Smith & Wesson SD9VE

Great pistol for the money.
It is my opinion that the SDVE pistols [9mm or 40S&W] are better than a Glock. The SDVE looks a lot better [contoured slide] and fits my hand better. I have several SDVEs and they all shoot really well. Just as accur...ate as my Glocks plus I can shoot lead bullets in the SDVEs while Glock strongly advises against shooting lead bullets in their barrels due to they weird rifling. And the SDVEs cost about $200 to $300 less than a Glock [depending on which Glock you buy]. I have not had any kind of malfunctions, even with my reloads. I use a SD9VE with a light/laser attaches to the rail as our home protection pistol. I love the 16+1 capacity. more

Great Defense Handgun!
I bought my SD9VE a few months back. I've fired around 800 rounds out of it without a single failure. The defense trigger (striker fire) is not too bad, I actually like a heavier trigger. Overall, this is a great ha...ndgun made by a great American company that holds it's own against the Glock. Buy one, you will love it! more

Handgun fits my expectations
I purchased this handgun last month and it is exactly what I needed. It fits nicely and safely in the deep pockets of my pants and can only be fired once the slide is pulled back. I am a big man so the weight is not an i...ssue. It is extremely easy to disassemble for cleaning and oiling. It comes with an installed laser making the price very reasonable. more

S&W will not let you down.
Qualified at range several times with this firearm. Reliable and practical, looks great, feels great in the hand.

Great Self-Defense/Range Pistol for the Money
About three weeks ago I purchased the Smith & Wesson SD9 in FDE. The firearm functions well and is a pleasure to shoot. The long double action trigger has a short reset point for quick follow up shots. The SD9 produc...es 4 inch groups (at 10 yards) consistently when the fundamentals (breathe control, sight alignment/sight picture, muscle relaxation, bone support, squeeze the trigger) are applied. The FDE frame and blued slide of my SD9 is a great color combination. I would recommend this pistol for anyone looking for an economical firearm for home or self-defense. Smith & Wesson should be commended should be commended for making such a cost effective firearm. Additionally, Academy sells FOBUS holsters that will fit the SD9 perfectly for under $30. more

Great Self-Defense/Range Pistol for the Money
About three weeks ago I purchased the Smith & Wesson SD9 in FDE. The firearm functions well and is a pleasure to shoot. The long double action trigger has a short reset point for quick follow up shots. The SD9 produc...es 4 inch groups (at 10 yards) consistently when the fundamentals (breathe control, sight alignment/sight picture, muscle relaxation, bone support, squeeze the trigger) are applied. The FDE frame and blued slide of my SD9 is a great color combination. I would recommend this pistol for anyone looking for an economical firearm for home or self-defense. Smith & Wesson should be commended should be commended for making such a cost effective firearm. Additionally, Academy sells FOBUS holsters that will fit the SD9 perfectly for under $30. more

Great pistol for the money.
This pistol is just as good as a Glock and costs at least $200 less. You can buy a lot of ammo with that $200. I have several SD & SDVE models in both 9mm and 40 S&W. They all shoot great. No malfunctions of any ...kind. Love the 16+1 capacity on the 9mm and 14+1 on the 40 S&W. You can not go wrong with these pistols. more

A lot of pistol for the money
I didn't want to spend a fortune for a service pistol so I asked a couple of friends I work with that carry this pistol what they thought. Both were very satisfied with their SD9VE...….I can't stress how... solid and functional this pistol actually is. I find a high level of trust in it and the accuracy and reliability are superb. No jams, no hiccups, just great performance. Easy to use and easy to strip and clean. This was the right purchase for my particular needs. I highly recommend the SD9VE....A lot of pistol for the money. more

Very good
Very simple to use and small very light. loved I haved few years

A lot of pistol for the money
I didn't want to spend a fortune for a service pistol so I asked a couple of friends I work with that carry this pistol what they thought. Both were very satisfied with their SD9VE...….I can't stress how... solid and functional this pistol actually is. I find a high level of trust in it and the accuracy and reliability are superb. No jams, no hiccups, just great performance. Easy to use and easy to strip and clean. This was the right purchase for my particular needs. I highly recommend the SD9VE....A lot of pistol for the money. more

Good economy
This Smith&Wesdon is truly great quality for the money. And Academy Sports Store sells it for less. Wheather it’s the sights or a glove like grip, I enjoy the tight groupings at the firing range

Very good
Very simple to use and small very light. loved I haved few years

Good product just what I needed
Bought a few months ago , service was Great at the store, and great price on the firearm!!!!!

Great defense gun
Got this gun 3 months ago and just shot it last couple weeks. Works perfectly! 8 pound trigger pull doesn't bother me at all, it actually makes sure you know you're pulling it and is no bother in a critical sit...uation. Put 200 rounds through using Winchester FMJ, blazer brass FMJ, and monarch jhp, all in 9mm. First time shooting a 9 and all shots went straight in the middle at 12 yards, with all headshots at 20. sights are great right out of the box. Only possible complaint is that the polymer frame, while lightweight, was overmolded, so it scraped my hand every time I shot. No biggie, just a little filing will take care of it. more

Great Gun
I purchased this pistol over three years ago and have put many rounds thru it. Never has this firearm had an issue!! Shoots true every time and the trigger is great!!! Great Gun for this price and for any price honestly!...! more

My baby
I absolutely love my new baby...a wonderful addition to my family.... I am so happy I made this purchase I really enjoy my new baby 9 mm. Thanks Smith and Wesson and especially Wayne at academy in humble Texas... I will ...definitely be seeing you again soon... more

Best gun
It light and 2 16 round magazine right size for CCW carry

Where price meets performance from a trusted name
I've had the S&W SD9VE a few weeks now and have shot quite a bit through it, mostly reloads that a friend of mine had tucked away. Not one hiccup. It is a wonderful handgun at a great price, and it is reliable t...o the point that it is almost boring. It has an impressive ammo capacity for its size and weight. I really appreciate the easy take-down for cleaning, but I have had no cause to clean it yet. The trigger pull is a tad stiff, but the fact that this is a self-defense gun and bargain-minded to boot pretty much reasons that perceived problem away. I added an inexpensive laser and I feel like I am well equipped for any typical self-defense emergency. more

Great gun
Gun shoots great. Might even buy the 40 cal pistol.

Durable, I carry it everyday on my property!
I’ve had this Smith&Wesson SD9 VE 3-years now, not one problem whatsoever! I carry it on my property, we have black bears that will sit and watch me work, before I even see them! This is a good, reliable, durab...le, pistol. Kind of like the toughness of the famous Russian AK! I wouldn’t shoot a bear with it, but it will get me to the truck, where a rifle is! more

BANG for you Buck
Bought it on Friday, and put a couple hundred rounds through it over the weekend. Ate everything I put it in, whether it was my own ammo or the range's reloaded brass. Trigger is a little stiff, but that's not ...a bad thing to me. My 10 year old son managed to pull it with ease, so I'm not sure about some of the complaints. Only nitpicky thing I could say is that the magazines have a little bit of wiggle to them after you pop them in, they aren't real firm like you'll find in a more expensive gun. Breaks down and cleans easily. For 300 out the door and a name that doesn't say Taurus or Hi Point, you can't go wrong. Great starter gun. more

Straight shooter
Terrific, $309 out the door. Ive got a couple hundred rounds through it so far with no hang ups. Steel and aluminum ammo. I hear people constantly nag on the trigger but that's because their pencil pushers. I'v...e personally never had my forearm get fatigued. It will perform when you need it to, and shoot where you aim it. You may need a steel guide rod eventually, but no problems here yet, I believe those are $20. more

Nice Pistol
This pistol is not too heavy. I practiced with it at range; trigger feels great

Great Budget Gun!
I've had over 2500 rds through this gun! Eats everything from aluminium to steel....the only issue I've encountered is the hold open after the last round(after a few hundred rounds)... Tightened some springs an...d we'll find out how it goes next time out! The only upgrade so far is a stainless guide rod and recoil spring @ 20 lbs. Trigger does what it's supposed to do for the SD firearm! more

Best Value for Both Price & Reliability
I bought this gun in used/like new condition for $195. The trigger pull is not great at all so I upgraded to the Apex Kit. If you do research on the gun this is an easy solution for a problem that is what it is and its i...nexpensive. This gun is cheap enough in price that I don't feel that I have to baby it at all. I do plan on milling the slide for a red dot but that's just my preference. The great thing about this gun is that it will shoot any ammunition without issues. Its extremely reliable and you can always upgrade parts as you wish. I installed metal rear sights from my M&P, an extended take down lever, installed a 20 lb. stainless steel guide rod and it was all inexpensive. You don't have to do it all at once, or at all, if you don't wish to. The gun will still function as it should straight out of the box. I highly recommend this gun if you're on a budget or even if you're not. more

Curt litton
Had gun for two werks.It is S&W 9mm.Shoots very well.

Smith Wesson
Nice and easy pistol, loving it.....!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Best customer sevice ever
Thrilled with my new hand gun. Aaron new EVERTHING about my gun and EVERY gun they carry. Thanks so much, I really learned a lot!!

Love it
It’s been a week and I love it! I’ve been to the gun range twice and I’m so comfortable with it. Money well spent.

Great Handgun for the Price!
I bought this as my first semi auto handgun mainly because of price. I have fired about 100 rounds, no jams and accuracy is good. This gun does what it’s supposed to do and I am very satisfied with the purchase. I ...definitely recommend this firearm. more

SD9VE Awesomeness
I bought this pistol from Academy back in March 2017. No complaints! Excellent ergonomics, accurate, super reliable, and costs about $200+ less than a Glock. If you can't find a holster for it, the M&P holsters ...will work. I'm former military and law enforcement, and I'd highly recommend this pistol. more

Great Gun!
Bought this gun on Father's Day and took out to the range the following day. Have shot over 1500 rounds and have NOT had any type of issues with the gun. Minimum recoil. Very satisfied!

Great Budget Pistol
The SD9VE is a very good budget friendly pistol. But the one thing any purchasers should do, is replace the plastic guide rod assembly. It will very much improve accuracy and reliability, in both SD9VE & SD40VE. It&#...039;s guide rod assembly s the biggest issue about this pistol. The plastic guide rod, will flex, when firing, why S&W, & Glock, etc. use cheap plastic guide rod assembly's is beyond me. But after 2k rds, still running great, with guide rod replacement. more

Great Gun for the money!
I purchased this gun after getting my carry permit. I purchased it for the name S & W and the price, because I was on a budget. After four years , I still love this pistol, and have taught all my children about gun s...afety. My oldest just received her carry permit. more

Nice gun shoots great, real nice buy!

AWESOME PISTOL, WITH A LITTLE WORK.
I've enjoyed this pistol very much since purchasing in March 2017. Have fired it almost every weekend since, and eats any & all ammo I feed it. "0" malfunctions since new. I highly recommend the Apex T...rigger & Trigger Spring Kit, what a tremendous improvement in travel & weight of pull. Thanks Academy for the great price! more

Love it!
I purchased this as my first handgun and other than getting accustom to the trigger it works great. My daughter and I have shot very well with it. Since the trigger was such a pull I bought a trigger kit and had my broth...er to install it so now it has 5.5lbs and is a dream to shoot. more

For a Cheap Pistol...
Title says it all, for a cheap gun you cannot beat it. It's not the most accurate, the trigger sucks, and some of the internals are plastic. Yet with that being said, it's a great beginner pistol and is accurat...e enough to feel safe with for defense usage. I have had mine for 3 years, and during that time it has been submerged in salt water, left in a truck over a range of single digit and triple digit degrees, covered in mud, etc. Some people knock the accuracy, and for sure the trigger does not help, but I have gotten used to it and can shoot a snake from 8 yards away with it. No major complaints on my end! more

Very Reliable
I Bought this gun about a year ago. I have not had a single issue with it. No misfires. Very accurate. No complaints whatsoever.

Law enforcement
I bought the gun about a year ago and I love it no problems so far. I work in law enforcement and if it wasn't for them making us y'all use the same guns this would be may service weapon. I shoot just fine with... it and I know trigger is a Little rough but you get use to it the more you shoot it. more

Everything you need!
I got mine about two years ago at the local Academy. I have lost count of rounds that I have fired through it. I am up over 1000 easy. The only failures I have had were shooting some hand loads a friend cooked up that we...re super dirty. Otherwise it has shot every brand of ammo I have put through it without issue. I have shot brass, steal, and aluminum cased rounds without issue. It shoots as accurately as I do. I can regularly tear a raged hole at 7 yards. My only real complaint is that extra mags for this thing are EXPENSIVE. I wanted a third mag and it ended up costing me $40. Other than that, I love my SD and I trust my life with it. more

So far it's AWESOME!!
I bought this gun in April 2014, and have now put 1000 rounds through the gun. I have not had a single problem with this gun. No FTFs or FTEs, nothing. I trust this gun as much as a Glock. It is a super easy to shoot, an...d very accurate. I carry this gun, except during the hot months in Texas when I am pocketing a LCP. I would recommend it, especially for the price. more

A STEAL FOR THE PRICE
I purchased this SD9VE about a year ago and have put 600-800 rounds through it with no hick-ups. coming from a revolvers the trigger was not an issue and I recently purchased an XD9 about a month ago and beside getting u...se to the trigger action on it I really can't tell the difference in accuracy they're both great guns more

Economical and reliable!
I have fired hundreds of rounds through my SD9VE without fail. The trigger pull is 8.25 ibs. and rather lengthy, however; there is no excuse to not fire a good course of fire. I have recommended it to several others for ...it's accuracy, reliability and affordability. more

A Very Nice Budget Pistol!
When I bought and then shot my M&P Shield, I became sold on S&W products. This firearm I was a little on the fence about as a result of the price and it not being an M&P. I took a chance and bought it. Took i...n the range and absolutely fell in love with it. Shoots like a dream. Recoil is low and its accurate. Love that it comes with 2 high capacity magazines. The only complaints that I have with this firearm is that one of the magazines doesn't lock the slide open and the trigger is somewhat heavy. I plan to call Smith and Wesson about the magazine. The trigger I can live with for a little while. Ill most likely upgrade it. Pretty nice firearm. Great Price! more

Great buy!
After reading the reviews on here I purchased this pistol this weekend. Fired 70 rounds without any issues. I was worried at first if the recoil of a 9mm would be too much for my wife and 2 boys, but was pleasantly surpr...ised that it wasn't that bad and that they handled it with no problems. The trigger being long was one of the main things that I saw in the other reviews, I do not see that as an issue. Feels really good in your hand! more

Handles my needs
Bought this item for personal protection and have been nothing but satisfied with my purchase. It's light weight design and great price is outstanding.

The Glock Killer
I have 2 of these, one stock and one tricked out with all the upgrades. I had a Glock 17 but sold it after buying this gun, don't get me wrong a Glock is a GREAT gun but I like this one better and it's 240.00 c...heaper. NEVER had any problem with either of them and they have had thousands of rounds through both of them. You will not go wrong buying one of these. more

Perfect budget gun
16+1 Basically a Glock clone Had it 4+ yrs. over 2000 rounds. Never skipped a beat.

Fantastic
After researching 9mm caliber firearms this one high really good reviews. Made a trip to Academy to get a feel for the gun and it was a match. Immediately took it to the range to let off some rounds. I had no problems wi...th jams or misfires. The firearm came with two mags & 15+ 1 which is really nice. Originally hope to cc looking for a holster that will help minimize & conceal the size. The gun is easy to break down and clean. I honestly would recommend to anyone looking for an affordable and quality firearm with a great warranty. more

Great Gun
I purchased this gun went straight to the range fired 150 shots, No jams No misloads. Trigger pull didnt bother me a lil longer pull/release than I like but was not bad enough to make me think anything bad about this gun.... If you need a simple gun that is good for self defense or a cheaper gun for a play toy to fire off rounds with Then this should be your gun if you are looking for a competition pistol then look elsewhere more

Great gun
This is a great self defense gun. You can not beat it for the price. I've had mine for three months now and have nothing negative to say. I've shot several different types of ammo and had zero problems (shot at... least 400 rounds). I would recommend it to anyone. more

Great gun
I read the reviews and watched videos . Everyone was right . Excellent gun , well worth the money . 16 round magazines . You won't go wrong with this . Breaks down like a glock , inside looks exactly the same . It f...eels better in my hand than a glock . Highly recommend . Emptied a magazine fast with some cheap ammo , no problems. more

Great Gun
Just got mind today so far so good run a mags no problems

Great Pistol
I bought this pistol a year ago and have shot it several times. I think for the money this is a great pistol.

Such a great gun! Read this real review
This was the best purchase in regards to guns that I own. Here is break down if you are looking in regards to purchasing this firearm. 1) Stainless steel slide is nice to have versus a blued slide. 2) Two 15 round chrome... magazines, some guns just come with one. 3) The ammo price ratio is great, and you have many 9mm brands to choose from, I have had no issues with any brand of ammo that I have shot yet. 4) The trigger is NOT that heavy at all. I don't know why guys have a problem with the trigger. You DO NOT have to install the apex trigger kit. Again, if you looking at buying this gun, BUY IT.. it's worth it. There is a video by the popular YouTube individual Hicok45 and he shows what this firearm is capable of. 5) If you gave me a lot of money to buy the best 9mm glock, or buy two of these guns.. I would buy this firearm hands down.. it's just that good. Happy Holidays to all! more

Awsome gun
Purchased this pistol about 4 minths ago probly my best investment

Great reliable gun
I have owned the sd9ve for a little over a year and love everything about it. The gun has never given me any trouble with ftf or fte. It has functioned exactly as advertised for over 1500 rounds that I have put through i...t. I did a lot of research on this gun before purchasing it and was worried that a gun at this price point might have some issues. There were some complaints about the trigger that I found in my research but I actually really like the trigger. It is smooth and breaks clean. I liked this gun so much I got the sd40ve as well. At $300 there is no better value. I would encourage everyone to purchase this firearm. Great first gun or fun gun for the experienced marksman. more

Dependable and Affordable.
A stainless gun with 2 mags made in the USA for around $300. My dad and I purchased 2 of these a year ago. I have been carrying mine for about 8 months every day in a raw dog. For the price it's hard to beat. The tr...igger isn't great but apex sells a kit to get it on point. more

sd9ve
happy with purchase,works great,good value for the price

Sd9ve
Bought this about a month ago and it works great . Everyone at Academy was very helpful. I suggest you all check em out !!

Good Action Great Price
Clean shooting gun. I have run over 800 rounds through it without a jam. Excellent gun for the price would recommend to anyone.

Best Bang for the Buck
Absolutely a great buy. My first handgun purchase. The trigger needs a little break in time but after 800 rounds and a Polish on the sear.it's good to go. Recoil, what recoil, My 15 year old daughter shot with no pr...oblems. All in all a great gun. more

Smith and Wesson SD9 VE 9mm
I bought this gun along with ammo on the 4th of July 2016 before the Elections and I'm glad that I did. Great gun, shoots all types of 9mm ammo, easy to clean and lube at a great price, American made and comes with ...a super warranty. Took it to the range and had no surprises, ate all kinds of different brands of 9mm without any problems. looking to buy the S&W MP22 Compact for the wife next. more

Great gun for the price
Bought this gun a couple months ago. Put about 150 rounds through it so far. Not the most accurate, but not too bad off. Very reliable, very affordable. I'm pleased with it.

Great gun for the price!
I bought this gun when went in to buy a shield. Saw this on sale for $299 and had to have it. I've put about 300 rounds through it and oeats whatever you feed it. I added a trigger spring kit to it which reduced the... pull to around 4.5 lbs. In it just gets better and better. more

Great fun gun
Bought this gun about a month ago and it has been a lot of fun. It will shoot steel case, brass case, it doesn't seem to matter how cheap or expensive, it will fire it all. Will not jam (in my experience with it). I... tried everything to cause it to jam but it just keeps cycling round after round. I love that it comes with two magazines, make it easier to empty a clip, exchange mags and keep going. Would recommend highly for anyone who wants a great, reliable, affordable 9mm. more

Great Gun for the money!
This is pistol is fun to shoot. After shooting about 300 rounds and giving it a good cleaning, the gun shot a lot smoother and more accurate. It's super easy to break down and clean.

Great gun for the value
I bought this gun a little over a month ago. I have put about 400 rounds through it and have had no issues. Easy to break down. Heavier trigger pull but overall very happy with this gun

Fire when ready
I bought this gun on 14 September 2016. Fired a combination of rounds; ball, hollow point, and subsonic ammo and it all came out screaming without any hiccups. I love this gun, it didn't cost me an arm and a leg to ...purchase it. Great buy. more

Excellent quality!
Excellent gun! Comfortable, shoots great. Price is unbeatable. Underpriced, in my opinion.

Poor man's Glock
GREAT gun at a fraction of the Glock price. Never had an issue with mine, and love the 16 +1 feature. Not too heavy and the safety is in the trigger. Worth every penny. Comes in .40 too.

Light weight & easy to handle
I bought this pistol ( S&W 9mm ) six months ago and have shot about 250 to 300 rounds, this gun is great!! Thinking about purchasing the .40 caliber.

Awesome Gun
I bought this 6 months go. No issues. Great pistol.

A Best Kept Secret & Great Value
Built on the notorious Sigma, this gun is on a different plateau. Looks like a Glock, same weight, breakdown and clone-like. Doesn't have the former's reputation, but at half the price, it merits more than a qu...ick glance. It is balanced, comfortable, has great sights and it is accurate. As a bonus, it has gone through cheap and regular priced ammo with no incidents to report. Time is a factor in growing comfortable with a new handgun. With practice, even the publicized critiques of the trigger demonstrates that past issues have resulted in significant improvements with the sd9ve. On the same shopping trip, pick up a custom sleeve for better grip control. more

great for the price
I picked mine up over a year ago. Never a feeding problem. It has a 8# trigger for a reason, its the guns safety. that said it will take practice to get use to it. It will never be like a single action. For a $300 gun an...d S&W warranty you cant go wrong. more

A great gun at $100 more!
Just crossed 1000 rounds. Never ONE ftf/fte, NOTHING! Shocked. Light as a feather, very accurate (well, as accurate as I am anyway, I know it'snot a match pistol), easy to disassemble/clean. I wouldn't say it&#...039;s a great 1st gun only because the recoil is more than a heavier 9mm. But a a full size concealed carry it's hard to beat. I shoot a buddies Glock some, and I like the SD9VE better. The Glock kicks less, but weighs more, and it's angle feels odd. more

My first handgun
I bought this gun about a year from academy in sheverport Louisiana since I ha it I have put 800+ rounds threw it and it never jammed once this is one of the best handguns to buy at such a low price I recommend the gun t...o any first Time handgun buyers or somebody just looking to buy a gun you will never have a problem out of it since I had it I've had a custom make extended clip made for it and put a Laser sight on it this is one of the best handguns s&w has ever made, it would make a good travel gun on just every day gun. more

Superb Reliability & Accurate w Trigger Control
Wow this thing has never malfunctioned, not once. I went 500+ rounds (from the first shot ever) without cleaning it and it never had so much as a hickup. Finally, I decided I was neglecting it and I did clean it after th...at. Basically, the 500 round dirty abuse was simply a test and it passed with flying colors. Trigger control is something you will NEED TO WORK ON with this gun. Even if you are proficient with double action revolvers, this thing has got a funky trigger. I learned my own little technique and when I go to classes with this gun I always show the instructor and they find it surprisingly effective. If you buy this new you will experience some muzzle flip but it will eventually subside after maybe 300 rounds. It is a slow process but it will get there. For the record, I put through this some good ammo like HyperClean, some moody aluminum cased stuff, Georgia Arms reloads, dirty bottom barrel ammo, hollow points, and who knows what else. Never a single issue from the gun or magazines. In my eyes, this SD9VE is essentially a duty pistol you could rely upon to function without question. more

Great Gun!
I bought this as my first handgun. After shooting approximately 600 rounds through this gun it only jammed once. I am pretty should that jam was causes by my grip not being good enough.

Like the gun
Shoots great and I like it because less recoil and every than I shoot before

Very Reliable! Fires any 9mm round in the store!
I've run about 700+ rounds through this pistol, some shooting for accuracy, and other for speed at close distance. It has fired flawlessly and accurately. I have used just about every ammo Academy stocks, and other ...discount places as well, without a single jam. I love the ease of teardown and cleaning. Excellent weapon at a great price. Do hesitate to purchase one! more

Affordable, great ccw
I bought this as my first gun, and ccw. It is small enough for ccw. I love shooting it, I have put nearly 1000 rounds through, it has a really heavy trigger pull, i think its like a 8 or 8.5 lb trigger pull. I have gotte...n used to it, it has a slight kick because of this. I wanted the springfield xd service, but only had enough to buy this. I do not regret it at all its a great gun, easy to clean easy to field strip, easy to handle. for $25 you can get a new trigger that lowers it to like 4lb trigger pull. still a great gun. I love that it hold 16+1 more

Great gun for the price
I bought this gun about a year ago, I hadn't posted a review because I was waiting to take to the range a few times and see just how well it functioned. I am very pleased to say that after about 500 rounds it has he...ld up amazingly, I'm glad I made this my first firearm not to mention the price, you can't beat it. It's easy to shoot and clean, it doesn't have manuel safety, but honestly just don't put your finger on the trigger till ready to shoot, or don't load until ready to use simple. A lot of people write about the trigger pull being to heavy, but personally I don't think it's an issue. My girlfriend liked it and she is 5'5 119 lbs. and she could handle it fine even though she feels comfortable with something a little bit smaller. So if anyone is considering this firearm I highly recommend it weather it be just to go to the range for fun or for home defense. more

Love it!
Been waiting to purchase this for awhile. A new shooter and enjoying this baby!

Awesome value gun
My wife has had hers for almost 6 months and ran close to 4000 rounds through it with out one problem. Very dependable just did an apex trigger swap to drop the pull for her. She loves it and it's very accurate righ...t out of the box. Highly recommend. more

Great Gun
I bought this gun about a year ago been thru 500+ rounds without a glich

SD9VE
Absolutely love this gun. After i bought mine, i have went to the range much more often to practice. So much fun, Never had an issue with malfunctioning. I can shoot anything through it. Steel, brass, or aluminum, and it... just eats it all. Extremely accurate and the 16+1 capability is just awesome for open carry. As a small framed female it is hard to conceal, but i have been able to do so on occasion with the right outfit. Also. slide just glides. Easy to take apart and clean and the price is unbelievable! I have recommended this gun to multiple of my friends and even people i dont know. Academy's staff at the gun counter did a wonderful job helping me make my decision. more

Had several the last 20 years.
I purchase my SD 9 last month; Have had several sigma series type pistols 20 years now and still superb; If you can get pass the strong trigger pull, you will be alright. EXCELLENT Weapon.

Great Gun
This is a great gun for the price. It shoots great and straight. I have not had any problems with this gun at all...

Great Gun haven't miss fired once put 400 roundsv
I bought 2 years ago use for all carry Great for target practice

Great price. Excellent fit. Looks good.
Received as gift. Recommended by friend. Haven't made it to range yet. Can't wait to run some rounds thru it.

Best Bang For Your Buck Hands Down
Simple. Reliable. Workhorse. Bought this gun from Academy two years ago, and have been beyond pleased. Put more rounds than I can count through it with no misfires, jams, or problems. Very accurate, comes back on target ...quickly, fits my hand perfectly, great magazine capacity. Bought a laser for it, rail is perfect. Trigger takes a little getting used to, but for $300, it's great. I've shot with friends who have pistols worth twice what this one sells for, and they like the feel of the SD9 better. I've battered this gun and it's held up fine. more

Great gun . I love it and about 7 others
love my new gun and took it out yesterday with my Brother ,my sister and their daughters and son . They all shot it . My brother has a glock and few others but he like it and said it shoots good .I was hitting my targets... at 30 or more yards like clock work and no problems . more

Great value
This was my second firearm purchase. I also have a shield. In all honesty I like this one better. I have a glock 19 and they are very similar. The glock is a little more user friendly but this a great gun as well...and y...ou can't beat the price! more

My first gun...great choice!
I've had this gun for a couple of years now. I bought it from Academy and it was the very first gun I ever bought. It has held up very well and has never jammed or misfired and it has eaten through everything i'...;ve shot through it. it's the perfect weight and fits my hand perfectly and it doesn't hardly kick at all and it's very accurate. definitely recommend this one if you want a great gun for a steal of a price! more

Smooth, well balanced
I've had this gun for two years now and have ran about 500 rounds through it of all mfgs...even the cheap Russian steel 115 gr...absolutely no issues. No jams, no misfires. Very accurate.

Good Value
I have had this gun for over a year, ,I must say that I really like it ,,Even better than my Glock 19,, It shoots very well and I carry it most of the time,,I have put a lot of rounds through it and no misfires, ,Cant go... wrong with this gun,, more

EXCELLENT Gun For The Price!
I don't normally write reviews on things I purchase but I felt the need to on this for anyone who is on the fence about purchasing this hand gun. I own a Glock 19 9mm, a Glock 17 9mm and a S&W M&P 9mm and ha...ve paid all in the range of 450.00 to 500.00, and I was in the market for something new, I have always purchased my guns from a local gun shop until Academy Sports opened, so I decided to check out their guns, after looking at several 9mm I came across the S&W SD9 selling for $299.00! asking to see the gun, it actually felt like it was made for my hand, actually, it felt better then my Glock 19. The SD9 was so similar to my Glock but for half the cost, so don't let the price fool you, it is not a cheaply made gun by any means, Smith & Wesson did their home work on this gun and put out a quality made gun for gun owners at a budget price tag...Thank You S&W! So I didn't hesitate any longer and I purchased it, and I'm so glad I did. A few days later I went to the shooting range with a friend of mine who is a retired police officer, after going thru 100 rounds the gun did not misfire, no jams, nothing, it shot as good if not better then my Glock! Yes the trigger gets some getting used to, but trust me, it will get better in time, but I didn't have any issues...One thing I did notice, its better not to try and totally fill your magazine to capacity, just like my Glock keep one or two bullets out, and you wont have any problems with it jamming. I let my friend shoot it, he liked it so much we left the range and headed to Academy so he could purchase one! All in All, for the Price, The Quality, and made by S&W you wont and cant go wrong with this gun. more

Fantastic gun if you start without bias
The 1 and 2 star reviews all sound like user errors. I took a chance on this, and it really paid off-- I absolutely love it. It isn't as smooth as the M&P editions, but if you don't go in with any expectati...ons, you'll be pleasantly surprised. I fed about 400 rounds and counting without a jam. Monarch 9mm brass jackets feed like a DREAM. No recoil, and very consistent. If you feed cheap ammo, you're going to fire erratically. The first 100 rounds were wild, but my guess was right about needing to break it in. The trigger pull isn't too bad. more

Great Gun
I would suggest this gun to anyone. I was really wanting to get a Glock, but there wasn't one available every time I went to the local Academy. I finally decided to purchase this one instead of waiting. After gettin...g out and shooting this gun today I have no regret. Breakdown and cleaning the gun was very easy. I am in love with this pistol. My only complaint is the grip and it is hard getting 16 rounds in the magazine. That isn't anything that would change my rating though. I ordered a Pachmayr slip on Tactical Grip so I am sure that will fix my problem with the grip. With the Glock only holding 15 I don't feel like I'm losing anything especially for 200 dollars less. more

Great Pistol
I just put about 80 rounds through this for the 1st time... 50 Federal Champion Aluminum casing and about 30 Winchester in the white box. I had no problems what so ever. No ftf, fte or anything. The only complaint I have... is that some of the hot brass would fly back at your face from tme to time but for the most part it would go right. I would highly recommend this if you are looking for a "budget" gun. more

Great gun....awesome for the price
I purchased the sd9ve from academy about 2 months ago. Gave $369 taxes, background ch eck, and de Cantis CC holster all included. Since my purchase I have ran several rounds of varying quality ammo through this gun. Plai...nly......it shoots stuff my Sig wont. Ran low budget steel case through +P+ 125 grain cor bon thru it and not a single hang up or misfire. I love it so much that 3 of my friends have now purchased one and they feel the same way. If you want something that goes bang every time. This is your gun...on the downside....plastic trigger and recoil rod are not desired but for the price and ease of replacement for these parts it is a must to have. This IS my carry weapon. more

One of the best in it's class.
I was looking for a 9mm between 200 and 300 dollars. This seemed to fit the bill. The extra magazine and being made in the USA are what made it worth the 20.00 jump in price from the Taurus G2. I didn't find the tri...gger all that heavy. I have no trouble hitting a 6" circle at 20 yards. I have almost 100 rounds through it without a hiccup, including some cheap steel cased bullets. The slide, mag release, and trigger all work well, and they should smooth out even more as I run more ammo through it. It's definitely on the large side for CCW. I will likely need bigger pants to carry this IWB. That being said, I prefer a larger gun because they fit my hands better and I feel more confident with it. Disassembly is easy and no tools are required. It had a perfect amount of lube from the factory. I've read other reviews that show 2000 rounds with no malfunctions or abnormal wear. more

Excellent Pistol
I bought this pistol last week and finally made it to the range today. Ran 200 rounds of 115 gr Winchester, Aguila, and Blazer through it no FTFs, ran 50 rounds of 124 gr Aguila through no problem, ran some Hornady 135 g...r defense rounds through it no issues. It ate everything I put through it. Thus far, with over 300 rounds through the SD9VE, I am very happy with my purchase. more

400 rounds and counting
Bought this gun before Christmas, have been shooting it every saturday since then and its been great. No problems, shot steel and brass through it. I have shot monarch, and other brand of ammo. For the price you can not ...beat it and also I do not mind the trigger I find it easy to pull and while it is long you know when you hit it. more

Great gun for price and function
Bought my SD9VE last April and put several hundred rounds through it in the first few months. Gun is very accurate and achieved 5" cluster at 20 yds after a couple visits to the range. Negative reviews on accuracy m...ost likely from inexperienced owners. Easy to breakdown and clean for ensuring proper operation. Awesome gun for basic target and personal/home protection. Can't beat the price of $299 on sale. more

Awesome gun
Shot it a couple days after purchased and shot 150 rounds without a hiccup! Gun was accurate and fun to shoot. Only downside is the trigger pull...you have to pull pull pull! Thinking about getting the $20 trigger adjust...ment to equate it to a glocks trigger pull! more

s and w 9mm sd9ve
bought this gun in 9mm great gun for a great price shoots great an field strips easy

Good enough to qualify
I bought this gun in October and put about 200 rounds through it before going to the CHL class and qualified using it no problems, no jams or FTF's

I love this gun!
I recently got my CCW permit and began looking for a weapon. I had always owned revolvers prior to this purchase so I did a lot of research. I liked the Glock's but for a first time purchase and carry I didn't ...want to spend that kind of money and I'm glad I didn't. I paid 289.00 for the SD9 at Academy during black Friday week and quite frankly I can't imagine any gun performing any better than this one has for me, no matter the price. I love it. It's comfortable in my hand, easy to take apart and clean and very accurate and I've had no failures of any kind on the range and I've been shooting it once or twice a week since I got it. more

Great gun
This gun is awesome , I was curious and read some of the negative review and a few (there are only like 5 on this page ) were ridiculous , the one that caught my eye was the one discussing the recoil spring . The stock i...n is plastic so I did spend the thirty bucks for a steel one , besides that the gun is flawless . Have put over 1000 rounds through it of all brands and types and have never had any issues . It is slim enough to conceal in my waist with a IWB holster and is very accurate . Great gun and American made . more

Utility gun
I bought one several years ago and have shot hundreds of rounds through it. I only had a few ftf . this is not what I would consider a target gun. The trigger has a long stiff pull and creeps a bit. I take it with me whi...le hunting for self protection. It lives on my night stand for home security. My wife can shoot it more accurately than I can. If you want a good simple gun for self protection at a price that won't break the bank this is it. more

Great gun!
We purchased this gun last year for home protection. It is very nice and we were pleased with the value. The gun is just a classic buy a great long standing brand.

Great for self defense
Great price for a self defense firearm. They took the best of the last two S&W and made this one better. Good fit on the hand very nice looking. Very light and well made. Find the trigger very smooth, use a few times... at the rage and very light, easy to use love the three dot eye sight. You can add the lazer attachment very easy. Final word is magnificent. more

Great gun
Perfect for home defense. Light and easy for my wife to use if need be

Reliable weapon, fires everytime!
I bought this gun over 2 years ago, what I like the most is when I pull the trigger it fires! the trigger pull is just right and in a real life situation that is about just right. Easy to clean and the longer barrel plac...es my rounds on target. No one can beat the price. Thank you, Im going to the range. more

Great Buy!!
I bought this gun 3 weeks ago and have gone shooting frequently and have had no problem with it. Light weight, amazing accuracy.

Excelent Carry Gun
I bought this firearm at Acadamy Sports 6 months ago because I had one about a year ago but sold it. I finally got to the range to break it in. Ran about 250 rounds of different ammo including Military Ballistics, Geco, ...Independence FMJ and HP, Magtech, without a single failure. This eats just about any ammo and is an excellent firearm to use for home defense or concealed carry. It's a little heavier and larger than most ccw guns, but not so much that you can't carry concealed. . I just got a new Alien Gear Kydex paddle holster which will make carrying easier than the cheap two layer holster I have been using. I also bought the metal slide pin and 20 lb. spring kit that I will replace soon. Next will be the trigger kit to lower the trigger pull weight. more

Great Features
It is was a good purchase I recommend it for Defense and best of all that come accessories for her.

Great gun for the price- Home defense + 1
Good grips for both my wife and I. Holds plenty of ammo for those who might miss. Does not take much to pull the trigger. All and all one of the best priced for product. Go to store and handle it and make the decision fo...r yourself. more

1st 9MM And its Pleasure to Shoot.
Bought Mine 3 Months Ago Have 600 Rounds Through it Now Did the Apex Trigger Pull Reduction Kit Myself. Very Nice Shooting Pistol Fun at the Range wish I would have Bought one Sooner. Easy and Simple to Clean a Great Val...ue. more

Great Value in a 9MM semi-automatic
I bought this pistol at Academy a few months ago. I LOVE it. I have had no problems so far. It has fired all kinds of ammo from the cheapest up to the good stuff with NO problems. I would recommend this firearm to anyone.... I carry it every day. more

Great gun for the price
I've had this gun for about 6 months. No problems what so ever. Shoots great, feels good in my hands. Great starter gun.

Awesome Handgun at a great price!
Purchased the SD9VE when it was on special buy at $279.99! Let me just say even at regular price of 319.99, you will not find a better shooting or preforming gun for the price! I was really impressed with the overall per...formance of this gun. Its a glock replica and it shoots just as good for almost half the price. It fit my hand better and was lighter than my glock. So, I now use this as my concealed carry weapon. After shooting over 500 rounds with no flaws what so ever, I would trust this gun with my life. more

Very Impressed!
I decided to buy this gun about a month ago after doing countless hours of research. So far, I have put about 500 rounds through it and I love it! One of the things that continually arose in my research was the 8lb. trig...ger pull. Do not let this deter you! I have been shooting for about a year, and in that time, I've probably shot over 50 different types of guns (of all calibers and makes). This is my first owned firearm and I have no issues with it. The ONLY thing I do not like is the trigger safety. I understand why they did it since this is a home defense gun, but the safety mechanism isn't very substantial. I find it fairly difficult to pull the trigger and not deactivate the safety. For the money, This gun cannot be beaten. It shoots great, has an accessory rail, and feel amazing in my hand. The guys at my store were awesome with my purchase. I went in there with the intention on just looking at it and ended up walking out with it. more

Awesome experience
I'm so thankful for being able to get this pistol for my home defense. It has done me well and of course the staff pointed me in the right direction. This pistol is one that I always use especially when out at the r...anch and needing something for self defense. more

Handles very well, I like the way it fits my hand.
This was purchased for home defense. It really handles great.

Great piece & price!
I just bought it and fired off 200 rounds at the range today. We absolutely love this piece. It's a great gun for a great price.

I love it now that it's broken in
I'm a "late middle age" woman who's been shooting since I was 7 years old, when I bought a BB gun with my allowance. I've owned about a dozen handguns over the years and always managed to find so...mething wrong with them. One of the things I figured out was that even though they're more high maintenance I strongly prefer semi autos to revolvers. They're just more fun. A couple of years ago I bought a Taurus 709 slim used at a gun show. It jammed repeatedly. For the next year I borrowed about a dozen weapons from a police officer friend. One of those was the .40 mm version of this weapon. That was it. I bought the 9mm at the Academy in Bossier City, LA. it was on sale but I'd have paid full price. It's a solid gun that has never jammed. I did have a minor issue with recoil but I added a grip pad from the local firing range and adjusted my grip. BTW, I went to a local gun show recently and it was a joke. Prices were outrageous. Academy is my gun shop! But back to this fantastic weapon--it's not going anywhere! I've recently acquired a Beretta Neos for cheap fun target shooting and I will soon add a conceal carry gun but the SDVE stays in my arsenal. more

S&W SD9
After applying a Talon rubber grip to eliminate the plastic toy gun feel, I went from somewhat pleased to very pleased with the gun. I've shot 200-300 rounds with no issues at all.

Great
I bought mine about a year ago and no problems. I have put 500 rounds through it and mostly the cheapest ammo with no problems. It does have a high trigger pull but even my wife who is a novice did just fine. Cleaning is... easy, and once broken in even loading the mag fully is no problem. more

Excellent low cost pistol
Don't let the gun snobs fool you. The SD9VE and the SD40VE are excellent low cost pistols. Smith & Wesson are to be commended for the quality of this product. It is a basic pistol, yes. But, straight out of the ...box, it fired a tight target grouping and has held up after several hundred rounds of ammunition. It is light and very concealable. If you want a cost-effective, self-defense pistol: this is your cheapest buy. more

would buy again even if higher priced
not cheaply made at all....great price and a darn fine shooting hangun,that will eat any ammo it's fed...will be getting another one for a nightstand gun

Great feel!
Bought this a week ago at Academy for $299. Great feeling gun and great price. For self defense and the price, this is the gun to buy!

Well made, high capacity, reliable pistol.
I caught this on sale at Academy and bought it for my collection. I am a big Smith and Wesson fan and this pistol has a much improved trigger over my 40VE. Reliability is the most important thing I look for in a self def...ense firearm and this one is just that...reliable. more

I like the design
After reading other reviews, I was surprised that so many people find the trigger tough to pull. I've owned this weapon for two years & I like it. You can not expect a $300 gun to be as fancy as a $600 gun. I li...ke the way the whole mag is integrated into the grip & blends in nicely. I like the feel of it in my hand while firing it & I have not had any issues with it. I really like the two-tone look with the stainless slide. more

Fits my hand just right.
What can I say,good gun,for a good prices.like shopping at academy for firearms.

Great gun
Just got this and shot for the first time today. Put 50 rounds through it without any problems. Groups were tight at 10 and 20 yds. Trigger felt just fine to me dont know what all the complaints are about. Shot a Glock a... while back I was not impressed. So... if you're thinking about this gun you can't go wrong. It is a steal at this price! more