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SD9VE

Smith & Wesson SD9VE

between $100.00 - $249.00
3.5
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$230.99
  • ✓Affordable
  • ✓Reliable
  • ✗Heavy trigger
  • ✗Very little aftermarket

Editor’s Note: The SD9VE was Smith & Wesson's first major success in the striker-fired, polymer pistol market. Modeled off of their previous Sigma lineup, the SD9VE set out to provide a reliable, robust, but affordable alternative to competitors like Glock. These guns feature a 4-inch stainless steel barrel, 16-round magazine capacity, three-dot sights, a Picatinny rail, and sport a distinctive two-tone finish.

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Product Details

Caliber
9 mm Luger
Action
Striker Fired
Weight
1.42 lbs
Barrel Length
4 in
Overall Length
7.2 in
Finish
Stainless
Magazine Capacity
16+1-Round
Magazine Included
2 x 16-Round
Magazine Type
Removable
Front Sight
White Dot
Rear Sight
Fixed
Muzzle
Plain
Stock Material
Polymer

Features

Affordable
Reliable
Heavy trigger
Very little aftermarket

By The Numbers

Accuracy
Accuracy is solid for a pistol of its size. The horrible 8 pound trigger will put pressure on the shooter to get good groups.
Reliability
Excellent reliability is probably the best selling point of this gun.
Customization
There are a few aftermarket sights, and the Picatinny rail allows for attachments. Not much else is out there for this aging platform.
Ergonomics
The gun feels surprisingly good in the hand and the 1911-style grip angle makes for a natural pointing gun.
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FINAL VERDICT

The SD9VE set out to bring an affordable, reliable, striker-fired gun to the market. It did that, but that was over 10 years ago. Reliable striker pistols have become commonplace in the last five years. With guns like the Beretta APX A1, CZ P-10C, and offerings from Canik hovering around the $300 mark, the time of the SD9VE is over. While it remains reliable, the trigger is absolutely abysmal, and the aftermarket is slim. If you have one, it will serve you well, but as of 2023, other guns will serve you better for the same or less money.