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.
#Smith and wesson 9mm sd9 series#
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. While we make every effort to accurately describe and illustrate the item you are going to receive, there may be visual differences on various components that do not affect functionality.Poor California. Also, modifications to the firearm or component may be required in order to meet specific state compliance requirements. While we make every effort to ensure that our product photos are accurate, manufacturers occasionally change the design of components such as triggers, sights, or magazines without notice. To purchase a shotgun or rifle, you must be 18 years of age or older. Federal law requires that you be 21 years of age or older to purchase a handgun, frame or receiver. If you do not specify the name and shipping address of your dealer, your order will be delayed. This two tone model has a black frame with a satin finish stainless steel slide, a 10-round magazine, and is CA compliant.įederal law requires firearms to be shipped to FFL Dealers. The stainless steel slide features front and rear serrations and it fitted with 3-dot white sights. The polymer grip frame has a slim ergonomic, textured grip, textured finger locator, aggressive front and backstrap texturing, and Picatinny-style front rail. The SD VE features an SDT (Self Defense Trigger) for optimal, consistent pull first round to last.
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