget.
Just bought it. 14+1 capacity. Great price point, and I've fired the 9mm version as well. They seem to be solid. Not much negative things being said on them.
Carried this and shot it at the range. Never had any issues. Recoil is so good, I thought I was shooting a 9mm lol the trigger honestly isn’t a huge deal. Never bothered me. 5/5
“My peice of polymer and metal is better than your peice of polymer and metal cause its 200$ more than you peice of polymer and metal” every glock person ever
Nice Demo, thanks for your time. I too have shot many Glock and don't understand the fascination with a overpriced gun that sends bullets down range the same way as every other gun. As long as it feels good in your hand, and you can hit a target, what does it matter. Keep up the good work.
I bought this gun last week, it's my first purchase. Have yet to shoot it, all the feedback I'm getting is good. Very insightful video. I paid $370 total for it at Bass Pro Shop. By far the best price I came across with local shops being damn near sold out of everything
@@deporthim6182 try sportsman’s warehouse. Or any reputable online store and have it shipped to a local FFL. Here are some options: Kygunco Brownells Grabagun Palmetto state armory Sportsman’s warehouse. There are a lot more you just have to do your own research
I have the SDVE 40 and the Glock 22. I love both but have to admit I get better groupings with the Smith. Saying it is better than the Glock is a bold statement that I don't agree with. What I like about the SDVE 40 is I picked it up used for 260 out the door. I cant say that about a lot of higher quality pistol. You get a lot of gun for the price, and its a gun I would trust with my life and loved ones. The Glock 22 same thing I would trust it, but with the heavy price tag wouldn't be as appealing to budget gun buyers. I don't understand why everyone shit on the trigger pull of the Smith it is not bad at all. When the bullets start flying it is not going to make a difference breathing, sights, and capacity would be your best friends in a real firefight, and I know it has great sights, and great capacity. The only other Smith I own is the SW99. That is also an amazing pistol, but the trigger pull on the SW99 is a lot heavier.
+C Colt A replacement trigger spring kit is available -- that reduces pull by about 2 lbs. -- for $20...and/or a stiffer Guide Spring for about $30, that reduces muzzle flip... That would still give you a very 'budget-minded' pistol with excellent performance.
Thank you for helping me clean my S&W SD9 VE for the first time! I've had it for 5 years but just recently fired it for the second time ever and it kept jamming... The instructor told me i needed to clean it! After watching your video, she's smooth as butter now! Thank you!
Ok, 9 years later. I bought one of these today and I am impressed with the build and feel of it. Gonna try it out this weekend. Haven't heard too many bad things about this pistol at all.
got one a few months ago been carrying every day since. The rifling has gotten a tad bit of rust but that was due to my neglect of it. Keep it clean and shoot it often. i've never had a malfunction.
Adam Alford Glock should be a poor mans Glock. There is no reason they should cost $500 new with polymer sights, guide rods, and the minimal amount of moving and non-moving parts. They even recently changed the finish on the slides to a cheaper finish, but still cost $500+ new. Guns that offer much higher quality come in at a lower price point constantly.
I've had a S&W SD9VE for three years and I just bought another one. Both are stock - no sight or trigger upgrades. I prefer the trigger as-is for the reasons stated by 82 Luft. If you can operate a trigger correctly, it shoots just fine.
Great Video! Very informative. I picked up one of these just today along with a few boxes of .40 ammo, and I'm planning on taking her out for a test run on Wednesday. I'm pretty excited to see how she will do, this the first handgun that I actually own now! As a poor college kid I cant afford to shell out money on a more expensive gun- so, so far it looks like I made a good choice!
Right... Cause look up the $50.00 up grade for Sd9Ve it's a guy got a video on TH-cam and for $50.00 worth of ordered parts to replace on the Sd9 it made it better than a Glock for sure even though without up grades I still think it's better than glock
I know this video is 7 years old, but I wanted to comment. I'm sick and tired of all these "experts" (mostly Glock fanboys) dismissing the SD9 and SD40 as just "budget guns." I'm no expert either, but I've been shooting since I was 12 years old and owned countless firearms. I'm 60 now, so I have a little experience with guns. NOT an expert, but fairly experienced. I just can't figure out why the SD9/SD40 gets dismissed so quickly. So it doesn't cost $500 like a damn Glock. I've watched many, many TH-cam videos from all these experts, saying "yeah well, the SD40 is okay, but it's no Glock. It's okay for a budget gun". But I have YET to hear one single valid reason for this. They always bitch and whine about the trigger. So what if the SD has a heavier trigger?? it's a friggin' self defense gun, not a competition gun!! Besides, for 20 bucks, you can vastly improve the trigger with a simple trigger spring kit from Apex or M Carbo. Other than that, the Glock fanboys cannot justify the higher cost for their Glock. Paying more just so you can say you have a Glock doesn't make it a better quality product.
Reliability is the main reason amongst a few others. My sd9ve has had 7 malfunctions in 1,000 rounds fired. My Glock 19 is over 10k rounds now WITHOUT A SINGLE MALFUNCTION. Don’t get me wrong it’s not a terrible gun but I wouldn’t trust my life with it and it’s not on Glocks level. Get upset all you want because I’m assuming you don’t own a Glock but I’m just speaking the truth.
@@jstud999 yeah well, I never, ever had one single malfunction with my SD40. Never once. Yes I did eventually switch to a Shield 9mm because of the size and weight, not because of any issue with the SD-40. you are correct, I don't own a Glock, because I see no valid reason to spend $150 to $200 more just to say I have a fucking Glock. as usual for a clock owner, you have given me no valid reason why it is better. My Smith & Wesson SD40 was a well-built, quality product that never failed
I think there's something wrong with mine. When the magazine is empty sometimes the slide won't lock back. Other times the slide will just fly up wit the slightest touch or the firearm itself when there was nothing even near the slide lever. Whats going on with mine?
It was my 1st gun..got it when i turned 21..now im 27 and i still have it..got a couple thousand rounds thru it and believe it or not..ive never had a jam..i love it and would purchase again..would recommend
I own this gun, and a glock. I would reach for my glock first every single time for 3 reasons. 1. I have had issues with the S&W mag FALLING OUT OF THE MAGWELL, my glock has never dropped a mag without me pressing the mag release. 2. The ammo rattles around the mag like coins in a tin can every move it makes. 3. recently I've found that the extractor fails to secure the breach. What I mean by that is it wont catch the rim of a cartridge properly, and this gun isnt even a year old.
I might be a few years late on this. I'm looking to buy my first hand gun. It's for self defense primarily and to take to the range occasionally. How well has it help up over the last8 years?
I do armed work for a very high risk private security company. I carry the SD9VE. I have trained with a Glock as well. Glocks have failed to fire in several different scenarios. My SD9VE has never failed to fire.... not one time. The Glock grips do not fit my hand at all, and it seems like they put some real thought and effort into the SD series grips. It fits my hand better than any gun I've ever held before. Other guns can make me pull left or right of the target because of the grips. The SD9 is dead nuts on... even with the trigger being a little heavier than most people would prefer. I don't believe in altering guns, so I haven't done a trigger mod. I train to the gun. Glock was definitely a game changer, and SD series of guns are definitely a blatant attempt by Smith & Wesson to copy the Glock, with a few nice features added and a price you can't beat. It is funny.... had Glock added some of the additional features to their own guns... Glock fans would be jumping up and down with joy.... But they blast it when it shows up on a Smith & Wesson.
Zachery Hole I just upgraded from the sd9 to the SD40 and the power is crazy. Another plus from the sd9 is oddly the SD40 is more stable and you can get more upgrades. Keep in mind that M&P Shield mags are not interchangeable with the SD series. I currently own 2 factory 14rd Mags and a ProMag SD40 25rd mag. It eats any brand of S&W 40 cal ammo I put through. I would highly recommend.
I love my sd9ve no issues with anything I’ve fed it.....stock was great but with the apex spring kit and a 20lb stainless guide rod it works even better for me
Have owned this pistol for about a year now,liked it a lot. Very accurate. Installed the Apex spring kit and trigger recently and now I really like it! Made for a big improvement with reduced trigger pull,quicker reset and a more comfortable trigger feel. Had a few FTFs using Perfecta ammo but have run Tulammo,Federal,Monarch and Winchester thru it with no problem.
Everybody here is a freekin expert,I have both Glock and a SD9VE. Both are good. If you do not like the Smith, don't buy one, just that simple. Chill out people!
I paid $280 for the 9&40 versions. I've found the .40 to be the more accurate of the two. I put the Apex springs in both and that helps a lot. They both have been super reliable. I would conservatively estimate that the 9mm has about 3000 rounds through it thus far and I can't remember any malfunctions. Best $300 pistol made.
😂😂of course the 40 is more accurate that's a fat round compared to a 9mm, I read something that was great advice the better you are with your 40 cals the better you ar with your 9mms
About that plastic guide rod.. I have a friend that a machinist, if I were to have him mill one out for me in aluminum, would that be a good idea for an alternative? Or should I look into a different type of metal instead?
I'm surprised he didn't rip the gun apart...This is the first gun I have ever heard him say ANYTHING good about. I bought used SD9 in the inflated arms market of today and paid $380. I think it is a great shooter and a great choice for a CCW.
The SD9VE and SD40VE are incredible values indeed. I currently have a Gen 4 Glock 17, Gen 3 Glock 32 and Gen 3 Glock 19. I also have an SD9Ve, and I have to say that after a few mods I shoot the SD slightly better than my Glocks. So far on my SD9 I have a metal guide rod/20# recoil spring combo, Apex spring kit, and Pachmayr grip sleeve. I have about 700rds through the gun in this guise and it has without fail been an excellent performer that shoots reliably and accurately every time. Rapid fire strings are very manageable and follow up shots are precise. I'm actually finding myself carrying this gun more and more. Next up will be a new set of sights, and that's going to about complete the package for me. I'm also considering the Apex replacement trigger that does away with the hinged M&P style trigger and makes it more like a slotted Glock trigger, but honestly so far I'm one of those weird people that doesn't mind the hinged trigger, and it doesn't negatively effect my performance. So far I have $400 into this gun with the purchase price and mods, and it serves me well at the range, for carry, and my weekly action pistol shoots, plus it's made in the USA. Can't get much better than that!
I have been looking for a holster for the SD40VE. I have a stream light TLR8A on it but haven't been able to find anything. Any suggestions or your current holster would be appreciated.
I have to agree. I almost bought a Glock 19 and after testing them both, the S&W SD9 VE is a far better firearm. The weight in the front is a bit lighter and feels better overall in my hand. While it does look a tad "plasticy", it is a very well put together firearm. I couldn't be happier with it overall. Great firearm, fires nicely, low recoil, magazine pops out quickly and easily.
😂😂😂Wow! You must live under a rock! Or you close ur eyes, and plug ur ears...and go la la la la...i do not hear anything! When the Glock problems are brought up! Oh! Just like ur doing now!!
I'm interested in purchasing a handgun. Even watching TH-cam videos of people holding them freaks me out. Will that subside the more I familiarize myself with a firearm?
+Juan Vargas Absolutely it will. Many people are unknowingly conditioned to react that way to firearms. More exposure will cause that to fade away. Guns are just tools that happen to have a particular amount of power that needs to be respected. It's no different from a chainsaw or even your car, they can only do what you do with them.
I'm not qualified to give you advice on that. That being said, my opinion is that the best home defense handgun is a long gun. It is easier to attain reasonable proficiency with a long gun, and the long gun is going to stop the threat more effectively. The long gun is the right tool for a gunfight, and the handgun is a great backup weapon. If you want a handgun you really need to decide if you want a SA only striker fired pistol (like a Glock) or a DA/SA pistol with an external hammer (like a Sig). I like the latter, and the cheapest reliable product in that case is the CZ P-07. If you like the former, this SD40VE is the cheapest reliable solution, but I would get one in 9mm. Reliability is King. I end this the way I started it, that my advice is not from a position of particular expertise. Just some regular dude's 2 cents. Enjoy taking part in the American tradition of owning the responsibility for your own protection and the protection of your family!
I got one 5 years ago and did not shoot straight it hit left by 5inches i sent it in and when it came back and even in a rest was 3 inches off so picked up a pusher and adjusted myself now one of my favorites
I’ve owned the SD9VE in 16+1 and I loved it. Had around 500-600 rounds through it before I sold. It’s a very well made and great shooting gun. Wanting to get either the SD40VE or another SD9VE for carry soon.
I already shot around 4,000 rounds on mine and never had an issue. I bought mine for $289.00 at a gun show in Miami. All I have to say is I love my SD9VE
I have this as well as a glock 23, a g19 and a 1991 A1 colt. Honestly I carry this thing everywhere. It is fun to shoot and reliable. It feels better to me than the 23.. holds more rounds than my 1991a1 and the 40 is better at stopping something than the 9mm.
How is the slide to frame fitmeant I was looking at a used one and when looking down the barrel I could see the slide was leaning towards the left right when looking down the sights
When I first got the gun I thought it was a turd, it would always jam every other shot. So I took it home and found the inside was dryer than the goddamn Mojave desert, so after some basic cleaning and lube she works like a champ.
U just want to comment for attention. AINT NONE NOT ONE EVER REVIEW speak or spoke about A S&W SD9VE or SD40VE ever jamming being dry etc!! 😆😆that what makes these makes SO SPECIAL FOR THE PRICE AND QUALITY ITS LEGIT all around in every aspect Stop looking for attention with these made up attention comments !🤣😂🤣 They & u are see through yo🧐😎😁👌🏾💯❤️
Some commentators were bitching about the gun's heavy trigger pull. Being a former combat veteran (82nd. Airborne), let me clarify a very important point. When on the range, go ahead and bitch about the trigger. Your right. But when you are up against a deadly threat, and your world is spinning, that same trigger feels like a 1lb. pull. Why? ADRENALIN! Enough said.
Off the subject. Why the band aid on the thumb? Wife bite? Kitchen knife? or pistol malfunction?
If you're being truthful, and not being an Internet warrior, thank you so much for your service. I have all the respect in the world for veterans!
I was 3rd ID. and I agree with you about the trigger pull weight. But this thing is junk. I am no fan of Glock. I am not going down the Ford / Chevy road. I'm simply calling a spade a spade. S&W is more closely related to a HiPoint.
lmfao nothing like a hi point lol .. great gun at a great price buy one and be happy
hooah
I picked this gun up yesterday. I absolutely love the feel and performance, and for the price you can't go wrong.
Loooool! Your handle is manly, dude.
.40 is egregiously underrated especially in a full frame
just got the .40 and have to completely agree. Helps out when ammo is so hard to find
I’ve had a Brigadier 96 for 20 years. It’s smooth as hell, groupings are easily achieved. Properly cleaned and oiled it’ll be smooth as butter.
I love 40
I like that it is made in the good old United States of America!! Keeping fellow citizens at work and making a good wage. God Bless America!!
Lmao
@@genericsername Dude I'm actually embarrassed for you. You obviously ( based on your channel and video game playing). Have no idea about working and how important it is to buy American made products. Tell your mother to buy American.
Jesus, all you glock fanboys need to chill. Don't be mad at the man because he acknowledged the fact that glocks are overpriced. Sure they're really nice guns, but they aren't worth 500+$ in my opinion.
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I just bought the Sigma series, these guns are awesome for the price, I paid 269$ after tax with a box of 40s&w to go with it.
Dakota Fulps I find the 500+$ very worth it in my opinion. Glocks can withstand pretty much anything. Mud, dirt, dust, etc. Of my experience using them, I had never had any type of failure, troubleshooting, etc. I took them to the range and was making 10-15 meter headshots spot on with using only the stock sights. With that 500+$ you're using it to protect your life. It may suck having to pay that much but for me, its totally worth it. But if it's out of someones budget significantly, then I would go with the Sigma.
That Condom You Didnt Use Last Night Glock 40's do not stand up to prolong shootings.They start breaking.That is why most police departments have switched back to the 9 mm.
calvin sanders Glock 40? Lol, I didn't even know the G40's were even out yet. But yes, law enforcement uses 9mm
how dare you save $210
David Johnston quality comment.
210 Vallecon
I got them both a year and a half with the Smith rebates and my store sales, and got the SD9 and SD40 each for $220 after rebate.
Great gun
@CFSVA14 None No, it is not.
It is every bit as reliable as a Glock with better build quality.
I own dozens of pistols, and consider myself a professional with firearms (years of military and other armed experience).
Money does not equal quality in firearms.
If you have the S&W, or the Glock, for protection in your home, either will work the same, I have both, and like Both.
Right? Both gets the job done.. just preference.
Scott C I will be getting the glock next month just purchased this one
I feel you forgot to mention the most important factor....this gun looks about 50 times better than a Glock.
Hell nah 😂😂
@@davidluna1459 have you ever actually seen a Glock? It looks like a generic PS1 low poly pistol.
@@anarchyandempires5452 I own 5. Never in my life south I choose this over a Glock. Cheaply made guns.
@@davidluna1459 hey don't shoot the messenger I'm just telling you my opinion, Glock looks like an early FPS Generic "Pistol" it's boring and it looks like its made out of spray painted legos by a 2 yo.
But hey that's just my opinion, if you like it well...hey some people think Mustangs are better than Corvettes
And we accept them as the mentally disabled individuals they are, I'm sure you will find some one to accept you as well.
@@anarchyandempires5452 just say your broke and go lol 😂 your comparing a cheap budget pistol to a Glock Lmaoo there’s a reason glocks are used by police military fbi etc. because there reliable , and live forever.
He sounds like Tom Hanks. Just listen...
Vn Mc your absolutely right. Forest Gump mode.
I have the same one from top guns
Lol
Vn Mc now Tom hanks has Corona viris
"Wilson!!!"
I owe this poor mans glock, but it works just as good. Plus its an American brand.
Glocks should be poor-men's Glocks, but ol' Gaston marked up the price by $300 for the civvie market.
Exactly. For as close as the S&W SD is to the Glock, I'd take the S&W any day for no other reason than that it IS American made. I own the SD9VE and I love it.
+Roy Payne my first gun was a sw40Ve. for the price it was great! can't go wrong with a sd or sw.
I thought S&W outsource to other countries? Didn't they also sign the anti-Second amendment bigotry agreement with the Clinton regime. Only Ruger is 100% American
The company was British owned at the time . It no longer is.
Unlike a Glock, it won't slide and dice your fingers or bite the back of your hand BECAUSE it has a beaver tail and room to place your fingers on the frame below a smoothed-edged slide and not the razor-sharp edge of a Glock slide.
A 40SW Glock is the only gun to ever bite the back of my hand shooting one-handed. I shot a 40SW Beretta PX4, Springfiled XD(m) and S&W M&P. Nonew of those bit my hand. Only the Glockodile.
Not a glock fan but all new gen 4s come with the beaver tail back straps and they fixed a lot of the problems
Or you could just stop limp wristing and blaming it on the firearm. Poor form
Glockadile😂😂😂
@@Derek-1145 yea i popped mine on. feels great !
@Jay there is no form in a gun fight happens to fast you better learn to shoot one handed and weak hand also. the slide didnt bite him from shooting one handed it did because had his hand up to far on a gun with no beavertail
is a honda "better" than a lincoln? I know that both can take me to work, but the honda can do it for way less.
Junk right out of the box brand new
A real piece of shit
Plus Honda is more reliable
John Nolan if you need a car to help you get laid, you’ve got bigger issues man. Plus Honda is by far better than old man Lincoln
Lincoln is one the most garbage cars 😂😂
@John Nolan mine will :-)
I have a cool s2000.. I like the rear wheel drive coupes, got a Mazda mx5 also, looking to buy a first gen Mazda miata soon aswell
Thank you sir for piece of mind.... I just bought this gun, and made me feel like my money was well spent
I just visited a range in my area and was chatting with the "expert" behind the counter. I asked his opinion on a few guns and he put down everything I asked him about, including my current carry weapon the SD9VE. His immediate response was "Oh, you don't want to carry that." I started to agree because I've wanted a smaller carry weapon, which is why I was browsing, but he continues by saying "I had a guy in one of my CCW classes that used one of those and had 235 out of 500 rounds fail. That's why we won't even take them in trade here anymore." Uhhhhh... bull crap? If a gun fails at that rate it's either user error or they just got the crappiest one out of that batch.
I should have seen this coming, but after putting everything down (S&W, Beretta, etc.) he told me "What you really want to carry is this," and he hands me a baby Glock. I told him "Glocks are good, but I don't like the way they fit in my hand and they don't point naturally for me at all." He comes back with "I was the same way at first, but now I compete regularly and this gun" (points to his waist) "has had 80,000 rounds through it with NOT ONE FAILURE WHATSOEVER."
Immediately my brain thought "I'm calling shenanigans on this guy and getting out of here." I thanked him and left with a bad taste in my mouth. Everyone else at the range was incredibly polite and welcoming, but that guy just kinda ruined it for me. From now on I'm just going to tell any gun shop employees I talk to right up front, "Rule 1, don't recommend Glock. They don't fit my hand and I'm not going to buy one."
I don't have anything against Glocks, but I DO hate the tunnel vision some Glock owners develop. That's why I like TYM. He owns and carries Glocks, but he doesn't claim they were built by Jesus Christ himself.
I kind of agree.
I think they're amazing guns. But that don't mean they're for every single shooter.
I carry a Glock and two Glock clones (S&W40 and Diamondback 380)
I do love Glocks. But when someone says "They don't fit my hand" I say in reply "To each his own".
OzrithClay That's the perfect response. I respect the reliability of Glocks, and they have a pretty good trigger. I'm only a little sad they don't work for me personally. It's not just that I don't like the way they feel. I actually have a slightly deformed shooting-hand pinky because of an accident back in my boy scout days. When I curl my fingers in that pinky rubs up against my ring finger ever so slightly. It's not a problem with normal, day-to-day activities, but the aggressive finger grooving on the grips of glocks make it uncomfortable enough that I don't enjoy shooting them. Plus they just don't point naturally for me.
There are plenty of other firearms out there that work great for me, so I'll stick with those. I have nothing against Glocks themselves at all. They're great, they just aren't for me.
My opinion has always been carry what works best for you. Buying a gun is kind of like buying a vehicle. Just because one guy likes the car he drives it doesn't mean you should go buy the same one. Best advice is go to a shooting range where you can rent guns to shoot. Test out a bunch of them and then decide which gun you want. There's nothing worse than spending 300 plus on a gun that you have never even got to shoot only to find out it doesnt work well for you.
Respect good response
Because Jesus carries an h&k
I personally won't own a glock,,,S&W IN MY OPINION. makes one of the best gun's out their..have a good day and God bless.
Personally...you are stupid
@Rick Slade Facts 💯
Rick Slade Glock is way better then a fucking wack ass Walther PPQ , Glock is superior reliable accurate light weight affordable great grip texture list goes on and on Glock wins all the time
Rick Slade okay let’s see shut the fuck up , your the real fucking idiot on everything , take your little pistol to the trash can
I’d be willing to bet your just one of those people who hate anything that’s popular. There is a reason why glock is so widely used by law enforcement and civilians alike, it’s just a damn good shooting and reliable firearm. Take your ugly ppq and stick it you gun hipster. I own a glock 19,17 and a 20 and I have never had an issue with any of them. And I don’t wanna hear that I’m a “glocktard” I own a sig sauer, ruger , and I’m about to buy a sd40ve as well but nothing ticks me off more then people hating on Glocks for no other reason then they’re are just stubborn contrarians. I guess all the millions of glock owners are just blind sheep and you have it all figured out. Truly an idiot you are.
I love my S&W 40. I've been carrying it for over 5 years and my only real complaint is with the cheap factory sights. I replaced them with some Trujicon glo sights a few years ago and it's a remarkably accurate firearm, I LOVE it!!
$319? I'm in California and this one costs $410! Glocks cost $600! And we can only buy Gen 3 guns. Damn California!
lol, where are you in Cali that Glocks are $600? Here in OC you can get a new glock for $499 and an sd9ve or sd40ve for $349.99.
mine was $289
maybe a gen 3
gen 4 run higher anywhere than $499
I got a Gen 4 G23 for $425
Many don't know that you can get the 9mm barrel from the SD9VE and you can shoot 9mm out of your SD40VE using the same magazine....they sell the barrels on eBay....2 calibers in 1 pistol
Good to know, thanks!
Does it work the other way too?
@@Allen-kz5rl Sorry No, the opening in the slide for the barrel is smaller 9mm being a smaller projectile. this works for Glocks too .357 SIG and .40 S&W just a barrel swap. there are 9mm conversion barrels but you will need to use the 9mm magazine to feed the rounds correctly.
@@JettBlast have you ever seen anything other than a promag go in a sd40ve? Or maybe the glock s&w 40 50rd drum can fit?
@@andrewmotter2140 Ruger has a PC carbine that will accept Glock 9mm magazines. All 9mm Glock double stack magazines will work once the (Included new in box) correct adapter is installed. So a Drum magazine should work, I am not sure about the reliability of 50 round magazines because of them being aftermarket. Glock factory magazines always work and the 33 round magazines are great in the Ruger PC Carbine or Glock pistol and are super reliable
I would absolutely say that my sd9 is better than my glock, with a couple thousand rounds thru both, the Smith performs just as good. They have both been 100 percent reliable with any and all ammo. But the Smith does at for much less money. In my opinion the SW/SD series are hands down one of the best values EVER to be had in a handgun
I just got my SD9VE yesterday, I am honestly impressed with the quality of this pistol, at $275 new I am very happy, Thanks for this video!! Helped with my decision.
My everyday carry is a SD9VE with a stainless guide rod, mag extension, spring and trigger upgrade and night sights. I LOVE THIS GUN
@Mitchell Nova Cain Arms SD9VE Mag Extension +5
Mark Nuncio so is it a 15rd mag now or a 21 round mag?
Kyle S mines is 21
Mark Nuncio where’d you find it?
Mark Nuncio awesome thanks man
I use my SDVE40 to carry all the time. I love it at the range, I love it on my side. It is a great gun for the money, absolutely agree 100%.
How is it compared to say a Glock 19 size wise thinking about picking one up but don't want a dudy sized gun ?
Same size in every way to the Glock 19
My dad owns the SD40VE and he has borrowed a glock. Personally the Glock has a lot better trigger but the SD can be modified. I shot the Glock better but only because of the trigger until we changed the SD's. My honest opinion is that the SD is much better overall for the price difference, but Glock mags are a lot easier to find.
I have the 9mm version, actually the first gun I ever bought. I also own a Glock 19. They are very comparable to each other, and they both have some things I like on each. Glock has a better trigger to me. I like the slide, mag release and magazines better on the Smith. They pop out like butter every time. I feel like I can shoot the Glock a little better due to the lighter trigger even though I've shot well over 2500 rounds through the Smith without a single hiccup. I've never had a single malfunction with the Glock yet either, albeit about 1500 less rounds through it. The Glocks sights are easier to pick up, and the Smith feels more natural in my hand. The biggest factor is the price, which Smith absolutely wins here especially considering I bought mine used for $250. I like them both. The only real problem I have with the Smith is the trigger is heavy, feels a little mushy and has a long reset. A long trigger pull can be good for a carry pistol though. I've heard you can get an apex trigger kit to lighten the weight for like $25 though. I don't think it's necessary but it would make the gun shoot easier.
I think its better then the glock for price and the 2 tone style plus Its a s smith&wesson usa made
Mine says "Made in Germany" on it
You can't go wrong with the SD9/40ve either way. Especially for a new shooter looking for a self defense pistol. Not just because of the price, but because of the trigger that a lot of people talk down about. This was the first gun I ever shot about 2&1/2 years ago at my CCW/CPL class and I did exceptionally well. The reason the trigger is good for a new shooter in the role of self-defense is because it's very unlikely your going to let off a round that you didn't intend to.
Why
Because of the poundage.
I love my sd9ve. I have shot about 5500 rounds with it and i haven't had one malfunction. I did the apex spring kit and i love the trigger.
Just want to clarify a couple things: this handgun is actually a 14 + 1 capacity and the trigger pull lightens up after the first round. The "no safety" feature is compensated for by making the first round a harder pull.
This my new favorite gun, its my conceal and carry gun also.
I carry one to and love it
It's bulky for conceal to me I'm skinny and it's summer 😆 it's kinda noticable, is what I'm getting at. But eitherway it's still good for close range protection I've shot mine from 15 yards and it's accurate the line up because of recoil is where time is an issue...but still not all out bad. the thing wasn't made for competition so it's worth EVERY CENT!
Its my trap gun i love it too🚦
@BMO I have the sd9ve for home defense to and my edc is ruger ec9s.
I bought the sd9 about a year ago absolutely beautiful my every day carry trust this gun with my family's life 💯
Jus got one today and im loving it 💪🏿💯
Cool, glad to see such a positive review on my handgun! I have a sd9ve, and love it, especially for the price, for my first new handgun purchase, I would recommend it to anyone looking for a great low budget pistol. Didn't like the trigger pull though, so I bought a lighter-pull trigger spring assembly kit, but I wonder if it would have loosened up enough, as you said, to be more tolerable.
I also bought the SD9VE, I love, lifetime warranty too. Smith & Wesson for life!
I just picked up the SD9 VE for $289! Gonna go test her out this morning. I'm excited.
It's been fantastic. Not a single issue after 600 rounds.
Funny thing is my son in law bought his for $289 as well. He put 400 rounds through it and then sold it to me for, are you sitting down? For $200....For real...I gotta great gun for a great price. 1800 rounds later and, like you, I’ve had no issue other than the slide won’t lock back after the last round. But I always end up dry firing it the one time after the last round. But it’s not that big a deal I just have to rack the slide to chamber the round to which only takes a half a second and I’m ready to go. I’d trust my life with this gun...For real.
U won’t be disappointed. Think about getting the apex trigger upgrade for $20
$279 with a light
I bought an SD9VE last year and fell in love with it. I recently put an Apex trigger and spring kit in it and WOW. I have put several thousand rounds through it and have had NO issues with failure to feed or eject and I have thrown some nasty cheap ammo through it testing it. My friend who is a Glock only nut shot it at the range the other week and I almost had to pry it out of his hands. $330.00 out the door + $75.00 trigger and spring kit + some messaging of my own and it can't be beat. 16 +1 rounds of stress relief on a budget.
Just bought it. 14+1 capacity. Great price point, and I've fired the 9mm version as well. They seem to be solid. Not much negative things being said on them.
i had 1 and loved shooting it,,,, had a good trigger,,,a ffriend of mine needed a defense weapon so i gave it to her,,, she really liked it too
Carried this and shot it at the range. Never had any issues. Recoil is so good, I thought I was shooting a 9mm lol the trigger honestly isn’t a huge deal. Never bothered me. 5/5
Its funny how a 40 starts to feel like a 9mm after a while. Then you go back to the 9mm and you feel like your shooting a 22lr.
Agree 100%.
“My peice of polymer and metal is better than your peice of polymer and metal cause its 200$ more than you peice of polymer and metal” every glock person ever
Nice Demo, thanks for your time.
I too have shot many Glock and don't understand the fascination with a overpriced gun that sends bullets down range the same way as every other gun.
As long as it feels good in your hand, and you can hit a target, what does it matter.
Keep up the good work.
I bought this gun last week, it's my first purchase. Have yet to shoot it, all the feedback I'm getting is good. Very insightful video. I paid $370 total for it at Bass Pro Shop. By far the best price I came across with local shops being damn near sold out of everything
Im having trouble finding any at the bass pro
@@deporthim6182 try sportsman’s warehouse. Or any reputable online store and have it shipped to a local FFL. Here are some options:
Kygunco
Brownells
Grabagun
Palmetto state armory
Sportsman’s warehouse.
There are a lot more you just have to do your own research
Just got this for $270 at academy on holiday sale. Love this gun.
They are $400 after President Joe took office 🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴🥴
@@The1Karking damn really?🤣🤣🇺🇸
@@The1Karking merica
A lot of talk about the trigger, but I love stiffness of it. I have a lot a control when I fire in 2 or 3 rd burst.
glocks are overpriced
Just get a glock from black market
Kevin Carson OMG!😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Luis Rodriguez when the ruger sr series came out it was overpriced 700/800 bucks now the price dropped which is a good thing
your savior lmao 650 you're over paying lmao i paid 475 and got a box of ammo and a holster for my glock brand new.
@immortal hype you're *
seems like a good first gun. I am sold
You'll love it for a first
RockerGuy0001 it was my first gun. Never had a single issue and for the price you really can't complain.
They also have a life time warranty
you will not have no problems.! this is my 2nd sd40ve..THERES A REASON I BOUGHT ANOTHER SD40VE..!
S.S.E-4 how is Smith and Wesson customer service on talking with them on phone especially with warranty issues
I know this video is older but I was looking at this gun today. Thanks for review.
I bought the SD9VE version
I just bought it today think I over payed though 320
I just bought the sd9ve, and i couldn't be more satisfied. I absolutely love the thing. I'll be getting the 40 soon.
I have the SDVE 40 and the Glock 22. I love both but have to admit I get better groupings with the Smith. Saying it is better than the Glock is a bold statement that I don't agree with. What I like about the SDVE 40 is I picked it up used for 260 out the door. I cant say that about a lot of higher quality pistol. You get a lot of gun for the price, and its a gun I would trust with my life and loved ones. The Glock 22 same thing I would trust it, but with the heavy price tag wouldn't be as appealing to budget gun buyers. I don't understand why everyone shit on the trigger pull of the Smith it is not bad at all. When the bullets start flying it is not going to make a difference breathing, sights, and capacity would be your best friends in a real firefight, and I know it has great sights, and great capacity. The only other Smith I own is the SW99. That is also an amazing pistol, but the trigger pull on the SW99 is a lot heavier.
+C Colt A replacement trigger spring kit is available -- that reduces pull by about 2 lbs. -- for $20...and/or a stiffer Guide Spring for about $30, that reduces muzzle flip... That would still give you a very 'budget-minded' pistol with excellent performance.
Alexis Anderson very well said
Just got this one today can't wait to try it out
Thank you for helping me clean my S&W SD9 VE for the first time! I've had it for 5 years but just recently fired it for the second time ever and it kept jamming... The instructor told me i needed to clean it! After watching your video, she's smooth as butter now! Thank you!
He called the S&W m&p the glock + epic!! I love my S&W I have had glock Sig and I keep going back to my ol trusty S&W.
this was my first handgun, after changing the sights and putting in the apex trigger and spring kit it is still one of my favorite pistols
Any suggest where to find?
@Timeless Tae the 40 cal version is a bit harder to find, my local gun store had only 1, and definitely grabbed it lol
I support that I just got one and I love it ten thumps up for you man.. GO S&W
I've had my sd40ve for a few years and it's never let me down. Easy to clean, easy to work on and hit what you point it at.
Ok, 9 years later. I bought one of these today and I am impressed with the build and feel of it. Gonna try it out this weekend. Haven't heard too many bad things about this pistol at all.
got one a few months ago been carrying every day since. The rifling has gotten a tad bit of rust but that was due to my neglect of it. Keep it clean and shoot it often. i've never had a malfunction.
SD40VE 14+1* odd numbers are on the left, even on the right
I was just gonna say the same thing
Well thats odd. I gues it evens out. Lol
Yess I carry one two runs great
I miss my old 40 cal, was a very good firearm. Now I own a compact security 9, by Ruger. About the same price range and very reliable...
I just bought the full size Security 9 by Ruger, love it. I used to have the S&W SD9VE good gun as well priced about the same.
I've had Glock certified people give a certain look when I mention I have an SD9VE, it's not a happy look. More like a "fuck you" look, lol
Thats cause they know its a poor mans glock and it works.
Adam Alford Glock should be a poor mans Glock. There is no reason they should cost $500 new with polymer sights, guide rods, and the minimal amount of moving and non-moving parts. They even recently changed the finish on the slides to a cheaper finish, but still cost $500+ new. Guns that offer much higher quality come in at a lower price point constantly.
And thats why i will never own a glock ! but I'm a Springfield fanboy so what do i know !
You cant go wrong with smith and Wesson. I own many of there revolvers and auto's and there're great guns!
Do you think that the S&W Sd40ve can handle a 357 sig barrel?
Love mine! Best 300 I have spent on a gun. Great job S&W
I love people who brag about buying brand new guns 100$+ of what they actually cost to look cool, this gun is 399$ new.
@@tysonharrison2566 you did see I posted this comment 3 years ago right ? Get up to speed before you talk shit bright boy
I've had a S&W SD9VE for three years and I just bought another one. Both are stock - no sight or trigger upgrades. I prefer the trigger as-is for the reasons stated by 82 Luft. If you can operate a trigger correctly, it shoots just fine.
I would like to see you test a S&W SD40 2.0
Great Video! Very informative. I picked up one of these just today along with a few boxes of .40 ammo, and I'm planning on taking her out for a test run on Wednesday. I'm pretty excited to see how she will do, this the first handgun that I actually own now!
As a poor college kid I cant afford to shell out money on a more expensive gun- so, so far it looks like I made a good choice!
Yea glock people are full of themselves over paying 600 for a "masterpiece" i only paid 300 for an sd40. Fuck Glock, i got the same for half price
Put a Glock trigger on it boom....it’s a Glock 😂💯
Right... Cause look up the $50.00 up grade for Sd9Ve it's a guy got a video on TH-cam and for $50.00 worth of ordered parts to replace on the Sd9 it made it better than a Glock for sure even though without up grades I still think it's better than glock
I know this video is 7 years old, but I wanted to comment. I'm sick and tired of all these "experts" (mostly Glock fanboys) dismissing the SD9 and SD40 as just "budget guns." I'm no expert either, but I've been shooting since I was 12 years old and owned countless firearms. I'm 60 now, so I have a little experience with guns. NOT an expert, but fairly experienced. I just can't figure out why the SD9/SD40 gets dismissed so quickly. So it doesn't cost $500 like a damn Glock. I've watched many, many TH-cam videos from all these experts, saying "yeah well, the SD40 is okay, but it's no Glock. It's okay for a budget gun". But I have YET to hear one single valid reason for this. They always bitch and whine about the trigger. So what if the SD has a heavier trigger?? it's a friggin' self defense gun, not a competition gun!! Besides, for 20 bucks, you can vastly improve the trigger with a simple trigger spring kit from Apex or M Carbo. Other than that, the Glock fanboys cannot justify the higher cost for their Glock. Paying more just so you can say you have a Glock doesn't make it a better quality product.
Reliability is the main reason amongst a few others. My sd9ve has had 7 malfunctions in 1,000 rounds fired. My Glock 19 is over 10k rounds now WITHOUT A SINGLE MALFUNCTION. Don’t get me wrong it’s not a terrible gun but I wouldn’t trust my life with it and it’s not on Glocks level. Get upset all you want because I’m assuming you don’t own a Glock but I’m just speaking the truth.
@@jstud999 yeah well, I never, ever had one single malfunction with my SD40. Never once. Yes I did eventually switch to a Shield 9mm because of the size and weight, not because of any issue with the SD-40. you are correct, I don't own a Glock, because I see no valid reason to spend $150 to $200 more just to say I have a fucking Glock. as usual for a clock owner, you have given me no valid reason why it is better. My Smith & Wesson SD40 was a well-built, quality product that never failed
I think there's something wrong with mine. When the magazine is empty sometimes the slide won't lock back. Other times the slide will just fly up wit the slightest touch or the firearm itself when there was nothing even near the slide lever. Whats going on with mine?
Better looking then a glock
Damn , glock fanboys get so butt hurt so quickly.
We need a SD45VE 15RD DOUBLE STACK......ASAP !!!
NBS I thought I was the only person thinking of that
For the same price-$
I been waiting for a 45 version. Only 45 I’ve seen with 15 rounds is the fnx 45
@@889976889 Remington RP45 holds 15 LOL
4.5" barrel
I just bought me the s&w SD40VE in Georgia for $500. Price has went up on these things or is that just in Georgia
Everything went up
Just bought my in GA brand new 400$
They’re $340 at sportsman’s warehouse. Find a better price online and have them shipped to a local FFL
Where in Georgia? I got the same for $324 on the shelf. And I’m in Georgia.
I'm thinking about this being my first gun. Any thoughts?
Nemesis-0300 Theres better and worse.
How insightful.
In the $300 range it is hard to beat
It was my 1st gun..got it when i turned 21..now im 27 and i still have it..got a couple thousand rounds thru it and believe it or not..ive never had a jam..i love it and would purchase again..would recommend
the best part of these videos is the comment banter. lol
I own this gun, and a glock. I would reach for my glock first every single time for 3 reasons. 1. I have had issues with the S&W mag FALLING OUT OF THE MAGWELL, my glock has never dropped a mag without me pressing the mag release. 2. The ammo rattles around the mag like coins in a tin can every move it makes. 3. recently I've found that the extractor fails to secure the breach. What I mean by that is it wont catch the rim of a cartridge properly, and this gun isnt even a year old.
I noticed the same thing with my magazines , WTF !
I might be a few years late on this. I'm looking to buy my first hand gun. It's for self defense primarily and to take to the range occasionally. How well has it help up over the last8 years?
I do armed work for a very high risk private security company. I carry the SD9VE. I have trained with a Glock as well. Glocks have failed to fire in several different scenarios. My SD9VE has never failed to fire.... not one time. The Glock grips do not fit my hand at all, and it seems like they put some real thought and effort into the SD series grips. It fits my hand better than any gun I've ever held before. Other guns can make me pull left or right of the target because of the grips. The SD9 is dead nuts on... even with the trigger being a little heavier than most people would prefer. I don't believe in altering guns, so I haven't done a trigger mod. I train to the gun. Glock was definitely a game changer, and SD series of guns are definitely a blatant attempt by Smith & Wesson to copy the Glock, with a few nice features added and a price you can't beat. It is funny.... had Glock added some of the additional features to their own guns... Glock fans would be jumping up and down with joy.... But they blast it when it shows up on a Smith & Wesson.
Scott Robinson I love it
Scott Robi
really tempted to pick this gun up.
Great gun for the money i own the 9mm version im highly considering getting the 40 s&w version also best gun for $300 i ever bought
Zachery Hole I just upgraded from the sd9 to the SD40 and the power is crazy. Another plus from the sd9 is oddly the SD40 is more stable and you can get more upgrades. Keep in mind that M&P Shield mags are not interchangeable with the SD series. I currently own 2 factory 14rd Mags and a ProMag SD40 25rd mag. It eats any brand of S&W 40 cal ammo I put through. I would highly recommend.
I love my sd9ve no issues with anything I’ve fed it.....stock was great but with the apex spring kit and a 20lb stainless guide rod it works even better for me
Have owned this pistol for about a year now,liked it a lot. Very accurate. Installed the Apex spring kit and trigger recently and now I really like it! Made for a big improvement with reduced trigger pull,quicker reset and a more comfortable trigger feel. Had a few FTFs using Perfecta ammo but have run Tulammo,Federal,Monarch and Winchester thru it with no problem.
So she can run the steel no problem?
Everybody here is a freekin expert,I have both Glock and a SD9VE. Both are good. If you do not like the Smith, don't buy one, just that simple. Chill out people!
I paid $280 for the 9&40 versions. I've found the .40 to be the more accurate of the two. I put the Apex springs in both and that helps a lot. They both have been super reliable. I would conservatively estimate that the 9mm has about 3000 rounds through it thus far and I can't remember any malfunctions. Best $300 pistol made.
😂😂of course the 40 is more accurate that's a fat round compared to a 9mm, I read something that was great advice the better you are with your 40 cals the better you ar with your 9mms
About that plastic guide rod.. I have a friend that a machinist, if I were to have him mill one out for me in aluminum, would that be a good idea for an alternative? Or should I look into a different type of metal instead?
The plastic one is fine.
Niceee got this in 9mm it works great was skeptical about the $300ish price range glad to see a great review puts my mind at ease
I'm surprised he didn't rip the gun apart...This is the first gun I have ever heard him say ANYTHING good about. I bought used SD9 in the inflated arms market of today and paid $380. I think it is a great shooter and a great choice for a CCW.
You could have bought it new for that price and got the lifetime warranty.
i totally agree with this video other than one tiny issue the smith is 14+1 not 13+1 so it even gets one extra rou round
A galloway trigger and a spring kits really helps. Gets rid of the mush.
**** How bout an update???
I already have the SD9VE, & considering the SD40VE!
I appreciate ya so an update would be greatly appreciated sir...! ****
513to205nbak I second that! Please Sir do the update video 2019 on the SD40VE. I am thinking of picking it up as my 1st 40 cal handgun. Thank you!
It's awesome. I had the nine and have it to my mother. I picked up the 40 and haven't regretted it at all.
If not a sd40...then some type of 10mm, i cannot quite afford the 357 sig just yet
The SD9VE and SD40VE are incredible values indeed. I currently have a Gen 4 Glock 17, Gen 3 Glock 32 and Gen 3 Glock 19. I also have an SD9Ve, and I have to say that after a few mods I shoot the SD slightly better than my Glocks. So far on my SD9 I have a metal guide rod/20# recoil spring combo, Apex spring kit, and Pachmayr grip sleeve. I have about 700rds through the gun in this guise and it has without fail been an excellent performer that shoots reliably and accurately every time. Rapid fire strings are very manageable and follow up shots are precise. I'm actually finding myself carrying this gun more and more. Next up will be a new set of sights, and that's going to about complete the package for me. I'm also considering the Apex replacement trigger that does away with the hinged M&P style trigger and makes it more like a slotted Glock trigger, but honestly so far I'm one of those weird people that doesn't mind the hinged trigger, and it doesn't negatively effect my performance. So far I have $400 into this gun with the purchase price and mods, and it serves me well at the range, for carry, and my weekly action pistol shoots, plus it's made in the USA. Can't get much better than that!
Replacement sights would do the glock justice as well, so still cheaper? :o
Joe Doole- Can you please give specific upgrades needed for the SD9VE?
I have been looking for a holster for the SD40VE. I have a stream light TLR8A on it but haven't been able to find anything. Any suggestions or your current holster would be appreciated.
I have to agree. I almost bought a Glock 19 and after testing them both, the S&W SD9 VE is a far better firearm. The weight in the front is a bit lighter and feels better overall in my hand. While it does look a tad "plasticy", it is a very well put together firearm. I couldn't be happier with it overall. Great firearm, fires nicely, low recoil, magazine pops out quickly and easily.
That’s crazy you said that cause I bought the G17 and said the same thing I think the SDVe is better it just feels better.
@@coachrome5286 nothing wrong with a Glock, the ergonomics just suck and could never get used to them. And then Smith comes out with the SD.
I'm glad you made this video. I am in the process of buying one of these. Great tips
My glock 19 was stolen and I've been looking for a used one cheap enough for me to buy. just bought a new sd9 online for 260. pretty darn excited.
Where did you buy it please
@@stanleyl1293 PSA. Currently in stock for 4 hundo
What Glock models or generation were experiencing frame issues? I've never heard that about any Glock in the past.
😂😂😂Wow! You must live under a rock! Or you close ur eyes, and plug ur ears...and go la la la la...i do not hear anything! When the Glock problems are brought up! Oh! Just like ur doing now!!
I'm interested in purchasing a handgun. Even watching TH-cam videos of people holding them freaks me out. Will that subside the more I familiarize myself with a firearm?
+Juan Vargas Hopefully
+Juan Vargas Absolutely it will. Many people are unknowingly conditioned to react that way to firearms. More exposure will cause that to fade away. Guns are just tools that happen to have a particular amount of power that needs to be respected. It's no different from a chainsaw or even your car, they can only do what you do with them.
+William Nichols Thanks! Any recommendations on a home defense handgun?
I'm not qualified to give you advice on that. That being said, my opinion is that the best home defense handgun is a long gun. It is easier to attain reasonable proficiency with a long gun, and the long gun is going to stop the threat more effectively. The long gun is the right tool for a gunfight, and the handgun is a great backup weapon.
If you want a handgun you really need to decide if you want a SA only striker fired pistol (like a Glock) or a DA/SA pistol with an external hammer (like a Sig). I like the latter, and the cheapest reliable product in that case is the CZ P-07. If you like the former, this SD40VE is the cheapest reliable solution, but I would get one in 9mm.
Reliability is King.
I end this the way I started it, that my advice is not from a position of particular expertise. Just some regular dude's 2 cents.
Enjoy taking part in the American tradition of owning the responsibility for your own protection and the protection of your family!
+William Nichols Hellyeah! I just want to exercise my Second Amendment Right.
I got one 5 years ago and did not shoot straight it hit left by 5inches i sent it in and when it came back and even in a rest was 3 inches off so picked up a pusher and adjusted myself now one of my favorites
I’ve owned the SD9VE in 16+1 and I loved it. Had around 500-600 rounds through it before I sold. It’s a very well made and great shooting gun. Wanting to get either the SD40VE or another SD9VE for carry soon.
I already shot around 4,000 rounds on mine and never had an issue. I bought mine for $289.00 at a gun show in Miami. All I have to say is I love my SD9VE
I have this as well as a glock 23, a g19 and a 1991 A1 colt. Honestly I carry this thing everywhere. It is fun to shoot and reliable. It feels better to me than the 23.. holds more rounds than my 1991a1 and the 40 is better at stopping something than the 9mm.
How is the slide to frame fitmeant I was looking at a used one and when looking down the barrel I could see the slide was leaning towards the left right when looking down the sights
When I first got the gun I thought it was a turd, it would always jam every other shot. So I took it home and found the inside was dryer than the goddamn Mojave desert, so after some basic cleaning and lube she works like a champ.
U just want to comment for attention. AINT NONE NOT ONE EVER REVIEW speak or spoke about A S&W SD9VE or SD40VE ever jamming being dry etc!! 😆😆that what makes these makes SO SPECIAL FOR THE PRICE AND QUALITY ITS LEGIT all around in every aspect
Stop looking for attention with these made up attention comments !🤣😂🤣
They & u are see through yo🧐😎😁👌🏾💯❤️
@@000lowkey do me a solid and log out nigga u done
@@josephstalin6913 you legit are lying
Lol joseph. Hatred man wabusay. Don't you love the internet
This guy made me love my gun more was thinking getting glock but im good
I don't like glock, :c
There's something about the way it fits in my hand that doesn't give me that same comfort-ergonomic feel,
can you explain the double action application to me about this gun ? Does the trigger pull hard like the double action revolvers ? Thanks.
i like the firearm so much i bought 2.from sportsman guide at 257.00 each..a great deal